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Hello, We are emigrating to Lethbridge, Alberta in a couple of months time and have a few queries before we book the hauliers.

a) Firstly, can we send money from the sale of our house to our son(our sponsor, we are 3 retirees) so he can secure us a new home before we move over?

b) on a less important note, can we bring in unopened boxes of toiletries and perfume we have had as Christmas pressies, if so is there a limit?

c) I believe that as my mother-in-law and myself are on permanent medications we will be eligible to join the Alberta Blue Cross Coverage For Seniors, can some kind person please confirm this?

d) Also, can I just swap my UK driving licence for an Albertan one?

Very many thanks for any advice or help for any answers to my queries.

Gordon and Eileen.

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1. Yes
2. There is no limit however the goods are supposed to be used. The odd bottle of unopened perfume toiletries is not a major priority of CBSA.
https://www.ab.bluecross.ca
http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1671.cfm

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Good luck on the move. Just out of curiosity, wouldn't you want to choose your own house? I struggle to buy my mum a suitable Christmas present - never mind somewhere to live.

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Thank you rivingtonpike, we have already chosen the house, it's next door to our sons, just gotta pay for it now :ohmy:

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thanks also to Former Lancastrian, that's great. Means we can save the pressies 'till next Christmas. That's our daughter-in-Laws present sorted :sneaky: :D

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Why not just wire the money direct to the lawyer, that way you can send the exact amount.

If the property is in your name, he would need a power of attorney to sign on your behalf.

http://www.fbc.ca/knowledge-centre/w...n-family-gifts

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Thank you Aviator, spot on. Our son indeed has power of attorney re this house purchase, so direct to the lawyer it could well be. Thank you.