We activated Husband’s offer of Permanent Residence in Canada when we drove up on June 20th. See this post for our backstory.

 

We can’t apply for OHIP (health insurance) coverage without a ‘real’ address. We are saving up, but the Price of Freedom (Immigration) hit quite hard in light of current cost of living.

 

We are in no position to put down large security deposits for rent as well as utilities (it’s been 30 years since I’ve had active Canadian credit history) while still paying expenses down here. But we only need to give short notice where we are, and would like to move well before the snow flies.

 

Our situation is not as perilous as many others.

 

We had been working towards moving up after my 70th birthday (2028) but that was before the current regime began aggressively dismantling functional societies here and elsewhere. We live in a large city in a ‘red state’ and the upcoming federal elections could drastically reduce our safety.

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After devoting my life to serving my communities I’m asking for some help in return.

 

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Husband’s current employer would luv to keep him, but their closest corporate location’s in Toronto. He’s been promised ‘glowing letters of recommendation’ from a number of well-titled executives we can use with local franchisees. I’m semi-retired (collecting both CPP and SSA) and doing freelance work.

 

The best solution I can think of is to lease from someone who’ll overlook our limitations. Thus giving us the time to get Husband employed. Also, We have Merrick, 3 year old indoors-only feline. They must come with us- non-negotiable.

 

Our target area is from London through to K/W/C; near family. All have offered us a sofa or backyard tent- but no one’s living in a McMansion with room for 2 adults and a feline long-term.

 

This isn’t primarily a request for direct financial aid, as we have saved up enough to cover a U-Haul and short-term storage locker if necessary. Having a home to move to is the final piece to get up there. Donations for security/ utility deposits would certainly help, but having a signed lease is the goal.

 

Thank you