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Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2015, 2:18 am
Replies: 48
Views: 37,029
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Double Cream in Canada

I heard the embargo was liften in October but can not find double cream anywhere, Loblaws have now discontinued carrying the bottles of Devon Cream
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2015, 10:58 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,403
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Realistic Advice needed on electrician migrating

I was often asked here in Canada why I did not have my grade 12 Ontario school certificate, this seemed to be a stumbling block for many employers. I explained that I had spent 7 years at University...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2015, 11:25 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

If I can find the time next year I probably will
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2015, 10:57 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

Could be, I still do a lot of pre65 British style trials riding on private ground so not all is lost
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2015, 6:48 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

I have no real regrets moving to Canada, its a beautiful country, a few things I miss from home but all in all its the best move I ever made for myself and family. OK finding work was not easy so I...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2015, 3:32 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/rtaylor1956/bikes/P1000282.jpg

It was the principle more than anything else and having local government not even sure what to do or say, I realise the test...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2015, 1:30 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

To me it sounds like just another Tax grab
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2015, 1:30 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

I disagree, because at the time I was told they would give me a motor cycle or a car licence but NOT both even though both were on my UK License
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 11:18 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

the question is they gave me my car license but why did they NOT give me my motorcycle license as both were clearly marked on my UK Driving license
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 9:42 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

No my UK Driving license I believe was for 50 years, I handed it in on arrival here and was issued the Canadian license, they retained my UK License
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 9:24 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

No Ive been trying to find an answer to this for nearly 10 years
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 8:19 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

I got my permanent Residency 10 years ago and have been trying to find an answer to this ever since, I live in Barrie Ontario.
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 3:05 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Driving licence in Canada

Not saying I need special exemptions, just that I was informed before moving that it was like for like a straight exchange, and that's not what happened
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 12:40 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By rtaylor1956

Driving licence in Canada

Driving license

One thing that really surprised me on moving to Canada was the Driving license issue.

I was led to believe that on arrival it would be a straight swap, I would need to surrender...
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2015, 12:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,403
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Realistic Advice needed on electrician migrating

At 50 years old when I moved here I did not feel right about going back to school after a very successful Military / Police career. It was made clear to me that I would need to resit and study all...
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2015, 2:59 am
Replies: 48
Views: 37,029
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Double Cream in Canada

I was in the English tea shop in Barrie, Ontario last week talking to the owner and she had managed to get a few jars of double cream for her shop, she was telling me that an embargo was placed on...
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2015, 1:44 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,403
Posted By rtaylor1956

Re: Realistic Advice needed on electrician migrating

I had a degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering from the UK and could not find work without re sitting my exams here in Canada so changed career and now work for myself. Its a great life, a...
Forum: Canada
Aug 5th 2015, 12:48 am
Replies: 48
Views: 37,029
Posted By rtaylor1956

Double Cream in Canada

I hear that an embargo was placed on bringing thick double / clotted cream into Canada, if this is the case why do the Canadians not produce it? I find cake making almost impossible with the 35%...
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