Europeans going to grad school in Canada/Australia/NZ?

Hi everyone,

I'm from Europe and I'd like to know how is grad school in non-US overseas Anglo countries is. Here in Europe grad school is usually treated more as a job than as a part of college - you get a proper salary, you don't have to hunt for grants and you're not extremely overworked. However, grad prospects might not be as excellent and competitive as in the US. So I was wondering how the model in Canada/Australia/NZ is, and also how the entry process is; these countries are sometimes described as a "happy medium" between Europe and the US so I was curious to know if any of you have some experiences.