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Yes I don't doubt it but that's the only experience I have. I live in a small town in the NE.

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I have encountered stick on other Canada forums but it is all light hearted Brit bashing with both sides giving as good at they get!

I have not changed my mind, everyday living in London makes me want to ignore the scare stories more, I just want to get over there for a reccie.

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There's a cross party irony there somewhere...

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........Then we (the forum contributors) have done our job!
It will be better for you to go with all this knowledge and perhaps things won't be so surprising. Who knows, you might actually like the place ;) shock horror.

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I've been here 55 weeks tomorrow and this is home for me too.

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i'm having last minute wobbles, 4-6 weeks ish to go, not helped by mega stressed wife and thought of starting my career again, back 16yrs. reading this post didn't help but wouldn't put me off, i don't see the harm though in gathering as much information and opinion as you can to hopefully assist in getting a balanced view. some of the info on here is simply down to personal experience and cannot be researched, you have to live it and then of course its too late. thats why in the main, i have found this site to be so helpful.
i did look on the return site for the first time in a long while after reading this thread. i don't think anyone on there has spotted the irony. they started out slagging off the UK and leaving, now the UK is fantastic and wherever they have left is awful, but all the problems are the same!! can't believe some are moaning about Aus being hot!! for crying out loud.
its the personality at fault, they don't know what they want and nothing will be right.
so... don't let others put you off, live it and make your own mind up, nowhere is perfect, but of the recent polls/surveys, of the UN for instance (best place in developed world for childrens upbringing), canada 12th, UK LAST 22ND, nuff said.

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We applied to emigrate to Canada as SW back in Mar 2005 and have just been asked for updated documents. Reading Angie's story made my heart sink but then i got to thinking - isn't that possible in any country that you live in - you still have to work hard for nice things, pay your taxes and find things/situations to whinge about. Everyone like to whinge a little bit! As long as we go with our eyes open and not expect to live like kings (although i'm still holding out for my mansion with a swimming pool!!!!) we'll be fine. So, now my bubble of excitement is back with a vengenance - can't wait - am terrified, but can't wait!:p

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Its sad someone has had such a bad experience in Canada...I think maybe homesickness took over...and I would say there were defenitely other personal factors involved also.

I am British born but moved to Canada with my parents when I was young
..that was 43 years ago....I love Canada ...It is STILL a land of oppportunity
like anything worth having...time and hard work will pay off...it takes more than a few months to settle in. Im in England waiting for my partners visa to come. to bring him back to Canada permanently We had the choice of which country to settle in Canada or Britian.. and I know what it feels like to be homesick now...

I have loved being in England..and yes Canada can't compete with the chocolate, the cream cakes and scones here in England, (the food is great) But we do have Timmies and i sure miss Harvey's drive through sometimes when we are driving down to the South Coast.... But here in England its wonderful to feel spring so early in the year...but then again I missed the snow and when winter in Canada is gone its basically summer right away England can't compete with a Canadian summer...

Either way there is wonderful things about both countries...if you thought they would be exactly the same then your not far from wrong..they are similar in values....I wouldn't let someone else's mistakes and lack of determination steal my dreams... ...Come to Canada...you will be more than welcome :D Anne

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nicely put ann, angies story did make us wobble abit ! but thats one persons bad points, has anyone been able to contact her to ask why she still there after 4 years??:thumbsup:

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Did I say not far from wrong ?
LOL ok the school system may not be as good :p Kidding......Anne

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No, no and once again - NO! Neither I nor my husband. We just feel more informed, better prepared, ready for a challenge. And how can someone's opinion change yours untill you haven't actually seen something for yourself?!
Think of other things in life. Parenthood for instance. Would someone's negative experience of parenthood make you change your mind about having kids? :rofl:

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YES!!! :rofl: :rofl:

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Oh, poor poor you! You need a sterilisation then...oh I am soooo sorry for you:p

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Ouch that will hurt. :eek: