You may check this out too: http://www.readersdigest.ca/debate.html?a=v&di=148 might discourage you if you are thinking of immigrating to canada. I think somebody already mentioned this in this discussion board that canada is considered only as a last resort to USA. You may also say back up plan to remain in N.America, or stepping stone to enter US. I know at least 15 people who got PR, went to canada to get PR Card, and come back to US again. Well, there got to be something good about Canada since it has its own position in world communitites. Wondering if anybody has such information to share which might show some ray of hope to frustrated immigrants, or something promising (regarding job markets).