tossing around the idea of relocating to Canada..

[Comatose]

Freshnugz, I really appreciate all of the information that you passed along. A little rep for you.

Yeah, my girlfriend and I really haven't stopped talking about the move. We're 100% sure we are going to do it now, we just need to get a decent amount in the bank account first.

About Canadian weed; I'm sure thats its great stuff. Thats pretty much the icing on the cake about the move, I can be more free about how/when I smoke. We are moving based on political and geographic reasons, but a lax stance on reefer will be nice.

Here is another question... Do employers request pre employment drug screening like they do here? Not that it matters, I am experienced in passing them. It would just be nice to know I won't have to do it anymore.

Also, I love the winter. I'm practically in Canada already (live an hour or so from the border) so that shouldn't bother me. My nipples are well adjusted to frigid temperatures, hahaha.

[LIP]

yeahhhh

[mikeyjo]

If you don't like living somewhere you could always try to make it a better place instead of moving on to the next place... IMO, you wont be able to go far enough north to get away from what's being wedged into place.

On a lighter note, how about a maritime kitchen party.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyzziHxR_j0[/YOUTUBE]

[Comatose]

When I look at the way our government works, and how corrupt it is, its a long way away from a change. I don't want to spend my entire life changing this, I want to live my life. Period

[FreshNugz]

No prob for the info man. Glad to be of use. I thought at the end of writing that my joint had made me ramble too long, which i did, but at least it was help...lol

As for the drug screening, I know some places do, but from the amount of that I hear about in America, we're nothing comparable. Basically it takes place but I don't think for as many things as in the US. Oh and Alberta, if you are a skilled tradesman out there(or hell, anything), you are making way more than anywhere else in Canada. Only thing is, its almost impossible to find housing.

Pass on any further questions if you wish.

[Comatose]

Nope, the joint helped it all flow together :-p

I've got experience in quite a few different areas, and I'm a senior at a university as well. Hopefully that'll help me out a little bit.

Right now, I guess that I should begin by trying to find work (maybe monster.ca?). I need to visit a consulate and begin the process of filling out a work VISA too.

[silkyblue]

again

If any reason to defect to Canada their NHS [National Health Service] they have and free child care I heard
I could dig some free health care
ld be well worth it in the long run, wif 4 chitlins and

the snow wont hurt cha ! snow builds character

:thumbsup:

[Comatose]

There are literally hundreds of reasons why we are planning this move... The NHS is definitely 1 of those reasons.

Reasons why my girlfriend and I are making the move...
1. NHS-Socialized medicine. No more paying hundreds of dollars when you're sick or hurt.
2. No abortion laws (long story, but if my girlfriend ever gets pregnant we will have to chose between her life or the childs)
3. Laws against handguns and semi-auto rifles (I love my guns too, but owning anything over a shotgun is overkill)
4. No enemies. Canada is perceived as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Foreign relations are just about as high as they can get. Not to mention, I don't think I've ever heard terrorist and Canada put together in the same sentence.
5. The unemployment rate of Canada is 5.8 (it is well over 8 in my city/state).
6. Canada is moving towards ending the prohibition of marijuana. I may not know exactly how close or how far away it is, but I know it will happen in Canada before the U.S., or any other civilized nation.
7. No death penalty. Some people don't like the death penalty because of moral reasons. I don't believe in allowing a capital criminal off that easy. That truly is the easy way out.
8.Canadians live longer, healthier lives. Life expectancy is higher here. You could tie this in with health care, but its a great reason to move nevertheless.
9. Politics. Canada is not over ran by a two party system that is obviously flawed. The government does not wreak of corruption and scandals.
10. Wildlife. I love hunting and fishing. I don't think there is a better place than Canada to do either of them.

I have no doubt that I could easily make a list of 100, but nobody is going to want to read that Point is, Canada is a great place. I'm already past asking "if" we are going, and to the point where I'm asking "when" we are going.


Ok so here is another question everyone. What do you all recommend I do with my grow equipment when I move? Should I try to take it with me? Should I sell it and then just by new equipment after the move?

Also, what should I do about my personal consumption? I don't think I should try bringing anything with me, but I don't know where I'm going to find it while I'm waiting 3+ months for my harvest.

Thanks for any insight!

[mikeyjo]

Just feel the need to clear up some misconceptions about canada....

- NHS is hurting - and a two tier system is being put in place. I have spent many half days waiting to get an Xray or get an appendage relocated. NHS means 4 hour + wait times for the poor schmucks.
- No free child care (subsidized) and waiting lists in most urban centres is huge (QC is the best for raising a family, and as an outsider you can choose to send your kid to an english school)
- Registered guns don't tend to be involved in crimes - unless theyve been stolen
- Canada has enemies and is now one of the targets listed.
- Current P.M. Is ushering some very tough laws that will ensure the marijuana decriminilization movement is put to rest for good
- There is plenty of corruption to be had in gov;t here (just like any other gov't), check into the last federal gov't, Chretiens.
- and yes the Unemployment rate is dropping, but the quality of jobs, especially in manufacturing provinces are being lost rapidly and replaced with braindead service jobs.

Comatose... not picking on you just sharing some thought from canuckistan.

P.S. don't bring the equipment with you, have it shipped - just make sure its been cleaned thoroughly.

[Comatose]

Thanks for the insight. I know that it cannot be exactly how I perceive it, but it looks so good from here :-p. Thanks for the advice on moving equipment!

-You may have spent many half days waiting to get an x-ray or an appendage removed, but when I was a child, my fathers insurance covered me, and I still waited more than 4 hours to get stitches or casts on many occasions.

-I don't know of any free child care here either. I'm not planning on having children, either.

-If registered guns aren't used in crimes, there have to be far fewer crimes being commited.

-I've heard about the P.M.s stance on marijuana. I've also heard recently about the judges calling marijuana laws unconstitutional. It'll be interesting to see what happens, but I think that it will always be harsher to smoke marijuana in the US.

-Nobody can possibly be more corrupt than the Bush and Clinton families. (maybe I'm wrong, I can't argue this one )

-Nobody loves service jobs, and I don't want to be a drain on anyones economy. But its not like I'm leaving a job to come to a job. I just can't get good work here, period. I have education and experience, so I'm hoping I can go right over the skilled trade work and into something else.