by Rosemary Gretton - Canadian Expat Association memberOn Saturday, January 23, 2010, I attended a rally at the Canadian consulate in San Francisco to protest the Canadian government decision to prorogue Parliament until March 3. Going prorogue-what’s that, you may ask? No, it’s not the name of Sarah Palin’s book-or the name of a favourite […]

If you have moved abroad but miss the excellent education that Canadian schools and colleges offer you and your family, one very viable option to consider is distance education. Canadian grad schools and universities host  a vast array of degree and diploma courses to suit even the most discerning of students. Yet, selecting the right […]

Expatriates must not only consider taxes but also living expenses when settling abroad
By Arun (Ernie) Nagratha, CA, CPA
Edited By Wayne Bewick, CA, CFP, CPA
In our last article, my colleague Wayne Bewick examined the tax im­plications of living and work­ing in the Middle East, highlighting some of the intricacies of moving to that part […]

I have been fortunate enough to make presentations to numer­ous Canadians throughout the Middle East on Canadian tax issues over the last few years, so I feel a certain connection to the area. One of the main reasons I like presenting in the Middle East is that the people that decide to move […]

The most populous city in the most populous state in the US is Los Angeles.  This megatropolis is also known as the city with the largest Canadian population outside of Canada.  Estimates place the number to be between 300,000 and 1 million. In speaking with people both in L.A. and to the Department […]

@ Rosemary Branch Theatre
23-28 June 2009
First Edition
Starring CIRQUE DU SOLEIL composer
 
 
“The Rosemary Branch Theatre is absolutely delighted to be hosting the first London Québec Culture Festival packed with such a full and rich programme of events.”
Cecilia Darker, venue manager
 
 
Local and international talents are coming together for the inaugural London Québec Culture Festival. Built around the […]

Membership with the Canadian Expat Association just paid for itself, again!
Exclusively for Full Individual members of the Canadian Expat Association, Embassy Magazine (Canada’s Foreign Policy Magazine) is offering 50% off of their online subscription.  That’s a $49 value. 
By subscribing to Embassy you will receive a discount that is greater than the cost […]

There are just two new diplomatic appointments this time around.  Both appointments are in Africa and the Canadian Expat Association would like to congratulate the two Ambassadors.
Ethiopia ~ Michèle Lévesque becomes Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Ms. Lévesque has been involved in some capacity with the department of Foreign Affairs since […]

By Don J. DeVoretz and Ajay Parasaram
Canadian citizens living under dire circumstances in Haiti have once again highlighted a need for a comprehensive government of Canada approach to its citizenship abroad. Careful estimates made by the Asia Pacific Foundation place Canada’s long-term overseas population at 2.8 million with 6,000 of those Canadians in Haiti. In […]

François Grosjean, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland A number of myths about bilingualism are discussed in François Grosjean’s new book, Bilingual: Life and Reality (Harvard University Press, 2010). They are summarized here.
Bilingualism is a rare phenomenon. WRONG. It has been estimated that more than half the world’s population is bilingual, that is lives with two or more […]

If you have moved abroad but miss the excellent education that Canadian schools and colleges offer you and your family, one very viable option to consider is distance education. Canadian grad schools and universities host  a vast array of degree and diploma courses to suit even the most discerning of students. Yet, selecting the right […]

As an expat, the one thing which may pose a problem depending on the country you’ve moved to, is getting a top education or continuing a learning programme. Being an expat, it’s often imperative to prove yourself by updating your skills and keeping up with the latest developments in the industry. In such instances, distance […]

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2010-3-10
Botswana […]