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Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2017, 5:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,640
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: CRA - What exchange rate can I use?

Hi Aviator, yes I thought it would be the Bank of Canada rate on the actual date I bring the money over to Canada that I would use rather than the rate on day it went into UK account.
Do not want...
Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2017, 3:27 am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,640
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: CRA - What exchange rate can I use?

Thanks , Bristol, for your info. However I am worried that if I used the Bank of Canada rate on day it went into British Bank and then that rate increased on the date I transferred the money to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 4th 2017, 12:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,640
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: CRA - What exchange rate can I use?

I did my tax return this year and used the Bank of Canada average annual exchange rate of 1.79 . However I actually did not get anything like this rate when I transferred my pensions over in October...
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2015, 2:47 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,617
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Mum emigrating to Canada, options re. UK monthly pensions? Alts to wire transfers

Would not the rate given by the bank not be less than a money transfer company and I bank with Presidents Choice which does not have branches just an information kiosk in the Real Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2015, 1:47 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,617
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Mum emigrating to Canada, options re. UK monthly pensions? Alts to wire transfers

I have my UK state pension and private pension paid into my chequing account with my Scottish bank. Every 3 months I use a money transfer company to transfer this balance to my chequing account with...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 18th 2015, 2:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Parent sponsorship - timeline from medical to PR being issued

Hi Sammy, I was a sponsored parent. I did my medical in mid December 2012 and got my PR at end of February 2013. Hope this info helps and the wait will be worth it in the end. My total wait time...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 26th 2015, 2:21 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,513
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Can finally do laundry in the apartment.

Interesting, Magnumpi. I have bookmarked that item for the future, thanks.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 26th 2015, 1:51 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,513
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Can finally do laundry in the apartment.

I would love to have a twin tub again as I did in the 70s as my current washer and dryer are in my bathroom which is in an extension on the ground floor of my house. However the pipes leading to the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 13th 2015, 11:45 am
Replies: 140
Views: 9,365
Posted By Granma Nessie

Angry Re: Blizzard

Here in South Ontario I am so glad the thaw has started as my water pipes have been frozen outside for the past couple of weeks and I am fortunately hooked up to my neighbour's hose pipe tap to get...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2015, 3:18 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By Granma Nessie

A few tax questions

ĶkLast year I got H and R Block to do my taxes as it was my first tax return but was not too impressed with them and the 212 dollars they charged so I have decided to give it a go myself this year...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2013, 2:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Help with electrics needed

Hi Novo. Yes the throw is like a heated over blanket for your knees etc when sitting on the couch.
The Upright Orek definitely has a plate on it stating 350 Watts. It is a vey good cleaner and was...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2013, 1:49 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By Granma Nessie

Help with electrics needed

I have brought over 3 electrical items from the UK which I would now like to use and wonder if anyone can give me some advice on how I can use them safely in Canada and what transformers I need to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2013, 12:15 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 7,166
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: recent shipping experiences?

I used White and Co to ship about 450 c ft and have nothing but high praise for the 3 packers who came from the Dunfermline depot and expertly wrapped my goods and were so pleasant that it made the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2013, 12:44 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,050
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: pension/benefits

Does that mean that I will be able to get a quarter of the OAS pension when I reach 72 , having come to Canada when I was 62 under the family sponsorship route?


Thanks
Granma Nessie
Forum: Canada
Jul 30th 2013, 7:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: TFSA allowance- question for Jonboy

:thumbsup:\oh that's good I will be able to put the whole $5500 in for this year. Thanks Siouxie.
Am looking forward to starting my new life with my family on Thursday and have found this forum so...
Forum: Canada
Jul 30th 2013, 7:31 am
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By Granma Nessie

TFSA allowance- question for Jonboy

I will be taking up Canadian PR residence on the 1st August and will be opening a TFSA as soon as possible. Can you tell me if I can put the whole year's allowance in or only a proportion for the 5...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2013, 7:35 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,860
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: The packers are here! The packers are here!

I know just how you are feeling. The same company did my packing last Monday and as it was only a part load (450 c ft) they had me all done in 4 hours with no breaks in between although I did offer...
Forum: Canada
Jul 16th 2013, 3:42 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Thanks Former Lancastrian, yes I will be staying in Georgetown which is half an hour away from Toronto so that's not too far to travel:)
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2013, 9:58 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Npw there's a good idea, if I can't afford a house I can always use the empty boxes to construct a cardboard castle!

By the way can anyone tell me where I go to release the goods from customs...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2013, 6:41 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

I should be ok as they should arrive by end of September before the big freeze comes:)
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2013, 4:17 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Well that's all my goods (about 450 cubic feet) away with White and Co of Dunfermline. to their depot.
I can certainly recommend them as they arrived on time, 2 young lads and their gaffer, and over...
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2013, 3:34 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Just confirmed with my shippers, White and Co ,that sprays are ok but aerosoles are a no no.
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2013, 4:22 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Seems daft that ruling for you can take sprays and aerosols in your stowed luggage on a plane...:unsure:
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2013, 7:51 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,247
Posted By Granma Nessie

Re: Shipping toiletries

Thanks for setting my mind at rest Former Lancastrian:D. The ironic thing is that the shampoos and conditioners were bought in Canada on my annual trips and as I cannot get the make here , I kind of...
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