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There are various categories of person allowed into Canada, essentially they, sensibly, only want people who are going to be useful, either by education, certain job categories, age etc. The process can be quite lengthy ( even up to 2 or 3 yrs )with a points process based on what you can offer them and also a medical. Different Provinces also have various schemes to 'fast track, certain classes of people. Having a firm job offer will, in most cases, fast track your visa / permits ( possibly 6 months ) - with a test to prove you are not taking a job offer away from a Canadian resident. Get hold of a subscription publication, 'emigrate Canada' try <www.emigrate2.co.uk> It's such a big country that housing, etc varies so considerably. Speak as I find, it's a brilliant place, friendly folks, good systems etc. Health care is often part of your employment benefits but its not like the USA where without insurance or money you don't get treated. If you've got a job offer go on a 2 yr work permit and see what you think, even if you don't stay it'll be the chance of a lifetime, consider putting your UK place up for rent in the meantime. Pick between built up Cities or small townships or even slightly wilder places - a place with black bears visiting in the yard & humming birds on the feeder in summertime and a great view of the Rockies. Moose instead of hedgehogs on the Highway, white water rafting, ice skating and sking, the 'canadian death race' etc.Go with an open mind and they'll welcome you. Oh, and don't forget to plan your money exchange, keep an eye on the C$ to Â£ rate, it's currently just below 2 Canadian$ to the Â£ .. take advice on how to buy at the most favourable rate and to lock in the rate. Do it. Do it. Do it.

madnob

If you're aged between eighteen and seventy go for it, the hardest part of any journey is the first step and opportunity doesn't often knock twice.

Yoshi

I'd say Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver) share many of the great things about the United States without much of the bad. It's weakness may be the same wait for medical care as in Britain. Someone already gave you one website. Google yourself for hours to get more information. Check the Canadian embassy in your home country for VISA information.

Think of it as an adventure. In a beautiful and safe country.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada

Greeneyed

Canada is a big county!
where in Canada are you going?
Each province has it's own pros and cons.

Ransomed

Hi there:
Others have given great websites, but as someone speaking from tons of experience (moved to and lived in over 5 very different countries within 20 years), the first thing I can offer you is to accept that you're there as a guest. Don't expect things be like "home" nor the people to behave like where you've come from because they were there "first". Be open and accepting of new experiences and people will be appreciative of you and where you're coming from. Be willing to try new foods, learn a new language, customs and ways of life without constantly saying, "Back home, we did it this way" because the obvious answer would be, "Well then, perhaps you should have stayed there" (my biggest mistake until I learned better). You can always move back "home", taking with you the experiences you've learned as a world traveler. Working and living in another country is a terrific opportunity. With a little humility, you can make the most of it and your resume will be outstanding. Canada is a super country, well accepted world wide and the people are generally extremely polite and helpful with a good sense of humor. You'll love it and if you're on the west coast, the Olympics are in 2010. All the best!

Robert B

Canada would be an easy move, your biggest problem will be housing. The education system is standard it programs drones for government and corporate jobs. The health care system handles emergency treatment well, long term/chronic conditions not so well.

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