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Canadian Expat, Northern Daughter Donna Creighton documentary

Earlier this year, cinematographer Deena Morielli interviewed Donna Creighton at a rustic location in Ontario. The result is a 4-minute documentary about the Canadian backwoods story of her own childhood growing up a Northern Daughter: northerndaughter.ca/news

Editorial – The Views of the Federal Political Parties Regarding the Value of Canadian Expats?

Election day is less then a week away and as we have been mentioning in our Newsletter we asked the Conservatives; Liberals; New Democrats and the Greens two straightforward questions:

In your Parties’ view what value do Canadian Expat’s provide to Canada?
Is there value in encouraging Canadian Expats to vote in Canadian elections while they are living and working abroad?

As of this date, only the New Democrats and the Liberals have responded (Links to responses: New Democrats & Liberals). The Conservatives and the Greens have declined to provide a response.

PART 2 - The Canadian Expat Asks Political Parties About Their Views Regarding Canadians Living Abroad

In order to provide some information (as it pertains to Canadian Expats) regarding the federal election scheduled for October 19, the Canadian Expat asked the four main political parties (the Conservatives; Liberals. New Democrats and the Greens) two straightforward questions Here is the Liberal's response: View the NDP's response here : NDP's RESPONSE

Armed With a Paddle & Guitar, Northern Daughter Makes Its American Premiere at United Solo Theatre Festival on 42nd Street

WHAT: The American Premiere of Northern Daughter, Co-written by Donna Creighton & Louise Fagan, Directed by Louise Fagan, Performed by Donna Creighton

The Canadian Expat Asks Political Parties About Their Views Regarding Canadians Living Abroad

9 Famous Canadian Expats

1. Matrix-famous Keanu Reeves was born abroad, but became a naturalized Canadian citizen. He grew up, raised primarily by grandparents, in the Greater Toronto Area. Originally hoping to play Canada’s favourite sport, hockey, an early injury turned his attention to the big screen, and his film and acting career began in 1985. Many of his first stage and screen appearances were in Canada, including one role portraying a Quebecois goalie. He now owns a home in Hollywood and an apartment in Manhattan, New York.

Seeking Canadian Artists Abroad

A big part of the mandate of The Canadian Expat is to help Canadians living abroad succeed. Of the 2.8 million Canadians living outside of Canada's borders there are a significant number of musicians, writers, film makers, and other visual and performing artists. We want to help you succeed both while abroad and back home.

Challenge to the Law That Bars Canadian Expats From Voting

In less than a month, the lawyers that will be bringing this case forward, Shaun O'Brien and Amanda Darrach (at the firm Cavalluzo) will file the paperwork that asks the Supreme Court of Canada to hear a challenge to the law that bars Canadians from voting after living outside of the country for more than five years.

Second-class citizenship challenge against Bill C-24

The BC Civil Liberties Association is taking on an initiative to let you know about a Charter challenge which they have just filed against Bill C-24, the so-called Strengthening Citizenship Act. This challenge might be of interest to anyone who maintains dual citizenship.

Working abroad and thinking about moving home to Toronto?

Taking place from October 1-3, Toronto Homecoming 2015 is the ultimate event for Canadians or people with strong ties to Canada who are currently living/working abroad and looking to return home. This annual event connects talented professionals living abroad with dozens of top employers in Toronto such as: TD, Rogers, KPMG, CPP Investment Board, Google, Shopify and Loblaws.