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This is true. (insert deep understanding nod here)

   

I saw that. Does anyone know why? It seems like Quebec is just walking to its own beat up there.

   

It's the responsibility for each province to handle it's own immigration rules (there is your first understanding of the difference in government - our federal/provincial boundaries on many things). Quebec also has some very different rules with respect to language, especially of it's immigrants.

Quebec also uses the French traditional 'Civil law' form of Justice system for the Torte side, as opposed to the 'Common Law' English style. But still follows 'Common Law' for it's Criminal side.

   

If it helps, look at Quebec as Texas... They used to be their own nation (or French colony) and have a different culture and in Quebec's case, language, than the majority of Canada. My family came from New Hampshire colony to fight the French here in Nova Scotia and Quebec before the American Revolution... We, the British Army and American Colonial Militias won. Memories are long up North of the border too...

   

Just keep in mind every part of this country has some subtle and strong differences as the different parts of the US. Example being I found there is more in common between Ontario and New York State than say Ontario and Alberta. Very different culture, attitude, perspective on life, etc.

   

A number of things. First when you consider where you have lived in the US what areas appealed to you most? Think more climate and geography. For states within a 300 miles of the border going straight north would keep the climates and topography similar. So if you liked Montana pick Alberta, Washington State pick BC, Illinois pick Ontario and so on. As each province is different once you pick an area it is easier to be specific on the experience you will have.

Some of us may be biased for and against certain areas. I can tell you every place in the world has good points and bad points. Your personal taste will decide which fits you the best. That said in Canada, Alberta has the best economy, overall climate, taxation and friendliest people. Of course that is an unbiased opinion.

Unfortunately we do need lawyers. Even business ones. As for qualifying I do not know if you can simply challenge the bar exam or if you need to take courses or article before obtaining a license. Definitely you should check out the requirements before committing yourself.

   

Quebec has a special dispensation to control immigration to QC. No other province can control immigration. In the ROC, immigration is a federal responsibility.

   

If you go anywhere in the prairies you best find out what the local CFL team is, once you wear the local colours everyone will love you (especially if you go to Sask and wear Roughriders stuff (also works to some extend in Alberta as half of them are originally from Sask)).

   

Yes. When I moved from Idaho to BC I thought BC was going to be much like living in the States... I was so wrong. Cost of living is much higher and there are significant differences in politics and laws. Thankfully driving in BC is almost exactly like driving in the States. Learn the meaning of the flashing green light.



The lunatic fringe and stereotypes are everywhere, no matter what Country you visit. But I like to think most Canadians as well as Americans can see past such hyperbole.



Canadians seem supportive of immigration so long as you can support yourself and immigrate legally. Although, like America, some are against it or have gripes to one degree or another.



From what I understand the Queen is a figurehead and wields no real power. The political power is with the Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister of Canada.



From what I can tell, Canadians enjoy the same freedoms as the U.S. and perhaps more. The U.S. in general is very conservative even though it has a huge liberal population. Living in BC I have seen things I would never see in the U.S. like a protest in here in Canada where women protested topless and it was televised unedited on the nightly news. Conservatives in the U.S. would blow a fuse over something like that being televised in the U.S.



There are huge taxes here in comparison to living in the U.S. Here in BC there is a 12% sales tax. There are also large recycling fees attached to many electronic goods. So a 50$ microwave in Boise Idaho would cost 53$ with taxes, here in BC it would be like 62$ with taxes and recycling fees. Food is high, beer is high, gas is high, pretty much everything is going to cost more in BC when compared to most of America.



Free enterprise is alive and well here in Canada. As for socialist... I do see some programs that I would say are socialist, like the Government run safe injection site for drug users in Vancouver. But to say Canada is a socialist Nation would be inaccurate.



From what I can tell, Canada is a very ethnically diverse and tolerant Nation. In the area of BC i live in there is a huge East Indian community as well as a sizable Asian community and I have in my 6 months here not seen any ethnic clashes of any relevance.

Good luck my friend. Canada is a beautiful and friendly place.

   

Excellent answer.

   

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