Expats in Canada: Your Complete Resource for Life Up North

Planning Your Move

Visas, proof of income, healthcare access, housing, and tax documents—it’s a lot. We’ll help you get your ducks (and paperwork) in a row so your move feels exciting, not overwhelming.

What Americans Moving to Canada Need to Know in 2025 B!T Pick Start here Cost of Living in Canada: What to Expect if You’re Moving North B!T Pick Start here Canada Visa or ETA? How to Know What You Really Need to Enter Canada B!T Pick Start here How the Canada Digital Nomad Visa Works (And What You’ll Need to Stay) B!T Pick Start here U.S. to Canada Conversion: Handling Currency Exchange and Banking in Canada Are Canadian Banks Safe? What U.S. Expats Should Know

Taxes and Financial Strategy

You’ve got cross-border obligations, but also cross-border opportunities. Learn how to avoid double taxation, open Canadian accounts, manage currency exchange, and keep your financial plan solid in both currencies.

Taxes in Canada: What No One Tells U.S. Expats (Until It’s Too Late) B!T Pick Start here Canada vs US Tax Rates: A Side-by-Side Look at What You’ll Really Pay B!T Pick Start here From Salary to Side Hustles: What Counts as Taxable Income in Canada? B!T Pick Start here How to Avoid Double Taxation as a U.S. Expat in Canada The U.S.-Canada Totalization Agreement: Avoid Double Social Security Taxes What the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty Means for U.S. Expats Canada Tax Residency: How It’s Decided—and Why It Matters From BC to Quebec: How Canada Province Tax Rates Stack Up How Canada’s Withholding Tax Affects Dividends, Rent and Freelance Payments

Life in Canada

From polite neighbors and poutine to city vibes and small-town charm, here’s how to settle in, find your people, and start feeling at home—without giving up your identity (or decent bagels).

Just Moved? Here’s What Life in Canada Feels Like During Your First Year B!T Pick Start here Best Places to Live in Canada for Americans—From City Life to Cottage Country The Cheapest Places to Live in Canada (And Still Love It) Where Do American Expats Live in Canada? These Spots Top the List Canada’s Crime Rate: Safer Than the U.S.? How Powerful Is Canada? A Closer Look at Peace, Policy, and Global Influence How Canadian Law Enforcement Compares to the U.S. Canada Laws vs. U.S. Laws: What Expats Need to Watch Out For Canada’s Corruption Scorecard—And What It Means for Expats What Languages Are Spoken in Canada? It’s More Than You Think Canada’s Culture and Traditions: What Expats Should Know Where to Find Expat Communities in Canada

Healthcare and Retirement

Universal healthcare is real—and yes, you can access it. We'll help you understand how the system works, when to apply, what to expect, and how to plan for long-term care and retirement in Canada.

How Healthcare in Canada Actually Works (From Doctor Visits to Wait Times) B!T Pick Start here How to Retire in Canada as an American (And Still Collect Social Security) B!T Pick Start here Managing Your IRA in Canada: Tax Rules, Transfers, and Reporting Requirements B!T Pick Start here Does Canada Have Social Security? Here’s What Americans Need to Know

Raising a Family

Whether you’re bringing kids, having babies, or supporting aging parents, we’ve got the info on schools, dual citizenship, family visas, and how to make this feel like home for the whole crew.

The Best Schools in Canada for Expats and Locals Can Your Child Have Dual Citizenship in the U.S. and Canada? Can You Bring Aging Parents to Canada? Visa Options for Family What’s the Cost of Giving Birth in Canada for Non-Residents?

Business and Wealth Management

Thinking about launching a business or managing significant investments from abroad? Here's what to know about Canadian rules, smart tax planning, and keeping everything both profitable and compliant.

Your Guide to Starting a Business in Canada (Even If You’re New to the Country) B!T Pick Start here Buying Property in Canada as an Expat: How It Works (and What It Costs) B!T Pick Start here Opening a Bank Account in Canada as a Non-Resident The Canada Corporate Tax Rate, Explained for U.S. Business Owners The Best Cities for Business in Canada (and Why They Matter) How to Invest in Canada as a U.S. Citizen Fixed or Variable? Mortgage Rates in Canada for U.S. Expats Selling Property? Understand Canada’s Capital Gains Tax How Private Banking in Canada Works (And Who It’s For) Wealth Tax in Canada: What High-Earning Expats Need to Know