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Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2021, 2:18 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By AdamfromWales

Self employment in Canada and having UK clients

Hi all, this has been touched on over the years, but with anything tax related, I thought it may be a great opportunity to start a fresh thread.

I run a small business here in the UK. I plan to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2021, 9:37 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Moving to Canada with a pet during a pandemic

Hard times. Best of luck with the move.

I dont know where you had that information from but from my reading you CANNOT leave quarantine.

As a result, we will be looking for a house with a...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2021, 2:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Moving to Canada with a pet during a pandemic

Hiya,

It's been a while since being on here. We have delayed any move (yet again).

We do not want to be moving our pet indirectly. I would think that this would add a whole heap of...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2020, 11:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By AdamfromWales

Finding a Specialist for both UK and Canadian Taxation Legislation

Hi all,

Out of interest, has anyone used a specialist to manage taxation affairs for both UK and Canadian commitments / assets?

Is there a company / individual who can do both and can manage...
Forum: Canada
Sep 23rd 2020, 11:00 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,162
Posted By AdamfromWales

re: Pet Export

Apoloigies if I have missed this, but depends on your plan, ie. short term or longer, with the pandemic affecting services. We looked about a year ago, and it was a lot easier. In times of...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2020, 6:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Moving to Canada with a pet during a pandemic

Thanks all. Research is ongoing - I intend on updating this once I have found a suitable and sensible solution in the circumstances.
Forum: Canada
Sep 11th 2020, 4:21 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Moving to Canada with a pet during a pandemic

Hi there! 👋 Was going to be Vancouver. But Calgary are now offering flights again from London (Air Canada). So Calgary is first choice. Air Transat isn't operating unfortunately and WestJet doesn't...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2020, 12:37 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 9,627
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Police Officer moving to Canada

Good call re Ontario. We were focusing west as its where we lived previously on a temp visa when a lot younger. Maybe worth the thread starter looking at this and also whether they would have enough...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2020, 12:29 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 9,627
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Police Officer moving to Canada

Ahh those were the days! I think it was 2009 when that all stopped? We are in different times now for sure, and UK policing isn't that bad, with good security, leave, pension etc. I hear of alot of...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2020, 11:05 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By AdamfromWales

Moving to Canada with a pet during a pandemic

This post in aimed for those who have recently moved over with a pet.

Not the ideal time granted, but we have been trying to get hold of the relevant authorities in Canada regarding transportation...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2020, 10:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 9,627
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Police Officer moving to Canada

I forgot to mention, once you have PR, you could also look at community peace officer roles / bylaw officer / special constable (paid) positions, but they require fitness tests, Canadian first aid,...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2020, 10:52 am
Replies: 19
Views: 9,627
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Police Officer moving to Canada

Hi there, I am a UK Police Officer and already have PR status. I can confirm that it is pretty much impossible to transfer into any Canadian police service as a UK officer, even with PR.

Those...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2020, 11:31 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,421
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Public Sector Jobs in Canada ​​​​​​​

I agree with the bylaw / peace officer roles being a possible way forward - although as of yet I have not been able to secure one of these roles personally as a UK bobby I suspect due to a mismatch...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2020, 10:48 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,421
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Public Sector Jobs in Canada ​​​​​​​

If she is able to secure a career break in order to develop her career in Canada she could always enjoy herself, learn lots and have a great time with the comfort blanket of returning if things don't...
Forum: Canada
Jun 3rd 2020, 4:31 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,421
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Public Sector Jobs in Canada ​​​​​​​

Yes it is a worry and one we have found ourselves in personally. A right ol' palaver!

We would have to make a significant step back in order to hope that eventually we could step forward. If only...
Forum: Canada
Jun 1st 2020, 1:27 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,421
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Public Sector Jobs in Canada ​​​​​​​

Hi there, is she planning on moving prior to job offer?

I'm an experienced police officer with PR status but have failed to move due to not being able to find a role (even a low down positions). I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 14th 2020, 6:16 am
Replies: 10
Views: 7,101
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Uk Police Officer gaining Permanent Residency in Canada

Best of luck with everything.

I'm an experienced police officer in my 30s and gained PR through points from my partner due to her job. If I remember correctly I gained good points from my previous...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2019, 1:16 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Well, thank you all.

This whole experience has made us realise how good we have it here in the UK. Jobs with good benefits and leave, good pension, lowish mortgage (compared to rent in Canada),...
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2019, 9:27 am
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Thanks all for your great words of wisdom!
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2019, 9:14 am
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Will PM you
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2019, 9:01 am
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Thank you for providing such a good viewpoint. Leave and benefits are the biggest concern, however there are problems here on that level too, maybe not on paper, but most certainly in practice. My...
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2019, 8:05 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Thank you!

Yes we are in a lucky position where my wife has been offered a role at a higher rate of pay but its certainly A LOT more to live with realistic sums. But thats mainly down to the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2019, 8:01 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2019, 7:59 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,713
Posted By AdamfromWales

Re: Is moving from the UK really worth it?!

Thanks!

​​​​​​Our heart says 'go go go'! But our head says 'you have things good and comfortable here, make sure you look at the figures'

I am in the police here, i.e. Good pension and a good...
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