So You Want To Be A Canuck, Eh?

Method One: Fake It

In order to fool people that you are a Canadian you must take the following steps:

1. First of all, claim that you are not American.
2. Buy a case of beer and watch the hockey game with your friends and family on Saturday night.
3. After the game, complain about your team’s management and suggest brilliant ideas guaranteed to put your team back on top.
4. But point out that at least they are not an American team.
5. Depending on the season, complain about the heat or the cold to a complete stranger. Do this while you…
6. Stand in line and pick up your Tim Hortons double-double coffee and maple cream donut.
7. After lunch/breakfast/dinner (see above), get “out and about”: go fishing, go to your cottage, strap on a snowboard or skis, take a kayak/canoe for a paddle, have a campfire in the great outdoors, or watch the northern lights, all while drinking a beer.
8. Make fun of American presidents whenever possible.
9. And finally, don’t make a big deal out of all the fresh air and water.

Method Two: Make It Official

Well, if faking it doesn’t seem to satisfy Canadian Immigration officials, here are some information and links to help you become a proud and legitimate Canadian!

The immigration process in Canada is run on a points system. Your past experience, education, trade/employment qualification, relatives and income all accumulate to provide a score which is used to assess your eligibility to become a Canadian. For more details, please visit the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website.