The Relocation Coach » immigration

Why would I give the Canadian government money?

Frank — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:13:52 +0000

All smiles when you get into Canada

No one likes paying taxes or fees to the government. And as potential immigrants to Canada there can be quite a lot of money disappearing out of your pocket.

Most people going to Canada are doing so under the Skilled Worker program – with a few lucky ones on [...]

The year ahead

Frank — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:31:31 +0000

As we start a new year and a new decade for that matter, I found myself thinking about what is to come.

The big thing for Vancouver of course is the winter Olympics, now only just over a month away. It seems to have been coming for so long. Expectations are mixed and a lot of [...]

Jason Kenney on immigration levels and employment

Frank — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:35:48 +0000

This is an extract from Jason Kenney’s interview with Macleans magazine. I thought these two questions would be of interest to those who are waiting to get into Canada. His comments on numbers of immigrants and their ability to get work and be productive in Canada are heartening.

I would add that there is a long [...]

Canada Day

Frank — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:11:49 +0000

Today is Canada Day. July 1 is Canada’s birthday. All across Canada you will see families dressed in red and white to match the Canadian maple leaf flag. Their enthusiasm for Canada will probably also show up in the form of temporary tattoos of the Canadian flag.

The other thing you will see is birthday cakes. [...]