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jedisco:
BTW, I recently received a warm-worded letter from ndi-Canada.
It read; 'Thank you for choosing Canada!' - I replied; 'You are very welcome my people' (soon to be compatriots, I hope)

Looking forward to a new adventure- abeg make una wish me luck.

P.S if any is eagerly waiting for me to leave, do remember that a Brit always thinks home.

You know Canada will soon be 51st state in US? That is potentially 3 passports for you lol

Lol.

Trump says the UK is "out of line" but can be worked out. We CANNOT afford tariffs by the US on top of the one we tariffed ourselves with Brexit.

Why oh why have those hamberders not caught up with trump yet 🤔?

missjekyll:
Lol.

Trump says the UK is "out of line" but can be worked out. We CANNOT afford tariffs by the US on top of the one we tariffed ourselves with Brexit.

Why oh why have those hamberders not caught up with trump yet 🤔?

worked out with Reform and Uncle Farage trump wey wan carry Uk go where dem no know

Goke7:
worked out with Reform and Uncle Farage trump wey wan carry Uk go where dem no know

With a cut of the NHS and oodles of chlorinated meat.
I am anxiously waiting for the US Markets to open. It ll be another bloodbath today.
Wahala dey o

Goke7:
I can’t see Trump tariffs on your letter 😜 All the best bruv!

Hehe... Thanks. Trump is a loose cannon. Canada was ill prepared having been following U.S back to back for decades but it's a clear warning to other 'allies'

I don't blame UK cozying up to China. Keir Starmer had sense and sent Rachel Reeves to China to solicit for 'investments'.

justwise:
You know Canada will soon be 51st state in US? That is potentially 3 passports for you lol

Hehe.. Trump and his folly. I wonder why he's not advocating for Mexico to be an American state

I wouldn't lie and say I didn't once have the U.S passport on a list of my wants. But certainly not the way Trump is going about it.
For Canada, it's PR now (like ILR), after 3 yrs na to decide if I'd add their passport on (likely). A U.S. passport would be nice to have but the tax implications would put me off.
Eitherway, his revocation of citizenship by birth has already been suspended by a judge. Nothing stops me from giving kids that opportunity.

Where is treadway ?
Treadway, like say dis your man na moomoo o

He has agreed to suspend tariffs on Mexico if Mexico deploys 10000 troops to the border.

Problem is Mexico has had 15000 troops deployed since 2019. So they got him to suspend hostilities by agreeing to do even less than they have been doing.

Trump has been had. Like a kindergartner.
Sheinbaum has just had him for breakfast.

I imagine Canada will have him for lunch too.

Saccharine:
Well done! I'm making same move as you soon once I tie up loose ends.Please be updating us.
Did you do the exams or just got a job and moved?
How was the process etc. I want to read your thoughts on comparisons especially career wise

Are you medical?

I thought about it 2 yrs + ago and began considering options. This time lag let me do things at my time..
Then, the non-exam route to registration had some restrictions so I opted against it and took the 7hr long exam. Now most provinces have waived this requirement.

In thesame vein, just before I started, they created skill-based PR draws one of which was for medical professionals which I subsequently knew about, welcomed, and applied for. After 5 yrs on a visa, I wasn't keen going down the work visa pathway again with all its restrictions (as is the case in Aus). So, while prepping for the exam, I applied for PR. Aside from sitting IELTS again (which was straightforward), everything needed was more of a tick-box. I just had to wait as anything regarding migration in Canada takes time.

After the exam, I didn't progress with the registration until I wanted to go. Costs do rack up. When PR was out, it gave me the freedom to decide on a province I want + visit and see things myself, open a bank account e.t.c. I remember narrating earlier how I was wowed by the reception the bank gave me. Including connecting with their account officer for medics. On return we set up a meeting and they discussed what offers they had available and connected me with a mortgage advisor.
So far, I've dillydallied as I have a pretty good set-up in the UK with earnings right at the higher end, but on the other hand, balancing all variables, I see the mid-longterm potential in this move. It's very difficult to get a direct comparison, not because people are hiding stuff but cos Canada is highly flexible. I.e work pattern, responsibilities, earning e.t.c.

jedisco:
Hehe... Thanks. Trump is a loose cannon. Canada was ill prepared having been following U.S back to back for decades but it's a clear warning to other 'allies'

I don't blame UK cozying up to China. Keir Starmer had sense and sent Rachel Reeves to China to solicit for 'investments'.

😂 I just like how each country Dey collect wotowoto from Trump so tey South African President Dey shalaye up and down as Elon don enter South Africa matter. Countries whose citizens were all rooting for Trump earlier now crying now that their sovereignty is being attacked. Am just having fun cos most folks underrated how far and bizarre Trump will go. At least Nobody now is talking much about leftist media and DEI responsible for imposing tariffs on them.

missjekyll:
Where is treadway ?
Treadway, like say dis your man na moomoo o

He has agreed to suspend tariffs on Mexico if Mexico deploys 10000 troops to the border.

Problem is Mexico has had 15000 troops deployed since 2019. So they got him to suspend hostilities by agreeing to do even less than they have been doing.

Trump has been had. Like a kindergartner.
Sheinbaum has just had him for breakfast.

I imagine Canada will have him for lunch too.

Critical thinking is non existent in the White House for now at least for four years!

missjekyll:
Where is treadway ?
Treadway, like say dis your man na moomoo o

He has agreed to suspend tariffs on Mexico if Mexico deploys 10000 troops to the border.

Problem is Mexico has had 15000 troops deployed since 2019. So they got him to suspend hostilities by agreeing to do even less than they have been doing.

Trump has been had. Like a kindergartner.
Sheinbaum has just had him for breakfast.

I imagine Canada will have him for lunch too.

Lol. HA!

Ok, so first of all, he literally is winning cos the whole point of the deadline and the threat of tarrifs billed to come to effect on Tuesday is to ensure the concerned parties fold and come to the table. Mexico has done that, and be sure as hell, that Canada will do same. They will fold, cos they have no or low leverage in this matter/discussion. So he's not been 'had'

Second, shebi the 'brute' hear word and has now paused. Why still mad at him?

Third, you're referencing the deployment that happened in 2019 when Trump was there and literally made that happen then too, just as it has happened again now.
If those 15000 national guards were at the border all thru 2020-2024 when Sleepy Joe and cackling Kamala UNDID everything that was done to control illegal migration, doesn't it stand to reason that the mass influx of illegals won't have happened?. It happened cos there were no 15000national guards there during the Biden administration! Simple as ABC! Now that Trump has reset the clock, the point you want to put forward is that it is 10000 now.

Ati 15000, ati 10000 ati 5000, why Biden-Kamala no even do any??

See why I was laughing?

Does this look like a threat that was not perfectly executed? Who in these headlines is scrambling to do something to appease the other party?

Goke7:
😂 I just like how each country Dey collect wotowoto from Trump so tey South African President Dey shalaye up and down as Elon don enter South Africa matter. Countries whose citizens were all rooting for Trump earlier now crying now that their sovereignty is being attacked. Am just having fun cos most folks underrated how far and bizarre Trump will go. At least Nobody now is talking much about leftist media and DEI responsible for imposing tariffs on them.

The right wing in affected countries are beginning to lower their volume. Na the sweet part be dat.
He's difficult to predict and no one knows whether he's trying to drive devious concessions or actually being serious.

SA is obviously driven by Musk. Folks like him are largely against correction of certain effects of their oppressive apartheid regime- ones that saw whites come to own own over 70% of agricultural land despite comprising <10% of the populace. They don't want to be asked how they came about ownership in the first place.

Looks like Canada has now also had him for supper.

Canada already announced this deal last year. It's not new

missjekyll:
Looks like Canada has now also had him for supper.

Canada already announced this deal last year. It's not new

He is looking for something to call a win, so reintroducing an existing agreement is a win to him.

Remember we will build the wall and Mexico will pay for it? Did that happen? Obviously not. When America elected a convicted criminal this is what you get

New landmark Yougov poll puts Reform on top - ahead of Labour - for the first time. Starmer's approval rating is extremely dismal at the moment.
Is the UK entering into an era of 3-party politics?

For the first time since the Brexit vote in 2016, something that finally looks like a sliver of Brexit dividend for the UK. Lol


US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs,..... but The US President added he enjoyed good relations with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and that trade issues with the UK could be worked out.

The UK is way out of line, and we’ll see," Trump said as he returned to Washington.

"But (the) European Union is really out of line. The UK is out of line but I’m sure that one, I think that one can be worked out. But the European Union, it’s an atrocity what they’ve done."

Zahra29:
New landmark Yougov poll puts Reform on top - ahead of Labour - for the first time. Starmer's approval rating is extremely dismal at the moment.
Is the UK entering into an era of 3-party politics?

I m very happy about this. Let Farage come on TV tomorrow morning and explain his plans for the NHS( privatisation of course)

Also why he supported Liz Truss disastrous budget?

Why is Reform a Limited company? Where is all the subscription fee going? Ehn?

Also Labour has got 4 yrs and 5 months till next election, polls don't matter

missjekyll:
I m very happy about this. Let Farage come on TV tomorrow morning and explain his plans for the NHS( privatisation of course)

Also why he supported Liz Truss disastrous budget?

Why is Reform a Limited company? Where is all the subscription fee going? Ehn?

Also Labour has got 4 yrs and 5 months till next election, polls don't matter

The polls matter in so far as they are signalling to Labour that it is a likely prospect that they will be a one term government - if they don't fix up. For Labour's support to have waned so badly only 6 months in doesn't bode well. In contrast, Tony Blair enjoyed the public's approval and support until mid way into his second term.

Some fire under their feet is a good thing imo. You can't campaign on CHANGE! and then fail to act when elected.

Now, that is how to let everyone know that the sheriff is back in town. No more yama yama.

Mexico and Canada don fold as expected.
China may not tho, cos even during his first term the trade war lasted all through his tenure, and sleepy Joe who even castigated the tariffs didn't remove it either.

Their fada, Donald Oluwafemi Trump will appraise their performance and commitment to the set goals over the next month. If no changes or NOTICEABLE improvements, the whip comes out again.

💯💯💯

jedisco:
The right wing in affected countries are beginning to lower their volume. Na the sweet part be dat.
He's difficult to predict and no one knows whether he's trying to drive devious concessions or actually being serious.

SA is obviously driven by Musk. Folks like him are largely against correction of certain effects of their oppressive apartheid regime- ones that saw whites come to own own over 70% of agricultural land despite comprising <10% of the populace. They don't want to be asked how they came about ownership in the first place.

😂 they are already asking baba Trump to give them (SA white farmers) refugee status in the US. Funny people.

justwise:
He is looking for something to call a win, so reintroducing an existing agreement is a win to him.

Remember we will build the wall and Mexico will pay for it? Did that happen? Obviously not. When America elected a convicted criminal this is what you get

That’s the only way he can keep his mumu base and supporters happy. The stocks market did him dirty and perhaps he remembered his crypto asset.

pls who is using this app. how authentic is this app pls *Tedrad* for changing money from £ to ₦. urgent assistance needed. Thanks

missjekyll:
I m very happy about this. Let Farage come on TV tomorrow morning and explain his plans for the NHS( privatisation of course)

Also why he supported Liz Truss disastrous budget?

Why is Reform a Limited company? Where is all the subscription fee going? Ehn?

Also Labour has got 4 yrs and 5 months till next election, polls don't matter

Reform is a one-trick pony. Immigration, immigration, immigration and nothing else. Their economics don't add up, they've no substantive polices.

But again, so was Trump in 2016.

Labour has really frittered away much of its political capital and it's already looking like the next election is Reform's to lose. I think people will not care about their lack of substance and will vote them in as disruptors, on the basis that they're sick of the other parties.

As an expatriate, this is obviously not my preferred outcome, but it needs to be accepted and planned for.

@viruses, justwise
What would you advise if the person i intend to invite is not up to pension age. My mum owns a small shop but she doesn't pay tax. The business is also not registered. I will be fully responsible for all expenses.

Viruses:
Assuming your mum is of pensioners age and you can sponsor the full trip:

Your birth certificate
Your int passport
At least 3 months recent payslips
1 - 3 months recent bank statement (this is optional but if you decide to add it, the opening and closing balance should be up to 4k upwards)
Utility bill
Tenancy agreement/purchase contract
Your mum's passport
Your mum's bank statement (at least 3 months. Opening and closing balance of 100k upwards is okay)
Invitation letter stating that you will bear full financial responsibility for the trip, where she will stay, reason and duration of visit and your share code to prove your right of residency (BRP would have done this but all BRPs have expired).

If your mum will sponsor herself or if she's not of pensioneers age, it becomes more complex because her account balance needs to reflect the cost of the trip and she then needs to prove source of the funds, tax payment etc

Cyberknight:
Reform is a one-trick pony. Immigration, immigration, immigration and nothing else. Their economics don't add up, they've no substantive polices.

But again, so was Trump in 2016.

Labour has really frittered away much of its political capital and it's already looking like the next election is Reform's to lose. I think people will not care about their lack of substance and will vote them in as disruptors, on the basis that they're sick of the other parties.

As an expatriate, this is obviously not my preferred outcome, but it needs to be accepted and planned for.

it's what it is, unfortunately, brainwashing extravaganza! And just like America people that will eventually become victims of their callous whims will still end up voting for them. That's the world we live in, but it does put a question mark on the so-called critical thinking in the West.

Cyberknight:
Reform is a one-trick pony. Immigration, immigration, immigration and nothing else. Their economics don't add up, they've no substantive polices.

But again, so was Trump in 2016.

Labour has really frittered away much of its political capital and it's already looking like the next election is Reform's to lose. I think people will not care about their lack of substance and will vote them in as disruptors, on the basis that they're sick of the other parties.

As an expatriate, this is obviously not my preferred outcome, but it needs to be accepted and planned for.

It's not too late for Labour if they give their heads a wobble and actually decide to deliver some tangible improvements - some quick wins at least.

They knew that people were fed up, you can't campaign heavily on change! and then come into power and say,

oops my bad, sorry chaps, didn't realise how bad things were. You'll have to give us 5 years to do our consultations and inquiries before we can actually implement something 😐

To the public it appears as though they've either done nothing (especially compared to the likes of Trump and Javier Milei who have hit the ground running, rightly or wrongly) or have even made things worse (rising council tax bills, removal of pensioners winter allowance, increase in employers NI, no growth etc )

Keir is a decent bloke but he can be too rigid. He needs some of the radical vision for change and innovation that the former Labour party had. He needs to be less of a lawyer and more of a dynamic leader/politician.

Cyberknight:
Reform is a one-trick pony. Immigration, immigration, immigration and nothing else. Their economics don't add up, they've no substantive polices.

But again, so was Trump in 2016.

Labour has really frittered away much of its political capital and it's already looking like the next election is Reform's to lose. I think people will not care about their lack of substance and will vote them in as disruptors, on the basis that they're sick of the other parties.

As an expatriate, this is obviously not my preferred outcome, but it needs to be accepted and planned for.

Lol, immigrant not expatriate unless you're only in the UK temporarily for work/ other and don't plan to settle here permanently.

Cyberknight:
Reform is a one-trick pony. Immigration, immigration, immigration and nothing else. Their economics don't add up, they've no substantive polices.

But again, so was Trump in 2016.

Labour has really frittered away much of its political capital and it's already looking like the next election is Reform's to lose. I think people will not care about their lack of substance and will vote them in as disruptors, on the basis that they're sick of the other parties.

As an expatriate, this is obviously not my preferred outcome, but it needs to be accepted and planned for.

Voters have very very very short memories. They vote based on how full their stomachs are and how heavy their pockets are in the 6 months leading to the election.

These polls are a waste of time. 2028/29 will be the year to watch.

ppeoye:
@viruses, justwise
What would you advise if the person i intend to invite is not up to pension age. My mum owns a small shop but she doesn't pay tax. The business is also not registered. I will be fully responsible for all expenses.

If it's an unregistered business which doesn't pay tax ,I would keep that quiet and apply as " not in employment "

Goke7:
That’s the only way he can keep his mumu base and supporters happy. The stocks market did him dirty and perhaps he remembered his crypto asset.

OMG ,his crypto dropped to 17 from 70 dollars.
I used to go to reddit to Giggle at the magats who bought but after so many tales of woe,it's not funny anymore and it's only added to my hatred of the man.

He took people's last cards. Without remorse.

Zahra29:
The polls matter in so far as they are signalling to Labour that it is a likely prospect that they will be a one term government - if they don't fix up. For Labour's support to have waned so badly only 6 months in doesn't bode well. In contrast, Tony Blair enjoyed the public's approval and support until mid way into his second term.

Some fire under their feet is a good thing imo. You can't campaign on CHANGE! and then fail to act when elected.

These polls don't matter nary a jot.
Let them cook.

Zahra29:
Lol, immigrant not expatriate unless you're only in the UK temporarily for work/ other and don't plan to settle here permanently.

How do you know his intentions, Zahra? You know what they say of assuming? Makes an ass of you, doesn't it.