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Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2026, 2:25 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

My child has never had a British passport but he's automatically British by descent. To get him a British passport requires an absolute sheaf of documents. This is absolute rubbish.
Forum: Canada
Jan 2nd 2025, 9:16 am
Replies: 22
Views: 7,096
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Pros and Cons

Yes there are issues here for sure. The cost of living, poor job market, etc.

I'd start by looking at available jobs - IT security is in huge demand, but probably not on Lake Huron - you're...
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2025, 5:03 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 7,096
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Pros and Cons

With 40 days' paid vacation, you could spend the entire summer school holidays in Canada and when you get back you'd still have left over 2/3 of a typical Canadian's entire annual vacation allowance.
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2024, 4:59 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,134
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Tax refund from the UK - cheque not accepted here

No idea I'm afraid. I'm not sure they would ever send a payment to a third party as there's obviously some risk for both parties. I'd talk to Scotia again, explain the situation and see if they can...
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2024, 4:41 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,134
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Tax refund from the UK - cheque not accepted here

My bank did it and charged me a small fee (under $5). That was HSBC before RBC bought it so I don't know what happens now or whether HSBC were typical in that regard.

Did you take it to the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2024, 6:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Vehicle insurance

I applied for my driving record from the DVLA before I left - not sure I actually needed it but it was very cheap and straightforward to get so did no harm to have it. I also had to get a letter...
Forum: Canada
Jun 7th 2024, 5:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Posted By tweed_wearer

NS&I account

Has anybody successfully used a Canadian phone number as 2 factor authentication on an NS&I account? Apparently on the NS&I system, all phone numbers must start with a zero, even those with a +1...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 1st 2024, 11:48 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By tweed_wearer

Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

I’ve not had a decent baked potato in Canada since I arrived. The potatoes here seem very mealy and dry. I had one in England and thought it was loaded with butter it was so delicious but there was...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2023, 3:05 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By tweed_wearer

Brits may soon be able to give blood in Canada

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/health-canada-lifts-years-long-mad-cow-blood-donation-ban-in-quebec

Health Canada lifts “mad cow” blood ban in Quebec on Dec 4, rest of Canada set to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2023, 4:27 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,868
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: New Arrivals - To do list

What a shame they deleted the wiki when so much work went into it! Did they give any reason?
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2023, 9:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,025
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Death of my beloved husband in Nova Scotia

Sorry to hear about your loss.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-to-do-with-a-passport-when-the-passport-holder-has-died

I think it's this form. Following the link to the "find...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2023, 6:45 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,449
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Anyone find the work environment odd in Canada?

My first shock about this came before I had moved to Canada. I overheard a man at the airport help desk saying "I have to be back in Canada today. If I am not at work at 8am on Monday, I will lose...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2023, 4:09 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 8,677
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Realistic Opinion of Vancouver Living Costs

this is excellent advice. If OP can cope with not comparing his situation in the early years with how much further on he’d be financially if he’d stayed then that is a big plus for the move.
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2023, 3:16 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,677
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Realistic Opinion of Vancouver Living Costs

so if a property rents for £25k per year, they each pay no U.K. tax on the first £12,570 each. That’s over £25k. Plus The calculation of that threshold is based on profit not income so can...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2023, 1:28 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,677
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Realistic Opinion of Vancouver Living Costs

Are you sure? I thought there was a tax treaty and only amounts over the personal allowance were subject to a tax claim in the U.K.
Forum: Canada
Jun 5th 2023, 9:56 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,677
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Realistic Opinion of Vancouver Living Costs

if you want to do this, it could work on the basis that you make sacrifices and aim for break-even until your wife gets into work. Some things to note:-

1. if your wife is part of a regulated...
Forum: Canada
Jun 5th 2023, 8:36 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,677
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Realistic Opinion of Vancouver Living Costs

You know what, I think this is do-able. I’m not sure what the costs of skiing are but lots of students/young folks hit up the local hills (Cypress/Seymour) by bus so I imagine if you have all your...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2023, 5:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Job ideas for foreign lawyers in Canada

Hi, I was transferred with my employer out of a UK Legal Counsel role to a "contract negotiator" job to cover a lawyer's mat leave in Canada and I've been with that employer ever since. Paralegal...
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2023, 1:40 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Job ideas for foreign lawyers in Canada

I spent a couple of years doing commercial contract management (essentially contracts drafting/negotiation) and banking compliance. Paid well and set me up nicely.

You are correct that legal...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2021, 3:46 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By tweed_wearer

School concerns

My 5-yo just started at kindergarten in BC and I am starting to have some concerns about how the school is run.

There seems to be no academic goal or impetus until about grade 5 and until then "be...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2021, 4:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,293
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: 9 years and still homesick

I used to get horribly homesick and things about Canada just annoyed me royally. The UK to me was better and I could be more successful and have more options there (probably true). I was upset...
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2021, 12:53 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Health Insurance for visit to England

Many credit cards come with travel insurance, but read the terms carefully.
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2021, 4:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,295
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Goblin Teasmade in Canada?

A Teasmade?! If you're any good at throwing darts, you could go back to 1980 and try your luck on Bullseye! "IIIIIIIIN ONE! making a cup of tea needn't be a chore, with this Teasmade tea maker! ...
Forum: Canada
Dec 17th 2020, 11:18 am
Replies: 44
Views: 17,246
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Keeping UK bank accounts open after moving to Canada

I maintain accounts with both Halifax and HSBC in the UK, with my Canadian address listed. I have had no problems whatsoever and it is an advantage keeping accounts with high street, well-known...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2020, 5:32 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Posted By tweed_wearer

Re: Looking for Canadian Bank with BP Account (not HSBC)

I don't think HSBC requires you to have a UK address in order to open a GBP account in Canada.
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