Planning for Retirement in Canada

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Planning for Retirement in Canada
Visa Routes and Average Living Costs for UK Expats
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Introduction
Canada is a thriving, modern country with high
living standards, excellent healthcare, good
transport infrastructure and housing - making it
a desirable location for expats from around the
world. In this guide, well discuss the
potential visas that may be suited to British
retirees, what budget you might expect to require
to cover your living expenses and some of the
retirement planning considerations to bear in
mind.
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Applying for a Visa to Retire in Canada
Many of the primary visa routes available are
focused on professionals and skilled workers who
will make a contribution to the Canadian
economy. There are varied options depending on
your plans and whether you have a child or spouse
who is a Canadian citizen
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The parents and grandparents programme offers
permanent residency around 30 of foreign
nationals living in Canada apply through this or
a similar visa.
Another option is to consider a Start-Up Visa
these permits enable wealthy investors to apply
for permanent residency
Family or tourist visas are valid for six months
per year.
Retirees with Canadian relatives, including adult
children, can apply for a permanent visa through
the family sponsorship programme.
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Average Living Costs in Canada for Foreign
National Residents
The average costs of living in Canada isfairly
similar to the UK. Most individuals require a
monthly budget of around 1,446 (844) excluding
accommodation.
Across the two countries

• UK consumer prices are just over 5 cheaper,
  although utilities in Canada are over 100 more
  affordable including electricity, heating and
  water.

• Dining out at a Canadian restaurant costs roughly
  1 less than in Britain, and public transport and
  taxi services are 23 and 15 lower than in the
  UK, respectively.

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Average Living Costs in Canada for Foreign
National Residents Continue
If you intend to buy a home or second residence
in Canada, the costs will depend on where you
choose to live and the type of property youd
like to purchase.
Location Average Property Price Per Square Metre in Central Areas Average Property Price Per Square Metre Further Out
Edmonton, Alberta 4,117 (2,403) 2,761 (1,612)
Montreal, Quebec 10,246 (5,981) 6,066 (3,541)
Ottawa, Ontario 11,956 (6,979) 8,431 (4,921)
Quebec City, Quebec 14,375 (8,391) 4,486 (2,619)
Toronto, Ontario 13,930 (8,131) 11,079 (6,467)
Vancouver, British Columbia 16,615 (9,698) 10,706 (6,249)
Victoria, British Columbia 13,625 (7,953) 11,324 (6,610)
Winnipeg, Manitoba 3,875 (2,262) 3,750 (2,189)
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An Overview of Taxes in Canada for British
Expatriate Retirees

• UK State Pension retirees will continue to
  receive their benefits following a relocation but
  should note that they will not be eligible for an
  annual uplift linked to the triple lock system.
• If you have a permanent home in Canada, remain in
  the country for most or all of the year, or have
  familial ties, you may be treated as a tax
  resident.
• This tax situation means you will normally be
  obligated to file tax returns and pay taxes in
  Canada on your worldwide income and assets
  including you pension income.

NOTE some earnings may remain taxable in the UK,
including rental income from a UK-based property.
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Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates in Canada
Canadas federal government sets the national
income tax rates, which currently start at 15
for incomes up to 53,359 (31,146). Still, the
considerable variances in additional provincial
tax bands may mean that your choice of location
will affect the amount of your pension plan
income or other earnings you might be taxed
upon. For example, Quebec levies a top-rate
provincial tax of 25.75 on incomes over 119,910
(69,992), compared to an upper tax band of 11.5
in Nunavut and 13.16 in Ontario.
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Endnote
Careful planning, tax calculations and
assessments of your position as a non-resident,
tax resident or permanent resident are important
and should be carefully considered before you
move forward with your plans to retire in Canada.
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