Canadians answer this question!! Should I move to Canada?

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Imaka

Let me address your weather question first. Ontario can have quite harsh winters with lots of snow, ice, sleet, shovelling, etc. You have to be prepared for that, but winter is not all bad. You can enjoy lots of winter activities. Summer is lovely in Ontario - excellent temperatures, with areas with abundant orchards and vineyards, but in Toronto itself smog can be a problem just as in any other large city. I would choose a school outside the city of Toronto, and there are many good ones.

Schools in Canada are not very different from schools in the US, but the pace of life is often different in Canada, a little more relaxed. After all, we have only about 10% of the population of the US, spread over a much larger area. You may find that some things cost more in Canada, but other things will cost less. The cost of living overall is not that different from many places in the US.

In Canada some laws are different than in the US, particularly gun control laws. There are far more restrictions about gun ownership. Generally crime is less in Canada, particularly in the more rural areas. City crime is on the rise in some places, and not always in the largest cities.

The government is organized differently from in the US. We have a political party system, but more than two parties. We have a federal parliament and provincial houses of assembly. Education is a provincial responsibility. Health care is paid for with everyone's taxes so a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident does not have to pay when they visit a doctor or a hospital or clinic. Most health care services are covered by our national health care plan. That means that our taxes are higher than in the US, but it is a small price to pay for health care. I have reason to be very familiar with how well our health care system works, and I have come to be very appreciative of it.

Here are two links that may be helpful to you. The first is the Canadian immigration site which will tell you what is involved in applying for a student visa. The second is a list of Canadian universities, with links to their websites, which you can browse through to see what the many options are.

Best of luck with your plans. I sense you will do well with whatever you do.

HAPA CHIC

Canada is a beautiful place.I have been to the states many times to visit family but I love Canada it is more acceptting of others then America claims to be .Well its not a third world country lol like I see some americans think it is :)
Why don't you take a road trip maybe with friends and see Canada as their is so many places and each part of Canada has much to offer:)
The guy above comparing Canada to tinamen square???
That's crazy !!! Canada is not a communist country ! He is obviously not even Canadian by his answer.Canadians like many countries do not have the vast population carrying guns which makes it safer if you ask me then anyone being able to get one .Secondly our police have guns which is fine enough for us .(did you know london bobbies/police don't carry guns )
and they do not have tinemen square!
Anyways their is so much sterotypes of canada like the ones above.
OUr government system like I said unlike the first guy who ansewered(not even canadian ) is not communist infact it is roles after the British parliament system as canada is also a common wealth (independant)country of britain
He also is mistaken to think that the states can control anywhere else in the world !
Because of this seriously on your next vacation visit Canada :):)

Kilty

www.torontoplace.com/universities.htm

This site gives you a list of all the colleges in Toronto--if that's where you were thinking of moving. An American city that is similar in size and style is Chicago.

The climate here is-well to put it simply, cold in the winter and very hot and humid in the summer.

To become a resident of Canada, in the future you'd have to marry a Canadian or check this out: www.cic.gc.ca
This site tells you about immigration to Canada--but there is also a link for those who want to study in Canada.

Hope this helps.

Kilty

.:::Niko:::.

In addition to the above suggestions,American citizens need a student authorization from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to study in Canada. Upon acceptance into a Canadian university, you may apply for your student authorization at a CIC Office in the U.S. or at any Canadian port of entry (border crossing).When applying, you must bring the following application documents:

1)a valid form of identification (e.g. passport, original birth certificate);
2)the original letter of acceptance from the Canadian educational institution; and,
3)evidence of adequate funds to cover tuition and living costs for your entire stay in Canada (this includes a letter from your bank or your parents' employers, bank statements for the past several months, and/or your parents' and your latest tax returns).

Much like American 4 year Colleges, the majority of these institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.

Good luck

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for the person who said canadas a melting pot...americas the melting pot..canadas a mosaic...and how did hapa chic get a thumbs down?? she pretty much summed it up there..anyway..here in canada college and university are two seperate things...university provides a degree, while college provides you with a diploma...for the rest of the questions, i suggest coming here to visit, and just do some research on it...most of it is something you will have to experience for yourself rather than have people answering it for you, as it is a matter of opinion

jofuss

i was born and raised in Canada and i've lived in the US and frankly if you were suddenly teleported to some place in Canada whether it be a small town or a big city, you could easily be mistaken and think you were in the US and vice versa. the difference is becoming very fine if anything

Ed P

Come to vancouver BC
Lots to see & do good schools great people climate medicare for all go to hellobc and tourismvancouver they have free info to mail you

tbunny90

Canada is very different from the US. Our thinking, our living and our family life does not even compare to America. For instance, we are not hung up on colour. We rarely discuss race as everyone in Canada is so different but get along so well. It truly is a melting pot.
Sure, the weather isn't the greatest but our economy, our morals, values and beliefs make up for the cold climate.
It's just a peaceful and pleasant place to be.
If you want to move to Ontario for College, be aware that it is quite difficult to get in to any school. Canada has very high standards for students attending university. You'll have to really research the minimum requirements.

Fountain of Youth

canada be more lax than the the states, but the states be pressuring canada and everywheres too

also canada dont like it's people having guns .. could be good, but could be Tianamen square all over again

and they let anyone in to build their population up

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