ExpatFocus.com Announces Free Expatriate Relocation Guide for Canada

February 02, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
Expat Focus (www.expatfocus.com), the popular global relocation portal, has released "An Expatriate Guide to Canada" for anyone considering relocating to Canada. The guide, which aims to help readers avoid the most common problems encountered by new expatriates, is freely available for reading online at http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-canada or may be purchased as a downloadable PDF file/e-book.

Rod Morris, founder of Expat Focus, explains, "Although it has never been easier to obtain the information you need to start a new life in Canada, most expats still fail to plan adequately for the challenges of relocation. From information about visas and expat healthcare to finding employment and buying property in Canada, this new guide has been specifically written to save new expatriates time, money and stress. In addition, we also offer a discussion forum and email group where anyone can ask questions about moving to Canada."

The guide, available at http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-canada , addresses all the main issues outlined below which anyone moving to Canada should consider and the downloadable version also contains bonus information and an up-to-date list of the web’s most useful resources for expats.

The following important subject areas are covered:

- Climate & Weather in Canada
- Visas, Immigration, Residency
- Speaking the Language
- Currency & Cost of Living in Canada
- Banking, insurance & taxation
- Healthcare & Medical Treatment in Canada
- Social Security & Welfare
- Renting & Buying Property in Canada
- Employment
- Education & Schools in Canada
- Driving in Canada & Public Transport
- Leisure, Entertainment & Sports
- Communications (Telephone, Post, Internet, TV)
- Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water)
- Taking Your Pets

Started in June 2000, Expat Focus (http://www.expatfocus.com) aims to make life easier for anyone moving or living abroad. The site offers country and city relocation guides, articles, forums, an email discussion list, monthly newsletter, expert financial advice and more. To sign up for a free account visit http://www.expatfocus.com/register