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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 5th 2010, 12:15 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

cornmatthew - have you been reading a different document? Most of the appellant's claims were thrown out, and he was given 30 days leave to resubmit more particular claims. As was pointed out, he is...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2010, 9:16 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,290
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Acceptable salary range?

Back in '04, I went from UKP45k to $75k, which on paper was a huge cut with the exchange rate then of about $2.35 to the Pound. Even so, I was better off in Alberta than the UK (I paid rent of about...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2010, 9:09 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Listing UK degree on a Canadian CV?

Percentages in UK degree courses (at least in day - graduated in '93) bore no relation to North American degree percentages, and even less relation to GPAs.

I would simply state "1st Class...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 24th 2010, 9:02 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: all most there !i have a few questions

You need to "land" within a year of your medical, and unless you can get your PR card forwarded to you in the UK you'd be best to stay in Canada until receiving it.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 24th 2010, 8:53 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

Gee, LV, I'd never have guessed! Still, it does make me wonder why you're a redneck, sophisticated or otherwise. My wife is a redneck from a proudly redneck family. Despite the family hailing from...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 24th 2010, 9:12 am
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

While the monarchy isn't always an issue of the political left versus right, it's a pretty safe bet that most of those braying for abolition are socialists. I've often found that leftists have a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 24th 2010, 3:53 am
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

Yet you think it's okay to move to a country while having every intention of changing its method of selection of head of state? That would get you jailed and then deported if you tried it in the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 24th 2010, 2:36 am
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

Ignoring for a moment the two errors in one word ("monarchy's"), why get rid of something as irrelevant when there is no better alternative? There certainly isn't a cheaper alternative. Assuming...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 23rd 2010, 11:31 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 8,090
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Is She Worth It ???

I can barely believe some of the vile outpourings here.....

The English-speaking population of Canada has as its core the colonists of Nova Scotia (which used to include New Brunswick) and the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 19th 2010, 8:23 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,259
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Introducing moi

I prefer my cat waxed, as it happens.

My "DW" calls EW expat harpie, and tells me about the "b*tch wars" from time to time. As far as I can tell, someone of limited education or intellect starts a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 9:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,211
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Job Hunting - Law Enforcement, Weapons, Security

Given that the money in CP is generally in places where you really need protection, a long way from Canada, it would likely screw up your Canadian residency anyway! I'm currently outside Canada, and...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 7:34 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,211
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Job Hunting - Law Enforcement, Weapons, Security

I was specifically talking about experience with civilian firearms, for instance if taking a short-term job in a gun store.

Most soldiers know the weapons they use, and (back in my day anyway) a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2010, 3:01 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,211
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Job Hunting - Law Enforcement, Weapons, Security

I obviously accept that your husband is an expert in the weapons for which he's been trained! Still, there is a whole world beyond service weapons and I suggest a visit to www.phoenixrange.ca ,...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2010, 11:13 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,211
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Job Hunting - Law Enforcement, Weapons, Security

You could ask at The Phoenix Range! They're always looking for good, knowledgeable retail staff (though believe me, a soldier turned copper will have a LOT of catching up to do to get up to speed...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2010, 8:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Just Landed

I can't help with TO, having only spent about 36 hours there (plus airport transfers!). A buddy bought a house in Milton which looked nice enough, in a very suburban, pleasant-valley-Sunday sort of a...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2010, 10:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: SIM card on a tourist visa? in Vancouver?

Her phone will need to be "unlocked", as in SIM-free, in order to use a Rogers or Telus SIM card.
Forum: Canada
Jun 13th 2010, 8:12 am
Replies: 16
Views: 18,317
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Canadian income tax/national insurance equivalent?

That is the total (federal and provincial combined) tax, but note that the 20% rate (actually 18.99% for Ontario) is the average tax rate. The marginal rate, which you'll pay on 50,001st dollar, is...
Forum: Canada
Jun 13th 2010, 3:34 am
Replies: 16
Views: 18,317
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Canadian income tax/national insurance equivalent?

20% is a pipedream unless you're on a low salary.

There are two levels of income tax; federal and provincial. The following page (with 2009 rates of tax) will show the total income tax payable...
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2010, 9:45 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,972
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Car Insurance

At least in 2008, that was a high powered, top-of-the-range truck...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 10th 2010, 8:31 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: planning far ahead

Oy, Auld Yin. Getefa yabasa. If you say it in pure Weegie, it makes sense... :thumbup:
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 10th 2010, 8:27 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,290
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Piano Teacher

Less convenient, but you can always try CMA (in the Gold and Diamond Park) - a change of teacher may help with motivation. Otherwise, for a travelling teacher, try checking out cards in the window at...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 10th 2010, 8:21 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,447
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Best UAE credit card for airline miles?

But only if you spring for breakfast :thumbup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 10th 2010, 8:27 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: planning far ahead

I used a financial advisor from Ernest Jones to transfer my occupational pension to Canada. The main thing is that the funds must go into a RRSP (and for pity's sake don't tell the anyone at the UK...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 10th 2010, 8:19 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,290
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Piano Teacher

Seriously Roadking, you're unlikely to get cheaper. 100 per half hour/200 per hour is the going rate and unless you have someone very close, why on Earth wouldn't they charge travel time?

Mrs CB's...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2010, 8:02 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,972
Posted By Clay Buster

Re: Car Insurance

Don't believe the horror stories!!!

I was in Alberta for two years on a work permit, and then came back after a year in Dubai. The first time around, my broker got me a good rate (only had 2 years...
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