Originally Posted by CanadianGal

Hey Simon, no problem. That last link specifically will tell you wages. My friends in the field do well-even very well for pay.
Most people don't like change. Sometimes when someone sticks their head out people are apt to shoot them down then encourage. I have met so many immigrants here-many from Britain -young, older, new and 20+ years here. They all rave about Canada. Its not to say some maybe won't feel at home but most(all I think) tell me its better then home. Friendliness, safety, space, prospects. They still love their homeland generally but some were turned off it too. The more they go visit home the happier they are they live here-it reaffirms their decision. Some miss certain cultural things(pub life) but not much else. Yes, I have asked them-lively discussions! You can get ahead here and quality of life is better to sum up their impressions. Many tell me their friends and families were unsure or unsupportive but after visiting and seeing their loved ones lives come together here, they wish they had done the same thing and taken the leap. Especially for their children's futures.
Canada is varied in landscape, climate, lifestyles, home expenses, community feel. I personally would not want to live in TO although culturally its great to go visit. My sister loves it there. I am now in a small town and it suits me but obviously not my sis! LOL So you have time and freedom to move around abit to see what is your preference. At your stage of life you may even eventually find a partner here which also helps make you feel tied to a new country. And if you don't like it, you can always go home-again, much less encumbered then older expats. I definitely encourage you. Sometimes it will take a few years for others to "get it". I guess in the end it is what you want for yourself for the future, and where you see yourself getting it. ;-)