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Canada vs. the UK: Immigration

Who is friendlier to immigrants? Canada or the UK? Which country lets in more? Who

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The Complete Guide to Using Your NEXUS Card

The Nexus program is used to allow members who qualify faster clearance at the border when entering Canada or the USA. It is jointly administered by the Canadian Border Services Agency, (CSBA) and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). After applying for and successfully receiving your Nexus Card, you now enjoy expedited clearing of…

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How to Save Money on an Immigration Lawyer

You want to get your immigration process right. A single mistake on an application form can delay or even deny your bid to be accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). But you also don’t have a fortune to spend on immigration lawyers, especially when the fees charged by the government are thrown in. How…

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Canada vs New Zealand – Where should I Go: Auckland or Ottawa

New Zealand compared to Canada, Auckland compared to Ottawa Welcome to another edition of our Canada vs. series: Auckland vs. Ottawa – New Zealand’s biggest city versus Canada’s Capital Region.

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Revoking Citizenship in Canada and the USA

With Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, revocation of citizenship becomes a possibility for naturalized Canadians who have committed terrorist acts or engaged in criminal activities while outside of Canada. While groups like the Canadian Bar Association have expressed concerns, and legal challenges have been mounted, the government has stated it is merely concerned with…

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Canada vs New Zealand – Where should I Go: Halifax or Wellington?

New Zealand compared to Canada, Wellington compared to Halifax Now that we’ve tackled the big cities, what about some smaller cities, a little off the beaten path? Canada’s port city versus the capital city of New Zealand.

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Canada vs the USA – Where should I go: Boston or Montreal?

Canada compared to the United States, Montreal compared to Boston There are some rivalries that, like a fine wine, highlight the absolute best of the ingredients involved while only getting better with age. Canada versus America. French versus English. The Canadiens versus the Bruins. It all adds up to one thing— Montreal versus Boston.

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Six Islands You Might Pre-Retire to

Ah, those island paradises that you would love to get away to. Maybe even retire in, so you can wake up every morning to the gentle sound of the Caribbean or the Pacific lapping at the sandy shores mere metres from your bedroom window. How about a porch with a sloping roof and a hammock?…

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Canada vs Australia – Where should I Go: Brisbane or Calgary?

Australia compared to Canada, Brisbane compared to Calgary Welcome to part 4 of our Australia vs. Canada series: Brisbane vs. Calgary. So here goes our series next installment: a subtropical city near surfing paradises, and a continental climate near some of the world’s best skiing and most beautiful national parks.

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Occupations in Canada that are Work-Permit Exempt

In Canada, there are certain occupations, all of a temporary or event-specific nature, that are exempt from the requirement of a work permit or job offer. You must ensure you meet the requirements in each case on the following list, however. The list includes a wide variety of occupations, from street performers to visiting academics….

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Does Out-Migration Hurt Canada?

Out-migration means those who immigrate into Canada and then leave the country after any given time period and for any number of reasons. An immigrant to Canada may leave after a certain time never to return, or may return at least once. Is Out-Migration in fact an unfunded liability for the Canadian government and thus…

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Top 10 Reasons to Immigrate to Vancouver

The popularity of cities and regions ebb and flow, and right now, there are few places hotter in North America than the Pacific Northwest.  Even more than 20 years after the latest boom, the region remains one of the wealthiest, most cultured, and most diverse areas on the continent. All of this and more makes…

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