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kb0528
4/24/2015 12:25 EST

I'm considering relocating to Canada once I finish up college here in the states. What I wanted to know is what cities should I consider? I plan on working in IT as a Business Analyst and I was curious as to what cities were considered tech-hubs. I know Vancouver is quite a tech paradise however the high cost of living is unattractive. I currently live in the Washington DC region where the cost of living is sky high and IMO the quality of life is not great, sure salaries are higher but when your rent is super expensive and you sit in traffic for an hour plus everyday (one way) it's not worth it. What city should I consider. BTW I'm in my early 30's and married and I'm a US citizen. I'd like a place where the job market is good and will likely continue to be good, where the cost of living is decent, and a place where I can explore good restaurants, professional sports, farmers markets, and cafes. Thanks for your feedback in advance!

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tbonsall

From: France
5/4/2015 08:36 EST

You might want to consider Montreal as the quality of living is very high whereas the cost of living is relatively low compared to other large Canadian cities. I worked in the IT sector and we were always looking for qualified, good BAs. The one caveat would be language. Although many jobs require English (in my case, all of our documents and client communication were in English), it is preferable to have some French skills as well. I know BAs in Montreal who only speak English, but you will definitely broaden your potential job base if you have some French.
Message me if you have any specific questions.

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CarliC
5/25/2015 10:02 EST

1. What you need to do first is to google anything with "express entry" find out what provinces are actively looking for your skill set, such as this one: http://www.cicnews.com/2015/01/british-columbia-launches-express-entry-immigration-stream-job-offer-needed-students-014429.html

2. Do the homework beyond house prices. I live on the opposite (Atlantic) coast. YOu might find work in Fredericton, one of the small tech hubs in Atlantic Canada which has inexpensive housing. It has also has lot of sunny days during winter and delightful low-humidity summers. The local Farmer's Market runs year-long. However, taxes are high there and getting a family doctor is at least a 3 year wait. Speaking of taxes, you should be aware anyone born in the U.S. is required to file with the IRS even if he/she doesn't owe taxes, which is a pain. (No other country imposes this obligation on its diaspora).

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