Immigrating to Canada in 96 hours!
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Rich_AR said:
dsgrnmcm said:
happygoron said:
I'm not even a powerfully built director, nor have I ever owned a 335d. Though I do know someone in Ottawa with one....
no way, I have not seen any BMW diesel cars. Only a few RAM diesel trucks. off_again said:
Rich_AR said:
dsgrnmcm said:
happygoron said:
I'm not even a powerfully built director, nor have I ever owned a 335d. Though I do know someone in Ottawa with one....
no way, I have not seen any BMW diesel cars. Only a few RAM diesel trucks. Rich_AR said:
dsgrnmcm said:
RDMcG said:
Well, the strike is over, so hopefully immigration will not take too much time. My OH was just completion citizenship and was due for the ceremony...the schedule was one day before the bloody strike , so deferred.
Sorry to hear that, is it a big ceremony?We had our English test today (CELPIP version) 3 hours, $280 + Tax, not sure I got 100%...
Glad you're having a good time and settling in so quickly! Let me know if you want another beverage sometime.
Have you checked out the tulips at dows lake?
Well trying to get ahold of the lawyer ($ vampire) is like trying to find lord Lucan!
Police check is due in next week (According to the auto email) and WES have received my paperwork, so that's mid June) Feels like we are making progress.
Looking back I wish I had done more English prep, but I also feel the exam is a bit naff, especially the speaking bit. But hay ho, someone has to make the dollar $$$
We are in Quebec for the long weekend, and guess what its raining! Just like being in Plymouth!!!!
Yes to beers!!!!!!!!
Police check is due in next week (According to the auto email) and WES have received my paperwork, so that's mid June) Feels like we are making progress.
Looking back I wish I had done more English prep, but I also feel the exam is a bit naff, especially the speaking bit. But hay ho, someone has to make the dollar $$$
We are in Quebec for the long weekend, and guess what its raining! Just like being in Plymouth!!!!
Yes to beers!!!!!!!!
Evening,
It's a bank holiday here and we hired a cottage in Quebec, just 2 hours north of Ottawa to stay for the weekend.
Its just been built, so a few building supplies around, lovely location. bit of a steep climb to the lake. Caught a few fish with my new fly fishing rod, but they were just near the bank so not real fishing .
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It's a bank holiday here and we hired a cottage in Quebec, just 2 hours north of Ottawa to stay for the weekend.
Its just been built, so a few building supplies around, lovely location. bit of a steep climb to the lake. Caught a few fish with my new fly fishing rod, but they were just near the bank so not real fishing .
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Ahhh the old cheese eaters.
Since we left Ottawa we haven't seen or spoken to anyone, Bliss! Although its two hours from Ottawa so a bit far out.
The prairies and West Canada does look completely different to the East, We are hoping to get out to Vancouver next month.
I'm quite enjoying not having to do any house / garden DIY, but looking after the pool and decking sounds cool. (Also it means you have one)
It does appear that the PR process is speeding up, last week Canada announced that the LMIA / LIMA process is moving to fully on line, so it looks like there is a modernisation process going on.
Since we left Ottawa we haven't seen or spoken to anyone, Bliss! Although its two hours from Ottawa so a bit far out.
The prairies and West Canada does look completely different to the East, We are hoping to get out to Vancouver next month.
I'm quite enjoying not having to do any house / garden DIY, but looking after the pool and decking sounds cool. (Also it means you have one)
It does appear that the PR process is speeding up, last week Canada announced that the LMIA / LIMA process is moving to fully on line, so it looks like there is a modernisation process going on.
I have been all over Canada for decades. Spent many years in Montreal and now in Toronto.
Personally I rate Quebec no.1 because of the atmosphere,and then Newfoundland which also has a unique society. In general the Maritimes are good fun. Not a fan of the Prairies at all, and Vancouver pretty but get a bit boring ( have spent a lot of time there). Big place, Canada, and hope you enjoy it!.
Personally I rate Quebec no.1 because of the atmosphere,and then Newfoundland which also has a unique society. In general the Maritimes are good fun. Not a fan of the Prairies at all, and Vancouver pretty but get a bit boring ( have spent a lot of time there). Big place, Canada, and hope you enjoy it!.
RDMcG said:
I have been all over Canada for decades. Spent many years in Montreal and now in Toronto.
Personally I rate Quebec no.1 because of the atmosphere,and then Newfoundland which also has a unique society. In general the Maritimes are good fun. Not a fan of the Prairies at all, and Vancouver pretty but get a bit boring ( have spent a lot of time there). Big place, Canada, and hope you enjoy it!.
Polar opposites eh , you couldn't drag me kicking and screaming into the GTA , Prairie folk meanwhile are the friendliest you'll ever meet without feeling the need to lock our doors at night , and enjoying the lifestyle most enjoyed a few decades back . Some adjustment required but so fruitful for it .Personally I rate Quebec no.1 because of the atmosphere,and then Newfoundland which also has a unique society. In general the Maritimes are good fun. Not a fan of the Prairies at all, and Vancouver pretty but get a bit boring ( have spent a lot of time there). Big place, Canada, and hope you enjoy it!.
dsgrnmcm said:
Evening all,
So minor update, we have received our ITA for our PR application, so that’s a step closer to a house, which is closer to a garage, closer to my next car!
Should be a smooth and reasonably easily process from now on, especially when you've got a consultant handling it for you.So minor update, we have received our ITA for our PR application, so that’s a step closer to a house, which is closer to a garage, closer to my next car!
I got my citizenship a few weeks back, took 6 months from end to end. Rather pleased ....compared to the 3 years it took for my PR!
Evening All,
Apologies for the lack of reporting!
So since I last posted.....
We were awarded Preeminent Residency, back in early Feb, just waiting for the actual card and new SIN (NI) number.
(not having the card is a major pain, when I fley back from Europe, I had to land in Newark, then drive a hire car back in to Canada, as you cant fly or sail back in to Canada…..)
We purchased a house in Gatineau (35mins north of Ottawa, in the province of Quebec)
Did our first tax return, quite confusing and expensive! hopefully it is accurate, and I get to give the Tax man some more dosh!
we brought a new (to me) Defender 110 SE P400. After looking and testing pick up trucks, I just couldn’t do it. Too big and cant get my head around the tray back.
We have finished Ski lessons. which is very worthwhile, and I survived the course in one piece!
Apologies for the lack of reporting!
So since I last posted.....
We were awarded Preeminent Residency, back in early Feb, just waiting for the actual card and new SIN (NI) number.
(not having the card is a major pain, when I fley back from Europe, I had to land in Newark, then drive a hire car back in to Canada, as you cant fly or sail back in to Canada…..)
We purchased a house in Gatineau (35mins north of Ottawa, in the province of Quebec)
Did our first tax return, quite confusing and expensive! hopefully it is accurate, and I get to give the Tax man some more dosh!
we brought a new (to me) Defender 110 SE P400. After looking and testing pick up trucks, I just couldn’t do it. Too big and cant get my head around the tray back.
We have finished Ski lessons. which is very worthwhile, and I survived the course in one piece!
dsgrnmcm said:
Apart from the Tax return……
Might be good to have it done for you by an accountant. Once you are settled and don't have unusual expenses and just employment income its not a big deal. Need to get up to speed on the various tax breaks...RRSPs , TFSAs etc. Can save some money and build up some savings too.
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