Originally Posted by Barefoot

The residency laws are different. Richie, I'm not sure if your question is serious, but yes, you probably could buy a house in Canada and stay here indefinitely while remaining a U.S. citizen. Canada loves immigrants and refugees. We give them free health benefits and welfare as soon as they arrive. (Not saying that's a good thing; but that's the way it is).

While the USA is a "melting pot" and expects immigrants to adapt to American ways, Canada protects everyone's cultural identity and heritage. Which, of course, is is extremely expensive. (Not saying that's a good thing; but that's the way it is).

Our official second language is French, but we have more people that speak Italian and Mandarin than French! Being an interpreter in Canada is a very worthwhile job!

P.S. Richie, I'm not sure if your post implied that I want to own a house in Florida while retaining my Canadian citizenship. I'd be real happy to become a U.S. citizen! However there are no grounds under which I can apply for citizenship.