Moving to Canada

**LeftEyeNine** · 10-03-2015, 23:05

Calling out to all North American friends;

Where should we move to, if we ever could, in Canada provided the fact that I could only be regarded a "skilled worker" on account that I've been working as an expert for a government institution specialized in the distribution of EU funds for agriculture and rural development for more than 3 years now?

Which Canadian province is more friendly towards English-speaking immigrants in both terms of hospitality and job opportunities ?

Thanks in advance.

**Fragony** · 10-04-2015, 00:29

Why do you want to, Canada isn't all that lenient you are probably expecting it to be, you are probably better of where you are as a well educated guy. Do you have a job offer? You are nothing if you don't.

**Beskar** · 10-04-2015, 00:57

Canada is actually a pretty nice country.

Though, you might want to consider Australia as a possibility too. I have had a few Turkish friends who emigrated there, so I know there is already a Turkish community and they love the place.

**PROVOST** · 10-04-2015, 01:04

Overall,Australia is definitely very much immigrant friendly.

Some tips - do endeavour to mix both your cultural and religious (if any) heritage with embracing the culture of our pluralistic country.

It's those who do not aim to speak english,live amongst the people peacefully and obey the rule of law (and not expect sharia law) that do best.

**Fragony** · 10-04-2015, 08:09

Originally Posted by Beskar

Canada is actually a pretty nice country.

Though, you might want to consider Australia as a possibility too. I have had a few Turkish friends who emigrated there, so I know there is already a Turkish community and they love the place.

I have never been there myself, but I have never heard a bad thing about it. I am just curious about the why. I expect LEN has a great life Turkey, and I expect him to have nice friends there, and as well a nice family. Oppertunities galore for him where he is, my advice, buy an old boat and fix it, and relax on it.

**Crandar** · 10-04-2015, 10:23

I would avoid Australia, because of the extremely high temperatures. At least, Canada's climate is much friendlier and Qebec is by far the most beautiful part of the country, but the knowledge of the French language is necessary.

Originally Posted by PROVOST

Overall,Australia is definitely very much immigrant friendly.

Not sure if serious...

**rvg** · 10-04-2015, 16:18

Originally Posted by LeftEyeNine

Which Canadian province is more friendly towards English-speaking immigrants in both terms of hospitality and job opportunities ?

Toronto.

**Papewaio** · 10-11-2015, 04:48

Originally Posted by Crandar

I would avoid Australia, because of the extremely high temperatures. At least, Canada's climate is much friendlier and Qebec is by far the most beautiful part of the country, but the knowledge of the French language is necessary.

Not sure if serious...

Mediterranean temperatures or cooler for 80% of the population. Most live on the coast, yet the oldest snow ski club in the world is here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiandra_snow_shoe_club

The extreme temperatures are more desert based and not many live there.

**HopAlongBunny** · 10-11-2015, 22:56

If gov't work is your thing really can't go wrong in the central hub: Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal.
Living expenses get crazy in the actual cities, best to examine real estate on the fringe; which assumes you know where you will be employed.
In pretty much any main city you will find a pretty accepting culture; as usual mileage varies on the people you actually meet.

For job hunting, the gov't runs pretty helpful websites; much of your hunting/application could be accomplished from outside Canada.

**KukriKhan** · 10-21-2015, 05:09

Canada Has!!!

**Kurando** · 12-26-2015, 03:45

It's and interesting question. The major hubs are a good option if you want to keep a connection to your own cultural roots, but Alberta and Saskatchewan and the Fraser Valley of British Columbia are also good options if you have a connection to agriculture. You most likely won't have a problem with the Canadian people wherever you go, but it might be tricky for you to have your EU credentials recognised and get the type of work you are used to. I know quite a few lawyers and such who have immigrated from other countries and had to engage in some huge career changes to make ends meet. Canada is a good country, but our dollar is very week right now, and so housing and living expenses are not cheap (compared to USA) in the west of Canada or especially up north. -Good luck, and welcome when you get here!