How do I become a citizen of Canada?

[bad-luck-chuck]

So, Im tired of living where Im at. I was just wondering what I would need to do to become a citizen of Canada. Im not sure where in Canada though. Any suggestions?


Edit. I found it. Anyone know of good places to live in Canada?

[Ford Prefect]

http://www.ehow.com/how_2352158_apply-citizenship-canada.html

It's a pretty big country, what exactly are you looking for? Urban or rural? Would you prefer to speak French or English? What sort of weather do you prefer? Do you ski, hunt, fish, etc? Personally I really like the Vancouver region, though last time I went to Toronto I had a lot of fun. Always figured I'd probably end up in BC someday though.

[bad-luck-chuck]

I would prefer English, but Ill learn some French. Got a c in French class way back when I was younger. I was thinking BC myself. More urban area for me. I dont like being too alone, ya know. Ahh...someday...

[bad-luck-chuck]

Yeah, maybe I should move to Alaska and move in with the Palins.....

[yawanur]

Revelstoke for the POW!

[Spam Man Sam]

yeah Fuck Revelstoke and the Interior of BC.

[driveby]

Yeah, maybe I should move to Alaska and move in with the Palins.....

And kick it with Greyfox.

[Ra5pu10]

Just skip the border. Let's face it, its Canada... Then again, you may just wanna become a citizen for the sake of your dignity. Lets face it, getting deported from Canada would be failtacular. (Failtacular - Adj. - A fail so epic, it's almost a win.)

[water bottle]

1. Have brown/yellow skin.
2. Move to a part of the city where nobody speaks English or French, just their native and non-official language. This way, you'll never have to assimilate. It'll be like you never left!
3. ???
4. Profit.

No, seriously, it sounds like you'd like BC, so start researching Vancouver. Vancouver does have its problems, though, quite a bit of crime. You probably won't be able to afford to live in the city proper either, unless you're okay with living in a really small place. If this is the case, go for Burnaby and stay the fuck away from Surrey. Regardless, I'd have to recommend Vancouver first and foremost. It has its negative qualities, but overall it's a great city. There is a reason it's ranked as the world's most "liveable" city :).

If you prefer a slightly slower pace of life, Victoria would be lovely. It's a mid-size city (350,000 or so) and it has the mildest winters out of any major Canadian city. Another good thing about Victoria is that it's a 1 1/2 hour ferry from Vancouver, so any events going on in Vancouver are easily accessible.

Now for BC's 3rd largest "metropolitan" area, Kelowna. Stay the fuck away from Kelowna. It's an absolutely gorgeous place naturally, with beautiful lakes and hills, and the summers are awesome (temperatures can go up to 39 degrees Celsius, about 102 F). Unfortunately, the city itself is one giant strip mall with absolutely no character and a horrible social climate. Everyone thinks they're hot shit urbanites, and it's really quite pathetic. Good place for a vacation, though.

If you like smaller towns, think about places on Vancouver Island like Nanaimo, or maybe a place on the mainland coast near the Whistler area, like Pemberton or Squamish. If you don't mind the cold (which you really shouldn't if you're moving to Canada), parts of the Kootenays in the eastern part of BC are beautiful as well. Counter-culture-ish places include Nelson, Tofino, the Gulf Islands... really, any coastal town on the Island.

As for actually becoming a citizen, it's painfully easy. Canada's population has one of the highest percentages of first-generation immigrants in the world -- possibly the highest, but I'd have to look that up. Immigrants are like crack to us. Get permanent resident status (very easy if you have no criminal record), stay for 3 out of 4 years, take a really easy test, and voila! You're a Canadian. Whatever that means.

Here's a link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/citizenship/index.asp

[bad-luck-chuck]

Thanks Static! How easy is it to find a job? I have skills, just not great ones. I can do a lot of shit, just not proficient enough to get hired, really. Shoulda stayed in school.

[Rainycity]

move to hongcouver

[Cytosine]

Just to forewarn everyone: living in B.C. is expensive as all hell. Most of the Western Provinces have pretty high costs of living.

Not that I'd recommend living in Ontario. It's like the United States with slightly smarter citizens and better looking women. I really wish I could be living in Montreal right now... French wine, French cigarettes, French women... The three ingredients for paradise.

But then again, I also speak French passably.

[Euda]

Where in Canada would be best for you depends on a variety of things. These include what you do for a living, what you like to do for fun, and what kind of lifestyle you want to live.

It's a large country with a lot of options and opportunities. What sort of skills/experience do you have?

[the beat]

Yes, you'll find what you're looking for in BC if you can afford it.

Personally, I would recommend North Van. The city climbs up the coastal mountains and offers amazing views of downtown Van. Not to mention having Canada's most beautiful natural terrain right in your backyard.


But like others have said... $$$


It can be done though. I live downtown Vancouver and I'm currently unemployed. :D

[scrapmetalforprofit]

fuck canada

[Uriah Heep]

fuck canada

fuck you:mad:

[scrapmetalforprofit]

buddy i live in canada, compare it 2 the states 52 states compared to 13 provinces and their all fuckin cold in the winter

[scrapmetalforprofit]

and oh yea canada is to multicultral and will let anyone in, at least in the states its just blacks and spics i can handle that

[the beat]

buddy i live in canada, compare it 2 the states 52 states compared to 13 provinces and their all fuckin cold in the winter

Awww, poor little guy, too cold for you?

[water bottle]

buddy i live in canada, compare it 2 the states 52 states compared to 13 provinces and their all fuckin cold in the winter

love it er leave it, u homo terrrrist queer :mad:.

[Clue]

All I know is the more education (or cash, if you are Bill Gates ) you have the more points you have, increasing the chances of you being accpeted into Canada.

Heard its a two year process of red tape. However, you could holiday in other countries with a Canadian passport such as Austraila..

Not too sure how it works with the UK though.

[Yggdrasil]

I've always entertained the thought of ditching this country as soon as I get through all my studies. We'll see. Though, I figure if I'm going to be out of the US I might as well be somewhere interesting and different. Canada's nice, and if I were to move, I'd definitely opt for Vancouver. I love the Marine West Coast environment. Montréal would be interesting, as I'd get to really exercise my French. Everything else just sort of seems like US - 2

[ibetyouvotenexttimehippy]

Can't remember what the exact pros are but I know that if you live in another commonwealth country it is a lot easier to gain citizenship in another one. So If you are from the UK/Ireland, Australia, New Zealand et cetera, it is preety easy.

[Mirana]

Well I've lived in Vancouver mostly my whole life, been to most of B.C, Alberta. Never on the EC though. But since the Olympics are coming up shortly nobody can say for sure how the place will be. My guess is more crime then now, the place is expected 2+Million people over 40 years [I think it's 1.5m right now?]

It's an awesome place though, I mean seeing Edmonton and how freaking boring it is, like when I'm there I feel like it's a dessert with a big mall in the middle. You'll find plenty to do here for whatever you're into...drugs are great btw.

And work is pretty easy to find, I mean recession hits here to but you'll still get around mostly.

[water bottle]

^578,041 in the city proper, 2,116,581 in Metro Vancouver.

[wmt9]

Onterrible > everywhere else.