Canada, eh!

So you are thinking of defecting to Canada. Good for you! I wish I could.

Sick of living in a country ruled by a puppet of corporate America? Tired of seeing hundreds and hundreds of US soldiers - men, women, boys, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles - killed for oil? How many lives must be sacrificed for the war machine? We are making enemies faster than we can kill them. If you are interested, here are some resources that may be of some help to you...


The official Canadian immigration website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html

A Canadian attorney offering helpful information:

http://www.victorialaw.com/

The Canadian Immigration newsletter:

http://www.cicnews.com/

A metric conversion website:

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm


What you will need:

You will need a Canadian immigrant visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence, a valid passport, two copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you and two copies of a list of items that are arriving later. Note: The lists should state how much your personal and household items are worth.

You must also bring with you enough money to cover living expenses such as rent, food, clothing and transportation for a six-month period. You may be asked to show proof of your funds.

You should also bring:

Birth certificates or baptismal certificates, marriage certificates, adoption, separation or divorce papers, school records, diplomas or degrees, trade or professional certificates and licenses, letters of reference from former employers, a list of your educational and professional qualifications and job experience (a résumé), immunization, vaccination, dental and other health records, driver's license, including an International Driver's Permit, and a reference from your insurance company, photocopies of all essential and important documents, in case the originals get lost (be sure to keep the photocopies in a separate place from the originals) and car registration documents if you are importing a motor vehicle into Canada.

You cannot bring into Canada:

Unauthorized firearms, explosives, fireworks and ammunition, narcotics, other than prescription drugs, meat, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers and soil, endangered species of animals or products made from animal parts, such as the skin, feathers, fur, bones and ivory, cultural property, including antique and cultural objects considered to have historical significance in their country of origin (you may, however, bring family heirlooms), more than 200 cigarettes (you must pay tax on the excess amount) per person over 18 years of age if you are immigrating to Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba, or per person over 19 if you are immigrating to Ontario or any of the other provinces, and more than 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of commercial alcohol (you must pay tax on the excess amount) per person over 19 years of age.

Good luck!