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Just as the question says: I’m a canadian citizen who wants to start a new life from scratch in another common wealth nation.

I have no commitments here in canada. I can pack light, and I want to see more of the world.

What are the usual steps involved in moving to another commonwealth nation?

This is a serious question. Thanks!

The Commonwealth is now really a historical entity. If you want to move to the UK or another former British Colony, you have to apply for a visa, just like any other foreigner. The UK is a member of the European Union, and has economic ties to Europe, rather than its former empire.

In general, immigration law is complex, with specific requirements for admission. To get a work permit in a developed country, you need a skill or profession which is in demand, with too many job openings to be filled by the host country’s own citizens. Requirements for admission may include university level education, certification in a profession and relevant experience. You may also need a job offer from an employer in the host country. You may well be admitted on a work permit, which is valid for a few years, maximum; then you have to leave. Getting permanent residence can be difficult. You may also be able to get in by marrying a local person, but the procedures are often still complex and time consuming.

Some exceptions:
- you have citizenship in a European Union country - for the UK. If one of your parents of grandparents was a UK citizen, you may be able to stay there and work for a while.
- you have citizenship in the country you want to go to.
- some countries - the UK and Australia, I think - allow young adults to live and work for a year in their country.
- you are a post secondary student or receiving special training. (This may not be a good idea, at the undergraduate level: all developed countries have good universities, but financial aid is going to be made available to citizens.)

Don’t take my word for anything. Check out the immigration requirements long before you plan on leaving Canada,

I have dilemma on answering it. Im 20 years old, and I will apply together with my parents and my pyounger siblings. do i need to fill up a separate form or only my parents will going to fill it up?

anyone over the age of 18 must fill in their own forms

now a days i am in india and exporting auto parts all over world in the future planning i want to set a new business in canada for children .

What business you and your kids will succeed at will depend on what they are good at and want to do. Then you have to make a very intelligent and well-informed decision based on marketplace realities, competition, etc. This is probably not the right place to get your answer.

I am going to Canada to see the Olympics. Do I need travel insurance since health care is free there?

Unfortunately most of the answers above are misinformed.

The answer is dependent on your country of origin.

Health care in Canada, like many western nations, is provided by provincially controlled (public) insurance.

Canada has reciprocal agreements with many western nations. Citizens of Britain, for example, can obtain free emergency services in canada. In exchange, canadian citizens have the same right in England. There are differences in each province and, occasionally, you will only be covered to the same degree you might at home and will have to pay for the difference.

If you are American, which your question suggests, you would have zero coverage. You would not be denied treatment in an emergency situation but you would receive a very large bill. Failure to pay the bill could affect your credit rating and have serious consequences for you in the future. You can obtain reasonably priced medical travel insurance from the American Automobile Association.

Regardless of your country of origin medical insurance would be worthwhile as it would cover costs that would not be covered by emergency services. This could include repatriation, transportation costs, etc.

PLEASE ANSWER QUICK!

Anywhere between 10-30 dollars.

Some of my friends and me are throwing a suprise party for one of our friends who is moving over to Canada for a year after Christmas. What are some novelty canada items we can buy and give to her as like a joke present? Obviously we will be giving her good gifts as well this is just for fun lol.
Thanks!

Hi there,

You find some nice gifts at the Olympic 2010 Vancouver Homepage:

http://www.vancouver2010.com/store/canadian-olympic-team/catapparel-catcoc-p1.html?utm_campaign=main&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=home&utm_content=canadaolympicteam

When I became a Canadian, they presented me with all kinds of Canadian Gifts: Bath Towel, t-shirt, bags, cans of Canadian beer, a bear, a beaver, a cap, a tuque, Bracelet with on pin that said " I am a Canadian", the book: "How to be a canadian" and "Why I hate Canadians (written by Will Ferguson, a funny Canadian") - you can get them at amazon - Canadian slippers, a "Mountie"-doll (Canadian mounted police - the dashing boys and girls in red uniform - a and so on.

Hope that helps,

Greetings from Canada, Fida

I feel like i’m actually wasting my time and i want some sort of adventure and challenge ( btw I’m at the Cegep, just after the high school and before university ).

I was wondering if it’s some kind of fun ( not the fun like playing game but like not being bored and enjoying ). Oh and I am 18 years old and canadian french.
I would appreciate some serious comment because it’s a serious decision and 4 years of my life that would be taken.

It’s a good way to get some adventure.
I finished a 14 year stint with the CF recently.
Had some good times, had some bad times but they were all memorable.

It also depends on the trade. If I had to do it again, I’d go as an officer, a rear echelon type job with a cute secretary far away from any shooting.

I want to visit canada soon but I would like to visit again later in a year. If I get a multiple entries visa, when will it expire? I can’t find that anywhere in the website.

A multiple-entry visa is good for five years or one month less than the expiry date of your passport, whichever is earlier.

I have to write an 8 page term paper on anything related to canadian politics. However, I am having a really hard time coming up with a normative or research question around a topic. Can anyone suggest something?

The single payer health system they use. Where everyone is covered with medical insurance.

About to turn 18 time for a road trip!

Actually.. I live in Winnipeg and I’m 1000 percent sure the legal age is 18, coming from Minnisoda, the only worth while city in terms of distance from where ever in Minnisoda to go to is Winnipeg, we have a population of about 700 000 so theres alot to do, Winnipeg is about 7 hours from Minneapolis