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Speaking Canadian: But do you speak Ottawan?
November 8, 2010 – 11:26 am | 4 Comments
Speaking Canadian: But do you speak Ottawan?

Most Americans, Brits, Australians, or other English-speakers who move to Canada assume that they’ll be able to understand Canadian English.

In fact, before we relocated to Canada from the U.S., it didn’t occur to me …

Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now
November 5, 2010 – 7:04 am | 4 Comments
Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now

How much does it cost to buy a home in Canada?

It depends on where you want to live.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) regularly publishes statistics about real estate prices in major …

The Best Canadian Blogs
November 2, 2010 – 7:30 am | Comments Off on The Best Canadian Blogs
The Best Canadian Blogs

We’re honored that Canadian Living magazine has included Living Abroad in Canada on its list of “25 Great Canadian Blogs.”

Thanks!

It’s an eclectic list, ranging from investment tips (Your Money) …

Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
September 16, 2010 – 7:20 am | Comments Off on Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?

If you’re looking to buy a home in Canada, it’s understandable if you’re a bit jittery about the housing market.

Housing prices in Canada have climbed significantly since the year 2000, particularly in the largest …

Moving to Ottawa? Relocation resources for Canada’s “cool capital”
August 9, 2010 – 7:30 am | 5 Comments
Moving to Ottawa? Relocation resources for Canada’s “cool capital”

If you’re relocating to Ottawa, we’ve got some resources for you.

We’ve updated our Living Abroad in Canada: Ottawa page with a list of resources about Ottawa jobs, real estate, schools, and more.

And …