Relocating to Canada?
February 1, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada?
Thinking about moving to Canada?
Just arrived and trying to figure out how to get settled?

You've come to the right place!

This website -- Living Abroad in Canada -- has all the information you need about living, working, going to school, or retiring in Canada.

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Culture

All about Canadian culture, from people and language to food, drink, books, music, and film

Daily Life

From health care and education, to local eating and shopping, to festivals and things to do, get the scoop on life in Canada

Housing, Jobs, & Money

Finding a home, working, saving, and investing in Canada – here’s how

Immigration

What you need to know to live in, work in, or immigrate to Canada. Citizenship information, too.

Travel

Travel ideas and tips for visiting, touring, and deciding where to live in Canada.

Taking Labo(u)r Day off
September 7, 2009 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on Taking Labo(u)r Day off
Taking Labo(u)r Day off

Today is Labour Day in Canada. Banks, post offices, government offices, schools, and many businesses across the country are closed today.

Celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, Labour Day is essentially the …

Professors’ pay in Canada
September 4, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments Off on Professors’ pay in Canada
Professors’ pay in Canada

How much money do professors earn at Canadian universities?

If you’re considering an academic job in Canada, have a look at Statistics Canada’s report on “Salaries and Salary Scales of Full-time Teaching Staff at Canadian …

How far does your money go in Toronto?
September 2, 2009 – 8:27 am | Comments Off on How far does your money go in Toronto?
How far does your money go in Toronto?

If you’ll be living and working in Toronto, how far will your money go?

Or in more practical terms, how long do you have to work to earn a Big Mac?

Toronto’s purchasing power is

Canada redesigns the permanent resident card
August 31, 2009 – 7:26 am | Comments Off on Canada redesigns the permanent resident card
Canada redesigns the permanent resident card

Canada has redesigned its permanent resident card, the wallet-sized plastic card that provides proof of permanent resident status.

According to an announcement from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the card was redesigned to add several …

Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada
August 28, 2009 – 7:30 am | Comments Off on Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada
Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada

Transitions Abroad magazine has reviewed my book, Living Abroad in Canada!

And they recommend it:

For anyone interested in living in Canada, “Living Abroad in Canada” is a well-researched and practical companion