I'm thinking of moving to Canada what is it like?

Question

My husband applied for a new job in Ontario, but we are debating if the cost of living in Canada is far greater than the cost of living here in the US. We currently live in Texas and although we love it here, there are simply no jobs available. I would like to know what would I be expecting if we were to move up to Ontario. It just seems like from what I've read the country is a bit better than Mexico, but lags behind the US. It's not that I'm dissing the country, no I am NOT, I would just like to be a more informed. And if any of you who are reading this are bothered by my ignorance, I offer an apology, but like I said I just want to be informed that way we can make an informed decision.

Answer 1

You won't like Canada.

Answer 2

Thinking About Moving To Canada

Answer 3

You are 'thinking' of moving to Canada? Perhaps you should contact Immigration Canada first, and see if you are even eligible to make the move.

I do resent your comment about 'bit better than Mexico but lags behind the US' - lags behind in what regard? Canada has come out of the recession ahead of the US, Canadian banks are not collapsing, and Canada's economy is doing just fine. If you have noticed, the Canadian dollar is at par with the American dollar. There's a reason for that.

Oh yeah - there's also that little matter of Medicare....

If you are truly interested in the province of Ontario, google up the Globe and Mail - Toronto's daily newspaper - to get a feel for the province, the things that are going on and what that province is like.

Answer 4

Well, for starters, it can get cold! Montreal is a great town, with beautiful architecture and amazing food but knowing how to speak French would help a lot. Toronto and Montreal both have great Latin communities Do you like big cities or smaller places? Toronto is a great city, very multi-cultural, good food, nice neighbourhoods full of pretty Victorian homes and trees Vancouver is beautiful and not as cold as the East part of the country. Canadians are great people, open minded, intelligent, liberal , however it can be an expensive country to live in. Also - I live in Toronto and the health care is EXCELLENT. I am having my baby in a hospital that is top 5 in the WORLD for giving birth, and it is covered by healthcare, 100%. My sister was treated for cancer at one of the top cancer hospitals in the world, which is in Toronto. Harvard Medical students are trained there

Answer 5

Prepare to be cold, snows a lot more up North than it does in Texas ;) I wouldn't compare Canada to Mexico, depends where you move. If it's Toronto than it would be a lot better than a small town in Nebraska, if you move to a small Ontario town than yeah might seems like it lags. The difference between Canada & the US is almost like Maryland vs California, it's the same but with some local differences as far as food or such, you can't get a Philly cheesesteak outside Philly area.



As har as healthcare, well, that's a WHOLE other story. I'm much happier here in the US. Canada has LONG waiting for anything healthcare related unless you're willing to pay, but that defeats the purpose, doesn't it?



I think the biggest adjustement (besides being outside the environment & people you know) would be climate.

Answer 6

Then you have heard absolutely wrong. Canada is consistently rated in the top four of best countries in the world to live in......the US only ranks thirteen. What you get to read in the States is political propaganda to keep the masses uninformed and in check.



As for moving here.....well, one can't do that without applying and being accepted. The job your husband has applied for must first be offered to a legal Canadian. In order to offer it to your husband, the company must prove that there are no Canadians willing/able to take it. He may apply for a working visa...but he needs to apply, not just move here, as that is not legal.





As for life in Ontario, it will be quite different to that of Texas. I've been to Texas....but it will also depend on where in Ontario. Toronto is a major metropolis, booming wiht commerce and one of the world's most multicultural cities. Its a far cry from any Northern Ontario Town....or even from most mid sized Southern Ontario cities. Canadians generally don't care what your religion is, as long as you keep it to yourself. What your sexual orientation is. Gay marriage is quite legal here as well as gay adoption. Abortion is also legal and performed on demand covererd by taxes within the proper time constraints. Ontario is considered a more liberal province. And by liberal I mean the ideals we uphold, not political affiliations. Canada has much to offer High tech cities, a stones throw from beautiful countryside. We have every comfort available. It is more costly to live here....but it is well worth it for the services received. Like our Universal Healthcare....with is not comparable to communism, I always get a laugh out of that one.

Answer 7

Why don't you check out the place before you move?



Ontario is one of the largest and richest provinces of Canada. I think that its miles better than most US states!

Answer 8

Hello, I live in Toronto and I love it. One huge bonus with Canada in comparison to the US is that we have great health benefits. OHIP. it's awsome. Just that is worth moving to canada for.

Answer 9

be prepared for harsh cold winters and scorching hot summers