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Registration: 16 November 2013
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Can you have a Canadian Bank Account if Non-Resident? by adam1001
I'm a Canadian citizen who is no longer a resident of Canada as I moved to Spain. Since I have a long banking history in Canada I can get loans there that I cannot over here. So I kept my Canadian bank account and credit cards at TD ...
TD's current requirements for opening an account include id from the province or territory of residency. (There's a lot of paperwork (tax related) required for US citizens in Canadian financial institutions, so it's likely similar for ... Read More
Data Sim Card in Vancouver? by zenov
Hi guys, was searching around for info on how to buy data sim card when I reach Vancouver (I really rely a lot on Google Maps for navigation, so I need internet connection to go from airport to my airbnb). Unfortunately, the info is scarce. Does ...
Canada is notoriously expensive for cell phones and their services in general. At YVR there is a 7/11 convenience store that sells sims. The rate isn't completely horrible, but be prepared to cough over more money than you ever have before. ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Canada by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Canada. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Canada where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
Cities that have lower costs of living are usually on the east coast in provinces like New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. There are smaller cities in Ontario that are more affordable, as well. If you search for cheapest cities in ... Read More
Best bargains in Ecuador by vsimple
1. The absolutely delicious chicken empanada that my neighborhood store sells for a dollar. Aside from being absolutely delicious, it meets my breakfast dietary needs - gets me going. That and a cup of Sweet & Coffee house mix Loja coffee, hits ...
I might have to go with almuerzo at the Golden Prague, in Cuenca. You get the standard almuerzo, plus an artisanal beer for $4.50. Good beer, good meal. Can't go wrong. No, it's not the cheapest almuerzo, but it almost always includes a ... Read More
Hard to Find Items in Ecuador by Kasper007
Hello All, I am interested in moving to Ecuador in the near future and operate my own various e-commerce websites. I would like to import hard to find items from the West to Ecuador to resell. Hopefully, the expats here can help me find out what ...
Ok, but would they even bother to impose a high tax on a $35 carpart arriving in a small packet? Are they that bad?Yes, they are that bad. We ordered a part for our oven from Canada and between courier costs, (heaven knows you can't MAIL stuff ... Read More
Relocation help by gholroyd51
We plan to soon be retiring in Canada from the US. Who is good to use for help and assistance in relocating, filing cross border taxes, and applying for permanent residency?
It might help if you specified the area you wanted to relocate to...I believe somewhere in Nova Scotia? (From another post.) Your current tax specialist should be able to take of your US taxes. Canadian taxes are easy to file, we've almost ... Read More
Healthcare in Canada by gholroyd51
My wife and I are planning to retire in Canada (Nova Scotia) soon. I am 61 and a dual US/CAN citizen, she is 62 and is a US citizen. She will apply for permanent residency. We are both on Medicare and she relies a great deal on prescription ...
It might be better for you to ask questions regarding US healthcare coverage on the US expat portion of this site. I don't think Canadian experts can really answer that one. As to the medicine, most US citizens get their medications shipped from ... Read More
Typical life of a full time worker in Toronto by nnawalage
According to the law, Canadians in Ontario are entitled for only 10 personal/sick days which only 2 are paid and rest are unpaid. They only get 10 vacation days(also the pay is less than regular pay) after 1 year of employment. In this case 1.What ...
Wow, that is a lot of questions, but all good ones. 1. Most full time positions are listed at 35-40 hours per week. Toronto is the business capital of Canada and the work ethic there is (by reputation) more extreme. This means that you could be ... Read More
Holiday food in Canada by Priscilla
Hello, End of year holidays around the world are such an exciting time of the year, with holiday food playing a big part of the traditions and celebrations. What are some traditions surrounding holiday meals in Canada? Tell us about a few ...
Multiculturalism isn't the only thing that affects holiday traditions, but there are large regional differences as well. On the East Coast large gatherings of friends and family are much more frequent than on the West Coast. Foods vary as well. ... Read More
If i stay away from Canada to long do I lose my Canadian status? by T-Bone1969
Hello all... Trever here... new to this kind of stuff... I'm currently a single Male who is very interested in retiring to thailand but possibly Vietnam, or Cambodia or Indonesia or the Philippines... giggle... although retirement won't ...
What would mostly likely be affected is your tax status. If you're Canadian born you can't lose your Canadian citizenship, I'm not sure about someone who has becomea citizen, but was born elsewhere, but being Canadian by birth and out of ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ecuador? Is the public ...
My one in-country story about Correo Ecuador: my sister desperately wanted to send post cards from Cuenca, and I told her not to bother. She insisted and when we got to the post office, they had no stamps available and sent us to another little ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ecuador? Is the public ...
I was told that it was privately owned by a local Ecuadorian, which seemed to make sense to me, but I recently saw a government building that oversees the correo, so my info might be incorrect. (Perhaps they meant something like a crown corporation ... Read More
Travel insurance for Canadian lost OHIP coverage by Wayne Chance
No sure but i may not be covered any more with OHIP. Which companies will give me travel insurance for outside of Canada? I see there hospital insurance for Thailand, i wonder if they have option for travel to other countries too?
There are lots of on-line providers that offer travel insurance for those living abroad or wanting to travel. You mention Thailand hospital coverage, we used a policy we bought for out trip to Australia for going there. Australia offers travel ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ecuador? Is the public ...
My general experience is that it's difficult to get packages in Ecuador. The postal service is privately owned and completely unreliable. (I've sent myself postcards from various locations and none have ever turned up.) Courier services into ... Read More
Moving to Victoria BC by ukbmwmastertech
Good evening to you all. Having very recently visiting Victoria , truly stunning place ! I have been offered a job as a skilled worker. The company I will be working for will cover all immigration costs , paper work , transportation costs etc. What ...
Most apartment buildings in Victoria should be wheelchair accessible, as required by law. Some older buildings, as well as single family homes, would be excluded from the requirement. If you search for "property management companies in ... Read More