By researchers such as Don DeVoretz, who recently released a report for the Asia-Pacific Foundation, the massive numbers of Canadians currently living abroad could constitute a province unto itself, or a "missing province." According to figures contained in the report, 2.8 million Canadian citizens live on a semi-permanent to permanent basis. It is ... Read more The Characterization Of Canadian Expats
Anyone looking to add real challenge to his or her life should opt for a stint living abroad. No matter if you are teaching the natives in Korea how to speak English, learning about Spanish culture in Ecuador, in Gabon with the Peace Corps or on a tour of Croatia, the joys of living as ... Read more Enjoying the Expat Life
A recent news report uncovers the fact that the lives of many expats living abroad is noticeably influenced by the cultural factors of the county where they've chosen to reside. The details of the examination were actually obtained as part of larger research operation conducted by Bayt.com known as "Culture and Working Abroad." The firm's ... Read more Can Cultural Differences Affect Work Performance When Living Abroad
According to media outlets Global National and Canwest New Service, the Canada's federal Conservative government plans to propose a new bill that would impose tighter restrictions on expat Canadians and traveling citizens who are convicted of crimes abroad. The legislation would require convicts would not be easily extradited back to Canada to serve their ... Read more Canadian Government Tightens Restrictions On Expats Convicted Of Crimes
If you are an expat already living abroad in another country or you are thinking about becoming an expatriate, then you probably have concerns about how you will be able to receive money from home. You want a satisfying answer to this question. When you are receiving cash from Canada from your base of operations ... Read more Most Popular Tips For Expat Money Transfers
An announcement that was first made a few months ago is beginning to have a ripple affect in the lives of many Canadian expatriates (and their children). The news that the Conservative Government revised the Citizenship Act were met with concern and outright anger in some cases. The core changes are those of citizenship status ... Read more Looking Again At Changes to Canada's Citizenship Act
Almost all expats at some point while living abroad will experience some degree of homesickness. No matter if it is the first time that you have been away from your home country, or you have been living abroad for a number of years, it is only normal that you will eventually begin to miss home. ... Read more Overcoming Homesickness When Living Abroad
Are you considering living abroad, but wondering if it is the right decision to make? If so, you should find these reasons to live as an expatriate helpful in your decision. 1. Expatriates Make More Money It depends on to which country you relocate ultimately, but evidence indicates that professional expats make significantly more money than their ... Read more The Top 4 Reasons to Live As an Expat
Some people have the advantage of relocating to an expat location that is full of life and never sees a dull moment. However, others are not as fortunate and end up in sleep little towns that do not have a whole lot going on to keep you busy. Coming up with ideas to keep busy ... Read more Ideas to Keep You Busy In an Expat Town
Indiana authorities have finally broken what may be well the largest fake visa scam in recent years to involve Canada. The criminal ring ran a profitable underground operation almost on the doorsteps of the Canadian diplomatic mission in New Delhi, often from the streets themselves. Additionally, the group established a false travel ... Read more Fake Canadian Visa Dealers Brought Down By Indian Authorities