INTERNATIONAL / IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

For information on local by-laws, property taxes, how to obtain building permits, and other useful information visit the Real Estate Links page.

Aquiring Property In Canada

There are no restrictions for non-residents purchasing Real Estate in Canada. Those who do purchase Real Estate in Canada become subject to Canadian Income Tax laws and are still subject to all laws regarding Immigartion, Citizenship, and Residency.
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/I-3.3/

Property Transfer Tax will also be encountered with the purchase of Real Estate in Canada. This is a registration tax payable based on fair market value at the time of ownership transfer. Currently the rate of taxation is 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the balance of the sale price. This is not to be confused with Annual Porerty Taxes for services received by local government.
http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca/rpt/

Citizen and Immigration Canada - www.cic.gc.ca

This is the official government website containing valuable information regarding immigrating to Canada. You will find policy and regulations, applications and forms, media news and publications and much more.

Welcome BC - www.ag.gov.bc.ca/immigration/index.htm

Multiculturalism and Immigration. What to do before you arrive. British Columbia offers a welcoming environment, where virtually all cultural, religious and linguistic communities are represented.

Government site - www.canadainternational.gc.ca

Here you will find information non-resident services for newcomers and canadian business, and connect with various embassies and consulates. You can search many different departments and government agencies and browse the frequently asked questions area.

Immigration and Refugee Board - www.irb-cisr.gc.ca

Check out services for immigration to Canada including; employment authorization, NAFTA visas, citizenship and permanent residence visas.

Citzine Citizenship Magazine - www.citzine.ca

This is a youthful site designed to broaden the views of its users. Citzine offers many interactive features including games that challenge your knowledge of Canada, discussion boards, facts, quizzes and more.

CBC News - www.cbc.ca/news/becomingcanadian/

Read CBC’s story on Becoming Canadian : From Immigration to Citizen. Walk through the immigration process.