For Expats in Canada
Jul 20th 2011 | 11:32 am
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For Expats in Canada
Can someone please sell me a story, why it would be good to move to Canada.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
Last edited by Jolly Begger; Jul 20th 2011 at 12:11 pm. Reason: To make a bigger story
Jul 20th 2011 | 11:56 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Depends on your circumstances in the UK. Some background would help.
Jul 20th 2011 | 12:13 pm
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Re: For Expats in Canada
$500 and its yours.
Jul 20th 2011 | 12:53 pm
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To cut a long story short, they moved to Canada and spent 75% of their income on prescriptions cos they're on quite a lot of tablets a month. On the plus side, they look forward to each night for it's during sleep they can live the dream.
The end
The end
Jul 20th 2011 | 2:00 pm
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Jul 21st 2011 | 1:28 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Canada, Free Healthcare, but if you dont have benefits through work (many dont), then the tab for Rx drugs is all your own.
Jul 21st 2011 | 2:06 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
People think of it as low income, but it's not.
If your income is $100k and your meds and supplies are more than $5k - by no means unusual - you qualify.
Jul 21st 2011 | 2:08 am
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Remembering, of course, that most provinces have a catastrophic drug program that limits the cost to 3% to 5% of your income.
People think of it as low income, but it's not.
If your income is $100k and your meds and supplies are more than $5k - by no means unusual - you qualify.
People think of it as low income, but it's not.
If your income is $100k and your meds and supplies are more than $5k - by no means unusual - you qualify.
Jul 21st 2011 | 2:31 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Can someone please sell me a story, why it would be good to move to Canada.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
You are young enough to take a work holiday visa so why not live a little and come and see for yourself.
Jul 21st 2011 | 12:25 pm
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Can someone please sell me a story, why it would be good to move to Canada.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
Right now mid 20's, Living in London at the mo. Just feel the time is that I want to move across the Atlantic with in the next two years.
America was looking good untill I saw SICKO by Michael Moore mmm you may wonder( I am on quiet alot of tablets a month)
If I was going to move to Canada I would be looking at maybe Calgary or the GTA(Toronto). Would like to hear from expats that have moved froma big city in the UK to tell us what it is like living in obe of the citys in Canada.
And would it be right to go on holiday to canada first and for how long? Cos i have read story when people just move there and don't go over there first on holiday, same as alot of people living in London seen London on the TV move there and think its great when its not really to them.
Jul 22nd 2011 | 1:41 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Why don't you visit and make your own story. Every one moves for their own reason- Canada is vast and very versatile. Travel a bit, stay a while, but don't move on someone elses say so....... Good luck
Jul 22nd 2011 | 3:22 am
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Re: For Expats in Canada
Hmmm, so you think the UK is rubbish but you want someone else to persuade you Canada is better. I'm not normally so judgmental, but, really, you need to think very carefully about yourself before blaming your problems, whatever they may be, on where you're living right now.
So here's mine: I came to Calgary because it has jobs, mountain hiking and skiing. I have had plenty of each!
Jul 22nd 2011 | 4:29 am
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