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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 9:17:07 AM

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I have 2 nice friends up there.

Calls were expensive- but now I have google voice. So calls are free.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 9:34:03 AM

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I have 2 nice friends up there.

Calls were expensive- but now I have google voice. So calls are free.

Yes they are! We were on cell for a bit with the pet. That friggin HURT! Thank heavens for gvoice or skype (which we used)

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 5:15:04 PM

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Most Americans would qualify for Canada permanent residency. Point system is rather relaxed. It just takes 2 to 3 years waiting.

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Here is a skilled worker eligibility test if somebody wants to consider.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assess/index.asp

Thanks, Fellow. Yeah, I've seen that. I've actually gone down to the Canadian consulate a couple of times, and they've been very helpful.

This is one of those times where not having finished college really makes a difference. The way it breaks down is, if I really brush up on my French, I can get in as long as I have a legitimate job offer in Canada. It's not something that's going to happen overnight, but it looks as though it should be doable if I'm patient. That's OK; it gives me time to reflect and make sure I'm making the right decision.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 5:42:43 PM

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yeah but it is Canada. Not France. STOMP

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 7:07:05 PM

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yeah but it is Canada. Not France. STOMP

That's what I told them, but then one of them said something in France-language and they all laughed at me. I felt humiliated, and left without putting up a fight.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 7:16:51 PM

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yeah but it is Canada. Not France. STOMP

That's what I told them, but then one of them said something in France-language and they all laughed at me. I felt humiliated, and left without putting up a fight.

Government jobs require one to know French. I do not know about the mainstream. I doubt it. My friend works at the post office in Ont. She does not speak French.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 7:43:53 PM

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Most Gvt jobs (including the post office in major centres) require French. Private employers may or may not require it, depending on where you are...in Quebec its required period, in and around Ottawa or northern New Brunswick its pretty much mandatory. The rest of the country varies...Manitoba has a strong French presence so its required for a lot of positions.
To a very large degree speaking French is considered a sensible thing to do, and it looks good on the resume...remember roughly 1/4 of the population up here speaks French as their 1st language so it makes sense to have at least one person on staff able to speak with them if you want them to spend their money at your establishment.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 8:13:51 PM

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With global warming winter is not so bad now, even in the Arctic all the ice is melting.

It is a world away from where I live.. people dress like they are in the artic when it is only like 50 degrees out... Southern Californians would perish in Canada

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 8:14:58 PM

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summers are too hot lately. I am ready for Indian Summer.

It is like 65 degrees here most days... God I love it here...

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 9:29:33 PM

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It has been in the 80's the last few days.

I was born here and do not love winter at all so I would say it is more about the people indivdually. I have been freezing cold in Jamaica and in California.

I would love to go to New Zealand. I think it sounds really hip and amazing in all the right ways.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 9:38:02 PM

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I grew up near Yosemite.. in the Sierras.... very freakin cold...

California covers 11 degrees of latitude and 12,000 feet elevation... or more...

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/23/2010 9:50:32 PM

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The French issue is because that's one element of the assessment they use to determine eligibility for permanent residence. Proficiency in French is good for 8 points on the assessment.

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RE: Most would move to Canada, if they could: Poll - 6/24/2010 11:41:13 PM

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Most Gvt jobs (including the post office in major centres) require French. Private employers may or may not require it, depending on where you are...in Quebec its required period, in and around Ottawa or northern New Brunswick its pretty much mandatory. The rest of the country varies...Manitoba has a strong French presence so its required for a lot of positions.
To a very large degree speaking French is considered a sensible thing to do, and it looks good on the resume...remember roughly 1/4 of the population up here speaks French as their 1st language so it makes sense to have at least one person on staff able to speak with them if you want them to spend their money at your establishment.

Thankfully in NS, where I'm going to be, they only require you to know how to pour a large number of drinks throughout the night.

Seriously though, that was my only small glitch in the whole process, having to learn French. I hate the language with a passion. No, not the people, not the culture, not the food, not even the politics, but the language! It seriously sounds like they're talking with their tongues stuck up a frogs ass.

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