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Forum: Canada
Sep 23rd 2013, 12:18 am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,372
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Upgrade to Club Class with Canadian Affair

Another tall person here - found it much more comfortable. And the extra luggage allowance (carry on and hold) is worth it. Plus the free booze - it was offered NON STOP! Food was meh...big portions...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 21st 2013, 4:17 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,049
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: OHIP and work benefits on IEC?

We also both have OHIP on IEC. In fact, I don't know anyone on IEC who doesn't have OHIP. To apply you need a letter from your employer saying you are employed in Ontario, your passport and your...
Forum: Canada
Apr 14th 2013, 12:07 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: jobs, jobs and jobs

Agreed - it's pretty soul destroying, particularly if you have left a good job in the UK. Don't give up hope mate. :fingerscrossed:

I am in construction in Toronto. I don't know of any PM jobs...
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2013, 1:39 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,761
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

Thank you, that's very helpful indeed. We do not own property in the UK but we do have mutual funds and other investments so we will complete the T1135 as well.

This must be a VERY busy time of...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2013, 5:26 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,761
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

We actually moved over in December 2011 but did not start working until 2012. We did not file a tax return for 2011 as we were not receiving any Canadian income - I realise now that we probably...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2013, 3:47 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,761
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

Thanks Siouxie, JonboyE and Zoe Bell. I tried Turbotax and it said we were due a refund. Great stuff!

I did not have to enter the dates we started working in 2012 though. I therefore assumed...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2013, 2:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,761
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: First tax return - would YOU file?

Thank you both for your responses. Turbotax it is then! :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2013, 1:36 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,761
Posted By ConstructionGuy

First tax return - would YOU file?

Hi everybody,

My partner and I started working in Ontario at the start of last year on IEC visas. We have not received notification from CRA that we need to file tax returns for 2012 and are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 1st 2013, 5:32 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 3,724
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Sad way to start the New Year

Couldn't read this and not post a response - really sorry to hear about your loss.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 29th 2012, 12:56 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Activating my 2nd year IEC Visa at Niagara falls?

Hi,

We activated our 2nd year visas at Niagara Falls and weren't asked for the bank statement. We were asked for proof of insurance but the details weren't checked (repatriation etc). Everyone...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 5th 2012, 11:22 pm
Replies: 6,630
Views: 858,654
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: International Experience Canada

Yep...still waiting. Our application arrived at the embassy last Friday.
Forum: Canada
Jan 5th 2012, 12:20 am
Replies: 67
Views: 5,888
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Why Canada?

Our reasons for chosing Canada were: The other English-speaking options, aka Oz and NZ, felt too far away. US was never an option - fun to visit, but couldn't imagine living there. We had been to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2012, 11:32 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 7,092
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: What shocked you when you landed?

Good to hear it's not just us with the static issue! :D
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 4th 2012, 12:03 pm
Replies: 6,630
Views: 858,654
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: International Experience Canada

Cool - sounds like we are in similar situations - I'll update if/when we get the confirmations. :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 4th 2012, 1:11 am
Replies: 6,630
Views: 858,654
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: International Experience Canada

We sent our completed applications last week and according to FedEx, the docs were delivered at the High Commission last Friday. I remember getting an email last time round when our application had...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 4th 2012, 12:26 am
Replies: 81
Views: 7,092
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: What shocked you when you landed?

What shocked us, literally, was the sheer amount of STATIC! Mostly due to the abundance of nylon blankets, carpets, reliance of tumble dryers, polyester clothing...you name it. We went to Alberta in...
Forum: Canada
Dec 19th 2011, 10:19 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Swapping UK licence for Ontario - how long does it take?

Toronto - got a job that starts after Christmas so just trying to tie up some loose ends before I start (swapping drivers licence, finding somewhere more permanent to live, sorting out some proper...
Forum: Canada
Dec 19th 2011, 12:48 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Swapping UK licence for Ontario - how long does it take?

Thanks for your replies!

ConstructionGuy
Forum: Canada
Dec 17th 2011, 11:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Re: Swapping UK licence for Ontario - how long does it take?

Fantastic, cheers sheadboy. Apologies for an extremely dull first post but I knew someone on here would know the answer...:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Dec 17th 2011, 11:21 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ConstructionGuy

Swapping UK licence for Ontario - how long does it take?

Evening all,

I've just moved over and need to change my licence. I've done some research on here and on the Drivetest website which indicates I just turn up to my nearest Drivetest centre and...
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