Thanks for your insight goates. I've heard of several Brits who've emigrated to Alberta and BC, all of which enjoy their new lifestyles. My mother used to live in Ottawa and has fond memories of living in Canada, and would consider a move over there knowing she meets the emigration criteria. She's more interested in Vancouver, but I hear it's a pretty expensive place to live from Canadians who've lived there. I guess it just depends what kind of cost of living your used too.