It's a sin not to visit Canada before my depature from Earth

by Sunday O
(Nigeria)

Since my childhood, Canada is my choice of country I wish to visit, and I wish to get legalized there with my family in the future.

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Aug 10, 2011
I luv Canada
by: sunday o

I love Canada so much that, I have been dreaming of being there since 15 years ago. Canadian people, please help me, you can reach me at geniallove@yahoo.com

(Note from SwanParadise.com: Sunday, please be careful and don't get fooled by people in your eagerness to come here. Do your research and find out how you can come to Canada, instead of relying on strangers to help you. Canadians are usually nice people, but there are criminals here as well, who won't think twice to rob you, scam you, exploit you if you're vulnerable. So do watch your back. There is plenty of information online to get you started. Good luck!)

Jul 06, 2011
Thanks!
by: Savoera

Hi Sunday, thanks for your contribution, and I hope your wish will be granted. Good luck! :)

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

by Scarla Gould
(Saskatoon, SK)

My favourite place to live in Canada is Saskatoon. I grew up here, moved to Calgary, Alberta, straight out of high school, and am back here for good! Saskatoon is known as "the city of bridges", with the Saskatchewan River running right through the middle of it. The bridges are absolutely beautiful! Nothing beats a long walk down by the river any time of year. The summer mosquitoes are ridiculous, until the dragon fly population multiplies, eating all mosquitoes in sight, thus making summer bearable again! The winter snow is ridiculous, sometimes piled so high, you can't even reach the top!

Every year, our family takes a summer trip out to Victoria, British Columbia... Wow, what a beautiful place to visit! I told my husband I would move out there, just because there are no mosquitoes, plus, the plants and trees are amazing! They all look like they've been especially "wax-treated" or something!

So, here are a few reasons why I love living in Canada, eh?!

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Jul 18, 2011
Amazing!
by: Savoera

Dear Scarla, I enjoyed reading your submission. It expressed your enthusiasm for this beautiful country, even when you have to deal with the bad mosquitoes in the summer or the horrible snow in the winter. You're amazing! :)

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Canada is the future (I think)

by Heather Gittens
(Atlanta,Georgia,USA)

I currently live in Atlanta, Georgia and would like very much to move back North again (I used to live in NY/NJ). I visited Toronto and Montreal years ago and I must say that if it were left up to me and I had some money, I would move to Canada in a heartbeat. I understand that no country is perfect, but you go where your heart belongs. Once upon a time, I wanted to live in America (I'm originally from Trinidad, West Indies). Now that America doesn't feel like home anymore, I wish for something different. And Canada provides that balance that I like without the extremes: a little British and Europe mixed with USA and a dash of Trinidad. It may be younger than the USA and a shadow of the USA, but it's a progressive nation that is looking brighter for the 21st Century. I'm glad to say that my favorite celebrity, William Shatner, is from Montreal, Canada. Even though I haven't lived in your beautiful country, I'm inspired to move there.

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Sep 05, 2015
Went Back
by: Lime

I am from London (Ontario) and I went to America 5 years ago but my destiny fetched me back to the future, and I longed to see London again, so I went back.

Jun 11, 2012
Hi Savoera
by: Heather

Thank you for putting a smile on my face. It's nice to know that I'm not the only island girl that feels this way. I knew someone from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, whose family is from Suriname. Her name is Maureen Moore-Wolff and I worked with her briefly at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ and never heard of her again.

Jun 10, 2012
Hello there!
by: Savoera

Hi Heather,

Well, guess what! I've also lived in Atlanta, Georgia, and I also come from the Caribbean! My home country is Suriname. And believe it or not, I also lived in New York for 3 years before moving to Atlanta (spent 12 years there). I love it here in Canada! Best decision we ever made to move here! ☺


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Earthly Heaven

by Ilyas Masih
(Rawalpindi, Pakistan)

Yes, I want to live in, and enjoy this earthly heaven, but I'm not yet proceeding with immigration.

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Jul 11, 2011
Good Luck!
by: Savoera

Ilyas, I wish you good luck in your immigration process when you decide to start it. :)

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I love living in canada because...

I always know I am safe. I don't need to worry about war and such.
I also love that I can play in snow in winter and swim in summer.

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Canada Rocks!

by Sanjay
(Saskatoon, Canada)

My best place in the world!

My best place in the world!

To me, becoming a Canadian citizen means that I live in the best place in the world! I am free to travel all over the world and then come back to my beloved, beautiful Canada, which is now my home sweet home. My family and I are truly blessed to have become Canadian citizens. O Canada, my home and native land... I love you so!

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Jul 06, 2011
Congrats!
by: Savoera

Great post, Sanjay! Congratulations on becoming a Canadian citizen! :)

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Canada is the best country ever!

by Becca
(Canada)

It is such a nice country, the people and environment are just admirable. I love Canada. It is such a peaceful country, people are so friendly, the weather is amazing, we have so many government services as well.
Canada is amazing!!!

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Majestic future of Canada

by Shavina
(Vancouver, B.C.)


Sir Winston Churchill said: "There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people." And I say Amen to that.

Did you know the light bulb and the telephone were Canadian inventions? Yes, it's true. Don't take my word for it, but do your own research and find out for yourself. So many great inventions have originated in Canada.

Go Canada! Land of Opportunity!

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Apr 25, 2011
Beautiful Quote
by: Savoera

Thanks, Shavina! That's a beautiful quote from Sir Winston Churchill. :)

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I Love Canada!

by Anonymous

I travel the world regularly, and Canada is by far the best. The pristine nature, nice people, and all-around beautiful country rank it number one on my list. The Holidays are really fun to celebrate, because it is so cold!

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Mar 16, 2012
Thanks!
by: Savoera

Thanks for the lovely comment! ☺

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Canada’s Top Shopping Hotspots

Yorkville, Toronto

Yorkville, Toronto

A day of shopping should be more than tracking down the odd good store; it should be an all-round great experience. From one of the biggest malls in the world to eclectic boutiques, Canada boasts some of the best districts for shopaholics. Whether you are a local looking for new shopping pastures or a new visitor to Canada’s beautiful cities and towns, this vibrant nation has spending outlets to suit everyone. Here are some great hotspots to note down for a later date.

Yorkville, Toronto:

Yorkville’s shopping areas are sometimes compared to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive. This high-market shopping district filled with boutiques and beauty salons is quietly nestled into the bustling city of Toronto. Shops which line the pristine area include Prada, Gucci, Armani Hair and Cosmetics and Harry Rosen. There are also less extravagant stores dotted around for more sensible spenders including Banana Republic and American Apparel.

West Edmonton Mall:

This vast mall in Alberta is more than just a shopping centre; it is a top quality entertainment complex, complete with restaurants, an ice-rink, a water park and an IMAX cinema. There is also a range of bars across the 5.3 million square foot complex for a day out which last from the morning till night. As an additional extra, the West Edmonton Mall is also accredited as a zoo!

Kelowna:

Perched on the edge of the Knox Mountain Park is the scenic town of Kelowna. A perfect place for an idyllic weekend getaway, many Kelowna hotels are rustic and beautiful to reflect the stunning natural landscapes. After trekking over rugged terrain and meandering along waterways, indulge in the areas malls and boutiques including the Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Towne Centre Mall. Many boutiques in Downtown Kelowna are filled with decorative pieces from local artists and its Cultural District has developed into a colourful hive of retail outlets, restaurants and galleries.

ByWard Market, Ottawa:

If you yearn for the sights and smells of a traditional market, the ByWard Market beside the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa is one of the oldest farmers markets in Canada. Anything and everything can be bought from its lines of stalls including food, jewellery, household goods and decorative pieces. The market can attract up to 50,000 enthusiastic shoppers on a warm summers day so it is recommended that you get there early!

Yaletown, Vancouver:

This town in western Canada has been transformed over the past few decades from a network of warehouses and train yards to one of the most fashionable areas in Vancouver. Yaletown is a hotspot for designer boutiques and galleries. Expect to see high-flyers and yuppies in this downtown area of Vancouver as you stroll through stores selling local and international brands.

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I do not like living in Canada

by Anonymous

I was born in Canada and remember nothing but suffering. I left Canada for 12 years and have now recently returned to a living nightmare. I arrived in Ottawa in -30 degree weather and had to take the bus system 2.5 hours each way to my new job at a Pre-school. I worked here for one week as the details arranged at the interview had slipped the employers mind i.e. a contract, 40 hours per week, and a wage of $19.00 per hour. I complained to the HRDC and my complaint disappeared into the abyss. I was earning $10.00 per hour in Canada almost 20 years ago and was at least able to have an apartment to myself...a basic human right. Now the wages for the jobs are still only $10.00-$12.00 per hour, however that same apartment is renting for $1000.00 PER month. Food is so expensive that it is a luxury. I want to so desperately have a stable life, live in my own home, and be able to buy my own food, instead of living on food-bank food.

Did I ask to be born into this type of life? Why do I not have a good paying job when I was always consistently the best student in class? A country where people can have the freedom to live as they choose, based on the merit of their hard work? In a training class I am currently in I received the top marks in the class exam, yet I was not chosen for the better jobs, but my neighbor who only received 80% was... a fair and democratic country? My eyes are full with unshed tears and I live each day in Canada without any happiness, hope, or future possibilities. I wished that I had never been born here.

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Nov 09, 2016
SSDI is NOT being cut by ANY amount.
by: Anonymous

I don't know what fool told you that SSDI was being cut by 19% or by ANY percent, but that is completely untrue. Some fools will believe anything.

May 13, 2015
I live in America
by: Anonymous

Housing is a basic human right... We have a ton of homeless people in America getting no help, in some areas even getting arrested for it, and in some cities it is also illegal to feed the homeless.

Jobs (people making even way less than you) and housing per rent are about what yours are, so they are not able to do anything, much less to eat. So they are on welfare, and welfare benefits are being cut for everyone.

A lot of people here travel by car, just as you do. We may not have as cold weather as you, but we still have below 0.

We have "Obamacare," yet we still pay an insurance premium; if not on subsidies, then they pay a % of the costs of visits, etc. A lot of red states declined medicaid expansion, so the poor cannot yet get medical help, and health care is now mandated here. It is tax payer run, and the Republicans want to repeal it, so the millions who are now covered will not be again.

Hate crimes and hateful words are now rampant. If you're a minority or non-Christian or a Christian with radical views, you are fair game. Big businesses are buying the elections, getting huge tax breaks, and some paying 0% taxes, but now get more breaks, as well as our rich; the rest got a tax hike and more cuts to welfare, education, vets, seniors, and now medicare and SSDI are being cut 19% next year, which includes disabled vets. Talk about a democracy!

You got it easy compared to some here. And yes, people get lost in the abyss here by all agencies a lot.

I am proud to be American, in spite of our problems. I admire Canada. And if you find it hard there, try UK or any EU country. Every country has problems.

May 26, 2014
Home Sickness
by: Anonymous

It could be that Canada is too big ...too everything except kindness to its native peoples and social programs for the poor.
I live in a lovely part of Canada in a big house by the sea; but if it were a castle with six swans a'swimming it could not ever be my home. I'd rather be a gypsy at home in the lovely British Isles.

Apr 14, 2012
Oh Canada
by: Anonymous

Good Grief!!!! Would you like some "cheese" with that Whine? If you want to know the real reason for all of your problems in Canada, take a look in the mirror.

Mar 20, 2012
Sad...
by: Anonymous

I think that it's unfortunate you feel that way. Canada really is a great place to live. Perhaps if you moved away from the eastern part and try in the west? Ontario is very populated and expensive, as well as more influenced by the US (not saying it's America's fault).

And as well, I agree with the other comment. If Canada's not the country for you, I'm sure any other countries that you like can provide you with a happier life. Try changing your perspective! It also helps. :)

-Anon.

Mar 16, 2012
Sorry...
by: Savoera

Dear Anonymous,

I'm so sorry to hear that you dislike living in Canada. However, I'm wondering if you liked it better in the other country you lived in before returning to Canada? Is there a specific country you would much rather live in? I'm just saying that, if you hate it so much here, then as a Canadian citizen, don't you have a better chance to move to that country?

Another thing I would like to suggest, if you don't mind me giving you advice, is that you could try to change your perspective on life, try to see the positive side of this country. Maybe, once you change your perspective, you'll start seeing better opportunities coming your way, and you might actually start liking this country.

I wish you the best of luck! ☺

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Canada Day 2012 is around the corner...

by Savoera
(Abbotsford, B.C.)

Fraser and Diefenbaker

Fraser and Diefenbaker

...and HuffPost Canada is sharing their top 25 reasons of why Canada is so dearly loved! In the coming weeks they'll be collecting the best ones from their readers and posting them. Want to participate? Share your reasons at HuffPost Canada: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/06/12/25-reasons-why-canada-rocks_n_1590325.html?utm_hp_ref=canada&icid=maing-grid7|canada|dl1|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D169482

My reasons at the moment: the beautiful province of British Columbia, but mostly the adorable Mountie on Due South, Benton Fraser (Paul Gross)! ♥ ☺

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