View Full Version : Americans Flock to Canada's Immigration Web Site
Curly Howard 11-08-2004, 04:51 PM or
Creed vs. Purity round 93483494984
By David Ljunggren
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The number of U.S. citizens visiting Canada's main immigration Web site has shot up six-fold as Americans flirt with the idea of abandoning their homeland after President Bush (news - web sites)'s election win this week.
"When we looked at the first day after the election, Nov. 3, our Web site hit a new high, almost double the previous record high," immigration ministry spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi said on Friday.
On an average day some 20,000 people in the United States log onto the Web site, www.cic.gc.ca -- a figure which rocketed to 115,016 on Wednesday. The number of U.S. visits settled down to 65,803 on Thursday, still well above the norm.
Bush's victory sparked speculation that disconsolate Democrats and others might decide to start a new life in Canada, a land that tilts more to the left than the United States.
Would-be immigrants to Canada can apply to become permanent resident, a process that often takes a year. The other main way to move north on a long-term basis is to find a job, which requires a work permit.
But please spare the sob stories.
Asked whether an applicant would be looked upon more sympathetically if they claimed to be a sad Democrat seeking to escape four more years of Bush, Iadinardi replied: "There would be no weight given to statements of feelings."
Canada is one of the few major nations with an large-scale immigration policy. Ottawa is seeking to attract between 220,000 and 240,000 newcomers next year.
"Let's face it, we have a population of a little over 32 million and we definitely need permanent residents to come to Canada," said Iadinardi. "If we could meet (the 2005) target and go above it, the more the merrier."
But right now it is too early to say whether the increased interest will result in more applications.
"There is no unusual activity occurring at our visa missions (in the United States). Having someone who intends to come to Canada is not the same as someone actually putting in an application," said Iadinardi.
"We'll only find out whether there has been an increase in applications in six months."
The waiting time to become a citizen is shorter for people married to Canadians, which prompted the birth of a satirical Web site called www.marryanamerican.ca.
The idea of increased immigration by unhappy Americans is triggering some amusement in Canada. Commentator Thane Burnett of the Ottawa Sun newspaper wrote a tongue-in-cheek guide to would-be new citizens on Friday.
"As Canadians, you'll have to learn to embrace and use all the products and culture of Americans, while bad-mouthing their way of life," he said.
Curly Howard 11-08-2004, 04:53 PM "As Canadians, you'll have to learn to embrace and use all the products and culture of Americans, while bad-mouthing their way of life," he said.
this part kills me
handjobs4dollars 11-08-2004, 04:57 PM ****ing american coming to my home and trying to steal our jobs.
Fallout 11-08-2004, 04:58 PM hahahahahaha
thats awesome.
Mr. Beelzebub 11-08-2004, 05:02 PM God knows I wouldn't mind some Canadian *****, but there is no ****ing way I would live up there. Too cold for the brown brothas.
handjobs4dollars 11-08-2004, 05:08 PM brown power my friend.
I know a few west indian guys here
plus theirs no snow on the ground right now.
Purity 11-08-2004, 05:11 PM don't flatter yerselves when the only other near hippy alternative is mexico.
realkaps 11-08-2004, 05:14 PM Let em go....
God knows I wouldn't mind some Canadian *****, but there is no ****ing way I would live up there. Too cold for the brown brothas.
Dude, you're white as ****!
Squezze 11-08-2004, 05:41 PM brown power my friend.
I know a few west indian guys here
plus theirs no snow on the ground right now.
No snow on the ground here either. It rules.
handjobs4dollars 11-08-2004, 05:42 PM Dude, you're white as ****!
since when was "****" white?
since when was "****" white?
Since ****=you.
handjobs4dollars 11-08-2004, 05:50 PM No I=****ing you're women
realkaps 11-08-2004, 05:56 PM You're = You are....
You're = You are....
HAHAHHAAA!
Shaolin Bushido 11-08-2004, 06:09 PM ****ing american coming to my home and trying to steal our jobs.
Well it is easier to take some people's jobs than others. What do you do?
Please. Don't say student. You don't HAVE a job!
Shaolin Bushido 11-08-2004, 06:15 PM It's going to be miserable living in America knowing I voted to unseat that ignoramus but witnessing him ruin American's live and the lives of people all around the world.
Purity 11-08-2004, 06:17 PM Well it is easier to take some people's jobs than others. What do you do?
Please. Don't say student. You don't HAVE a job!
HA! only 2 posts and he already knows that gman's a loser!! :owned:
Shaolin Bushido 11-08-2004, 06:24 PM I'm pretty intuitive to be a noob.
I'm a numbskull of a vet though.
LukeDothSucketh 11-08-2004, 06:31 PM Canada is a paradise, join me Curly.
Shaolin Bushido 11-08-2004, 06:35 PM Seriously bro, what is the "warm" part of Canada? Surely, there's a part that's not frozen year round! Perhaps on the west coast.
Fallout 11-08-2004, 07:40 PM The west coast is alright. Southern Ontario isn't that bad ethier. In fact, Buffalo and Green Bay get more snow than my town does because they are on the south side of the lake.
Squezze 11-08-2004, 08:12 PM Seriously bro, what is the "warm" part of Canada? Surely, there's a part that's not frozen year round! Perhaps on the west coast.
The main reason why I will shoot any Americans on sight if they step into my homeland.
Squezze 11-08-2004, 08:13 PM Except if they are attractive women. Then they can join my coven.
Curly Howard 11-08-2004, 08:24 PM At one point in my life I actually wanted to stay up in Canada in the northern territories in a cabin and just chill for a few months. Hunt and fish for food and see if I can make it on my own.......
but I bought a Camaro instead.
Shaolin Bushido 11-08-2004, 09:26 PM The main reason why I will shoot any Americans on sight if they step into my homeland.
Stop it. You're scaring me. Besides, you don't really want to start shooting with me. It's as much a way of life here as hockey is there.
Hey, "way of life" ... shooting. Get it?
Mr. Beelzebub 11-08-2004, 09:39 PM The force is strong in this n00b.
Good evening, ladies.
Purity 11-09-2004, 10:37 AM At one point in my life I actually wanted to stay up in Canada in the northern territories in a cabin and just chill for a few months. Hunt and fish for food and see if I can make it on my own.......
but I bought a Camaro instead.
now THAT is a real man. :notworthy
i was actually thinkin of gettin a stingray in a few months.
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:00 AM Hell, I wouldn't even wanna live up in the territories. **** that. You might as well live in a deep freeze.
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 11:02 AM I wanna go to Quebec; I heard it's beautiful and they are smart enough to realize that they don't wanna be part of Canaduh.
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:06 AM I wanna go to Quebec; I heard it's beautiful and they are smart enough to realize that they don't wanna be part of Canaduh.
51% of them wanna be part of Canada. If that's good enough to elect George Bush, then it's good enough to keep their asses in Canada.
And as far as them "leaving Canada", they wanted independance BUT, still wanted o use Canada's money, Canada's highways, use the Canadian military, and Canadian police force.
So it was like a kid moving out of his parent's house, but coming over to eat all their food, and spend all their money. **** the Quebec seperatists. I **** on their whiney asses.
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 11:09 AM Canadian Military is the oxymoron of the day, kids.
Brought to you by the letter R
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:10 AM Canadian Military is the oxymoron of the day, kids.
Brought to you by the letter R
No matter how ****ty, we've got a military. My old man was in the Canadian Navy.
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:12 AM Your attempts to mock Canada are failing. Everybody knows Canada is a much cooler country than the US. Lax pot laws and topless women in Ontario are two reasons why we are much cooler.
LukeDothSucketh 11-09-2004, 11:20 AM Don't forget the balls to the wall strip joints.
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:23 AM Don't forget the balls to the wall strip joints.
Oh yeah. Can't forget that. Mad snatch.
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 11:23 AM I am bored my canuck friend. You know that I have mad love for Canananada deep inside.
Squezze 11-09-2004, 11:25 AM I am bored my canuck friend. You know that I have mad love for Canananada deep inside.
Give me a hug.
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 11:34 AM I like your country, but not you... You don't get ****.
Carry on.
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 11:35 AM :grouphug:
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 11:36 AM I don't like people in Jebusland either.
Purity 11-09-2004, 11:38 AM I like your country, but not you... You don't get ****.
Carry on.
quite the opposite here! i like squezze but canada blows.
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 11:39 AM I don't like people in Jebusland either.
DOn't fear us..........Join Us
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 11:46 AM now THAT is a real man. :notworthy
i was actually thinkin of gettin a stingray in a few months.
Vetts rule!!
I miss my hot rods. I never had a vette but I've had some great cars and trucks..
54 1/2 chevy truck
84 Camaro
72 Torino
76 international harvester jeep
69 chevy truck
68 ford galaxy
All I have now is the Caddi....
Purity 11-09-2004, 11:48 AM you know what this thread needs curly? MAD pics of American hot rods, cars, & trucks.
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:02 PM http://flamin.indweb.hu/60-70/nagy-pics/63-chevy-corvette-stingray-01.jpg
i feel better now
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:04 PM I'd hit it
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 12:05 PM http://members.chello.nl/a.stamps1/nissan%20skyline.jpg
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:08 PM oh ****!!! foreign car invasion!! QUICK- someone go grab a ****in Pantera!!
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:09 PM Is that one of the transformers????????
It's soundwave isn't it?
Prince 11-09-2004, 12:12 PM I went to a car show on Saturday and saw that my old Community Service supervisor had entered his mustang. It was lovely running into him with my family that doesn't know I did community service.
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:12 PM now THAT is a real man. :notworthy
i was actually thinkin of gettin a stingray in a few months.
*cough****inyuppiecough*
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:14 PM http://home.nikocity.de/mmd/alfa/files/assen2000/gallery_1/1-10_de%20tomaso%20pantera%20rear.jpg
here's another kick ass pantera:
http://www.kanged.com/pantera/images/pantera%20-%20showdown%20-%20front.jpg
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:15 PM http://alanhorvath.com/54chevy/chevypics/ride_home.jpg
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:15 PM http://members.chello.nl/a.stamps1/nissan%20skyline.jpg
:werd:
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:15 PM *cough****inyuppiecough*
*coughmyentirefistupyer*******cough*
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:18 PM http://www.geocities.com/allgt3/pics/Celica_GT_Four.jpg
Prince 11-09-2004, 12:18 PM http://www.autoliefhebber.com/Nieuws/SUBARU/Subaru%20Impreza%20WRX%20STi%20WR1/Impreza%20WRX%20STi%20WR1A_jpg.jpg
http://www.autoliefhebber.com/Nieuws/SUBARU/Subaru%20Impreza%20WRX%20STi%20WR1/Impreza%20WRX%20STi%20WR1B_jpg.jpg
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:19 PM *coughmyentirefistupyer*******cough*
you would like that, wouldn't you
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:21 PM you would like that, wouldn't you
eeyup
http://www.moto-station.com/uploads/62_normal.jpg
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:23 PM http://www.broadroom.com/resources/toyotasupra/images/thumbnails/toyota_supra_20.jpg
http://www.broadroom.com/resources/toyotasupra/images/thumbnails/toyota_supra_26.jpg
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:24 PM http://www.usedminichoppers.com/minichop13.jpg
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 12:27 PM http://www.cmgonline.com/bikes/models/Honda/CBR1000RR/2004/launch/BigP/CBR_1000_right_side_bg.jpg
So beautiful it hurts.
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:27 PM http://www.mrtoys.com/radioflyer/pics/classic_34_red_tricycle.jpg
mmm i'm savin up for this one..
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:27 PM i gotta admit....that supra is damn ****in nice...
oh well. here's some social D
http://home.arcor.de/stille/socialdistortion/Social_Distortion_19.JPG
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:30 PM I Win!!!!!!!
http://endor.hsutx.edu/~locutus/carshow/large/buick-grand-national.jpg
http://www.cds4kids.com/drvin/buick_grand_national.jpg
http://www.westcoastwebdesign.ca/mike_large.jpg
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 12:32 PM BOOM!!
http://www.dragers.com/dgc2920/DSCN4130_lg.jpg
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:32 PM no grand national...
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:34 PM http://movieshop.ru/catalog/people/000100/000153/i.jpg
Mr. Beelzebub 11-09-2004, 12:35 PM Con-Air was a good movie.
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 12:36 PM Yes Grand National
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:37 PM Con-Air was a good movie.
only because of steve. it woulda been 10X better if jesse james was nick cage's roll.
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:40 PM jesse james = poop.
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:44 PM I WIN. BWAHAHAHAHA.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/227000-227999/227100_1_full.jpg
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:47 PM jesse james = poop.
:banghead:
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:48 PM wait for it.....
AHHHH
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/643000-643999/643332_1_full.jpg
sorry. i had to.
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:48 PM i hate kitty
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 12:52 PM you <3 me
Purity 11-09-2004, 12:57 PM whatever woman
*puts finger in throat* :puke:
Squezze 11-09-2004, 01:12 PM I ****ed your girlfriend last night.
While you snored and drooled, I ****ed your love
She called me daddy, and I called her baby as I smacked her ass
I called her sugar when I ate her alive tell daylight
And I slept with her all over
From forehead to ribcage, I dripped her ass
Sometimes I thought you might be spying
Living out some brash fantasy
But no
You were knocked out
But we were all knocked out you know
In a way
I SERVE TOO MANY MASTERS~!!~!~!~!
Squezze 11-09-2004, 01:14 PM Pantera. Rules. Far. Beyond. Driven. Awesome. My. Ears. Bleed. Clear. Liquid. When. I. Listen. Awesome. \m/
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 01:17 PM I WIN. BWAHAHAHAHA.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/227000-227999/227100_1_full.jpg
:wtf1:
Purity 11-09-2004, 01:19 PM don't encourage her curly
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 01:25 PM ok
KittyKitty 11-09-2004, 01:37 PM hahaha you love the geo metro
Purity 11-09-2004, 01:46 PM see what you did curly? now i'm gonna have ta hurt her.
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 01:47 PM Kitty by arm bar........ 2nd round
No way Curly. TKO(groin kick) 1st RD to Kitty.
Purity 11-09-2004, 01:50 PM yeah right! i'll ****in headbutt her.
now if you'll excuse me, i gotta go roust on nune-yo's arabs....
Roust deez nuts beeotch!!!!
Curly Howard 11-09-2004, 02:26 PM No way Curly. TKO(groin kick) 1st RD to Kitty.
Purity wouldn't kick Kitty in the nuts
Purity 11-09-2004, 02:28 PM well i actually did promise to put either my foot or fist up her ass.
LukeDothSucketh 11-09-2004, 03:12 PM Hijacking At Its Peak Form, Good Work Guys
realkaps 11-09-2004, 03:15 PM I stink really bad and I dont have any hot water and I cant get ahold of my landlord and this is a run on sentance........
Purity 11-09-2004, 03:17 PM .....and a ****ty hijack attempt
realkaps 11-09-2004, 03:18 PM I havnt read any of this thread since the first page. It was already hijacked appearently, I was just upping my post count. ***.....
Purity 11-09-2004, 03:28 PM **** yer post count. you'll never be as cool as curly
Squezze 11-09-2004, 04:06 PM I stink really bad and I dont have any hot water and I cant get ahold of my landlord and this is a run on sentance........
Dude! No water at this ****ty assed apartment building either. The ****ing hot water heater burst, and I hate to take a cold ****ing shower this morning.
realkaps 11-09-2004, 05:27 PM I just took a cold shower, it sucked........
handjobs4dollars 11-09-2004, 05:31 PM showering sucks in general.
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