Canada Ranks 2nd for Simple Business Immigration Procedure
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Canada ranks second in providing simple immigration procedures.
The U.S.-based accounting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers reportedly conducted an online survey of more than 130 global companies on immigration procedures for business travellers. Of the 23 countries, Taiwan ranked first with the most convenient immigration procedure, followed by Korea, Hong Kong and Canada all jointly taking the second spot.
Investors and Capital Gains
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Investor applicants for permanent residence take note: section 128.1 of the Canada Income Tax Act can provide substantial tax relief but it can also cause tax headaches once you become resident in Canada. Section 128.1 deems a new resident to have disposed of (and re-acquired) all capital assets at fair market value.
No Cost Canadian Citizenship
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT
By William Cate: Canada has been voted to be one of the best places in the world to live with the highest living standard in the world for the past five years by the United Nations. Canada has a very low crime rate. Canadians living in major cities like Toronto rarely lock their front doors. A fact shown in Michael's Moore's documentary "Hunting for Columbine." Canada is a safe place for your children to grow up.
Canadian attitudes harden on immigration
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:11:40 GMT
Ottawa and Toronto — In a country that prides itself on embracing multiculturalism, a new poll finds a large number of Canadians say immigrants from Europe are far more likely to make a positive contribution to Canada than those from Asia, India or the Caribbean.
Canada - A great place to do business
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT
by CAROLINE ALPHONSO: Canada has elbowed its way in front of Britain and the United States as one of the world's best places to invest and live, according to a survey of 25 countries' brand reputations released Monday. But despite its top marks over all, the country didn't fare well in the culture category.