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  1. EmmEmm

    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    my car value was coming almost CAD $5K higher than $10K but the lady at the Import office was nice plus I used my charm.. haha :) .. and she put CAD $10K as the value.. so I paid no taxes !!
  2. EmmEmm

    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    24 months max registration in Ontario.
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    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    APPNOV2014NY is right, you wont be able to register the car. there are many ways you can go around the law but only one way to go through it, which is the right and legal way.
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    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    you need a license abstract (NOT a Driving history abstract) from DMV. it should clearly mention "Date first licensed" to get the driving history added on your Canadian DL. Most states charge $20 for it. Drive test people in Canada will take the original from you, make sure you have copies or...
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    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    If you are going to stay in Canada which it seems like since you are importing the car, then get your Driving license exchanged first and then get the insurance. Getting insurance with the Canadian license is cheaper. Also, make sure you ask them to put your driving history experience on the...
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    Exporting/Importing Vehicle - US to Canada ONLY!

    your title needs to have a stamp from CBP (USA) otherwise the CBSA (Canada) will ask you to get it properly exported from the States. Also, it is a big risk crossing the US border again as your vehicle can be seized (because it NEVER got exported from the US as per CBP records)
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    Racism in Canada

    There is racism in the States, some towns are more racist than others. However, in Canada, racism is something that's not town wide.. you will find racism in groups like office groups, school parents groups etc but the best thing is that you will find enough people from your culture. No person...
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    3 months health insurance when landing

    deductible is the amount you will pay before your insurance starts paying. for example if your deductible is $50 for a doctor visit and if doctor charges you $200 then you will pay the first $50 and rest $150 is paid by the insurance.
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    3 months health insurance when landing

    check this. I got $50K limit for my family for $150. I think $200 will take you up to $100K but there is a No Pre-Exsiting condition clause. https://arbetovinsurance.com/destination-visitors-to-canada-insurance/
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    Citizenship denial because of a mistake in my effective presence calculation

    yes, thanks guys. I actually figured this out late last night from the CIC website but thank you nonetheless !!
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    Citizenship denial because of a mistake in my effective presence calculation

    Hey guys, sorry if this is off-topic but do my days spent in the US, while I am employed in Canada and on Canadian payroll, count towards my physical presence ? i go to the US once in two months for 3 or 4 days for meetings.
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    Housing - Recommendations are appreciated!

    Port Credit is one of the best places you will find in Mississauga. Closer to lakeshore and parks, three stops until Union station. Mineola neighborhood is renowned for great schools. Less crowded and better students to teachers ratio.
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    Best newcomer bank account in canada

    Open another account in Tangerine as well. It is free, no minimum balance, free one time check book and you may use Scotia Bank ABM machines for free to withdraw cash.
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    Money to live on

    Use Kijiji, below is the link for the Peel region; Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon etc https://www.kijiji.ca/b-room-rental-roommate/mississauga-peel-region/c36l1700276
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    Buying New house in Toronto (price decline trend)

    I am looking at at-least another rate hike before the end of this year. Not sure how, the people who are in debt, sleep at night !!
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    FBI PCC USA - channeler recommendations?

    this clearly shows you have never been to a channeler.
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    Living Expense Estimate

    that depends on your lifestyle. your rent in suburbs+utilities+phone+groceries+gas+insurance+eating out+entertainment+misc will be around CAD 3500 so you should be making around 4700-5000 per month in order to live comfortably and save some money as well. and never look at the salary, always see...
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    How is Toronto compared to Mumbai?

    looks like you haven't explored GTA. Yelp is your friend !!
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    Moving from Toronto to Vancouver. Is that a right move?

    for IT, Toronto to work and GTA to live is probably the best place in Canada currently. Especially if you haven't reached a management position.
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    Living Expense Estimate

    salary intake or accumulated funds are a major factor that can/will decide your status of living in Canada.