Hi Ops Bloke,
I came over to Canada after flying in the RAF just over 3 years ago.
The way i did it was to get myself hitched to a Canadian bird. Banged out after 8 months but it got me over here for good !!!!
I dont advise this method but it works.
There are 2 ways you can stay here get a Company to sponsor you. Not as impossible as it sounds in some fields of work.
OR
Sponsor yourself. You will need :
Plenty of hard cash to meet a requirment to support yourself with out job for 12 months.
A University Degree (new Change)
Have worked in a job for a minimum of 12 months in the field that you think Canada needs you for.
This works on a points system . The more points you get the higher your chance of getting in.There maybe a new change that Mil service does not count for the 12 month stuff.
Information is very hard to get from the Canadian Auth but there is a web site with the points stuff on it and forms.
If you need any more info drop me an email
James
PS if you have Canadian relatives there are other options