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Thinking of Emigrating to Canada? - take the test!

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by jared2, May 9, 2007.

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  1. jared2

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    Mine is 83 (I took this test after the 2004 election!)
     
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    74. Useless unless it can get me into New Zealand more easily. ;)
     
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    How you guys getting those scores...are you married to a Canadian or have a job arranged? I scored the highest for my education, spouse education, etc. Only thing major I can think of that could have improve is if I spoke French.
     
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  8. jared2

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    By the way, when you cross the border, just press the mile/kilometre button and you're all set for metric. (Toyota thinks of everything)

    Don't forget - it's colour, neighbourhood, centre, running shoes (not sneakers)

    The worse thing is those damn dollar coins (loonies). Every time you buy something, you wind up with 2 pounds of coins in your pocket. Paper money was a great invention (almost as good as debit cards)

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 9 2007, 03:44 PM) [snapback]438464[/snapback]</div>

    That's right. They must all have jobs arranged in Canada, and they're not telling us in case we get jealous.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 9 2007, 03:44 PM) [snapback]438464[/snapback]</div>
    Fortunately, I had years of French in school. My speaking/understanding is only passable (I can order in a restaurant), but I can read and write pretty well.
    Bonne journée!
     
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    63, due partly to zero points for age. I'll settle for Honorary.
     
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    I only got a 61, but why do I need a job, I'm retired? <_<
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack Kelly @ May 9 2007, 04:12 PM) [snapback]438489[/snapback]</div>
    You see, it's all screwed up. You should get more points the older you are. Think of the wisdom! Think of the experience! Think of the potential PBS donors! [Yes, most Canadians get PBS]
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jared2 @ May 9 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]438492[/snapback]</div>
    And organ donors! :lol:
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(larkinmj @ May 9 2007, 04:19 PM) [snapback]438494[/snapback]</div>
    And organ buyers!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 9 2007, 02:44 PM) [snapback]438464[/snapback]</div>
    Hmmmm. I retook the test and got 77.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tripp @ May 9 2007, 02:41 PM) [snapback]438463[/snapback]</div>
    I'd get a place in New Zealand(Christchurch) in a heartbeat if it weren't like 27 light years away. Have you been to Milford Sound?
     
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    72 here... with no spouse, no job, and no french i'm surprised it was that high :)
     
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    I clicked on this thread just because of the proper use of the word "Emigrating."

    And I got a 74.
    I feel that I lost possible points because I do not currently have a job offer in Canada but since I work for an international corporation I'm sure I could find one. Perhaps Prius Taxi is hiring.
     
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    I scored 67. No proficiency in French, no arranged job (myself and my wife), etc..
    Not the first time I squeaked by with a passing grade...
     
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    I was surprised it was so high; I have no knowledge of French and no arranged employment in Canada.

    I was also surprised that they carried the score out three decimal places. Further, I was not aware that Canada has the same national symbol as a popular browser. But, it's true......I saw it in the lower right-hand corner. I assume the "s" after 102.000 stands for "score".....
     
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    Is there a test for those wishing to retire (not work) in Canada? Seems to me there is for New Zealand. The offset is usually a skill set (medical always works) or fat savings account.
     
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