Canada: No free pass for expatriates

Terrified Democrats looking to flee a second Bush term beware: Canada's watching the borders.

The Canadian immigration ministry yesterday warned Americans who might want to head north of the border they'll get no special treatment - the paperwork required to become a Canadian citizen probably takes about a year.

"You just can't come into Canada and say, 'I'm going to stay here,' '' immigration ministry spokeswoman Maria Iadinardi said. "In other words, there has to be an application. There has to be a reason why the person is coming to Canada.''

Still, Joe Green of the Toronto-based Democrats Abroad says, "We've had many calls during the campaign. We're very sympathetic as Americans - we're happy here.''

BostonHerald.com - Election 2004 Coverage: Canada: No free pass for expatriates

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