Moving back to Canada
#1
Moving back to Canada
We left in 2009, after 33 years in Canada, and we've decided it's time to move back -- specifically to Victoria, which is where we were last.
I wondered if anyone here had moved back, and if there were any hints and wrinkles. We're both Canadian citizens.
I wondered if anyone here had moved back, and if there were any hints and wrinkles. We're both Canadian citizens.
#2
Re: Moving back to Canada
Obviously it's a bit of a hassle to relocate, but you must realise that already.
#3
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I gather our drivers' licences are just swappable in BC, but I'm wondering if there are any other little quirks.
#4
Re: Moving back to Canada
Definitely. We just walked back into the UK, but we'll have to answer questions at immigration in Canada. Also, we just signed up with the NHS in the UK, but in most provinces, we'll have a 3 month waiting period, I believe.
I gather our drivers' licences are just swappable in BC, but I'm wondering if there are any other little quirks.
I gather our drivers' licences are just swappable in BC, but I'm wondering if there are any other little quirks.
Driving licence is a straight swap in BC as in ON.
Car insurance no claims may or may not be an issue in BC but it was for us in ON. Luckily, using a broker, I found an insurer who recognised our NCB from Germany but most companies refused to do it.
HTH but someone in BC would be a better mentor than me...
#5
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Re: Moving back to Canada
We were eligible immediately on arrival in MB as our work permit was valid for 12 months or longer, no waiting period at all.
#6
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It's all embedded in what counts for history in Canada, as it is in a similar manner in Germany.
Es ist was es ist.
#7
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Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
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Re: Moving back to Canada
It's like each province is a separate country, your acronym is extremely appropriate.
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Anyway, don't we have to have our shipping manifest in hand? I read that somewhere. And then there's the agricultural inspection, or have they ceased that? Asking about garden tools and such?
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Re: Moving back to Canada
Not quite. In the UK they look at the passport and wave you through and then you can walk through the Nothing to Declare lane. In Canada, they always ask questions. On one trip we had a very suspicious immigration inspector. I'm not sure what she thought we two old geezers might be up to!
Anyway, don't we have to have our shipping manifest in hand? I read that somewhere. And then there's the agricultural inspection, or have they ceased that? Asking about garden tools and such?
Anyway, don't we have to have our shipping manifest in hand? I read that somewhere. And then there's the agricultural inspection, or have they ceased that? Asking about garden tools and such?
Check out the WIKI on here - in Canada under Moving Logistics there is a section on Goods accompanying and Goods to follow that should answer your questions about manifests.
#12
Re: Moving back to Canada
Not quite. In the UK they look at the passport and wave you through and then you can walk through the Nothing to Declare lane. In Canada, they always ask questions. On one trip we had a very suspicious immigration inspector. I'm not sure what she thought we two old geezers might be up to!
#13
Re: Moving back to Canada
Are you Bev from Dawlish? If so, I remember you. Good luck on return to Canada!
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Not that strange when you consider that most government funding for healthcare comes from the provincial government.