2006-07-20 18:35:20 · 8 answers · asked by tumadre 5 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Vancouver
Here is the canadian immigraiton website.
It gives you information on the entire immigration process, from entering as a visitor, to getting permanent resident status, to becoming a citizen.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/
Canada is an absolutely beautiful country!! While much of it is covered in snow during a long winter, the southwest corner of BC is not, and even the places that are have so much to offer, year round!!
Canada is a young an dgrowing country with a lot of immigrants in it, and therefore there truly is a high degree of tolerance. As a rule, Canadians are gentle, kind, caring, and friendly.
While there is crime, especilaly in the large cities, it is no where NEAR the crime levels in the US, by any stretch of the imagination. It is true that there is gang activity, again mostly in the large cities, but it is primarily rival gangs from other countries, and their violence is generally limited to between each other. Guns are illegal in Canada, and drive by shootings and the like are rare, even in the few areas where gangs are.
The air is clean in Canada, the atmosphere serene, and while the cost of living is higher than in the US, there is national health care. It doesn't cover everything, but at least anyone who needs it can get medical care.
Canada is a wonderful country, and those who dis it probably havent been here.
2006-07-21 14:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
To become a Canadian citizen, you must:
be 18 years of age or older;
be a permanent resident of Canada;
have lived in Canada for at least three of the four years before applying;
be able to communicate in either English or French;
know about Canada; and
know about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship;
Please note that time spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident may be counted toward becoming a Canadian citizen if it falls within the four-year period. To find out if you meet the residency requirements to become a Canadian citizen, you can use the residency calculator.
2006-07-21 04:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada is far cleaner than many parts of the States and does not have the level of violent crime or racism that exists in the States. Our economy is so good, 110,000 positions go unfilled by specialists every year.
That is a lot for a country of 33 million. Also we have some of the most educated and cultured people in the world. We have a lot of art, music, history, natural beauty and it is not that cold. As for gangs, there is no evidence that harsh drug laws, the availability of guns and harsher sentences will make any difference. After all, that is the case in America, which has three times the rate of violent crime.
Also, as far as the cost of living goes, the government now has inflation under control and wages are on the rise. We have a strong dollar and the only problem is with housing.
As for the homeless, many of these people are disabled, mentally ill or victims of exploitation. As for drug dealers and prostitutes, well, they choose that lifestyle. I feel sorry for someone with a drug problem and don't blame them for it. You think you can help a career criminal who wants to spend her life prostituting herself, being in a gang, living in and out of jail and shelters, vandalizing, beating people up and selling drugs, then read the list above and you will understand nothing can be done, period.
2006-07-21 06:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry thatyou have chosen a path in canada. canda is not like America. canada is a dirty place and one of the worlds most gang infested according to Dateline. the canadian people are also extremley jealous of the American way of life and the fact that we win the stanley cup every year. cant remember the last time a canadian team won the cup....but i try not to digress.....
to be a canadian you must pass a simple test.....which anyone can pass!? then you must pay some money and then BAM....you are now unfortunatley.....a canadian.....
2006-07-21 00:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are several ways, but your best bet is to check with the Canadian consulate in your country, and get detailed information that is specific to you.
2006-07-21 15:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not do it Canada sucks to live there, just visit for long periods and leave. Find a job by the border, house, something just dont be a citizen. YUCK!!!
2006-07-20 18:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by tim D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You must have lived here for at least three years.
You must know English or French.
You must learn about Canada.
2006-07-20 18:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sabz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go screw your Mother's Uncle, that'll make you a Canadian real quick.
2006-07-20 18:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋