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I want to move to Canada. Anyone can help?
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I am living in Calgary.
Short term yes. Oil and gas 25% of Alberta economy. Adversity creates opportunity. Just like this one:
http://calgaryherald.com/business/r...dis-to-go-for-sale-by-auction?__lsa=6ee5-80dc
Mainland Chinese and East Indians are still coming in droves.
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Better listen to Ah lion. Alberta's boom is over. US and Iran will be selling oil this year making the situation worst. I reckon it will be 1980s all over again
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You betcha. Hurting real bad. Believe it or not. Hours after Queen Notley victory, Edmonton was hit by a big snowstorm. Complete whiteout. To me it was Tua Pek Kong throwing Pek Kim(Pak Kum) to Edmontonions...you gonna need it real bad. Not sure if Calgary was hit by the same snowstorm
In early Dec ATCO laid off some 1400 people. New media did not bother to report. That;s how bad the situation is
In early Dec ATCO laid off some 1400 people. New media did not bother to report. That;s how bad the situation is
Unfortunately Sporeans are victims of Count LKY & his blood sucking minions. I noticed this phenomena years ago when my ex-Sporean Aussie classmates returned to Spore for visits.
It's actually better to emigrate when you are young. You get to enjoy more of the benefits
Those who wait until they are older may have problems making adjustments. Also the frustrations with life in Spore is damaging to ones health & sanity.
From my own experience in Canada, time flies when you are living the good life. It's not only about work. Over there you have a social life e.g. house warming parties, going out for a drink on fridays, Klondike Day pancake breaks, barbecues,.. You get off work at 4pm or 5 depending on whether it's summer or winter. Leaving you with enough time to get together with friends after work.
In Spore good days are become a rarity:(
I often see Spore children with white streaks on their hair. This is common in young adults & some of them are suffering from premature balding.
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If you want to emigrate to Canada, you should consult the forum experts at the Emigration Folder.
almost all the forum experts on Canada have already posted on this thread. LOL!
Don't emigrate to Canada lah. Stay in Singapore. Singapore is the most posh city in the world. It is the most expensive.
High prices reflect the demand & people like Vancouver because of it's climate. It is also very easternised, you will see many Asians driving their Mercedes:o When I am there I am reminded of San Francisco. It is also close to the US border. You will also find larger companies there i.e. jobs
My cousin likes the place because it has great parks nearby. He enjoys photography & you will often find him taking photos on one of his nature walks. His wife likes the convenience of public transport.
You can always rent or find buy a place in Surrey BC, one of the cheaper municipalities. I had a neighbour in Spore who moved to Surrey. Her children who are now Canadians & are working in Hong Kong. My Australians relatives also have children who are working in Hong Kong. Many Hongkies have homes in Canada but are working in Hong Kong. Strangely none of them are working in Spore
Being Canadian, Australian,... does not mean you are only limited to staying & working in that country. However it means that you are a citizen of a country that will stand behind you if you get into problems. Do the "lesser mortals" of Spore think the PAP will help if you have probems overseas
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Well said. Canada is hardly a paradise. That is why Boss Sam asked winnie to consider moving to Tampines. Maybe in his case, that is sufficient. Don't use a sledgehammer to kill a fly.
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tampines is too crowded, and so far there is only 1 mrt station serving the entire tampines community. the downtown line 3 with an alternate tampines station will not be ready until 6969 residents are bitten by mosquitoes and contract dengue. the best community is bedok south. you'll find old ladies collecting cardboards as a form of exercise. it's the ultimate sign of a community reaching bestest elite status. where i am now, even ang mo char bor young and old start to collect cardboards as a form of daily exercise. they are beginning to ape the trendy outdoor activity that is made world famous by sinkie aunties.
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Charlie, you don't appreciate Canada?
ROBERT SUMMERS
What ‘Bob from Calgary’ really meant when he posted his NYT comment
ROBERT SUMMERS
Contributed to The Globe and Mail
Published Friday, Jan. 01, 2016 8:30AM EST
Last updated Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 8:57PM EST
Robert Summers is a researcher and instructor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta.
A number of years ago, while visiting Calgary, I glibly signed up to The New York Times to post an off-the-cuff comment in response to a Paul Krugman article. Apparently, that comment became the most popular of all comments in the history of the NYT and I became known as “Bob from Calgary” (I’m actually from Edmonton).
I’m surprised that the comment was so popular, and a bit embarrassed that I hadn’t taken better care to write it more eloquently and accurately. I admit to a little bit of unbridled Canadian patriotism, and to not fully reflecting the many challenges we face in this country.
With that said, I still hold true to the underlying intent of the comment, which is that a great many individuals in both Canada and the United States are happy to pay taxes in order to ensure an equitable and well-run society. It’s a simple reiteration of the 1904 quote by the American Oliver Wendell Holmes: “Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society.”
A healthy capitalist system is founded on an understanding that both markets and governments can fail. Nuanced dialogue, analysis and engagement are critical to understanding what mix of government and free markets works to achieve the best outcomes.
Populist, anti-elite, anti-knowledge conservatives, such as Donald Trump in the United States, are the antithesis to such nuanced and informed consideration. To quote Mr. Krugman, “craziness has gone mainstream” in American politics. In contrast, when Stephen Harper took a turn at seeking to exploit anti-immigrant rhetoric in our last election, he was broadly panned in the media and punished by the Canadian public. Craziness doesn’t sell in Canadian politics.
When I think about why the response to blatant divisive populism was so different in Canada than it has been in the United States (Mr. Trump would be destroyed in Canadian politics), I believe it comes down to the fact that Canada has a more informed citizenry – a direct result of greater investment in our public education systems over the past half century.
Indeed, at the heart of the differences between the two countries is a willingness among their citizens to invest in one another: the belief that mothers and fathers should have time to bond with and care for their newborn children, or the belief that when one falls ill, the quality of their treatment should not be related to their wealth. I strongly believe that, as Canadians, we understand that such notions are not only morally just, but that they are also inherently part of developing a successful middle class and a society where the majority of people can prosper.
Such investments are key to sustaining social mobility – the ability for individuals to break out of the income class they were born into through hard work, also sometimes referred to as the “American Dream.”
It’s worth noting that according to research done by University of Ottawa professor Miles Corak, the American Dream lives on in Canada, but has basically been dismantled in the United States. (Although he raises concerns that it is under threat in Canada, as well.)
The Globe and Mail’s Michael Babad asked what my thoughts would be today with an NDP government in Alberta, low oil prices and a deteriorating economic condition. Honestly, it hasn’t changed my thinking. If anything, I suggest we double down on our Canadian traits and continue to invest in infrastructure, education and one another.
In my own province, I am hoping the NDP moves forward with an emphasis on good governance and that they continue to seek counsel broadly from those who understand the important balance of social, economic and environmental concerns.
I am also hoping the Progressive Conservative Party reinvents itself in a way that reflects the respect for rationality and a belief in the important role of government that their “Progressive” label suggests.
Indeed, I believe the problems in Alberta relate to our past failures to be prudent in building the Heritage Savings Trust Fund for the future where we will not be able to depend upon our oil for our economic success.
Adam Smith warned long ago that capitalism can fall prey to corporations and other powerful interest groups. I believe that has happened in the United States and there is a risk of it in Canada, as well.
Thus with my last moment of my “Bob from Calgary” fame, I make a call to all of my fellow citizens to remain involved and vigilant to ensure that Canadian politics remains healthy, that we continue to invest in one another, that we avoid demagoguery and that we work to ensure that Canada remains one of the best countries in the world to live in.
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Sinkapore better than Canada? Any Canadian want to trade with me?
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Could you recommend a nice place in Singapore to emigrate to?
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Oil price down, you blame the premier? What lah? Another Trump, is it?
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St. John island is the best.
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It is bloody time that the Alberta economy diversify. Conservatives blew the money away with its frivolous tax cuts. Look at how Norway managed its oil wealth.
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I knew this chap who was my secondary school mate.
Got very bad results and couldn't go anywhere after that....joined the SPF....mediocre career.....only highlight was being sent overseas to Timor and Cambodia as 'peacekeeping force'.....by his own admission he was doing mundane shitty stuff following orders as a Sgt. Rank. But thru his UN posting he got lobang to apply for job as Canadian police. Soon got Canadian citizenship and brought his wife over....his wife was a nurse and found a job there too. Last heard he working for Interpol.....became envy of many ex classmates many who are graduates stuck in Sg.
Got very bad results and couldn't go anywhere after that....joined the SPF....mediocre career.....only highlight was being sent overseas to Timor and Cambodia as 'peacekeeping force'.....by his own admission he was doing mundane shitty stuff following orders as a Sgt. Rank. But thru his UN posting he got lobang to apply for job as Canadian police. Soon got Canadian citizenship and brought his wife over....his wife was a nurse and found a job there too. Last heard he working for Interpol.....became envy of many ex classmates many who are graduates stuck in Sg.
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