In an article for University Affairs, Chris Dabbs (University of Lethbridge) shares his experience as an American academic relocating to Canada and offers tips for fellow Americans. He begins by noting that while the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement makes it easier to immigrate to Canada, this agreement also imposes limits that could affect academics’ potential total income. Using his professional certification and driver’s history as examples, he goes on to explain bureaucratic differences between the two countries that can result in unexpected costs and added stress. He advises Canadian universities to provide better resources to incoming international academics and encourages incoming academics to plan ahead and prepare as much documentation as possible.
