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**armr617** · 26-08-2009, 10:07

Ref the RCMP I spoke with their recruitment stand while at the Calgary Stampede (as well as the forces & Calgary police) and they said they only accept Canadian Citizens.
some of the local forces will accept you as a 'landed immigrant' though.
I'm doing the remaining 6 yrs of my 22 and Im offski, hopefully to Calgary- when asked about their maximum age they said they' wouldn't really want anyone over about 55' as they have to look at the return of service before retirement age'

I've done 2 trips out there, 1 10 day holiday around Calgary and a Medman, both times I was amazed by the friendliness of the locals, even in the city and more so out in the sticks.

6 yrs and counting!!

**OPPO** · 26-08-2009, 10:18

Anything federal needs Canadian citizenship, which for a Commonwealth nartional means after you get Landed Immigrant status, it's 3 years. Non-Commonwealth is 5 years.

Most other forces accept Landed Immigrant status people, regardless of Province. Ontario has the largest amount of police services as well as the largest services (outside of the RCMP).

**maguire** · 26-08-2009, 10:24

this fella - http://coppersblog.blogspot.com/ - made the switch from UK to Canada some time ago, and appears to be as happy as a pig in the proverbial doo-dah. worth reading.

**bojangles** · 01-02-2010, 20:47

I moved to Canada in 2005 from the UK and now work for a Police service in Ontario.

Regarding the RCMP, you have to be a citizen first. Then, they can and will post you to ANYWHERE in the country they choose.

Canada truly is a great country and I would not move back to blighty for anything.

**IndianaDel** · 01-02-2010, 21:10

Originally Posted by The_Seagull

Originally Posted by VanHelsing

The Polygraph Test will give you some 'Amusing' questions

VH

Most uncomfortable 4 hours of my life. But as long as your 100% up front with things it's managable.

But if you spoke to me right after the test you wouldn't have got such a positive answer from me.

They Polygraph you for 4 hours?
About what?
whether you like Canadian Beer?
Do you blame them for their Canadian Bacon?
Can you pronounce "Aboot" and "Aye"?

I thought the US was finicky!!!!!!!!

**OPPO** · 01-02-2010, 21:16

They don't polygraph people in Ontario, just out West.

**IndianaDel** · 02-02-2010, 03:14

Originally Posted by OPPO

They don't polygraph people in Ontario, just out West.

What's that all aboot. Aye?

**Flagrantviolator** · 02-02-2010, 04:56

It's spelled "Eh?" you giblet. As for joining the filth over here, may I humbly suggest Quebec? We have the most haphazard collection of senseless laws of ANYWHERE in the country, likely the world, for hopped-up jobsworthy, socially -retarded, powercrazed cahnts to uphold.Case in point: The yellow margarine law. It is illegal to sell yellow margarine in Qc. under penalty of huge fines/ minor jail time. And that's just the start of it....

**The_Seagull** · 02-02-2010, 05:32

Originally Posted by IndianaDel

Originally Posted by The_Seagull

Originally Posted by VanHelsing

The Polygraph Test will give you some 'Amusing' questions

VH

Most uncomfortable 4 hours of my life. But as long as your 100% up front with things it's managable.

But if you spoke to me right after the test you wouldn't have got such a positive answer from me.

They Polygraph you for 4 hours?
About what?
whether you like Canadian Beer?
Do you blame them for their Canadian Bacon?
Can you pronounce "Aboot" and "Aye"?

I thought the US was finicky!!!!!!!!

Ha ha, it's actualy about 3 hours of an interview asking all about any shady happenings in your past followed by about an hour on the machine doing confirmatory questions. Everyone I've spoken with who's been through it says the same. It's bloody awful!

Questions are mostly about dishonesty, drink driving, membership of banned or terrorist organisations, and if you've fibbed your way into the process.