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Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:09 pm we can Register Moving-In at the local City Hall right away as well.

I believe you need to be a mid to long term resident (aka not temporary visitor) to do this. So your wife can do it, but you'll need to wait for the residence card, I think.

Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:09 pm The local staff really have no interest in being helpful. They've truly embraced the Canadian work ethic and exemplify the typical level of service in Canada.

Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:59 pm Consolate

Maybe it's a nationality thing. Like knowing how to spell consulate. Or maybe everyone is doing their best and deserves the benefit of the doubt.

adamu wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:39 pm

Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:09 pm we can Register Moving-In at the local City Hall right away as well.

I believe you need to be a mid to long term resident (aka not temporary visitor) to do this. So your wife can do it, but you'll need to wait for the residence card, I think.

Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:09 pm The local staff really have no interest in being helpful. They've truly embraced the Canadian work ethic and exemplify the typical level of service in Canada.

Yatsushiro2 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:59 pm Consolate

Maybe it's a nationality thing. Like knowing how to spell consulate. Or maybe everyone is doing their best and deserves the benefit of the doubt.

Good point about waiting to register at City Hall till I get a residence card.

Regarding the local Consulate staff; my wife described them as dismissive and borderline rude, which is typical of Canadian service these days. I suppose we both expected more because we are always so impressed with service in Japan, where almost everyone does seem to be doing their best.