Why move to Canada?
Jun 20th 2006, 4:21 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
One word to say that claim
BULLSHIT
You get a ticket and thats only if they can be arsed pulling you
BULLSHIT
You get a ticket and thats only if they can be arsed pulling you
It was such a chore writing out tickets though as had to put my mars bar and coke down. Would have been puch easier if you could just stop people and say "Saw you on your mobile, that'll be £30 please....yes Visa will be fine"
Jun 20th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Canada Bob
Hey Butch, take a powder, no need to get angsty, wages are regional not just Country to Country, but gasoline is like Gold {in more ways than one}, it is Internationally traded so there's no reason why prices should vary as much as they do, especially when the tax rate in Canada 80% is near the same tax rate as here in the UK approx 80%.
I should add that unlike some posters I've never earned less when working in Canada than I would have been paid in the UK.
Canada Bob.
I should add that unlike some posters I've never earned less when working in Canada than I would have been paid in the UK.
Canada Bob.
I will check again but last time i looked at the pumps the CLAIMED tax rate was nothing like 80%.
Jun 20th 2006, 4:30 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by mjanovitz
I have given tickets out to drivers for using a mobile phone
Sadly I have no idea what a fairly experienced engineer would be paid in the UK now, I suppose its largely dependent on where you are.
When I first came here I was offered about 35% more in straight terms than what I was paid in the UK, so it didnt take too long to decide to go for it.
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Jun 20th 2006, 4:31 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by mjanovitz
I have given tickets out to drivers for using a mobile phone, and I suppose if they refused details or got arsey then the would have been arrested but don't recall that happing over a mobile phone as everyone knew they were being naughty.
It was such a chore writing out tickets though as had to put my mars bar and coke down. Would have been puch easier if you could just stop people and say "Saw you on your mobile, that'll be £30 please....yes Visa will be fine"
It was such a chore writing out tickets though as had to put my mars bar and coke down. Would have been puch easier if you could just stop people and say "Saw you on your mobile, that'll be £30 please....yes Visa will be fine"
I was ticketed for using a mobile phone ( the nice officer did however qualify WHY ie 'if you hadnt been turning the corner while on your phone I wouldnt have pulled you').
I have also used my 'cell' here while driving. Its illegal in the UK, it isnt here.
Jun 20th 2006, 4:35 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by iaink
Obviously this was in your previous UK life not in Toronto as its not illegal to use a phone and drive here in Ontario, although lord knows it should be!
Sadly I have no idea what a fairly experienced engineer would be paid in the UK now, I suppose its largely dependent on where you are.
When I first came here I was offered about 35% more in straight terms than what I was paid in the UK, so it didnt take too long to decide to go for it.
Sadly I have no idea what a fairly experienced engineer would be paid in the UK now, I suppose its largely dependent on where you are.
When I first came here I was offered about 35% more in straight terms than what I was paid in the UK, so it didnt take too long to decide to go for it.
Jun 20th 2006, 4:43 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Canada Bob
Aye, I suppose it is an unbelieveable saga Iain, none the less a true one.
http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/sts/bmart...s/Norburn.html
Canada Bob.
http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/sts/bmart...s/Norburn.html
Canada Bob.
Jun 20th 2006, 4:45 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
While we're on the subject of price compsrisons, can anyone tell me the UK price of Microsoft Office (Professional Edition 2003)?
Oh, and the only thing remotely close to an MOT our car has had in either ON or QC is an emissions check.
Oh, and the only thing remotely close to an MOT our car has had in either ON or QC is an emissions check.
Jun 20th 2006, 4:49 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by or4ngecrush
Exactly thats what I originally meant to say. "Butch to the rescue again 
" Off the topic Butch will I see Beaver when I go to Halifax/New Glasgow/Stellarton/Cape Breton in October?
" Off the topic Butch will I see Beaver when I go to Halifax/New Glasgow/Stellarton/Cape Breton in October? 
Jun 20th 2006, 4:55 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Souvenir
While we're on the subject of price compsrisons, can anyone tell me the UK price of Microsoft Office (Professional Edition 2003)?
Another example of "rip off britain"?
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Jun 20th 2006, 4:56 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Tuppence
Well, I live in NS, so that's one you might spot
Jun 20th 2006, 4:57 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by mjanovitz
Really....where abouts in NS is this Beaver on display.....might be time for a trip
Jun 20th 2006, 4:58 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
Dont you have enough to worry about with three pussies to look after?????
Yer, and you can't even get yer pussy out in Calgary or they'll fine you!
Jun 20th 2006, 5:00 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
Dont you have enough to worry about with three pussies to look after?????
Jun 20th 2006, 5:00 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by Craftybanshee
Yer, and you can't even get yer pussy out in Calgary or they'll fine you!
We're still trying to find out if you can get your pussy out in ON.
Jun 20th 2006, 5:01 pm
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Re: Why move to Canada?
Originally Posted by iaink
I have 4 pussies to take care, but I am always thrilled to see a beaver in the wild.
