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Forum: Canada
Jul 17th 2014, 6:13 am
Replies: 194
Views: 22,959
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Why did you choose to move to Canada?

My reasons for moving to Canada:------I had retired in the UK and wanted a new base from which to explore North America and it turned out that obtaining a visa to live in Canada was the easiest way...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 14th 2014, 5:45 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,585
Posted By jimmydean

Hats off to all you GTA Commuters

Just wanted to doff my cap to any BE Expats who have a regular commute in the Toronto area.

I have just visited Toronto for the first time in my life (Wife and daughters wanted a chauffeur in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 26th 2014, 3:41 am
Replies: 50
Views: 19,594
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Nexus and ESTA

Slightly off initial discussion but in same ballpark ...... As a PR of Canada I have never yet been asked for my passport when entering Canada .... solely my PR Card........is this consistently...
Forum: Canada
Jun 25th 2014, 10:57 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 2,887
Posted By jimmydean

Re: No I-94 received when entering USA

They tell them the truth... that they are spending a few days in NYC and then travelling up to Canada.......... never had any problems on their arrival in US or at the Canadian Border or on return...
Forum: Canada
Jun 25th 2014, 6:10 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,887
Posted By jimmydean

Re: No I-94 received when entering USA

My kids usually fly in to New York from UK (with ESTA) and then I pick them up and drive up to NS after a few days in NYC........... after their vacation when driving back into USA from Canada they...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 24th 2014, 10:27 am
Replies: 3,528
Views: 112,761
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Word association

Billiards
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 12th 2014, 10:04 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,665
Posted By jimmydean

No-Tip Restaurants

Saw this and thought it was a reasonable idea if the staff wages are actually put up.

Also liked the comments that people in Vancouver are Canada's worst tippers......... :)
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Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 11th 2014, 11:33 am
Replies: 5,259
Views: 434,369
Posted By jimmydean

Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread

Well Done City. The best team always wins the league title.

The amount of english born players now present in the top English sides is becoming slightly depressing ( I think Hart is the only...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 8th 2014, 5:55 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,245
Posted By jimmydean

Re: UK Education ranking

A study which shows the ridiculous South Korean Education system at the very top should be treated with some caution in my opinion. Although well done the UK :)
Forum: Canada
May 4th 2014, 10:57 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,714
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Nova Scotia weather

A lot colder than UK in winter..... a lot warmer (and humid) than UK in summer. Hardly any Spring to speak of just a sudden move from Winter to Early Summer. Lots of big blue skies...... in...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 24th 2014, 10:42 am
Replies: 88
Views: 6,633
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Cheapest PAYG phone tariff in Canada please?

I pay $15.75 a month on my Iphone 4S with Bell which has good coverage around here................ I don't use internet much so only have 100MB of data with that but it does come with unlimited...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 20th 2014, 8:40 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,915
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Complete Over Commercialisation

A paltry Easter Egg doesn't cut it anymore here I am talking about piles of gifts larger than at Christmas........ bicycles, dolls, computer games, cellphones...... chocolate eggs are just an add...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 20th 2014, 8:10 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,915
Posted By jimmydean

Complete Over Commercialisation

Yes I know I am in North America and yes I know it is bad in the UK too but the complete hijacking of anything resembling a holiday or 'special day' here in Canada is obscene.

The pictures I have...
Forum: Canada
Apr 16th 2014, 10:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By jimmydean

Re: QROPS tax return again

When completed it should show as an income inclusion on line 130 and a deduction on line 208.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 16th 2014, 10:01 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,536
Posted By jimmydean

Re: The Happy Thread

Oxo Cubes?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 16th 2014, 8:42 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,689
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Thought of a goodie!! - Pstorius, innocent or guilty????

I was intrigued in his not so subtle move away from the putative self-defence argument to one of apparent involuntary action whilst holding the gun.

Not a good move in my opinion whilst being...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 16th 2014, 8:14 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,536
Posted By jimmydean

Re: The Happy Thread

I enjoyed the fact that it was 22C and sunny whilst working in the garden yesterday afternoon and the fact that the long awaited 'switching on of the bedroom ceiling fan' has come a little earlier...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 15th 2014, 11:38 am
Replies: 69
Views: 6,323
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Thoughts on first visit back to Blighty

I haven't been back yet but somebody I know who went back after quite a few years told me that the UK was like a lovely place he once knew but in miniature.

Small roads, small houses, small cars,...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2014, 10:20 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Accurate Entry/Exit Records Required for OAS

I don't think you have to be a citizen of any type to claim OAS, nor employed ....... just resident
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2014, 9:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
Posted By jimmydean

Accurate Entry/Exit Records Required for OAS

Good idea to keep a record of the exact dates out of Canada from when you become resident until you claim your Old Age Security seems to be moral of this story
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2014, 9:47 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Tax question for Johnboye

I assume you will submit it for the Tax Year 2014 ie on or before April 30th 2015.
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2014, 8:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,157
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Tax question for Johnboye

JonBoyE will correct me If I'm wrong but I think Individuals who immigrate to Canada are not required to file Form T1135 in the taxation year in which they first become Canadian tax residents...
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2014, 6:39 am
Replies: 45
Views: 13,364
Posted By jimmydean

Re: Calgary or New York City?

Partner and no kids.................. NYC every time ..... when you are fed up with enjoying yourself you could always relocate to Calgary at a later date ;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 8th 2014, 11:00 pm
Replies: 91
Views: 13,138
Posted By jimmydean

Re: NI contributions and catch up

I currently have my 30 years contributions in and should start to receive payments in 2028 however, I do not think I will contribute further to make up to 35 as in my opinion the pressure to means...
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2014, 11:40 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,809
Posted By jimmydean

Re: New Brunswick archaic liquor laws

I was aware of the restrictions in Canada and I think the law in many US states is even tougher making it completely illegal to transfer any liquor across a state line and in some states it is an...
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