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Forum: Canada
Apr 28th 2026, 10:31 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

I recently travelled to the UK on a Canadian passport with an ETA in it, that I obtained in 2025. I can't recall whether I knowingly didnt answer the "Do you have another nationality" question or...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 14th 2026, 2:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: McGill University

I have nothing to add to this thread other than the delight of seeing two OG posters communicating!
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2026, 10:19 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

Neither of my kids have British passports. Having to obtain them just to enter the bloody country is a PITA. I'm curious as to what happens if we pitch up, me on my UK PP and them on their Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2026, 11:29 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

Mine as well. If they have never applied for British citizenship then they can simply travel on their Canadian PP's with an ETA one presumes.
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2026, 11:27 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Change to Dual Nationals travel to UK 26th Feb 2026

Thing is I did apply for an ETA a year or two ago on my Canadian PP. I did it because I could travel on my Canadian PP and leave my British one at home.
I can't recall when it expires. I still have...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2026, 3:08 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Change to Dual Nationals travel to UK 26th Feb 2026

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA): guide for dual citizens - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-guide-for-dual-citizens)

It seems that dual nationals will...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2025, 3:57 am
Replies: 15
Views: 13,645
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Getting UK toaster to work in Canada

I've lived here for 20 years but frequently travel back to the UK. May I ask, are UK toasters any different from North American toasters? If they toast more quickly, is the utility of that worth the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2025, 12:43 am
Replies: 32
Views: 22,654
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Anyone flown to the UK recently

You can travel on one passport and enter the country on another. I applied for the ETA - which bizarrely and rather offensively requires you to pay in USD as a Canadian! - simply for the ease of...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 16th 2025, 11:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Applying for UK child passports

I am shortly going to do this for my soon to be 16 year old daughter & her 13 year old sister.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 16th 2025, 11:47 pm
Replies: 1
Read Me: BristolUK
Views: 1,384
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: BristolUK

Sad News.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 23rd 2025, 6:22 am
Replies: 9,778
Views: 803,207
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Randomly and tangentially from your post...

The most famous place in NB for those of us that live here on the Rock is not Moncton but rather Dieppe. All parcels go through Dieppe - Canada Post,...
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2025, 6:17 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Leasing a car as a newcomer

It's 20 years ago now but I leased a car as a newly landed permanent resident. I don't believe I had to put down any more deposit or pay any higher rate than because of that.
They were concerned...
Forum: Canada
Dec 30th 2024, 1:35 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 7,096
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Pros and Cons

This is an old school thread - vacation and pensions! Haven't responded to on for a while, so let me add to the others who have responded:

Most private employers don't have final salary pension...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 30th 2024, 1:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Life throws a curve ball at us ........

Sorry to hear of the unfortunate turn your life has taken, but you seem to be making progress in dealing with the curve ball. Generally, I think we find that we are more resilient than we think when...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 14th 2024, 12:44 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

On the subject of best threads ever, this classic is always worth revisiting: Parrot to Canada - British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/parrot-canada-751783/)
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2024, 1:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,993
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Buying property outright in Calgary

Also, note that selling a house in Canada usually involves 4-5% in realtors fees. So, depending upon house price inflation / sellability you could be out money when you come to sell.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 18th 2024, 6:24 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,593
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Boarding Procedures at YYZ with Air Canada?

Air Canada boards by zone 1 - 5. Zone number is determined by fare class - Biz, Premium Economy and whether you've purchased an expensive flexible economy ticket vs the cheapest one you could find -...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2024, 10:01 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,875
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Moving to Canada, and becoming a teacher

AFAIK there is no post-graduate PGCE type of entry into teaching in Canada. The only entry is through doing a teaching degree in Canada or getting a foreign teaching degree assessed - and likely...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 18th 2024, 4:41 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,200
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: The next election

As in avoids questions and scrutiny?

I think he's a loathsome little turd. I mean Trudeau is objectively terrible as well but my goodness Pollievre is nasty.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 5th 2024, 7:16 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

But now, if you are insured by Manulife, you have to get your cancer drugs through loblaws pharmacies rather than the local operation you've been dealing with for years. Courtesy of preferred...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 5th 2024, 5:02 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

The more pertinent problem seems to be finding large spuds to bake in the first place. Here, the general bags of potatoes consist of all small ones, none large enough to bake. Alternatively you can...
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2024, 4:55 am
Replies: 51
Views: 11,463
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Cost of Living

Why are Halifax houses, in particular, "glorified garden sheds"? If you mean because they are wooden, constructed largely from 2x6 framing, plywood or OSB sheathing and vinyl or wooden siding outside...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2023, 5:57 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Brits may soon be able to give blood in Canada

That's a good idea and good news. I've long wanted to donate blood - my daughter has required a number of transfusions of blood and platelets through her treatment for leukemia so it would be nice to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 14th 2023, 6:18 am
Replies: 6,426
Views: 457,834
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Coronavirus

Had my second bout of the 'rona week before last. Runny nose for a couple of days, achy for a couple of days, no cough, no fever but positive rapid test. My youngest caught it from me, and as she's...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 10th 2023, 3:30 am
Replies: 2,699
Views: 327,702
Posted By Atlantic Xpat

Re: Groceries

Cheaper on some stuff here, notably milk, butter ($5.49 costco, $8.49 for same brand at loblaws) and some fruit and veg. Often though one has to buy an enormous bag or box of something fresh for...
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