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Ontario is like America in just about every way, but with higher taxes.
The east coast is in the slums still, due to a collapsed fishing industry. Pretty miserable weather too.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan are wastes of time.
BC is beautiful, but the government is still trying to undo the damage that the socialists did. It's pretty screwed up right now.
Alberta is beautiful also, lowest taxes in the nation, and a consistent conservative government (30 years now). Healthiest economy, too.
University is considerably cheaper than the states, because of heavy subsidization.
Here's where I live in Alberta:
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"The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
I would like to live in Canada in the summer and Australia in the winter (which would be summer again). Hmmm the lack of seasons may screw my body up .
But I can't imagine the job market is nearly as good as where I live. And I wouldn't be a very good patriot if I moved out of my home country .
Well Asher, believe it or not, but that picture actually made me think about Canada as a place for the future. I've always felt a bit sorry about most US citizens' ... attitudes , since that country must be pretty cool. Now Canada is just enxt to it and is supposed to be pretty similar in many regards, just without all the people being dumb
How's the job market over there? Do you guys need highly intelligent good-looking European youngsters with excellent highschool graduation? But then, that is a question for unis
Well, do all cities in Canada (or Alberta) look like that one?
Some people here don't seem to like the praries, but I think it's great Cost of living is really low, which would be a selling point for a potential student.
We also must need Europeans since I know quite a few people here that were born in Eastern Europe.
Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will, as it did Obi Wan's apprentice.
I never know their names, But i smile just the same
New faces...Strange places,
Most everything i see, Becomes a blur to me
-Grandaddy, "The Final Push to the Sum"
Originally posted by Ecthelion
How's the job market over there? Do you guys need highly intelligent good-looking European youngsters with excellent highschool graduation? But then, that is a question for unis
Alberta's job market isn't what it was two years ago. There were big shortages in most fields. But since then, so many people (especially from Saskatchewan) are moving here so fast, and the economy in North America is pretty harsh overall, so the unemployment rate is just over 4% now, IIRC. Still the best (or one of the best) in Canada, and certainly up there in North America.
The problem is the economy is still fairly dependent on oil. If there's any oil crises, the economy takes a beating pretty fast. It's not too bad these days, because it's really diverse now. The oil companies are working on this project in Alberta called the Athabasca Oilsands. Supposedly it's got more barrels of oil in there than Saudi Arabia. So they're spending billions upon billions trying to get at it, which is acting as a huge boon to the economy.
Well, do all cities in Canada (or Alberta) look like that one?
Many in BC do. BC is really gorgeous. University of British Columbia has the best campus I've seen. Spectacular.
Alberta only has two real cities: Calgary and Edmonton. Edmonton's smaller than Calgary, but still looks pretty decent.
Ontario cities look just like big American cities.
but it's colder than hell (that doesn't really make sense) there in the winter.
It's not that cold if you stay near the border. Right now it's -2C in Calgary. We also get things due to the mountains called "Chinooks" that bring us into +10C weather even if we were -20C the day before. It's really cool.
"The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
What do you want to study? Different areas have schools that are better for different things.
And before you fall over yourself rushing to Alberta - remember that it is the redneck capital of Canada. It's like Texas with snow. Now there are cool parts of Alberta - White Ave. in Edmonton, umm, ummm and there must be something neat in Calgary - there are also a lot of cowboy hats.
Most of my family lives there and I was born in Calgary so I know of what I speak.
If you want just pure scenic beauty - go to Vancouver. The job market is tight though - as Asher pointed out, the government in B.C. did its best to destroy the economy there over the last couple of decades and it is only now emerging from that craziness. UBC is a decent school though - as is SFU.
Toronto is OK, it's kinda like most Eastern seaboard American towns, only its Canadian. Suffers from some New York envy, but generally a decent place. UofT is a top-flight school and has a very urban campus.
Montreal is great. If you're a student and want a great blend of North America with a more European attitude, Montreal is the place. The job market is extremely tight though. The place has been governed by separatists for years and they have scared away a lot of money. Too much time is spent plotting referenda rather than running the place. McGill is the best university in Montreal, IMHO.
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Originally posted by Echinda
And before you fall over yourself rushing to Alberta - remember that it is the redneck capital of Canada. It's like Texas with snow. Now there are cool parts of Alberta - White Ave. in Edmonton, umm, ummm and there must be something neat in Calgary - there are also a lot of cowboy hats.
Most of my family lives there and I was born in Calgary so I know of what I speak.
Ermm...sorry, but that's quite frankly bull****.
Outside of Calgary it's full of "rednecks". Farmers, ranchers, etc. Calgary is white-collar (2nd highest rate of post-secondary education in the country after Halifax, IIRC).
I have no idea why everyone thinks Calgary is full of hicks. Is it because of the Stampede?
Edmonton is more full of "rednecks" than Calgary because, by it's nature, it's far more blue-collar. Calgary is a corporate city, very capitalist. That doesn't make us rednecks. Hell, I'm bisexual and I've not run into any people with problems with it. Redneck my ass.
"The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
But then, that is a question for unis 
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