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Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2014, 1:51 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,534
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Living in Aurora

We live in Sharon-10 mins from Aurora. It's quite a commute that a lot of people do, but great place to live with kids and a large dog! Plus you can get into a TO in 35 mins on express bus.
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2014, 2:11 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

Hi my NHS pension has been transferred to a qualifying QROPS I know there are penalties for withdrawal, but how have you put yours towards your mortgage/down payment without penalty?
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 7:53 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

Thank you both this has been really helpful. Not the answer I wanted, but helpful all of the same :D
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 7:04 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

Thanks - I will speak to my RRSP banking institution before I proceed with anything.
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 7:03 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

So no access for five years - period? And then I would be taxed 55%? My bank - who has a QROP on the list said it's not locked. The pension isn't even that large as I only paid in for a couple of...
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 6:58 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

So if for example I made a withdrawal of $10k I would be taxed 20% upfront through the RRSP and 55% from the HMRC even though I haven't resided in the UK since 2011 and only resided there for 6...
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 6:55 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 6:35 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

I would be taxed in Canada. You can be taxed twice?
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 3:50 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: QROPS question - pensions

Why does length of non residency make a difference? We need to access the funds due to some financial issues. We are in our 30s and have already started saving separately for retirement which we can...
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2013, 3:16 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,451
Posted By CanadianLove

QROPS question - pensions

We are looking at transferring our public sector pensions from UK to Canada. We know they have to go into a QROPs. Are these locked? Can we access the funds in the same way you would access any other...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2012, 12:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,324
Posted By CanadianLove

Netball in the Greater Toronto Area

Are there any expats playing netball in the greater toronto area - newmarket/aurora/richmond hill? Looking for 'house league' level speaking in Canadian lingo - fun without having to be a superstar!
Forum: Canniversary
Jul 14th 2012, 12:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By CanadianLove

14 month roller coaster - worth the ride

My husband and I landed on May 17 into Toronto. I am Canadian and my husband is from England (up North). From the time we applied for PR to when my husband landed it was just over 10 months. We moved...
May 4th 2012, 10:29 am
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By CanadianLove

Netball in the GTA

Hi - does anyone know of any house leagues for netball in the GTA? I used to play netball in England and really miss it. I know there are some competitive leagues, but I am not at the level. I am...
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2012, 3:03 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 7,922
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Struggling to find health & safety job 11 months in

Hi - Yes we have paid to have his resume updated. I work in marketing so had a contact who was able to do this for him. The local Welcome Centre was not that helpful - they offered him english...
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2012, 9:59 am
Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2012, 9:52 am
Replies: 36
Views: 7,922
Posted By CanadianLove

Struggling to find health & safety job 11 months in

Hello - my husband gets up every morning to scour the job websites for health and safety jobs. He has British NEBOSH qualifications, 15 years Royal Navy experience and experience in England as a H&S...
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2012, 9:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By CanadianLove

Transfer NHS pension to RRSP

Hi does anyone have any experience of transferring their NHS pension over to Canada into an RRSP? I have about 4 years worth of contributions and won't be going back so want to bring it over without...
Forum: Canada
Jan 4th 2012, 1:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By CanadianLove

Expats in Newmarket/Aurora area

Hi we've moved from Yorkshire to the Newmarket area. Can anyone recommend good places to go, clubs or activities to join. There is a soccer club that my husband is looking at joining. Thanks!
Forum: Canada
Jan 4th 2012, 1:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Who do you insure your car with? Quoted $5k

We live in Ontario in the greater Toronti area.
Forum: Canada
Jan 4th 2012, 10:05 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By CanadianLove

Who do you insure your car with? Quoted $5k

Hi we've just agreed financing for our first car. I'm Canadian and moved back with British husband (got PR status March 11). I've been a named driver on parents policy in past, but husband has no...
May 13th 2011, 5:55 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By CanadianLove

Landing on Tuesday in Toronto

Hi - my husband and I land in Toronto at Lester B Pearson airport. It is my husband who has been granted PR. Does anyone have any recent experience of landing and how long it takes to get through...
Apr 27th 2011, 9:42 am
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Goalkeeper- WANTED

When does your season start and have your found a goal keeper? We move to Newmarket area next month and my husband might be interested.
Apr 27th 2011, 9:31 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,648
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Getting to London from Manchester?

My british parents live in Canada and have PR cards - after 33 years there they are finally going to apply for citizenship. Main reason is because of the hassle of having to renew the cards. They...
Apr 27th 2011, 9:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Anyone from the Yorkshire / Cleckheaton area ................

Plus in her new house your daughter will live about 20 mins away from the Ikea in Birstall - lots of inexpensive stuff there!
Apr 27th 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By CanadianLove

Re: Freelance PR/Communications/Marketing work

Thanks - I have been getting back in touch with ex-colleagues to let them now I am going to be back and available.
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