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I'm sick of the USA, can I come to Canada? And how much is gasoline up there anyway?

And how much is gasoline up there anyway?
You might need to mortgage your home to fill 'er up, Navassa.

They ought to just make a car that runs on the blood of the driver instead. Hook yourself in and go.

I'm sick of the USA, can I come to Canada? And how much is gasoline up there anyway?People are always welcome to come to Canada, although if you want to immigrate you have to meet the criteria.

You may be disappointed to know that gasoline in Canada is more expensive than it is in the U.S. At the moment, it can cost anywhere from 80 cents per litre to $1.00 per litre, depending on where you live. There are approximately 4 litres to a gallon, so that would be around $3.20 - $4.00 per gallon CAD.

are you CRAZY??

its cold up there!

and they expect you to be polite!

who could live that way???

I like the cold, it helps me sleep.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to come here.

As far as the government's concerned, you might have to fill out some applications and the like...

I like the cold, it helps me sleep.
Oddly enough, I know just what you mean. I can't sleep if the night air is warmer than my own flesh.

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

They even have an online test where you can determine your point index for immigration eligibility. S'cool.

As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome to come here.

As far as the government's concerned, you might have to fill out some applications and the like...
Or so I was just looking at... What are Canadian's attitudes like towards Americans? I mean, the goverment of the US sucks, but are there big stereotypes towards the citizens too?

Or so I was just looking at... What are Canadian's attitudes like towards Americans? I mean, the goverment of the US sucks, but are there big stereotypes towards the citizens too?Depends on who you ask. Some people think Canadians are terribly anti-American, but I think for the most part we are able to separate our feelings for the government from our feelings to normal people. I work with a number of Americans who have moved to Canada, and they're certainly not disliked.

Depends on who you ask. Some people think Canadians are terribly anti-American, but I think for the most part we are able to separate our feelings for the government from our feelings to normal people. I work with a number of Americans who have moved to Canada, and they're certainly not disliked.
What part of Canada do you live in, anyhow? Just wondering , if a lot of Yanks moved up there, is is close to the border?

Pretty much, most of us hate your goverment (and Bush!), and you MAY find some people who are prone to sterotypes, although I cant really think of any ivolving Americains....lol. When we refer to 'Stupid Americains', we usually mean the goverment:).

And know, a random sniper- :sniper:

Pretty much, most of us hate your goverment (and Bush!), and you MAY find some people who are prone to sterotypes, although I cant really think of any ivolving Americains....lol. When we refer to 'Stupid Americains', we usually mean the goverment:).

And know, a random sniper- :sniper:
Can't say I disagree about Bush. I was just reading an article the other day where Venezuela is going to be giving poor Americans cheap heating oil, and Dubya is actually pissed off at them for it. Sometimes I wonder about people.

Sometimes I wonder about people.
The smart ones usually do.

Pretty much, most of us hate your goverment (and Bush!), and you MAY find some people who are prone to sterotypes, although I cant really think of any ivolving Americains....lol. When we refer to 'Stupid Americains', we usually mean the goverment:).

And know, a random sniper- :sniper:

As a Michigan native who spends alot of time in both Windsor, Ontario an Sault Ste Marie, Ontario...I say baloney. Maybe you are confusing most people in your social group with "most canadians".

What part of Canada do you live in, anyhow? Just wondering , if a lot of Yanks moved up there, is is close to the border?Yes, it is very close to the US border, given that I live below the 49th parallel. I live in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island. We're very close to Port Angeles and Seattle.

As a Michigan native who spends alot of time in both Windsor, Ontario an Sault Ste Marie, Ontario...I say baloney. Maybe you are confusing most people in your social group with "most canadians".
What constituted said baloney, anyway? Everything he said? A particular thing he said? Elucidate, man - elucidate!!

As a Michigan native who spends alot of time in both Windsor, Ontario an Sault Ste Marie, Ontario...I say baloney. Maybe you are confusing most people in your social group with "most canadians".I'm sorry. I don't understand your statement. Are you saying most Canadians don't dislike the Bush government, are you saying that most Canadians are anti-American, or are you saying something that I simply can't make out at all? As far as I can tell, the person you were responding to was saying that most Canadians are anti-Bush, but not anti-American.

Eh, I go up there every week (I live just 10 minutes south of the border). It's not too special, and it's not much colder than it is here. There is a really nice theater complex in Langley, though.

Gas prices are really high.

And it seems that most canadians near the border don't hate americans too much.

Yes, it is very close to the US border, given that I live below the 49th parallel. I live in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island. We're very close to Port Angeles and Seattle.

Hey! You're practically next door! :p

I live in a wee little town called Ferndale. Northwest Washington state.

And it seems that most canadians near the border don't hate americans too much.That's good to hear. Especially since most Canadians live within 200 miles of the US border. :D

Hey! You're practically next door! :p

I live in a wee little town called Ferndale. Northwest Washington state.I thought as much when you mentioned Langley. Though I've never known anyone who voluntarily went to Langley. Mostly I just drive through Langley on my way north. :D

And it seems that most canadians near the border don't hate americans too much.
Obviously you haven't been to Montreal. The American anthem is occasionally boo'd by fans at major sporting events.

I'm sick of the USA, can I come to Canada? And how much is gasoline up there anyway?

The thing that you will like most about Canada is the higher speed limit here. On some highways, they will let you drive at over 100 Kanadian Miles per Hour!

I'm sick of the USA, can I come to Canada? And how much is gasoline up there anyway?
I think you should go too. You'll fit right in. :mad:

i love canada... went there for a month a couple of years ago to the western bit. Victoria and vancouver are such beautiful cities, and all the mountains and lakes are great. I'd love to move there, but apparently entry regulations are pretty strict and you need a particular skill right?

The thing that you will like most about Canada is the higher speed limit here. On some highways, they will let you drive at over 100 Kanadian Miles per Hour!
:D

Obviously you haven't been to Montreal. The American anthem is occasionally boo'd by fans at major sporting events.
I boo it too. There's too many rhetorical questions and a lousy tune that no one short of god can sing right.

Obviously you haven't been to Montreal. The American anthem is occasionally boo'd by fans at major sporting events.That was back when Canada was being pushed to enter the Iraq war. While I agree that the booing was highly inappropriate, it is certainly not frequent.

i love canada... went there for a month a couple of years ago to the western bit. Victoria and vancouver are such beautiful cities, and all the mountains and lakes are great. I'd love to move there, but apparently entry regulations are pretty strict and you need a particular skill right?Back on page 1 of this thread there is a link to the immigration site. Having certain desired skills does make it easier to get in, however, having family here or having enough money to start your own business also helps.

That was back when Canada was being pushed to enter the Iraq war. While I agree that the booing was highly inappropriate, it is certainly not frequent.
I know, I know. I'm a Montrealer. Just trying to scare some people away. Go Habs Go!

I know, I know. I'm a Montrealer. Just trying to scare some people away. Go Habs Go!LOL - Okay. Don't mind me - I just tend to dislike what I perceive as untruths.

By the way, good luck with the voting Liberal. Though my heart is with the NDP, the more Quebecois I see voting Liberal, the happier I am. :)

I know, I know. I'm a Montrealer. Just trying to scare some people away. Go Habs Go!
I just got into a debate with someone on my end. Is Quebec City the capital of Quebec, or is it Montreal, because I'm going with Q.C., and I've got two dollars riding on this.

Obviously you haven't been to Montreal. The American anthem is occasionally boo'd by fans at major sporting events.

Well, uh... No, I haven't. But do residents harbor much resentment towards American individuals?

And I quote, from said immigration site:

"International Adoption:
Adopting children from abroad can be a long process. This is to protect children’s rights. Learn about what you need to do to bring an adoptive child to Canada."

I love that they don't even deny the adoption process takes the same amount of time and energy as raising the kid. And they don't say they're making it better. It's like, "Hey, you want a kid so bad, you will WORK." An honest government that says, We're annoying, but here's why.

I went to Halifax once by way of that awful gambling overnight ferry, so it's practically my home and native land, right? I heart Canada.

And I quote, from said immigration site:

"International Adoption:
Adopting children from abroad can be a long process. This is to protect children’s rights. Learn about what you need to do to bring an adoptive child to Canada."

I love that they don't even deny the adoption process takes the same amount of time and energy as raising the kid. And they don't say they're making it better. It's like, "Hey, you want a kid so bad, you will WORK." An honest government that says, We're annoying, but here's why.

I went to Halifax once by way of that awful gambling overnight ferry, so it's practically my home and native land, right? I heart Canada.
Can Canadians adopt American kids?

Can Canadians adopt American kids?Absolutely. It happens pretty frequently. For example, a lot of people want to adopt babies, rather than older children. There are a greater supply of babies up for adoption in the US than there is in Canada, simply because the US has 10X our population. Furthermore, there are apparently a number of non-white babies in the US that need placement that Canadians are willing to accept.

Here's a link to a 60 Minutes report on black American babies being adopted by Canadians:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/11/60minutes/main673597.shtml

I boo it too. There's too many rhetorical questions and a lousy tune that no one short of god can sing right.
Well, we got the tune from a British drinking song. Let's face it, no one sings that well and/or care when they're drunk.

I just got into a debate with someone on my end. Is Quebec City the capital of Quebec, or is it Montreal, because I'm going with Q.C., and I've got two dollars riding on this.
You are two dollars richer, dear sir.

Well, we got the tune from a British drinking song. Let's face it, no one sings that well and/or care when they're drunk.

Indeed. I laughed when I found where the tune originated. So ironic. I try to be all patriotic when it's sung, but I can't keep myself from sniggering sometimes.

Indeed. I laughed when I found where the tune originated. So ironic. I try to be all patriotic when it's sung, but I can't keep myself from sniggering sometimes.
To Anacreon in Heaven, I think it was.