If you are thinking of applying for a work visa, bear in mind that the jobs will first offered to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This procedure is done with Human Resources Canada and usually they will want the position advertised first before they will allow a issuance of a visa, this will take up to three months. Anyone who knows the Canadian Aviation Industry will tell you that there is a huge supply of pilots in the 250 to 1500 hr range that don't have jobs right now, and also tonnes of guys and gals with flying experience in the 2000 to 5000 hr range that will compete for a better position when they see one advertised. Trying to get work flying in Canada under a work visa is almost impossible. The best route is to apply to become a permanent resident. The wait may be long but getting in would be worth the wait. Check out
www.cic.gc.ca for any more info about immigration. Good luck to all.
Cheers
[This message has been edited by Gnote (edited 13 April 2001).]