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MLAA

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2. Just a few things I've picked up from Canadian friends

Reply to JanMichael (Original post)

Sat Jan 1, 2022, 05:18 PM

Jan 2022

The great news is no one goes bankrupt from medical bills. The downside is non-emergency ‘elective’ surgery or specialist appointments can often take a very, very long time especially now with covid. So things like joint replacements etc can sometimes take over a year to schedule. I would think the best of both worlds would be dual citizenship and depending on buy in cost for national healthcare…to keep both Medicare + supplement in US and Canadian healthcare.

I’ve been to Vancouver a couple of times and love it. Some friends live in Abbotsford about 45 mins to 60 mins from Vancouver. Prior to covid they would frequently drive across US border for some shopping/errands.

One work visit to Dublin and found it to be lovely with all locals I met very nice. One work visit to Glasgow in the middle of winter so no real impression.

Best of luck

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Is Canada a good country to retire to? We will both have defined benefit pensions... [View all] JanMichael Jan 2022 OP

I dont think its that easy to get permanent residency to retire there drray23 Jan 2022 #1

Thanks. Job wise we (well she can) can meet the express entry for professions. JanMichael Jan 2022 #3

Just a few things I've picked up from Canadian friends MLAA Jan 2022 #2

Thank you! JanMichael Jan 2022 #4

(Please note how Abbotsford was flooded last month -- and -- could it happen again?) fierywoman Jan 2022 #8

I can only advise on Toronto vs Vancouver... VarryOn Jan 2022 #5

I think it depends on where you live now. LisaM Jan 2022 #6

Is Vancouver also warmer? I've been to Seattle and loved... brush Jan 2022 #7

Vancouver would definitely be warmer than Toronto... VarryOn Jan 2022 #9

Calgary is not a place for retirement, really, I live there Bev54 Jan 2022 #12

Yes but Bobstandard Jan 2022 #10

I have ancestors who came from Canada to the U.S. I also have family living in abqtommy Jan 2022 #11

Sorry not sure what you are speaking of, Canada having social and political problems Bev54 Jan 2022 #13

Both Canada and the U.S. have a history of and current problems dealing with their abqtommy Jan 2022 #15

That is true, but we are dealing with ours and it is one thing that is similar but Bev54 Jan 2022 #16

I was thinking of Panama in Central America... US protected area, uses the US dollar mitch96 Jan 2022 #14

I had to travel to the Quebec area of Canada for business about 10 or 15 years back. CentralMass Jan 2022 #17

I used to do the Canadian payroll for my American company... VarryOn Jan 2022 #18