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Why Move to Victoria? It’s the Imagination Economy, Stupid
June 6, 2013 – 9:32 am | Comments Off on Why Move to Victoria? It’s the Imagination Economy, Stupid
Why Move to Victoria? It’s the Imagination Economy, Stupid

British Columbia’s capital city of Victoria used to be dubbed a destination for the “newly wed and nearly dead.” Yes, it was — and still is — popular among both newlyweds and retirees, but with …

Best Places to Live: Canada’s Top 10 Cities (2013)
May 8, 2013 – 3:21 pm | Comments Off on Best Places to Live: Canada’s Top 10 Cities (2013)
Best Places to Live: Canada’s Top 10 Cities (2013)

Every year, Moneysense rates Canada’s Best Places to Live, weighing factors as diverse as weather, incomes and taxes, job prospects, access to health care, home affordability, crime rates, and overall lifestyle, including the percentage of …

New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada
November 8, 2012 – 6:49 am | Comments Off on New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada
New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada

There’s been lots of good news for Canadian entrepreneurs, particularly for immigrants and potential immigrants who want to start businesses in Canada or work in the country’s technology sector.

But immigration policies are in …

Canada Plans to Launch Startup Visa for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2013
October 18, 2012 – 7:35 am | Comments Off on Canada Plans to Launch Startup Visa for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2013
Canada Plans to Launch Startup Visa for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2013

For some time, proposals have been circulating for a new “Startup Visa,” designed for newcomers who want to launch a business in Canada.

Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that the government …

Cost of living in Canada: Canadian cities offer good value for expats
July 12, 2011 – 8:22 am | One Comment
Cost of living in Canada: Canadian cities offer good value for expats

Is it cheaper to live in Luanda, Angola or Toronto, Canada?

If you guessed Luanda, you’d be wrong.

According to the Mercer 2011 Cost of Living Survey, an annual ranking of more than 200 …