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Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2022, 3:02 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,310
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Newly qualified Paramedic wanting to move to BC Canada

I would have thought that as this site is being run by a couple of the managers of BCEHS that they would have corrected the info by now. Thanks for checking. The OP will know to triple check...
Forum: Canada
Aug 12th 2022, 2:35 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,310
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Newly qualified Paramedic wanting to move to BC Canada

Have a look at this site. I know that several UK paramedics have made the jump and they seem to recommend this site.

http://www.internationalparamedicsbc.com/

there were some errors with...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 13th 2022, 3:23 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By ukcanuck

HSBC debit card problems.

Evening.

I know many people on here bank with HSBC because of the international aspect.
Just to warn people that from around 1700 PST, HSBC has had an issue where the debit card transaction is...
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2021, 2:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 14,681
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Moving to Canada as a Paramedic

Thanks Christmasoompa, I forgot that their immigration info is not correct/up to date. As far as I know the paramedic aspect is still up to date as the process in BC does not change quickly at all....
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2021, 2:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 14,681
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Moving to Canada as a Paramedic

Heres a website that might help. Its run by a mix of Aus and UK paramedics who have come over. Process is not easy but well worth it. You might even recognize a few names over here in BC as they are...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2020, 3:17 am
Replies: 1
Views: 721
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Primary Care Paramedics in Canada

Morning,
PCPs are hired on call, part time, and full time. It all depends on what province you are looking at.
You are talking about the on call $2/hr so I am assuming you are looking at BC....
Forum: Canada
Sep 21st 2019, 2:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Student Paramedic wanting to move to canada

http://www.internationalparamedics.com

have a look, might answer some questions. Several paramedic have done the jump to BC but in don't know if they helped with visas. The guys who run the site...
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2017, 4:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,903
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: BC education

A few friends have had kids moving here just after GCSEs and they all went into grade 11 and them graduated after 12.
The school counsellors are usually quite good at placing students from all over...
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2017, 2:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,312
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: No options for Canadian Ex. Pats on latest UK QROP's listing

Thanks Edo

I read quite a few articles and posts on other forums about bad advice and people being taxed. We had bad advice when we moved it over here so I guess we are wary.

We moved it...
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2017, 4:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,312
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: No options for Canadian Ex. Pats on latest UK QROP's listing

I too am trying to move my QROPS from Scotia. Didn't happen.......

The institution I am trying to move to was also QROPS designated and we know how that went.

Anyways I asked the question of...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2016, 11:26 am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,781
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Paramedic looking to move to Canada - hoping to end up in Alberta

Moving tickets should be easy and you should be able to use the UK education and experience to cover some if not all of the aspects listed on the mobility matrix. I say should as I know Critical...
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2016, 2:14 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,781
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Paramedic looking to move to Canada - hoping to end up in Alberta

If your goal is to end up in AB have a look at the Alberta College of Paramedics site for the AIT transfer tool. Moving tickets from BC to AB is not easy with several areas that require educational...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 25th 2016, 4:08 am
Replies: 88
Views: 6,243
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Dual citizens now require 2 valid passports.

FL thanks for the answer.

I have talked to the airline I am booking the flights with and their answer was that as long as my son has a valid UK passport with proof of Canadian citizenship, so he...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 24th 2016, 9:50 am
Replies: 88
Views: 6,243
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Dual citizens now require 2 valid passports.

Soooooo......

Canadian travelling with UK passport but has citizenship card and Nexus card showing Can citizenship.

Still need a Can passport? Practical question as if the answer is yes then...
Forum: Canada
Nov 27th 2014, 2:01 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By ukcanuck

Moving a QROPS after the 5 years

Quick question for the financial bods out there.

I have moved my pensions from the UK to a QROPS qualified scheme.
Next year I will have been out of the UK for the required 5 years.

I was...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2014, 2:52 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,350
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: need help with a financial\legal term

Addendum???

Try http://www.ibc.ca/en/need_more_info/glossary/A.asp.
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2014, 2:21 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,350
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: need help with a financial\legal term

Do you mean a rider
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2014, 3:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Medical services plan

A walk in clinic should be able to diagnose and treat the abscess. More than likely with antibiotics +\- painkillers as needed.
They will also know which dentists are looking for patients and...
Forum: Canada
Sep 14th 2013, 2:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Paramedic UK > BC

No worries

Try egomasseur for info on BCAS or PM me as I did the UK to Canada thing and know a few who have done it as well.

The visa is the hard part. Getting a Canadian ticket is jumping...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2013, 10:28 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Paramedic UK > BC

This wouldn't be Matt from the West Midlands who did his IHCD tutor in mersyside would it?
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2013, 4:44 am
Replies: 62
Views: 8,396
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Citizenship - Proof of English proficiency

Morning from the west coast.

We applied for the wife's citizenship and included as much evidence as we have.
Dies anyone know if they send the study booklet without approving the English...
Forum: Canada
Apr 14th 2013, 7:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Trying to qual as an ACP in Canada

PM me so we can chat. I was UK para now ACP and EMT P. Also know several who have done it.

Its not easy but totally doable. Biggest issue is the work visa which causes the biggest hurdles.
...
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2013, 1:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,638
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Class 3 NIC

Will do. The info says you have to be "entitled" not receiving so symantics but will ask the question.

Still don't understand why class 3 are more than class 2 but hey it's inland revenue LOL
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2013, 9:12 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,638
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Class 3 NIC

Thanks. Couldn't find that info. Still some years away so still not sure if doing this is the best option over keeping it in Canada and doing RRSPs as the UK govt keep changing the goal posts.
...
Forum: Canada
Mar 24th 2013, 8:48 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,638
Posted By ukcanuck

Re: Class 3 NIC

Hi there

Was it agreed if it was 30 or 35 years? I have read and re read the sites and as far as I can see its 30 years.

Also a quick question - am I reading it right that if you are caring...
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