Hi ya,
My name is chris and i'm currently serving with the British Army. I have 10yrs left for my pension and me and my GF are looking at moving to Calgary Canada.
I know its still along way off yet, but i want to make sure i have plenty of money and all the right knowledge to make this move safe and simple.
I have traveled a little in Canada from Medhat to Jasper and then down into Vancouver, which is nothing really! And loved every mile and minute of it!

Hi Chris...welcome to BE.

I have not been to Calgary but judging by the amount of expats who move there it must be a good place to live. You are very wise to do as much preparation as possible before your move. As BE is a large website I'll give you a few relevant links to help you find your feet around the site.

If you click on this link it will direct you to the index page of the main Canada forum. At the top of the page you will see a list of sub forums...the top one being the Immigration Forum. Any questions relating specifically to the immigration process should be posted there. The main forum is for topics relating to Canada and the Maple Leaf is for general chatter. We have a lively group of posters...so you should get many helpful answers to your questions. Please take a few moments to read any sticky threads or announcements that may be posted at the top of each forum's index page.

The BE Wiki is a great source of information...I recommend you take a read through the Canada section.

If you have any problems finding your way around the many BE forums AmyDavid is the concierge for the Canada forums...she will be act as your BE tour guides to help you find your way around.

For any other questions, problems or concerns please contact a moderator. The mods for the Canada forums are Iaink and Christmasoompa.

Please shout out if you need help with anything. Good luck with your plans.

Hello and a big welcome to BE.

Excellent information can be found in the BE Wiki, not forgetting the Living and Moving Abroad forum that will help you, another set of great help is the permanent threads at the TOP of each forum, they are very pertinent to that particular forum and makes sensible reading.

Moderators deal with any problems that arise such as inappropriate posts, spammers etc, you will find their names at the bottom right hand side of each forum's index in bold font.

Please contact me if I can give you any further help.

Rosemary

Hi Chris

I see you have been pointd towards the Canada forum and the Wiki which is the right place to find out all you need to know, whicbh just leaves me to say welcome to BE and good luck with your plans.....

..... and as you're in the army also stay safe

Dread - x