As soon as anyone mentions Canada it seems to be viewed as the poor cousin of the US but a quick glimpse at this post will show you that the country seems to have a lot going for it!

This thread was started by a couple, one of whom is Canadian by birth and the other is a UK resident, looking to relocate to Ontario. A number of very important factors are mentioned and some very probing questions are covered on the thread. Areas such as visas, work prospects, rent, cost of living, safety and which areas offer the best value for money are all covered in the thread.

Initially the thread was very slow to start but it soon kicks into life when a number of posters contribute some very helpful information. One thing which becomes apparent at an early stage is the risk of taking advice from one source rather than cross checking with other avenues.

One such scenario seems to have occurred with regards to a visa for the lady, who was not born in Canada, with one embassy official seemingly suggesting that a visa was not required in order to work, because of her husband’s Canadian roots. This turns out to be incorrect and while the sponsorship process seems very straight forward, in that her husband is able to sponsor her after he finds employment, this could have led to a rather tricky situation.

There are a number of informative websites covered in the post, a number of potential areas in which to live and a general outlook on life in Canada. All very straight forward and very informative for those looking at the country as a possible destination.

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