How to send Money Order in Canadian Dollars from California to Canada?

Posted February 3rd, 2012 by immigratecanada and filed in Immigration to Canada

Can’t use paypal or western union. The post office, banks won’t do it in Canadian dollars. What are my options? I need to make sure it can be cashed OUTSIDE US (Canada)
International money orders need to cashed at post offices not banks.

Visiting Canada fro the US. Need to carry Canadian dollars?

Posted August 7th, 2011 by immigratecanada and filed in Immigration to Canada

I will be visiting the Canada from the US. I will be in Vancouver, and will be using the public buses and taxi cabs in Vancouver. Do I need to get Canadian dollars? I will also be eating in restaurants, and going to pubs–do I need to carry Canadian Dollar cash?

In Canada, would I be able to live comfortably on 45,000 Canadian Dollars?

Posted July 28th, 2011 by immigratecanada and filed in Immigration to Canada

Well when I am older I would love to emigrate to Canada, The Job I wan’t to do when I am older pay’s about £28,000 GBP and on the current exchange rate that is $45,000 Canadian dollars. Would this be enough to live in a 1 or 2 Bed apartment in Vancouver or Victoria, comfortably?

(I have already looked the immigration site it is calling out for the Job I want to do)
I would rent

I immigrated to Canada last year. I have around 40 thousand dollars. What is the best way to make use of it?

Posted February 2nd, 2011 by immigratecanada and filed in Immigration to Canada

I live in a rented house. No work yet (I have a Master degree). No other income. Life is very expensive here. I have spent a lot of money so far. Any suggestions are highly appreciated.