Hi Everyone, I'm currently waiting for an LMO, to apply for a work permit for PEI. I'm not sure about a number of things, so I thought I'd ask some questions of some people in the know.

I've used forums on occasion, so I'll keep this post to "Hello!".

Hi, weve been in Canada for 3 years, in Ontario. Came over on a work permit but now permenent. I f I can help let me know.
Denise

Thanks Denise.

Our main worry is money. We are wondering about what we need to declare as proof of funds, and whether we need to make sure our debts are cleared before I get my wp.

Unitl my LMO come through, I'm not considering anything else a problem, lol.

they like to see bank statements but if I remember ours were a few months old so pick the good ones.
Also they just need to see that you could sustain your self for a while but to be honest, they didnt seem that concerned, as long as theres no drain on them.As you could work there shouldnt be a problem.
Denise

hi

sorry can't help with this one,but any question on PEI i'll try .....
we've been in Summerside for 7 months
where are you going on the Island?
good luck
vee

You don't need to show "proof of funds" is you are coming over on a work permit Proof of funds is for Permanent Residents only.

Thanks everyone

Good bank statements... I'll have a look. If AlmostCanadian is right, that should be ok. I'll be making money, so they shouldn't be too bothered.

We're going to Charlottetown. It seems that we can get to Halifax quite cheaply (depends on your definition of "cheaply"), but going from there to Charlottetown seems to cost an arm and a leg. what would you reccommend?

we hired a car and drove to PEI,we kept the car for a few weeks until we bought one ,definitely cheaper than the flight Halifax-Charlottetown.
vee

ok, thanks vee. We don't drive, however. Are there any bus services?

Hi Denise, I my hubby and 6 yr old are waiting to go to Ontario prob Kanata for work as OH is IT we were there at easter loved it had a look at all the areas around Ottawa, its so hard to know where to try and settle, nice to know there are people like you who want to help with all the questions cheers susan

p.s. we have 3 large dogs we want to bring as well ? yes we are mad

yes there is a coach from the airport to Summerside ,i suppose there is one to Charlottetown too(i 'll double check on that though and let you know )

the transport on the Island is pretty limited !no train and only Charlottetown has recently started a bus service!
people have a car or use taxi a lot

vee

ok, thanks again vee. We do intend to start driving as soon as we can, but for now, we'll have to make do. I guess that if there is no bus to Charlottetown, we could get a taxi from Summerside, lol. We were in Ontario this year, so we kinda know what to expect from the taxis.

Ump

Hi Umpteenth!, just wanted to say hello really, other half and I hope to relocate to PEI one day soon and neither of us drive although like you we hope to as soon as possible so it'll be interesting to see how you get on in and around Charlottetown via bus/taxi. All the best for your adventure ahead.

Don't know if anyone's still watching this thread, but just in case...

I got my LMO! I'm still waiting for polise certificates, and also for a passport for my new wife

Any ideas how long the police certs are likely to take? (I'm in the West of Scotland if that helps)

Thanks

Good news, TheUmpteenth.

Sorry, I don't know.