Thinking of Immigrating to Edmonton

[Alt Dach]

Originally Posted by Geostrophi

I do understand that having the ability to immigrate to Canada is not a 'given', and your point is well taken. Thanks to everyone for your feedback. I am going to do a bit of research on Ottawa, also - it looks very attractive. From what I have read, the most expensive cities are Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Ottawa, in that order.

Belive me I'm ao old man and have been traveling the world for over 50 years. The only capitol in the world that has as noble a prospect as the Canadian Parliment is the Hungarian setting by the Danube.And they
don't have Parks Canada planting millions of Dutch tulips every spring!

All in all-all things considered the only city I would put above Ottawa is
Stockholm and that only if I was quite wealthy.

[ZX14TJ]

Originally Posted by j_k_k

Is it still true that if you speak French and declare intention to settle in Quebec, you get preference?

Skilled workers and professionals: Quebec-selected skilled workers

[anmol]

Yes it's pretty much true. If you speak French and English - more job opportunities and more $$$$$.

[ajau]

Originally Posted by dreameyes

Hello,

I grew up in Edmonton and I also lived in Calgary for 2 years. Both cities are wonderful and I would say very diverse and accepting. I would say that Calgary is more cosmopolitan and busy whereas Edmonton is more laid back. Calgary is also a bit more pricey.

If you're looking for a laid back city Edmonton will definitely fit your bill. Edmonton is even more laid back than Calgary and that is saying something... I personally do not know of a city of 1,000,000+ in North America that is prosperous yet as laid back as Edmonton. Great for families.