Why move to Canada?
#106
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Re: Why move to Canada?
I don't want to open up old wounds but I find this negativity about Canada and Canadians a bit saddening. Some of us have embarked on such a journey to realize our dreams and have a better life for our family. I know not every shoe will fit everyone but if we could just try and see the positives we can all achieve our potential. To answer the original question, I came to Canada to be happy.
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Partially, it's a known fact that British people are 'expats' and everyone else are immigrants. Plus add to the fact that British people come visit the U.S. and Canada and think they are entitled to live here simply because they speak English and both of our countries used to be British colonies. Hell not even Americans think that when moving to Canada!
#108
Re: Why move to Canada?
I have not had time to read through this thread yet:
However the reason why I would like to move to Canada is because I would like to. I am not sure what it is, but something just draws me there.
I am happy living where I am at the moment, but I know I do not want to live here for the rest of my life.
If I am not able to get to Canada then I will move to the highlands.
However the reason why I would like to move to Canada is because I would like to. I am not sure what it is, but something just draws me there.
I am happy living where I am at the moment, but I know I do not want to live here for the rest of my life.
If I am not able to get to Canada then I will move to the highlands.
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Mocol
For the first six months of living in calgary, you get the impression that everythings sweet, people are friendly - decent food and a transport system that beats all the UK has to offer. Then as time goes on you begin to realise the rose tinted glasses you previously took off, should of stayed on.
For the first six months of living in calgary, you get the impression that everythings sweet, people are friendly - decent food and a transport system that beats all the UK has to offer. Then as time goes on you begin to realise the rose tinted glasses you previously took off, should of stayed on.
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Re: Why move to Canada?
I have not had time to read through this thread yet:
However the reason why I would like to move to Canada is because I would like to. I am not sure what it is, but something just draws me there.
I am happy living where I am at the moment, but I know I do not want to live here for the rest of my life.
If I am not able to get to Canada then I will move to the highlands.
However the reason why I would like to move to Canada is because I would like to. I am not sure what it is, but something just draws me there.
I am happy living where I am at the moment, but I know I do not want to live here for the rest of my life.
If I am not able to get to Canada then I will move to the highlands.
#114
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Re: Why move to Canada?
That may be so but, can't emigrate here for a machining job, not even Canadians can unless they are eligible under the TN Visa
Partially, it's a known fact that British people are 'expats' and everyone else are immigrants. Plus add to the fact that British people come visit the U.S. and Canada and think they are entitled to live here simply because they speak English and both of our countries used to be British colonies. Hell not even Americans think that when moving to Canada!
Partially, it's a known fact that British people are 'expats' and everyone else are immigrants. Plus add to the fact that British people come visit the U.S. and Canada and think they are entitled to live here simply because they speak English and both of our countries used to be British colonies. Hell not even Americans think that when moving to Canada!
1. Most British people think that they can move to the USA in the same way they can Canada and Australia (although both those countries are now making it much harder to get in like America)
2. Most Americans think anyone can come to "the land of the free" when it fact it's mainly just illegal immigrants, refugees, K1 visas and specialist job transfers.
#117
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Re: Why move to Canada?
I think you might be right about the sense of entitlement. I would also add that:
1. Most British people think that they can move to the USA in the same way they can Canada and Australia (although both those countries are now making it much harder to get in like America)
2. Most Americans think anyone can come to "the land of the free" when it fact it's mainly just illegal immigrants, refugees, K1 visas and specialist job transfers.
1. Most British people think that they can move to the USA in the same way they can Canada and Australia (although both those countries are now making it much harder to get in like America)
2. Most Americans think anyone can come to "the land of the free" when it fact it's mainly just illegal immigrants, refugees, K1 visas and specialist job transfers.
1. I've noticed for many their first choice is the U.S. (mainly Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California aka the sunbelt and tropics) then they find out they can't move here because their education is not enough/not readily recognized and a Canadian has higher priority over a job position than a Brit (not counting Americans and immigrants already living here, again mostly due to education. Employers prefer Canadian graduates). If that doesn't work, then Australia (mostly Perth, Queensland and Sydney), and then Canada. So basically form many many many responses I've met in the forums, Brits US and Australia bound mostly do it for climate-related reasons, however Brits Canada bound seem to do it for fondness of Canada (I don't think it's a bad place at all, I think it's better than here even)
2. Yeah but only conservative Americans think that we're being overrun by immigrants. The liberals think there isn't enough
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#118
Re: Why move to Canada?
Regarding your points:
1. I've noticed for many their first choice is the U.S. (mainly Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California aka the sunbelt and tropics) then they find out they can't move here because their education is not enough/not readily recognized and a Canadian has higher priority over a job position than a Brit (not counting Americans and immigrants already living here, again mostly due to education. Employers prefer Canadian graduates). If that doesn't work, then Australia (mostly Perth, Queensland and Sydney), and then Canada. So basically form many many many responses I've met in the forums, Brits US and Australia bound mostly do it for climate-related reasons, however Brits Canada bound seem to do it for fondness of Canada (I don't think it's a bad place at all, I think it's better than here even)
2. Yeah but only conservative Americans think that we're being overrun by immigrants. The liberals think there isn't enough
Shut it
1. I've noticed for many their first choice is the U.S. (mainly Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California aka the sunbelt and tropics) then they find out they can't move here because their education is not enough/not readily recognized and a Canadian has higher priority over a job position than a Brit (not counting Americans and immigrants already living here, again mostly due to education. Employers prefer Canadian graduates). If that doesn't work, then Australia (mostly Perth, Queensland and Sydney), and then Canada. So basically form many many many responses I've met in the forums, Brits US and Australia bound mostly do it for climate-related reasons, however Brits Canada bound seem to do it for fondness of Canada (I don't think it's a bad place at all, I think it's better than here even)
2. Yeah but only conservative Americans think that we're being overrun by immigrants. The liberals think there isn't enough
Shut it
Still, what's new about that?
#119
Re: Why move to Canada?
Regarding your points:
1. I've noticed for many their first choice is the U.S. (mainly Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California aka the sunbelt and tropics) then they find out they can't move here because their education is not enough/not readily recognized and a Canadian has higher priority over a job position than a Brit (not counting Americans and immigrants already living here, again mostly due to education. Employers prefer Canadian graduates). If that doesn't work, then Australia (mostly Perth, Queensland and Sydney), and then Canada. So basically form many many many responses I've met in the forums, Brits US and Australia bound mostly do it for climate-related reasons, however Brits Canada bound seem to do it for fondness of Canada (I don't think it's a bad place at all, I think it's better than here even)
Shut it
1. I've noticed for many their first choice is the U.S. (mainly Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California aka the sunbelt and tropics) then they find out they can't move here because their education is not enough/not readily recognized and a Canadian has higher priority over a job position than a Brit (not counting Americans and immigrants already living here, again mostly due to education. Employers prefer Canadian graduates). If that doesn't work, then Australia (mostly Perth, Queensland and Sydney), and then Canada. So basically form many many many responses I've met in the forums, Brits US and Australia bound mostly do it for climate-related reasons, however Brits Canada bound seem to do it for fondness of Canada (I don't think it's a bad place at all, I think it's better than here even)
Shut it
#120
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Re: Why move to Canada?
My cynicism was directed at you and not at what you were saying, which, if not a wind up, is very true.