US Citizen from Virginia wants to Relocate to Vancouver

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I have sent this further missive because it has a human interest aspect to it.  The writer is 80 years of age and thinking of moving to Canada.  It would be nice if we had open borders as they do in the European Union.
It is interesting that in my lifetime, the Germans, French, English, Italians and another half dozen European countries were at war and killing each other but today you can drive across a dozen borders with no inspections and you can live and work in any of the countries with one passport.
At the same time, Canada and the United States have not been at war since 1814 and yet we have a more restricted border than we did 10 years ago in spite of a common language, the North American free Trade Agreement and the use of either currency in either country for the most part. Oh well, enough politics, my answer to the question or statement is in front of the statement.
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david ingram replies:
Now that I know your age and the problems with Medicaid and Canada's taxation of your social security, I can guarantee that you do not want to attempt to immigrate to Canada. If you liked the Victoria or Vancouver climate, make a move to Whidby Island or Bellingham.  Same climate and a much, much lower cost of living, lower income taxes and a medical system which fits in to medicare makes it a much more sensible move for you.
In addition, you can make a day trip up to Canada for cheaper drugs, etc../  
Thanks for the invitation to the Capital Buildings.  did many of them in August 1998.
The guides were a delight, completely entertained by my 15, 11 and 7 years olds telling them the history of the war of 1812 when Canadian troops burned down the White House and the Star Spangled Banner was written.
I am passing your invitation on to my sister.  Her name is Sandi Wright and her husband is Harold Wright.  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: XXXX 
To:  David Ingram at home - bus at [email protected] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: US Citizen from Virginia wants to Relocate to Vancouver or Victoria, Canada
Dear David Ingram,
                             I really appreciate the prompt response to my message. Since I'll be 80 on Thursday, going back to work was not my goal, so unless I can figure a way to do the 6 month rotation system it's a bit of a lost cause.
                           Again Many Thanks for the info.If your sister plans to visit Washington and would like to have a private tour of the US Capitol building let me know .I'm a volunteer with the Capitol Guide Service.
                                                           RXXXXX
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Ingram at home - bus at [email protected] 
  To: XXXXXX 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 1:03 AM
  Subject: US Citizen from Virginia wants to Relocate to Vancouver or Victoria, Canada
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: XXXXXXX 
  To: [email protected] 
  Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:52 PM
  Subject: Relocating to Canada
  Dear Sir ,
                 I was told that you could advise me regarding permanent relocation of a US citizen to Canada.My sister lived in Victoria for some 45 years until she died, about 2 1/2 years ago ,so now my closest relative in Canada is a cousin,also in Victoria BC.I was thinking of moving to Vancouver in about a year's time.At present I live at XXXX Pkwy.Apt. 5XXX  Alexandria Virginia 22XXX and my phone is 703 751 XXXX.
                Any info. you may provide would be appreciated.
                 Sincerely,
                                 RXXXX                        
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  david ingram replies:
  From your question, it would appear that your intention is to retire to Canada and it is unlikely that you could get landed status to do so.  I am 61 and it would be impossible for me to get permission to retire to the US as well.
  Canada has many methods of coming as a worker when under 55 but after 55 it is very difficult to get into Canada as an employee and impossible to get in as a retiree unless you are being sponsored by a child who lives here.
   Goto http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/assess/Education.asp and fill in the self-assessment guide. It will tell you if you qualify under the present rules.  If you assess yourself over 67 points, you do qualify.  Email me a copy and we can go from there.
  My sister lives in Wheeling, West Virginia by the way.
  david
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