Any Canada experts?

[LimaDelta]

I'm looking for some advice on a potentail emmigration to Canada. We are a family of four, looking to relocate in the next 2-3 years. We are probably aiming for the Ottawa area. My personal situation is a little complicated as I will keep my current job, working overseas for half of the year. As I understand it I will be liable for tax regardless, as I will have a home and family based there.

Anyway, if anyone has made the move from the UK, or has any experience of how things work there if you have a minute to answer some of these I would appreciate it.

Do most people buy or rent in Canada?
Is the Canadian housing market as speculative as it is in the UK - i.e. do people see their houses as part of their pension?
Is there a decent real estate website like Rightmove/Zoopla for Canada? (i'm currently using realtor.ca)
Would I be better looking at the Ontario or Quebec side of Ottawa? Any pros or cons to either? Ideally we'd like to be on the way to Mont Tremblant.
Is it easy to find school places do the good ones tend to be oversubscribed?
Are private school fees comparable with the UK?

I have thousands more questions - are there any recommended books I should read which cover this stuff?

TIA

[LimaDelta]

I imagine I will be on a skilled worker visa, though not actually working in Canada.

[LimaDelta]

Rich_AR said:

LimaDelta said:

I imagine I will be on a skilled worker visa, though not actually working in Canada.

Express Entry?

That seems the best option. I score highly on the points calculators online.