Relocating to Canada?
February 1, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada?
Thinking about moving to Canada?
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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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What you need to know to live in, work in, or immigrate to Canada. Citizenship information, too.

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New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens
July 15, 2009 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens
New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens

Mexican citizens now need a visa to visit Canada, as new Canadian visa requirements take effect this week.

If you’re a Mexican national planning a trip to Canada — whether to go to school, …

A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists
July 13, 2009 – 8:11 am | Comments Off on A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists
A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists

If you’re a bicyclist who’s getting acquainted with Vancouver, you may already have found the city’s helpful Cycling in Vancouver website, which lists bike routes around town.

But what if you’re trying to figure

What expat Canadians miss most about home
July 10, 2009 – 8:20 am | Comments Off on What expat Canadians miss most about home
What expat Canadians miss most about home

Why move to Canada?

According to a recent New York Times article, here’s what expat Canadians living in the U.S. miss the most about their north-of-the-border life:

There is no contest about what I miss …

Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats
July 8, 2009 – 7:45 am | Comments Off on Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats
Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats

Is it cheaper to live in Tokyo, Tel Aviv, or Toronto?

According the Mercer 2009 Cost of Living survey, Toronto and other Canadian cities are far more affordable destinations for expatriates than many other spots …

Stampeding to Calgary
July 6, 2009 – 7:57 am | One Comment
Stampeding to Calgary

It’s time for the Calgary Stampede!

Billing itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” this year’s Stampede is taking over Calgary until July 12th.

If you’re a newcomer settling into Calgary, don’t plan on …