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Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2011, 8:15 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Citizenship q what are they like?

interesting q. will see what happens. From now doing some past papers many q are not even in the book but are about Canada in general eg what is xyz town in xyz province known for, how deep is xyz...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2011, 5:02 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Citizenship q what are they like?

Hi Lorry

Wow long time for news then of exam, its like waiting for PR all over again.

No not going back now. Dad got better, and Steven's job doing very well, and kids are happy now they are...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2011, 4:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Citizenship q what are they like?

Thxs guys. I thought that we all would sit the same paper on the day. Interesting that we all sit different ones!! We are just about to send the paper work off at the end of the month so will wait...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2011, 2:35 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By carolinedraper

Citizenship q what are they like?

hi

We are applying this month and really just a little nervous on the questions that we will be asked.

We have read the book they sent out a few times but seriously it is a lot to take in when...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2011, 2:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: P R advice

Standard. We asked over the phone if it was needed as we had not left the Country and they said "yes but get a Canadian one done". it worked for us but cannot say it would work for you. However it is...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2011, 2:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: for mums in canada

I am a mum to 4 boys all under 9 yrs and we home school. Have not seen a fb page but will have another look. However more than happy to chat online or in person depending where we all are.
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2011, 2:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Driving Licence question

But they credit (most insurance companies) you the total amount of years you have held a licence for as when you exchange it over the info IS ALL put into a central database - this is the same data...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2011, 2:14 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,898
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Can any civilised country call this cheese??

We are spoilt in PEC we eat Black River Cheese and Fifth Town, PEC is / was part of the Invest In Cheese Program. We will not eat any other cheese. And we buy both direct from the makers and our...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 14th 2010, 9:19 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,808
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: 3 years in Canada - keep thinking of England!

Agreed. I wish people understood that Shangri la does not exist, and to keep looking for it will only bring sadness.

With my hubby's job we have seen many places and believe me none are perfect -...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 14th 2010, 9:00 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,808
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: 3 years in Canada - keep thinking of England!

I think it all depends on why you came to Canada. We have Canadian children (dual nat), we will be getting citizenship before we leave. We came for the adventure, a break from the UK and all we knew...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2010, 11:38 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,808
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: 3 years in Canada - keep thinking of England!

We are in the same boat. We love it here, have a HUGE house and 40 acres of farm land to boot. Own our own business and kids enjoy a countryside small school. We were never running away from the UK,...
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2010, 1:34 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,706
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Advice please on Cornwall Ontario

Snow what's that? We are not in the snow belt. Last year had 2 weeks of snow and did not use our tractor to plow our drive way at all (we have a farm), and the year before was a bad year and that was...
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2010, 12:02 am
Replies: 84
Views: 19,245
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: How to Access UK TV

The thing I find with Proxy stuff etc is that Bell etc throttle right back so the download speeds are pathetic. Also they are intro the 3 strikes and you are out rule, so even though I have a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2010, 11:52 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,706
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Advice please on Cornwall Ontario

Have you thought about the Quinte area - close to TO, Montreal, Ottawa and on Lake O.

We live in Prince Edward County - a gem of a place - million dollar properties, vineyards, fine dining,...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 7:40 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,643
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Schooling in Nova Scotia

In my son's school all subjects from age 5 are in French - the younger they start the quicker they pick a second language up.

The french they learn is equiv to first year senior school. He can...
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2008, 8:30 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,643
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Schooling in Nova Scotia

Hi I should add that our son really enjoys the French Immersion and is coping well.

The child who beat him up used to be his friend and is the same age!!! Yes the driver did stop it. But school...
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,643
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Schooling in Nova Scotia

Our son is in French Immersion and is 5 years old. All his lessons are taught in French by one teacher. Class sizes are 28.

We find personally that the source of most issues is the school bus........
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2008, 7:02 am
Replies: 50
Views: 5,002
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Where in Canada would you go if....

OOOoo forgot about that!!!!

Too true best kept secret and I think it should remain so
:D
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2008, 6:32 am
Replies: 50
Views: 5,002
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Where in Canada would you go if....

I say head for Quinte region. We are in PEC, best of everything.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Validity of PR Documents

We also faxed them every time we sent updated info etc just to let them know that the info was on its way to them via snail mail.

Being in rural NS when we applied through London it took 3 weeks...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: PPR Process

As far as I am aware once your file has been decided it is sent out. Have you checked your CAIPS file or your on line E Status at CIC.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:29 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: study permit and POE!!!

When my study permit was near expiry I was advised to re apply for an extension 3 months before it expired otherwise POE could have become an issue. POE regardless of whether you have been granted a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:20 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Police cert - only if lived in a country for six months CONSECUTIVE only?

Can confirm through my husband's case that it is CONSECUTIVE months.

Ergo you do not need to supply one.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Moved: Question about "adaptability" factor in PR application

For proof of our relatives, they wrote a letter to us which we submitted to London detailing where they lived, their jobs and in my husband's Uncle's case a photocopy of his PR card and a copy of his...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 18th 2008, 2:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By carolinedraper

Re: Moved: Question about "adaptability" factor in PR application

Hi sorry should have explained better but I am tired...

We were / are in Canada but applied through the London UK office. I agree the points score does not speed up the process.

However when I...
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