If you are considering a CPL etc., investigate whether it may be easier to convert a JAR license to an ICAO(Canadian) license rather than the other way round. Currently there are lots more jobs available in Europe than in Canada and you may find it better to stay there and get trained there. You can always come back here and 'bush it' later if you really want to. Seems there are jobs over there for low-timers too. Just a thought.