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Forum: Canada
Oct 16th 2012, 11:26 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,724
Posted By PzFus

Re: Nova Scotia V central UK.. who has most rain?!

We live in NB so generally the same weather during the spring, summer and autumn, but colder and more snow in the winter than most of Nova Scotia.

IMHO it rains more here than in Central UK. I'm...
Forum: Canada
Oct 14th 2012, 1:38 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,205
Posted By PzFus

Re: School bus query

Being eligible for school bus with us in NB gave us more freedom when my wife started work. It meant we could specify which bus the children could take in the afternoon, so that they could leave...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 7th 2012, 7:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By PzFus

Re: More Help Required Please :)

This may help, but you would need confirmation that you have been diagnosed with dyslexia.

http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/what_is_ielts/special_needs.aspx

The key as always with...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2012, 6:41 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,379
Posted By PzFus

Re: Give me a hand (please) - where to go?

It all depends where you intend to work - or in which line of work you're going to look for jobs.

If you're going to work in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) there's no point looking at living in...
Forum: Trucking
Oct 7th 2012, 4:49 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By PzFus

Re: newbie looking for some advice

Go to the Association of Chief Police Officers website, their system is efficient and not too expensive. Providing you're just dealing with UK their service will be all you need.

Here is the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2012, 4:43 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

Shortly after we first moved to the US, my 7 year old daughter came home with a note from her teacher explaining this very different use of the word rubber! Needles to say we all started using the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 5:57 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 8,776
Posted By PzFus

Re: Winter tyres (or is that tires)

Love it!
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 2:33 am
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

I just got this in my inbox from Marriott and I had to see if there is an alternate date for April Fools in the US,

http://www.gaylordhotels.com/assets/hero-images/palms/2010-palms-home.jpg
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 2:27 am
Replies: 101
Views: 8,776
Posted By PzFus

Re: Winter tyres (or is that tires)

Yes they really do make a difference, especially when the crud left behind by salting and ploughing re-freezes on roads that aren't being constantly ploughed.

All seasons work OK when the snow...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 2:06 am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,754
Posted By PzFus

Re: UK or Canadian tax resident?

Not that I want to stoke the fire any further, but the key here is not who is resident but who is deemed "Non-resident for tax purposes" whilst still being able to live in Canada. Those who are here...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 5:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By PzFus

Re: New to Forum hi there

This might put you off going to see "Christopher" - the issue is not us judging the two men involved, the real question is whether you would put your future here in Canada (and your hard earned cash)...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 5:15 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,754
Posted By PzFus

Re: UK or Canadian tax resident?

There are even exceptions to this - all tax guidance is general. If you fit precisely in one bracket that is where you sit for tax purposes, but without a case file for an individual it is difficult...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 4:36 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

Just play anybody who asks about British accents "Blaydon Races" and then tell them to imagine 35k out of tune Geordies singing their hearts out at St James' park - or even worse Jimmy Nail!
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 4:28 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

:D

LOL
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 2:59 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,754
Posted By PzFus

Re: UK or Canadian tax resident?

In general you will be deemed liable for tax in Canada from either:

The day you enter the country to work - on the relevant permit or;

The day you receive your temporary work permit if you are...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 2:44 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

I must be, seeing as I am the duty red a*se, or whipping boy. There is an expression which escapes me at the moment referring to always being the last person to know. Anyway as I establish myself I...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 2:34 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

I have had the same thing since I first arrived in the US in 2004, I still patiently explain to people that even though I am British and not Australian the expression is pronounced Ozzie as in Ozzy...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 2:02 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

Very funny - I just get my kids to respond to the question

"What do cows do?" when taking a group photo with friends

The children's response of

"Poop" normally cracks everybody into a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 4th 2012, 1:55 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,549
Posted By PzFus

CIC Citizenship timelines

You are right, getting past the airline desk in UK can be a problem - my Mum normally comes out the way you describe with two different tickets, out by AC and back by charter (or vv) or in/out...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 1:05 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

I didn't expect it to be so foreign to the group - none of whom are originally from Fredericton or the Maritimes. I expect anybody from Halifax or that region would just get it, but then again....
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 12:42 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

In a planning meeting during which we had some difficult decisions to make, that people were avoiding, I informed the gathered crowd that we were:

"Re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic"
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 12:35 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

Red Rose country, but haven't lived there since '88.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who reacted that way to the A+W ad!
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 11:09 am
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

When I was living in the States it was always water that caused the problem

"Ohh you want warder!"

Back onto idioms, in one training session I referred to a group as

"A herd of elephants"
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 1:01 am
Replies: 216
Views: 26,343
Posted By PzFus

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

For your amazement and edumication - a 10 bob note!

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/PublishingImages/denom_guide/images/odd/boe-c-front.jpg
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 4th 2012, 12:53 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,549
Posted By PzFus

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Don't you just love the poorly informed person in a position of power? None shall pass! I have spent so much time coming in and out of Canada without any permits or PR status, (which I now have as...
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