Canada's digital nomad remote work scheme

Digital nomads: Canada has launched a new remote work scheme. Here’s what you need to know

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/29/digital-nomads-canada-has-launched-a-new-remote-work-scheme-heres-what-you-need-to-know

 

Why only 6 months?

Tucson has an organization trying to attract people to live in Tucson who work elsewhere remotely. But it's designed to be year-round and permanent (as much as such a thing can be permanent).

 

I could see myself taking advantage of something like this. Part of the reason I want a sailboat is to move around according to the weather. I would be more than happy to go spend summers up in Victoria BC or Vancouver and go south for the winter.

 

6 months out of each year on a visitor visa. Beyond 6 months a candidate would apply for permanent residence (immigration).

 

I wondered about that. Or would it work like a tourist visa in the US, where the holder has to leave the country periodically to have it renewed? I like your interpretation better; it makes more sense.

 

My last 16 years are remote work from home.
Initually it was hybrid and last 12 years or so 100 % remote.
I used to spend 2 to 3 hours commuting, and good % traveling.
I can say that my productivity got better, I rather work on tasks then be stuck in traffic.
The tools are there for collaboration and supervision, So in my teams case I confident that all sides profited from remote work.
It's case by case issue, and my team is lucky to be able to work 100 from home.
People got promoted as their presence is notticible even when they are remote.
When I'm sick , I work and only rarely take sick time.

 

I just saw this video on YouTube about Germany relaxing its immigration laws to lure young professionals (under 35). Some of the challenges mentioned about living in Germany include bureaucracy, language barrier, and unfriendly people.



I decided to Google Germany out of curiosity. I found this recent article about an American who relocated there. I guess Germans are not too friendly

"I moved to Germany and regret it. I've felt unwelcome by the people, and not even the great healthcare can convince me to stay."
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-germany-relocation-american-move-disappointing-2023-6

Here is a comprehensive list of countries with remote work visas: https://citizenremote.com/visas/

 

The devil is always in the details; I can't really assess this program without some first-person accounts. Having said that, Canada is generally a good choice, both in giving a chance to integrate and in providing relatively surmountable immigration framework. I tried to make Canada my home and it didn't quite "click"; I have my issues with Canadian culture and attitudes. Counterintuitively, I feel more accepted in US, and felt that way even as a student on F1. Despite that, if a potential immigrant asked me, I would tell them to really look at Canada (and Australian and NZ, maybe, since they are said to have similar systems). Predictable (well, relatively) points system, permissive study permit regime, seemingly more functional temporary work permit system, along with universal health and large immigrant communities, makes it a solid choice for many newcomers - just as long as they are aware about things like credential recognition failures. In turn, Canada got to rely on immigrant workforce for their GDP growth. I saw many, many people doing very well there, often adopting obnoxious Canadian attitudes along the way.

All that, plus Canada is a good gateway to US. TN status really works.

 

"Obnoxious Canadian attitudes."

Wow.

"Canada is a good gateway to the U.S."

Double wow.

 

Right. I've noticed.

 

"Canadian attitudes." You can say that again. Give 'em an inch and they'll take 2.54 centimetres.

 

Mais oui! Nous sommes canadiens, n'est-ce pas?

 

It is true that a significant fraction of immigrants to Canada leave at some point. The Canadian Government have studied the issue. Apparently the cold winters and very high cost of living are the largest factors.

As to being a "gateway to the U.S." I don't know what fraction of immigrants to the U.S. eventually leave. I wouldn't be surprised if it's about the same.

 

The thing about U.S. citizenship is that it's hard to acquire after birth but can be even harder to get rid of. Children basically can't give it up. Adults can but there's an expensive process and potentially a stiff tax.

Green Card aliens don't have this problem. They can live and work here freely for life but end their status at will.

 

You know, though...maybe as a humanitarian gesture we should offer all Canadians an automatic Green Card and help them escape that hellhole.

 

Poor things.

 

Sorry. Should have said "socialist hellhole".

 

No. Just a flat no. That's all.

And a for Istanbul, not Constantinople - I remember the song, It was a hit when I was 9 or 10.

Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night

Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way

So, take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Istanbul, Istanbul
Istanbul, Istanbul

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way
Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, oh Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks

So, take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Istanbul

 

Great! I was wondering if anyone would pick up on it!