Moving to Canada - Some General Questions

[DOF]

Apologies for the laundry list. We've done some research but are looking for some feedback from people who might have some experience in these matters. We're planning our move to Canada a year from now (I'm a Citizen, my wife has her PR card and we've landed). Some questions have begun to come up:

1. If were brining an infant with us, how long before they're covered under health care and what should we do in the meanwhile..? We know we won't be eligible for the first 3 months...

2. If we have pets coming with us (we're arriving by land), should we be expecting a long quarantine period..?

3. Brining out vehicle across the border. If we own it, I don't see an issue, we just need to register it in Canada. But what if we're leasing..? Anyone have any experience with which of the two might be preferred/easier..?

4. Brining over the rest of our belongings. Do we just need a list/record of all our belongings with us? Do they need approximate values listed..? How detailed does the list need to be..?

Thank you!

 

[Buletruck]

1. Depends where you move. Most provinces it's 3 months. Alberta may grant coverage the first day. Get some travel insurance for the first 3 months but be prepared to pay out of pocket for anything non-emergency.
2. Get current vaccination certs(especially rabies) from the vet before you come. Shouldn't be any quarantine involved. Follow this link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals...als/pets/dogs/eng/1331876172009/1331876307796
3. Bit more complicated than that. If you own the car, you will need to export it from the US, then import it to Canada. You will need to provide documentation that all the recalls have been performed and it will need to be updated to Canadian standards (speedo/daytime running lights). It also need to appear on the RIV list and be eligible for import. (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-faq-before-import-1278.htm) (https://www.riv.ca/VehicleAdmissibility.aspx) A leased car may prove a bit more challenging as you need to provide proof of ownership, which you don't have.....I haven't got an answer for you on that.
4. Fill out BSF186/186A. List expensive/serialized items separately (i.e. TV's, computers, jewellery) with the serial numbers). Household goods/clothes can be general (i.e.a box of clothes)

 

[Snipping]

For item 3, in general exporting a leased vehicle will require that the lessor give you permission to do this and I doubt any lessor will.