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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 10th 2017, 11:44 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By photoads

Re: ECA for gas fitter trade

Hey I took my G2 license last year I'm just outside Toronto (burlington).... took 5 months... they run a 10 week G1 course part time... Skilled Trades Academy speak to John if you can has a great guy...
Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2006, 12:08 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 492
Posted By photoads

Thumbs up Cheap insurance Ontario ... Canada?

Ok I have to say I battled with insurance, as I am sure others have too! When we first landed we had quotes as high as $12,000, I could not find anyone willing to take my uk experience into...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2005, 12:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 10,451
Posted By photoads

Re: Cheap Car Insurance Toronto?

I had the same dilemma, paying $4900 for a year was really hard. What I did in the end was I took the "Drivers Education" from a driving school. Basically you do 24 hours in the classroom, then 10...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2005, 2:34 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,998
Posted By photoads

Re: 2 1/2 - 3 years wait??????

We went down the route of getting a Job offer and are out here on a 1 year work permit. I have since got a letter saying I have a job for 3 years (subject to company normal terms and conditions). If...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2005, 1:00 am
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By photoads

Re: restuarant Review Website

Try http://chefmoz.org/Canada/ its created by the visitors
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2005, 12:46 am
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By photoads

Re: Car hidden costs

Don't forget the $110 for the number plate! I read recently that the makers of "Britains Worst Drivers" were thinking about doing a "Canadas Worst Drivers" show! I think it will be a long series. See...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 7th 2004, 3:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,369
Posted By photoads

Angry Re: Canadian Birth Certificates + Guarantors

Suex

Did this issue ever get resolved? I am in the same situation and have had enough. For 27 days I have tried to speak to a human being, not some crazy retarded messaging system where you listen...
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2004, 2:23 am
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By photoads

Re: To Photoads (Iain)

Hi Ray,

Thanks for your concerns, well its been a bit of a roller coaster, but overall we are enjoying it. To tell you the truth, I'm working for a living now and have been knackered (even though...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2004, 2:19 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,549
Posted By photoads

Re: Annual leave vs. lifestyle

JanBe,

I have just started working for the same company I worked for in the UK. I bargained with them to get 15 days holiday, instead of the default 10, reason being I want to see some of Canada...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2004, 2:32 am
Replies: 44
Views: 2,097
Posted By photoads

Re: Drivers License Again - Good News

The insurance broker said I only got 1 star, with driver ed they would give me 3! And the quote then came down to $3500. I settled for this as Allstate had misquoted me, I guess for a harrier jump...
Forum: Canada
Aug 14th 2004, 3:31 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,097
Posted By photoads

Re: Drivers License Again - Good News

CDNReturner

Good luck with the car! I pick mine up on monday, I wish my insurance had been a but closer to that price. $4980 for a year, will go down by $1400 when I get my drivers education.
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2004, 11:12 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,097
Posted By photoads

Re: Drivers License Again - Good News

Did they issue you just a temporary license or the full photo ID? I swapped mine a week ago, but have a temporary piece of paper.

To tell you the truth I have been going mad trying to get...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2004, 9:12 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 565
Posted By photoads

Re: One way tickets!

We recently did just that, the airline you book with need to know you have the correct documents, before they can issue a one way ticket.

At the airport they also wanted proof, we just showed them...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2004, 2:04 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By photoads

Re: Applying for a work permit within Canada

Ella, mine took all of 3 weeks to arrive, after HRDC approval of the job offer. The company applied through the Oakville HRDC office as they said My approval letter came from the UK, not sure if...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2004, 10:19 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By photoads

Thanks everyone, monday with everything being...

Thanks everyone, monday with everything being open made a big difference, really felt we were progressing.

1.Sorted out bank accounts
2.Applied for SIN #
3.Got true clarification of the areas I...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2004, 1:30 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By photoads

Challenge Anika ... 2 weeks to do this, that & the other

Geez, I never thought it was going to be this hard! We arrived here on Friday night (Toronto) and I feel burnt out already.

We have spent the whole weekend driving around areas, trying to decide...
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2004, 11:40 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,274
Posted By photoads

Hi, We flew out yesterday with "My Travel"...

Hi,

We flew out yesterday with "My Travel" booked through Canadian Affair, with a premium ticket. I have to say we were both impressed with the service. Ok we were delayed for 2 1/2 hours due to a...
Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2004, 11:28 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,427
Posted By photoads

We recently sold our UK property ourselves...

We recently sold our UK property ourselves without an estate agent for the following reasons:

1. No longer liked the area we were living in.
2. We felt the price was at its peak and we would not...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2004, 7:22 am
Replies: 29
Views: 6,631
Posted By photoads

I have to agree, both my wife & I really enjoyed...

I have to agree, both my wife & I really enjoyed Kokanee in Banff. I just hope we can get it in Toronto when we arrive on Friday :)
Forum: Canada
Jul 7th 2004, 8:57 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,321
Posted By photoads

I think that this is exactly how immigrants feel...

I think that this is exactly how immigrants feel when they arrive in the UK. Most people will smile and say hello, the friendship takes alot of time and effort to get accepted. You'll get there ......
Forum: Canada
Jul 7th 2004, 6:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By photoads

Thanks for all your suggestions and advice ......

Thanks for all your suggestions and advice ... Appreciated very much :)

Iain
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2004, 1:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By photoads

We sold our house, just in time I feel as the...

We sold our house, just in time I feel as the rates are starting to rise :) . Fly out on 16th July ... getting nervous

Good luck with the sale

Iain
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2004, 8:31 am
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By photoads

affording a car in Toronto?

Hi

I am about to fly out to Toronto on a work permit, my job requires me to have a car. Whilst it is the same company I have worked for in the UK, they do not go for company cars. So I need to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 2nd 2004, 8:50 am
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By photoads

Re canadian affair

Have just booked to fly out to Toronto on the 16th July. We decided to go for the premium upgrade (£89 each) this gave us an extra 10kg luggage plus extra leg room.

I will report back on the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 26th 2004, 8:47 am
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By photoads

Re: How long for work visas

KrisKookuk,

I first applied for a work visa to the Canadian embassy in London back in April, I got a reply saying my potential employer needed to get HRDC clearance. This reply took about 2 weeks,...
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