ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaA Late Xmas Present....
Awesome! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-02 20:55:00
CanadaWhat name to use on Advance Parole form?
QUOTE (MandE @ Jan 8 2008, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks folks for the tips.

I guess I'll use my married name, and just send my passport ID page with my maiden name.
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I filled out the forms in my married name, used ID with my maiden name, and had no problems.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-08 17:35:00
CanadaYour first post - what was it?
Same as Marilyn, my first post no longer exists......I think my first post on here was in the Canuck CLearingHouse thread.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-08 17:52:00
CanadaThings speeding up in MTL ?
Excellent news!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 09:10:00
CanadaMarriages and Weddings for K1-ers
We had a full religious ceremony (20 people in total were there) at a mansion 6 days after I came to the US.
(I had a ceremony we tend to advise against here on VJ -- you know, don't book anything until you have the visa in hand... whistling.gif whistling.gif )

We had a reception right afterwards for the Oklahoma side of the family.

We then had two Open House receptions in Canada for my family and friends in September of the following year. We took our wedding outfits and our pictures and had a great old time. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-12 20:40:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jan 11 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jan 11 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh. And here I was all happy I could use my history degree for something. I'll go to work now! wink.gif LOL


tee hee.. no worries.. Because I spent all my time on the Acadian history - i know nothing of my own !! wink.gif so you can talk to me all about the early scottish settlers in the Maritimes all you like girlie!!


Girl, you have officially unleashed a monster. I can bore you magnificently with tales about the Bluenose, the history of Louisbourg (I can even sing to you 18th century French folk songs), the importance of the "Foreign Protestants" to the settlement of the South Shore, and blah blah blah. tongue.gif Oh, and the Scottish stuff too. wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 22:58:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jan 11 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jan 11 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aye, with the Expulsion, Acadian people scattered to New Brunswick and PEI and other parts of NS, since their lands in the Annapolis Valley area were confiscated. I am not sure if Acadian people were there pre-Expulsion.



Sorry girlie.. i did know about the Expulsion.. it was the fact that Krikit's 1st husband was from PEI that i was surprised about.. I'm a French Immersion Flunkie- so got all the Acadian history I could handle smile.gif



Oh. And here I was all happy I could use my history degree for something. I'll go to work now! wink.gif LOL
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 10:12:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jan 11 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jan 11 2008, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rappie Pie is a French Acadian dish, I've not heard of it being found anywhere else (so far) than in the French Acadian region of Nova Scotia. Of course, we all know what Poutine is. biggrin.gif


Oh girl.... are you serious?? It MUST be an aquired taste... it's like potatoes infused with fat.. tongue.gif I had it once, and I swore never never again!! I did see a rappie pie group on Facebook though!! wink.gif tee hee...

QUOTE (Krikit @ Jan 11 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My first husband was French Canadian, from PEI, and his Mom's Rappie Pie was amazing. good.gif


REAALLY .. I did not know that Krikit.. you learn a little something something every day!! smile.gif



Aye, with the Expulsion, Acadian people scattered to New Brunswick and PEI and other parts of NS, since their lands in the Annapolis Valley area were confiscated. I am not sure if Acadian people were there pre-Expulsion.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 10:03:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
First I am not allowed to whinge about working Boxing Day, and now I can't complain about crappy tasting toothpaste?

*sigh*
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-10 20:18:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jan 7 2008, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Jan 7 2008, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It could be our water too LOL


Do y'all have city water? We do, and I'm about to start buying my water for drinking. Makes everything taste so...*can't think of the right term*


Yeah, we have city water, and my Brita jug gets used overtime wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-07 20:45:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
It could be our water too LOL
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-07 17:00:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jan 7 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Dec 25 2007, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am pleased to announce that I received Canadian toothpaste as part of my Christmas package from my parents today. yeehaw!!!!! wink.gif



wow, I didn't know TOOTHPASTE was different? I will admit however I have a heck of a time finding paste toothpaste here. I don't like those gel's. tongue_ss.gif

Carla rose.gif



It tastes completely different, in my humble humble opinion. smile.gif The American version has a weird tang to it. (I am talking Colgate Total here)
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-07 12:17:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
I am pleased to announce that I received Canadian toothpaste as part of my Christmas package from my parents today. yeehaw!!!!! wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2007-12-25 21:02:00
CanadaWhat the heck did they do to the Heinz Ketchup???
I know y'all are going to think me weird, but it took me a long time to get used to the US version of Colgate Total. It tasted completely different. I bring back toothpaste whenever I go home for a visit. blush.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2007-12-19 09:22:00
CanadaTons of Best Wishes bradcanuck!
great news Brad! Congrats! smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 22:52:00
CanadaTons of Best Wishes bradcanuck!
QUOTE (flames9 @ Jan 11 2008, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im just slow I guess,lol



If it makes you feel any better, I had to check his siggie to make sure he was AOS'ing. whistling.gif

Kick some butt Brad!!!!!!!!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-11 10:14:00
CanadaGood luck tomorrow Ladyjane!
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jan 18 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kcmetzy @ Jan 18 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jan 18 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What!? I don't even know what to make of this, I'm sure you guys don't know either. His CV, it never would have occurred to me to include that in documents to take. Does the work history have to match the G325A - did he change jobs or anything?

And what is this about his interview being rescheduled soon? He has to go BACK!? Does he live in Montreal?

I'm sorry you guys have to go through this - just not right.



I'm so sorry ladyjane!!

What the heck is a CV?


Curriculum vitae - translation = resume - go figure!



I know I am late to the discussion, but a CV is slightly different than a resume.
QUOTE
A curriculum vitae (singular), meaning "course of one's life, is a document that gives much more detail than does a resume about your academic and professional accomplishments. Curricula vitae (plural) are most often used for academic or research positions, whereas resumes are the preferred documents in business and industry.


My best wishes to FEW and LadyJane that you get this resolved sooner rather than later, smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-19 14:01:00
CanadaDo I need to file a Canadian Income Tax Return anymore?
QUOTE (JoeCanuk @ Jan 19 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Reba @ Jan 19 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't say you did say you were using it, I was merely pointing out the law.

If you check the website for your provincial healthcare office, there will be information there about what you are supposed to do should you leave the province/country. On the OHIP website (I'm originally from Ontario) they state you are to send them a letter to notify them that you are no longer an Ontario resident as of your date of departure.


Ok, no problem. Please accept my apology.

Thanks for the information. The problem was, I was never aware that I had to check it in the first place. Hopefully it is not too late? Do you know how long I would have to live in Ontario if I were to move there to get it back again?


Just to answer your question about eligibility, I found the following here http://www.health.go...ligibility.html

QUOTE
You must have Ontario health insurance to use Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded health care services. You are eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) if :

* You are included under one of the following categories :

o you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed immigrant, convention refugee, or are registered as an Indian under the Indian Act
o you have submitted an Application for Permanent Residence or an Application for Landing and have been confirmed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as having satisfied the medical requirements for landing
o you are a foreign worker who holds a valid work permit or employment authorization which names a Canadian employer situated in Ontario and your prospective occupation, and is valid for at least six months
o you are a foreign clergy member who will be providing services to a religious congregation in Ontario for at least six months
o you hold a Temporary Resident Permit or Minister's Permit with case type 80 (for adoption only), 86, 87, 88 or 89
o you are the spouse, same sex partner, or dependent child (under 19 years of age) of a foreign clergy member or eligible foreign worker who is to be employed in Ontario for a period of at least three consecutive years
o you hold a work permit or employment authorization under the Live-In Caregivers in Canada Program or the Foreign Domestic Movement
o you have been issued a work permit or employment authorization under the Caribbean Commonwealth and Mexican Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program administered by the federal department of Citizenship and Immigration
* and you make your permanent and principal home in Ontario
* and you are in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately following the date you establish residency in Ontario (you cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residency)
* and you are in Ontario for at least 153 days in any 12-month period




To follow up what flames said earlier, I did have to fill out a form stating that I was no longer a Canadian resident when I filed my Canadian 2004 Income Tax Return, because my chartered accountant contacted Revenue Canada to ensure that we were filing it properly and they stated that I needed to fill it out. It's not a hard form, just checking off stuff and confirming that the country I moved to now considers me a resident for tax purposes. Wasn't a big deal.

Oh, and I had to go to the emergency room on my last trip to Canada for a gall bladder attack (sweet Lord that hurt so much!) and my insurer here in the US did not pay for a penny of it, as far as I could tell. And we had to pay $400 upfront before I could even be seen. Because of this I did not go to the emergency room again a week later when I fell and hit my elbow. I waited until I came home, got it x-rayed and found out I had been walking around with basically a broken bone for three weeks. wacko.gif

Edited by Cassie, 19 January 2008 - 01:34 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-19 13:30:00
CanadaDo I need to file a Canadian Income Tax Return anymore?
I only filed one last income tax return to cover 2004, and then I haven't filed since. I am in the same situation as you (no assets, no pension/RRSP, no income, no property left in Canada). I do have open bank accounts, but I do not keep enough money in them to generate any amount of interest.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-18 22:37:00
Canadato tell or not to tell ?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jan 5 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I was the woman, I would want to know.



I would too, and would need solid proof, not "he said, she said" kind of stuff.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-05 09:19:00
CanadaMust we Hate America?
I don't hate America, I just get really aggravated with it. smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-22 23:28:00
CanadaPoutine, MTL Smoked Meat, and any other Montreal tips
I wore jeans, a nice sweater and Doc martens and got through the interview just fine. You guys will be fine smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-21 23:41:00
CanadaAny of Our Canadian VJ members Inuit
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jan 18 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Jan 18 2008, 05:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thing with wikipedia, ya cant really use them as a true resource. there fine to get an idea--which I did--but cant list them as a resource because anyone can add stuff to that page, and one can't truly verify if its true or not!


I was looking at an article in the Calgary Herald the other day - online - and they had a link about whatever the subject was - and it was a link to the wikipedia article - how lame is that!?



It's right up there with the preponderance of reports/articles quoting facebook wall posts. blink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-18 22:40:00
CanadaTaxes! Taxes!
QUOTE (Caladan @ Jan 27 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I figure there's a few Canadian-American newbies going through filing for the first time as married, with income in both countries, and I can't be the only one that finds the IRS more confusing than immigration.

So here's an open thread where we can collect experiences. I'll start off with a couple questions:

U.S. Taxes:
1) C. has to file U.S. taxes, obviously. He has income earned in Canada before he moved down here, and income earned in the U.S. since he moved down here. Do we count his income earned in Canada as part of his adjusted gross income? If so, what do we do about the exchange rate?

Canadian Taxes:
2) This is sort of dumb, but now that we will file as married, will my income earned here count as income for him on the Canadian tax forms?

Any suggestions on software or forms or a link to a walkthrough would be much appreciated. I've read through the threads here, and am desperately in need of the process being explained in simple English.


when I filed my Canadian taxes for the last time in 2005, I was not asked for Jerry's income figures. (My return was done by a CPA).
CassieFemaleCanada2008-01-27 17:38:00
Canadabest show ever--Cops!!
gotta love Cops! good.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-02 00:02:00
CanadaQuiz: How to choose a candidate
virtually a tie between Hillary and Obama, if I could vote it porbably would go to Obama. Hillary gets on my nerves.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-01 00:51:00
CanadaMagnificent Bastard Did It!!!
QUOTE (flames9 @ Feb 4 2008, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was hoping for a good game and it sure was!! There were a few players onthe Pats that iwould have enjoyed seeing win (jr seau, Moss) but was pretty happy with the under dogs winning, can't go wrong there. Mannings Super Bowl MVP's back to back!



You and I had the same thoughts about this game. But I am still shocked that the Giants won! What a fun game to watch!
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-04 17:29:00
CanadaUS officials won't enforce new border ID rules
I do not want to hear about how terrorists come to the US from Canada (which is a load of ####### anyways) anymore after this.

Edited by Cassie, 01 February 2008 - 12:32 AM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-01 00:31:00
CanadaIt's Shrove Tuesday!!!
my husband is going to be late leaving work, so I will be eating my pancakes alone tonight sad.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-05 18:59:00
CanadaIt's Shrove Tuesday!!!
pancakes here too!! good.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-05 13:55:00
CanadaA Question for the Canadians: Do you plan to become a citizen?
I plan on becoming a dual citizen (we want the flexibility of moving between the two countries with the minimum amount of paperwork needed), but I do have concerns about the US cracking down in the future -- this is not out of the realm of possibilities, since they are finally getting off their rear ends about the issue of passports needed to cross the Can/Am border. J and I talked about it when I first read this thread, and he told me that if it ever came down to "renounce your Canadian citizenship or leave" -- we'd leave.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-11 10:10:00
CanadaAfter reading this..
QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Feb 12 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cassie @ Feb 12 2008, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*sigh*

SpiritAlight, we have border agents that participate in this forum that I wouldn't lump into your classification. I know you are sympathetic to Ron & Sharon's situation -- heck, we all are -- but it's hard to read your previous post when I have seen that zyggy and neiks are nowhere close to being heartless.

Point taken. Thanks Cassie.
I realize not every single border guard et al are horrible.
It just feels like that sometimes.



I know smile.gif Just wanted to remind us all that not all of them are bad smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-12 14:29:00
CanadaAfter reading this..
*sigh*

SpiritAlight, we have border agents that participate in this forum that I wouldn't lump into your classification. I know you are sympathetic to Ron & Sharon's situation -- heck, we all are -- but it's hard to read your previous post when I have seen that zyggy and neiks are nowhere close to being heartless.

Edited by Cassie, 12 February 2008 - 02:22 PM.

CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-12 14:21:00
CanadaBridal shows
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Feb 12 2008, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HAH!

You know what...I was thinking, you spend so much money on it, why not just wear it out a few times afterwards. laughing.gif

I wish I could and not feel stupid doing so.



You could do as I did and have two Open House reception parties almost a year after your wedding and get to wear it two more times and not have to justify why! smile.gif With the added benefit of having all the airport personnel giving you congratulations -- after a while I gave up explaining that the wedding had been almost a year ago and let them think it had just happened wink.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-12 23:38:00
CanadaQuestion about biometrics appt for AOS
If your office is anything like my district office, your hubby won't be allowed in because the appointment in question doesn't involve him and he isn't needed as a translator for you. However, they may show leniency and let him in to help look after your son.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-13 09:56:00
CanadaAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Fantastic! Congratulations to you both smile.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-11 21:39:00
CanadaJust sad.... :(
I have been keeping track since this poor girl went missing, and now today it is confirmed that she was murdered. I grew up near Bridgewater, so it's so sad to think that this has happened. Don't mean to be a downer, just sad and not sure what to do with that sadness. sad.gif

http://www.thechroni...nt/9005548.html


Rest in peace, Karissa. rose.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-14 21:19:00
CanadaCanadian Health Care
Once you move to the US, you give up your rights to use Canadian healthcare without having to pay. I had to visit the ER over the 2006 Christmas holidays and I had to pay a certain amount before even being admitted, and was billed for the rest after getting back home. 'T'isn't cheap!

Each province has their own rules r/t length of time you have to be a resident in order to qualify for coverage.
For example, here is Nova Scotia's rules:

To be eligible for Nova Scotia Medical Service Insurance (MSI) benefits you must be:

* a Canadian Citizen or “Permanent Resident” (Landed Immigrant)
* a resident who makes his/her permanent home in Nova Scotia and is present in the province 183 days every calendar year.
* You must be registered with MSI to be eligible for benefits.


If you leave Nova Scotia to establish permanent residence outside of Canada your MSI coverage is valid until the day you leave Canada.

If you are a returning Canadian Citizen or a returning "Permanent Resident" moving permanently to Nova Scotia from outside Canada, MSI will provide first day coverage.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-18 22:25:00
CanadaValentine's Day
We exchanged our gifts yesterday, because we are dorks and wanted to celebrate all week tongue.gif

He bought me an I-pod Nano (the red one) and I cross-stitched him a picture featuring the song he likes to sing me luv.gif

We both work on V-Day so we'll probably just go to bed early and eat ice-cream and watch stuff from the DVR.
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-12 16:36:00
CanadaGood luck trailmix!!!
many many congratulations! smile.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
CassieFemaleCanada2008-02-19 12:24:00