Need Advice from Canadian Residents

fureverywhere

fureverywhere

beloved friend who will always be with us in spiri
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Northern NJ, USA
I'm just beginning to seriously research what immigrating to Canada would entail. There are any number of reasons besides the recent election. My husband and I are being failed by the US healthcare system. We do not own the house we live in yet manage the astronomical taxes. I have a college degree, unfortunately an English major doesn't give you many job prospects here. My husband will be 60 this year. He still works full time, but we have five years until he can get Medicare. But okay...all that being said...an important question:

My dog Callie is the love of my life. He is easygoing and in training to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. That will allow him to be a therapy dog. I would swear on ten stacks of bibles he was a poodle mix. But he is an American bull dog. Are there breed bans laws? Where? How strict? If you did want to immigrate is there one area that might accept him better than another? So very many questions but that's a big one for me. Can someone look into the laws?
 

I would imagine if an US citizen wants to immigrate to the US, they would need to have profession and/or sponsor. Check out the Citizen and immigration site for rules and regs.
 

I don't understand why anyone who supported Hillary is worried about going to Canada "legally". Just go, and demand access to all public services and programs. Free housing, free medical care, you know, just like you want to extend to those nice folks that cross our southern boarder illegally. And by all means take your dog. :rolleyes:
 
Hoot N Annie said:
I don't understand why anyone who supported Hillary is worried about going to Canada "legally". Just go, and demand access to all public services and programs. Free housing, free medical care, you know, just like you want to extend to those nice folks that cross our southern boarder illegally. And by all means take your dog. :rolleyes:
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Excuse me? Why are you trashing the Land Of The Maple Leaf? This Canuck posted warm wishes towards all Americans

regardless of political bent during this adjustment re presidential changeover. Perhaps you might actually do some research as to how our socioeconomic system works before you spew contempt at your northern neighbours, Monsieur. Btw, there are

stringent requirements to live here, not everyone qualifies. I am content that you prefer to reside in America. Somehow, I suspect that Canada/Canadians would not suit you.

If I could I would personally sponsor Fur and sweet Callie, both of whom would be very welcome here on the left coast. So many parks, virtually no snow, dog heaven?
 
Hoot N Annie is wrong, you can't just show up at the border and demand entry, do it legally, contact your nearest Canadian embassy and request an immigration package or Google for the information. Canada has to want you, we need people that can contribute something positive to our nation. Give some thought to the needs of the far north, Yukon Territory, Northwest territories, Nunavut. I just Googled Nunavut jobs; there is a lot of job openings there and if you took one, you would be a contributor and very likely find a streamlined path to immigration.
 
I think Hootanny is just being sarcastic and showing off, one of the angry rabble and not to be taken seriously.

Moving to Canada via going through the proper channels is very doable and there are lots of good things awaiting newcomers.
 
fureverywhere said:
I'm just beginning to seriously research what immigrating to Canada would entail. There are any number of reasons besides the recent election. My husband and I are being failed by the US healthcare system. We do not own the house we live in yet manage the astronomical taxes. I have a college degree, unfortunately an English major doesn't give you many job prospects here. My husband will be 60 this year. He still works full time, but we have five years until he can get Medicare. But okay...all that being said...an important question:

My dog Callie is the love of my life. He is easygoing and in training to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. That will allow him to be a therapy dog. I would swear on ten stacks of bibles he was a poodle mix. But he is an American bull dog. Are there breed bans laws? Where? How strict? If you did want to immigrate is there one area that might accept him better than another? So very many questions but that's a big one for me. Can someone look into the laws?
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You can forget New Zealand & Australia
 
Pets can come into Canada with ease, all you need for the pet is proof of rabies shots , perhaps a form saying the animal is free of disease. We originally brought both a cat and dog. We came back on 1969, and because I really believe that if you are enjoying the perks of a country you should become a citizen, which we did as soon as we could 1975.
 
mrstime said:
Pets can come into Canada with ease, all you need for the pet is proof of rabies shots , perhaps a form saying the animal is free of disease. We originally brought both a cat and dog. We came back on 1969, and because I really believe that if you are enjoying the perks of a country you should become a citizen, which we did as soon as we could 1975.
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What a lovely sentiment. Canada is the richer for having you as citizens.
 
I don't think an American bull dog would be a problem.
Here is Quebec, where I live, it is the so called 'pit bull' breeds
that they are trying to ban.

See that's where breed ban laws get murky which is what I'm afraid of. There isn't really a true pit bull breed. Even English bull dogs are a conglomeration of centuries of breeding. Pit bull can be totally subjective by appearance...
An English bull dog, exempt from UK breed ban laws obviously...seen as a big lovable canine icon
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These are Cane Corso, no relation to terriers or bull dogs. But some people would take one look and see what they think are "pit bulls".
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This pup could be Callie's twin, but by virtue of small eyes, boxy head and line backer shoulders some countries would order him destroyed.

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Timetrvlr said:
Hoot N Annie is wrong, you can't just show up at the border and demand entry, do it legally, contact your nearest Canadian embassy and request an immigration package or Google for the information. Canada has to want you, we need people that can contribute something positive to our nation. Give some thought to the needs of the far north, Yukon Territory, Northwest territories, Nunavut. I just Googled Nunavut jobs; there is a lot of job openings there and if you took one, you would be a contributor and very likely find a streamlined path to immigration.
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Gee, I guess some of you missed my point - I love Canada and all Canadians. I especially like your bacon. Hillary, like Obama, basically want the US to have open boarders. Come one come all. Be greeted with open arms. So if that will make America great why doesn't it also apply to folks in the US who now want to go to Canada? This is all I'm saying - If you supported Hillary this time and Obama before, by extension you also support open US boarders and I think you should also support open Canadian and Australian and any other nation's boarders. I happen to think Fureverywhere is a fine person and certainly didn't mean to disparage her or her dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be so subtle the next time.........


On the other hand if you support being able to control who comes into your country, whatever that country is, you must be a Trump supporter.
 
Hoot N Annie said:
Gee, I guess some of you missed my point - I love Canada and all Canadians. I especially like your bacon. Hillary, like Obama, basically want the US to have open boarders. Come one come all. Be greeted with open arms. So if that will make America great why doesn't it also apply to folks in the US who now want to go to Canada? This is all I'm saying - If you supported Hillary this time and Obama before, by extension you also support open US boarders and I think you should also support open Canadian and Australian and any other nation's boarders. I happen to think Fureverywhere is a fine person and certainly didn't mean to disparage her or her dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be so subtle the next time.........


On the other hand if you support being able to control who comes into your country, whatever that country is, you must be a Trump supporter.
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What baloney! Secretary Clinton and President Obama DO NOT and HAVE NOT ever supported open borders....that is some more of that right-wing kool aid.
 
Open borders? Canada does not support indiscriminate open borders. We may be friendly, but hardly naive. Sigh. Some Americans seem woefully uninformed about Canadian border regulations/resident/immigration policies.
 
40 years ago vehicles were waved through at border crossings. Those days are long gone. For those who haven't crossed the border in recent years (since 9/11) a passport is required to cross, both from Canada to US and from US to Canada and people are thoroughly checked before being allowed to enter either Canada or US. Since everything is now computerized, the border officials can easily track people and their entry histories. If someone stays too too long or comes and goes too often, they know and will send people back, usually after hours or interrogation (especially at US side).
 
Here's our understanding. If I've made any errors, mea culpa. Pls do your own research to confirm. Canada as a country (like ALL countries, including the U.S.) has certain requirements for would-be immigrants. But there are also provincial rules. Asians, for example, zero in on British Columbia (my DH has some 200 relatives there). But BC tightened their immigration rules considerably 10yrs ago. My in-laws, who had always planned to immigrate in their retiree years to join the rest of the family, no longer qualified or could afford it. RE prices in Vancouver have risen to very high levels and the currency exchange rate is no longer so favorable.

Now, they could have gone to Calgary or another province much easier. But they didn't want to, as there were no family members there. Plus, Calgary's winters are nothing to sneeze at, LOL. They were not eager to deal with snow and cold after 35 yrs in a beautiful Mediterranean climate.

Hands down the easiest way to emigrate is to have around $400K to invest/open a business. Or be in a skilled occupation. You could also investigate becoming a "permanent resident", as mrstime did, before applying for citizenship.

Start with these two articles:
How to move to Canada and become a Canadian citizen
Business Insider Nov. 6, 2016
For those who actually want to head up north, here's how you move to Canada:
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-move-canada-2016-10
(Please be aware that neither the article or I have any info on how long it takes a permanent resident to be eligible for government healthcare benefits!)

Jobs:
10 types of jobs that will make you most welcome in Canada
Business Insider Nov. 10, 2016
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-jobs-to-move-to-canada-quickly-2016-11
 
Okay, okay...but back to canine companions. If you were judging the brown dog. Where would he be especially unwelcome?
 
Another question...I believe there is a physical requirement? A touch of arthritis but I can work just fine. Hubby has the obvious tremor and wasting of almost stage two Parkinson's. Scary looking pup and one part of a couple not doing so very well. Are we doomed?
 

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