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Toronto Expat American Meetup Tuesday, July 21
July 17, 2009 – 8:30 am | Comments Off on Toronto Expat American Meetup Tuesday, July 21
Toronto Expat American Meetup Tuesday, July 21

If you’ve recently relocated from the U.S. to Toronto and want to connect with other Americans, check out the Toronto Expat American Meetup Group.

The group’s next get-together is Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm. …

New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens
July 15, 2009 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens
New Canadian visa requirements for Mexican citizens

Mexican citizens now need a visa to visit Canada, as new Canadian visa requirements take effect this week.

If you’re a Mexican national planning a trip to Canada — whether to go to school, …

A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists
July 13, 2009 – 8:11 am | Comments Off on A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists
A cool tool for Vancouver bicyclists

If you’re a bicyclist who’s getting acquainted with Vancouver, you may already have found the city’s helpful Cycling in Vancouver website, which lists bike routes around town.

But what if you’re trying to figure

What expat Canadians miss most about home
July 10, 2009 – 8:20 am | Comments Off on What expat Canadians miss most about home
What expat Canadians miss most about home

Why move to Canada?

According to a recent New York Times article, here’s what expat Canadians living in the U.S. miss the most about their north-of-the-border life:

There is no contest about what I miss …

Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats
July 8, 2009 – 7:45 am | Comments Off on Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats
Canada is among the cheapest countries for expats

Is it cheaper to live in Tokyo, Tel Aviv, or Toronto?

According the Mercer 2009 Cost of Living survey, Toronto and other Canadian cities are far more affordable destinations for expatriates than many other spots …