In April 2018, construction began on the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM train, in Montreal. The massive, $6 billion infrastructure project promises to bring huge improvements to the city's public transportation network, with more tracks, new metro stations, and links with suburban neighbourhoods not previously connected to Montreal's rapid transit system. The REM project [...]
Families moving to Toronto with school-age children will be happy to know that Canada has some of the highest standards of education in the world. In addition to an excellent public school system, major cities like Toronto also have a great selection of Montessori schools and private academies offering alternative styles of education. The [...]
When you move to Montréal, Canada, you're not likely to suffer from under-stimulation. Perhaps the most culturally diverse city in North America, Montréal is a melting pot of French Europeans, Anglophones and international immigrants, ex-pats and refugees, with a metro population of over 4 million. And if it's entertainment you're looking for, just head [...]
Welcome to Montréal, where French and North American cultures come together like pancakes and maple syrup. Yes, it's a beautiful case of international fusion. But just like a jug of syrup, it can sometimes get messy. And nowhere is that mess more evident than in the language laws of Québec. For all practical purposes, [...]
Easily overshadowed by the neighbouring superpower to the south, Canada is actually entitled to its own fair share of bragging rights. It is, after all, the second largest country on earth, by area, after Russia. It's also home to the second largest oil reserves on the planet, after Saudi Arabia. A great number of [...]
On Canada's westernmost coast, Vancouver is something like North America's final frontier. Somewhat at the fringe, both geographically and politically, its position on the Pacific Rim opens Vancouver to cultural and commercial exchange with other cosmopolitan cities like San Francisco, Tokyo and Beijing. And an exceptional quality of living has attracted investors and immigrants [...]
In the past few decades, Canada has become a top destination for immigrants from around the world. At the same time, it has earned a reputation as a land of opportunity. Canada ranks among the safest and most prosperous countries in the world, with places like Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal having some of [...]
If you're planning a move into, out of, or across Canada, there's a good chance you'll need to hire a moving company. Maybe you've got a brother-in-law with remarkably broad shoulders and an unusually strong back. Or maybe you have a circle of buddies who will work for beer and peanuts. But when it's [...]
It's not uncommon for immigrants and transferees to experience a bit of culture shock when they come to Canada, especially if they're coming from a more distant land in Africa, Asia or the Middle East. Those arriving from countries like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may be especially surprised by Canadian gender roles and the [...]
In the city of Montréal, and throughout the Province of Québec, the official language of commerce and administration is French. Ever wondered why they call it French Canada? But seriously, for all practical purposes, Montréal is a bilingual city, a melting pot of anglophones, francophones and a huge population of immigrants. Exploring the city, [...]
