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  • Americans Flock to Canada's Immigration Web Site

    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 ce 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.

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    Good, let them leave. That will just make it easier for us Republicans to win again in 2008!
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    • #3
      I doubt very many will actually leave. But we'll see.

      If all of the Democrats left, this country would basically be run by the church.
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      • #4
        Oh well, don't let the door hit them on the ass on the way out..or should I sat 'ooout'? I have also heard that the Aussies and Kiwis have seen a surge in interest from US citizens as well. It really blows my mind when one hears this (what a bunch of drama queens), especially in 4 years since it is very likey that Hillary will become the 44th Prez (or would it be 45th?). And as much as I may dislike her, I have no plans in leaving the US should she win. I seriously doubt any would leave, especially en masse. This souuds like to me a bunch of loonies from the far left just can not deal with the fact that a majority of their fellow countrymen did not see the world through their eyes.

        As for the 'Church' taking over, don't hold your breath. If that were true, I too would consider leaving. Contary to what is being suggested in the media, many Republicans/Conservatives are not particularly religious and simply do not cater to that base, John McCain and Rudy Juliani come to mind as well as others.


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        • #5
          Originally posted by UFOSPACE99
          As for the 'Church' taking over, don't hold your breath. If that were true, I too would consider leaving. Contary to what is being suggested in the media, many Republicans/Conservatives are not particularly religious and simply do not cater to that base, John McCain and Rudy Juliani come to mind as well as others.

          Oh I didn't mean literally. But their ideals are. As for abortion, gay rights, and the like, the religious fundamentalists are doing all they can to put a halt to those things.
          George Bush does cater to those people. Some other Republicans are having to tell him that he's too conservative. I'm sure he'll do all he can to end abortion.
          And in the debates, wasn't it him who said he didn't want personal morals and ethics to influence what he and the Surpreme Court judges do? Of course that's going to influence him.
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          • #6
            Bye Bye, Seeya, have a nice life, don't forget to write, and Don't Come Back!!!

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