[lestat83]

I've spent a bit of time on this forum and seem to keep running into threads about families moving to Canada...So I thought it might be best start a thread about my situation.

I am a mid 20's male Chartered Accountant (From Australia) looking to move to Toronto in 2011.

I'd love to hear some stories from people who were in a similar position and how they went, it's quite daunting

I have a few questions:

1. From a employers perspective is there any difference between a 2 year working visa (The one available to Australians) and a skilled workers visa?

2. What is the current job market (Finance sector) like and how much savings (In terms of months salary) should I really budget before heading over?

3. I am tossing up between Toronto and Vancouver, considering my above situation which one would I probably be more suited to.

4. How expensive are inner city apartments? Can you get away without having a car?

5. Is there a large young expat population in Toronto?

6. How welcoming are Canadian's to expat? (Australians in particular)

Thanks!

 

[lestat83]

Just one thing further. I assume you know you will require to have your Australian qualifications converted to Canadian standards and you should read:-

Thank's for your reply.

Sorry can you explain the difference between the Skilled workers and working holiday visa?

Surely the working holiday visa is easy to get? (Timeframe wise)

Do employers view them differently? I'm just scared that working holiday visa's may be viewed poorly as the candidate isn't expected to hang around long term.