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Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?
March 2, 2009 – 10:52 am | Comments Off on Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?
Should U.S. look to Canadian banks’ example?

Should the Canadian banking system be the model for a restructured financial system in the United States? Yes, argues Canadian journalist Theresa Tedesco in “The Great Solvent North,” her recent Op-Ed piece …

Which city has Canada’s happiest women?
March 1, 2009 – 8:03 pm | Comments Off on Which city has Canada’s happiest women?
Which city has Canada’s happiest women?

Listen up, ladies. If you’re moving to Canada, which city will make you happiest?

Of course the city you prefer will depend on your own unique requirements, but the recent Kellogg’s Special K Satisfaction Survey, …

Canada voted friendliest country for expats
February 24, 2009 – 11:56 am | Comments Off on Canada voted friendliest country for expats
Canada voted friendliest country for expats

Those of us who’ve made the move to Canada may already know this, but the 2008 Expat Experience survey by HSBC International Bank found that “Canada is the friendliest location for expats.”

Nearly …

Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
February 21, 2009 – 3:30 pm | Comments Off on Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?
Is now a good time to invest in real estate in Canada?

If you’re thinking of moving to Canada or if you’re looking for a second home or investment property, is it a good time to buy?

In British Columbia, the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) …

Americans love Canadians, too
February 20, 2009 – 6:10 pm | Comments Off on Americans love Canadians, too
Americans love Canadians, too

While Canadians have been having a love-in with Barack Obama this week, Americans apparently also have good feelings for their neighbor to the north.

Nine out of 10 Americans view Canada favorably, according to …