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Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2017, 7:13 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,568
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Car Insurance Cheaper in Canada?

Ontario's auto insurance system one of least effective in Canada, says report - Canadian Manufacturing...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2017, 4:21 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 4,255
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Flights

Transat are generally the best value, Westjet prices are OK but watch their luggage charges and you can't book luggage online. Air Canada are expensive and bad, BA have always been good but...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2017, 4:14 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,952
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Money transfer:

If you have an account with Royal Bank Of Canada they have an online international money transfer system, $13.50 per wire transaction and you can send up to $2,500 per day. I find the money companies...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2017, 4:07 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,074
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Moving to Canada but only held UK drivers licence for 4 months

When we arrived in Alberta in 2011, it was a straight swap and they gave full credit for all driving experience. In 2013 we moved to Ontario, we headed over to change our Alberta licence to an...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2017, 3:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Toronto Move

I would agree that you will have little luck in the short term applying from overseas, unless there is a specific skill shortage then they will likely prefer local availability. Before you factor in...
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2017, 7:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,618
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: First Canadian tax return - any tips?

Some useful information for new residents.

Newcomers to Canada (immigrants) (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newcomers/#dhtf)
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2017, 7:16 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 5,385
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Thinking of buying a property in Canada? Act now!

The wider GTA will continue to rise as more people move out of Toronto; in addition a shortage of properties will mean that prices will stay high. I am noticing properties are showing up earlier this...
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2015, 12:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Work for UK company in Canada

Hi

Used to work for a UK employer but based and resident in Canada. Simply completed a P85 form (may have changed since I left) to extract myself from the UK tax system and confirm non-residence...
Sep 20th 2014, 11:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: CEC: apply now or wait for Express Entry?

Hi

Agreed, apply now as Express Entry is too new to predict what may happen with it. Note there are caps on CEC applications being received in 2014 so I would not delay.

Thx

A
Apr 25th 2014, 8:21 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 633
Posted By Andy_Zena

CEC - RCMP to Next Phase

Dear All

A quick question for those who have been through the CEC process.

Currently in Ontario and have an application in with CIC under CEC.

Application received Jan 2nd and RCMP...
Dec 31st 2013, 8:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: TWP at the Buffalo Crossing

Thanks and much appreciated.
Dec 31st 2013, 8:33 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Andy_Zena

TWP at the Buffalo Crossing

Hi Guys

Quick question, if you have an LMO received and all good to go. Can you collect the TWP at the Buffalo port of entry.

This is for a British Citizen.

Cheers in advance.

Andrew
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2013, 8:28 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,703
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Transferring UK money to Canadian bank account while in the UK

We can transfer money direct from our Natwest account to our RBC account. We do it all on-line and do not have to set foot in the bank.
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2013, 12:31 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,871
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Relocating From Alberta to Ontario

Hi

Yes we did, arrived in February and settled in Waterdown.

Cheers

Andrew
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2013, 7:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Moving from the UK to Edmonton

We found Sherwood Park to be too far out of things. The Hamptons is nice and not far from the West End.
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2013, 1:14 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,152
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Goods to follow - already landed

Didn't declare the goods to follow on entry. Our shipping agent provided the detailed container list. When the goods arrived the agent contacted us and we headed to Toronto to clear the items. They...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2013, 10:39 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By Andy_Zena

Meeting New Friends

Hi All

We are new to Ontario (February) and are settled in Waterdown, we are now looking to make some new friends.

We are from England and spent the last 18 months in Alberta.

Does anyone...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2013, 8:06 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,110
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: uk e-mail address

We are looking at the same issue. We are with BT and we have 90 days from closing down the internet to upgrade the account. They want GBP1.60 per month and we can keep the BT Yahoo mail account.
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2013, 12:23 am
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Where to live Edmonton Youngish Couple

We lived to the South West just off Lessard Road. Very good access to the Henday or Whitemud. Also very close to the West Edmonton Mall and the West End. There is an abundance of places to eat and...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2013, 12:17 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,151
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: UK electronics

We brought all our TV's, bought voltage converters and all work no problem. Make sure you have HDMI connections in the TV's and they will work with the cable box no problem. We left DVD players in...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2013, 12:39 am
Replies: 207
Views: 20,898
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: our shipping company search

The MP used Atlantis for the packing at the UK end. The guys were fine and everything was well packed for the shipment. We used our cheapest estimate as the target but worked to a mutual agreement....
Forum: Canada
Mar 25th 2013, 3:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Meet Up's - Ontario

Sounds goods to us any Friday in April other than the 5th.

Cheers

Andrew & Zena
Forum: Canada
Mar 25th 2013, 1:49 am
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Andy_Zena

Meet Up's - Ontario

Hi

We have finally settled into our new home in Waterdown, Ontario. Can anyone let us know of any meet up's or expat groups in the area along with date and times?

As always the help is very...
Forum: Canada
Mar 25th 2013, 1:42 am
Replies: 207
Views: 20,898
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: our shipping company search

All our items left the UK on the 23rd of Feb arriving 3 weeks later at our new home in Ontario. We used the Moving Partnership who were excellent, Matthew handled everything professionally and we had...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2013, 1:14 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,065
Posted By Andy_Zena

Re: Can I have a UK and Ontario Licence?

Correct technically not legal and the UK license can not be used for any purposes while you are here, however it is technically possible to hold both. If your entering Canada for the first time...
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