LucySG
1/26/2009 14:16 EST
Hi,
I'm 29 and my boyfriend is 24. We live in London. I have 8 years teaching experience in 6th form colleges (16-19, media), my boyfriend knows a fair bit about computer-y stuff.
We are considering a move to Canada, but are unsure of the best ways to go about it. Are there any working holiday packages?
We have six weeks off in the summer, and are thinking about taking a long holiday, travelling across the country and putting the feelers out for any opportunities. The way my job works, is that I have to 'give notice' half a term before I leave, so if we were to find any opportunities for work, we would have to come back to the UK for a period anyway. I'm also not sure what visas I would need?
I could hand in my notice, rent out our flat (we own a 2 bed in London) and go to Canada until our visas or money runs out, then come home if we have to and hope to find a job.
Any advice would be really warmly welcomed - I just don't know where to start!
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Joely
3/16/2009 11:33 EST
Hi,
My husband & I are in the same boat as you. We are both 32 & seriously considering a move to Canada, & are planning to go out there over the summer to travel across via fly-drive to check out the various areas of Canada. We have fairly similar questions which haven't yet been answered, but I can tell you that there is an exhibition called Opportunities Canada in May at London Olympia. All the info is at www.expo-canada.com. We're planning to go there to get all our questions answered. Hope that helps!
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zepetra
3/19/2009 02:36 EST
Hi, the Olympia Show you mentioned, we have been there last year. You must go there in the beginning because the talks. We went there in the afternoon, and missed most of it. The show was very small. Chris is a metalworker and found out that no one would be interesting for that job title so we came back dissapointed. When you go in you have to fill a form in about your title and when do you want to go+ extra info and they send you by email some infos or call you on the phone occasionally. When we been there the biggest area was in Alberta. Small area about Briitish Columbia. 16-17 May 2009. www.expo-canada.com
You have just missed the March first weekend Canada Emigrate Show in Esher, Surrey. Look out for it for next year.
Petra
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REDDOG
3/22/2009 09:42 EST
moving to canada is confusing because you are choosing the largest country with the smallest population. Weather is a huge factor If you want to wade into our weather gently, i would suggest the vancouver or victoria area. If you want to earn you canadian stripes fast go to manitoba. Lots of bugs and heat in the summer and brutal cold in the winter. Teaching is comparable everywhere but the public system payreats better than the private schools. The specialty schools pay less but the emotional rewards are great. If you have current credentials and experience, you apply to the school district you want to live and work in. All of canada is heavily taxed but Alberta has no provincial tax. The maritime provinces have the most. Stay out of quebec. their legal system is the napoleonic code and if you speak European francais, you will never understand the slang and patois of quebec. The arctic territories have their own beauty but it is costly to live there because everything has an added transportation cost. if you are employed by a gov or corporation, you will receive an isolation allowance to help with the extras. Also, the winter darkness is a big factor if you need daylight
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Pricey
6/23/2009 07:50 EST
Hi All,
I am interested in moving to Canada in the next few years from Wales,UK but haven't go the foggiest were to start. I run my own IT business here, im married and have a 4mth old baby, Im 29 and my wifes 28. I would expect after the sale of my house to have around £70K to start up again in Canada. I haven't got a clue where in Canada I would like to live as I have only been there once when I was a young lad.
For us the outdoors lifestyle a very small mortgage and plenty of sun in the summer are the biggest advantages I can see at the moment, along with good schools as we are trying to escape the crap schools we have in the UK. Any recommendations for where to start and what areas to live would be appreciated. I understand there is a visa for people who set up businesses in Canada?
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oneonlyliveonce
8/26/2012 23:06 EST
francais is the same either writen, spoken, and in song - the multilples accent of many continents and place play a factor in understanding - tolerance , patience is a key element at a new place. Montreal is much more lively then any other place - hockey is a religion there...
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