What I like about Canada....

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Fiberglass Fan

As of a few years ago anyone with Canadian Citizenship is entitled to vote Federally regardless of whether or not they live here or if they hold a dual citizenship.

In the Province of BC elections (& I believe most other provinces) you must be a Canadian Citizen but you also must have live in the electoral district where the election is being held & lived in the Province for six months prior to the voting.

I will have to check with my friends. Thanks for the info.

[cpaharley2008]

I believe also that in order to vote one must prove that they have consumed some poutine within the past year..........

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I believe also that in order to vote one must prove that they have consumed some poutine within the past year..........

That is only a condition in Quebec, where poutine originated.

[barry]

I've had dual citizenship since 1977 and have voted in every Provincial and Federal election since then.

Barry

[subagon]

What I like about Canada....

Canada's Really Big

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nJmHjrI1rKY

[rbryan4]

And don't forget the rocks and trees, and trees and rocks .....and water.

[float5]

Originally Posted by davescape

Its extremely difficult to lose American Citizenship. You can take citizenship in another country, vote in foreign elections, swear allegiance to foreign sovereigns, and still retain American Citizenship. You actually have to make an application to lose citizenship, its a year long process, and the fee is $2350 plus some enormous IRS obstacles. Recent estimates have pegged the number of American citizens currently living in Canada somewhere around 1 million. We only have 35 million people and so we meet, work with and marry Americans every day. My wife did, and she hasn't had too many regrets

You are referring to a person who wants to renounce citizenship. That is the opposite of wishing to keep it.

The Dept. of State is saying that you may lose your American citizenship if you apply to become a citizen elsewhere. They seem to go by your intent but that is unclear as to what the status would be if you make application to another country and become a citizen elsewhere, whether the U.S. can declare that have lost your citizenship.

[davescape]

Originally Posted by Floating Cloud

You are referring to a person who wants to renounce citizenship. That is the opposite of wishing to keep it.

The Dept. of State is saying that you may lose your American citizenship if you apply to become a citizen elsewhere. They seem to go by your intent but that is unclear as to what the status would be if you make application to another country and become a citizen elsewhere, whether the U.S. can declare that have lost your citizenship.

Your chances of losing American Citizenship (especially if you wish to retain it) by becoming a Canadian Citizen, is nil. Your chances of outrunning the IRS in the process is also nil I'm not a lawyer but I am somewhat familiar with the law and the recent court cases. If you retain both citizenships and keep up with the US paperwork, then you've got the best of both worlds (except for the part about the paperwork).

[float5]

Originally Posted by davescape

Your chances of losing American Citizenship (especially if you wish to retain it) by becoming a Canadian Citizen, is nil. Your chances of outrunning the IRS in the process is also nil I'm not a lawyer but I am somewhat familiar with the law and the recent court cases. If you retain both citizenships and keep up with the US paperwork, then you've got the best of both worlds (except for the part about the paperwork).

What is the best of both worlds? The IRS no doubts wants to tax you on what you make there even if a dual citizen, right? I can believe that the paperwork is something.

That is one way to learn about and see Canada: Marry a Canadian! We will just be happy to see some of the country visiting.

[subagon]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

And don't forget the rocks and trees, and trees and rocks .....and water.

and don't forget The Last Saskatchewan Pirate and Salty Bob!

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[escape artist]

Hi: All... In retirement there are no "Stat" holidays but... HAPPY CANADA DAY anyhoo!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Charlie & Lucy]

Happy Canada day to all our Canadian forum members and to all at ETI!

We were advised by ETI a few months ago that due to a Canadian Holiday on July 1st, that our build sheet was due June 31st (our hatch date is Sept 4th). After 10 reiterations we actually signed our build sheet 2 weeks ago and so far we are good to go.... Although Charlie says "Not so far... We are good to go!"
Happy Canada Day!!!!

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy

Happy Canada day to all our Canadian forum members and to all at ETI!

We were advised by ETI a few months ago that due to a Canadian Holiday on July 1st, that our build sheet was due June 31st (our hatch date is Sept 4th).

I know we had an issue with an extra second on the clock yesterday... but where did we gain another whole day? June 31st?

Happy Canada y'all!

[Charlie & Lucy]

Haha! Thanks DonnaD for pointing that out!
Lucy

[Dave&Kathie]

Happy Canada Day to all our friends north of the border!

[rbryan4]

Interesting article:

How Canada is perceived around the world - Canada - CBC News

"Periodic surveys continue to show that Americans like Canadians more than anyone else in the world. However, Americans know very little about their closest neighbours to the north."

I'd say that both of these statements are true. Only way to truly learn about Canada is to GO VISIT. Buying an Escape gives you an excellent excuse to do so.

[rfs]

Happy Canada Day to all Canadian citizens. Until Alf let me know about the formation of Canada the other day, I had no clue. So much for the American education curriculums. I did some research as to how Canada was named. Two guys were chosen to name the new country. They hatched this plan. They got a bag of children's alphabet blocks and decided to pull out a few blocks to use to make a name. First block, Jacque says C eh? Second block is an N eh? Third block is a D eh? CANADA. I got more but they are not forum acceptable.
Happy Holiday, don't drink too much of that good Canadian beer eh?
Dave

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by rfs

Happy Canada Day to all Canadian citizens. Until Alf let me know about the formation of Canada the other day, I had no clue. So much for the American education curriculums. I did some research as to how Canada was named. Two guys were chosen to name the new country. They hatched this plan. They got a bag of children's alphabet blocks and decided to pull out a few blocks to use to make a name. First block, Jacque says C eh? Second block is an N eh? Third block is a D eh? CANADA. I got more but they are not forum acceptable.
Happy Holiday, don't drink too much of that good Canadian beer eh?
Dave

Hi: rfs... Only in Canada Eh?
Railway City Brewing Co. Black Coal Stout... Yummm

[emers382]

Originally Posted by rfs

I got more but they are not forum acceptable.
Dave

Dave bring those ones to share around the fire at Niagara!

Adrian

[Ron in BC]

I'm having a great Canada Day in Juneau, Alaska. Managed to think ahead and bring my flag with me so I could fly it today. I must be among those 3 or 4 Canadians who actually fly a flag. It always amazes me at the difference between Americans and Canadians when it comes to hoisting the flag.

Love these long hours of daylight although they take some getting used to. Sundown at midnight and sun rise a couple of hours later, love it. Although now that we're much more South than Fairbanks and the sun sets just after 10:00 p.m.

Ron