A couple of questions about cost

[shazza151]

Also what are the road laws like would i have to take my car and motorcycle test again?

Hi Ruth,

Can't give much advice on the skilled worker route!!!
But i can tell you that all you have to do is flip your UK licence for the Alberta licence, but when you flip your licence you will lose your motorcycle part. You will not have to take a car test either

Shazza 151

[lovebug]

can i just ask, because it is along the same line as ruthja's question, if, once i go to canada on holiday, i like it there, would it be possible to look for a job & then apply for a work permit ? i'mjust wondering because no-one seems to be able to give me any info.

i would really appreciate it if someone could enlighten me on this. thanks

[SczzyBoy]

Hi,

If you are definitely coming to Alberta then look into the Provincial Job acceptance. This is much more flexible than the federal plan so is easier to get in. There are so many jobs available in Alberta (I live in Calgary) that it's ridiculous. They just can't get the people.

On the other notes - what police and health checks? I did none of those and they are NOT required. Anyone who says they are is talking through an unseemly orifice. Those checks can be REQUESTED by the border authority or Embassy but are not required up front.

As for having a different job, as long as your work permit doesn't specify the job and company then you can do what you wish. I'm stuck with mine until residency but it's pretty good so I can't complain!

Licensing - as long as you have two years good record on your licenses then you can transfer over directly. You will need a letter to this effect from your insurer (I think). There is a web page on this that you should be able to find.

Oe thing to be aware of as a biker is that it's very seasonal. People ride their bikes here from late May until early OCtober and then put them to bed for the winter. So you will need to adapt to changing job focus with the two seasons we get here.

Hope this helps.