Canada welcomes about 250,000 new immigrants a year. I doubt all of them eventually stay and make Canada their permanent home. Life isn’t always easy at first and immigrating is much more than getting a residence permit. After the honeymoon period, the hugeness of the task ahead can be scary: learning to live in a new language, adapting to new traditions, social norms and visions, recreating a network of friends… I really don’t blame those who go back home.
Posts tagged Making Sense of Canada
Twenty years later, I’m still figuring Canada out.
I Voted in Canada For The First Time!
On March 4, I accomplished my duty as a new Canadian citizen—I voted for the first time in Canada.
10 Canadian Political Facts
Canadian politics takes some time to get used, especially for Europeans. The three levels of government are new to us (there are no provinces nor states in Europe) and national politics is somewhat eclipsed by local news, more relevant to communities in this huge country.
How to Shop for Clothes in Canada
At first sight, clothes shopping in Canada isn’t that different from shopping in Europe. Yet, there are some tricks and local trends.
10 Facts About Canadians
Believe it or not, the stereotypical Canadian is not a lumberjack, doesn’t live in an igloo somewhere up North, and doesn’t always watch hockey.
Okay, the last part may be true. Hockey Night in Canada is probably the most popular TV program here.
My Brand New Canadian Passport!
Two weeks ago, I completed what I hope is my last paperworks for a while. But it was worth it: today, I picked my Canadian passport up!
Applying for a Canadian passport is not that easy though: references, guarantors… what is that??