What benefits do members of Commonwealth Countries have?
Q. I seen an influx of many people from commonwealth countries, do British born people have any benefits? Could we live in their countries? Also what help could the commonwealth do in finding a relative in one of their countries?
Asked by S B - Tue Mar 18 12:49:28 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, being a member of the Commonwealth means you're relatively safe from American invasion. At least for the time being...
Answered by Moriarty - Tue Mar 18 13:25:02 2008
Q. I seen an influx of many people from commonwealth countries, do British born people have any benefits? Could we live in their countries? Also what help could the commonwealth do in finding a relative in one of their countries?
Asked by S B - Tue Mar 18 12:49:28 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, being a member of the Commonwealth means you're relatively safe from American invasion. At least for the time being...
Answered by Moriarty - Tue Mar 18 13:25:02 2008
What are the laws about living/working in other commonwealth countries?
Q. Hi all, I'm wondering what commonwealth countries have in common with one another? For example i'm from britain and if i wanted to move to another commonwealth country would i need a visa? would i be able to legally work there? does it depend on the country, and if so where do i find this sort of information? Thanks in advance
Asked by purplepanther - Sat Nov 24 05:59:26 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the laws vary from country to country so you should check with the the local embassy.
Answered by Gengi - Sat Nov 24 06:27:11 2007
Q. Hi all, I'm wondering what commonwealth countries have in common with one another? For example i'm from britain and if i wanted to move to another commonwealth country would i need a visa? would i be able to legally work there? does it depend on the country, and if so where do i find this sort of information? Thanks in advance
Asked by purplepanther - Sat Nov 24 05:59:26 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the laws vary from country to country so you should check with the the local embassy.
Answered by Gengi - Sat Nov 24 06:27:11 2007
With regard to Commonwealth countries & the military?
Q. For example Canada has a large number of residents from common wealth countries who aren't neccessarily citizens. Can an individual from one commonwealth country join the military of another without being an actual citizen but rather a resident?
Asked by RooRay - Sun Jul 27 11:46:25 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know what the rules are for other Commonwealth countries but in Canada you must either be a Canadian citizen OR a landed immigrant. Landed immigrants are ONLY eligible to join if they bring a unique skill/talent that would not be available from a Canadian citizen.
Answered by knh959 - Sun Jul 27 12:38:01 2008
Q. For example Canada has a large number of residents from common wealth countries who aren't neccessarily citizens. Can an individual from one commonwealth country join the military of another without being an actual citizen but rather a resident?
Asked by RooRay - Sun Jul 27 11:46:25 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't know what the rules are for other Commonwealth countries but in Canada you must either be a Canadian citizen OR a landed immigrant. Landed immigrants are ONLY eligible to join if they bring a unique skill/talent that would not be available from a Canadian citizen.
Answered by knh959 - Sun Jul 27 12:38:01 2008
Why does the UK not have a special relationship with any Commonwealth countries, such as Nigeria; only the US?
Q. which is not even a Commonwealth country. Nigeria is just one of many Commonwealth countries, none of which the UK has a special relationship with . Most Brits here laugh when Americans say they are more powerful, and continually say Americans world war contributions were late and un-needed
Asked by Tom - Sat Jun 5 03:41:20 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The USA is the world's most powerful country and a huge trading partner as well. No other country is as important to to Britain.
Answered by Will - Sat Jun 5 04:25:33 2010
Q. which is not even a Commonwealth country. Nigeria is just one of many Commonwealth countries, none of which the UK has a special relationship with . Most Brits here laugh when Americans say they are more powerful, and continually say Americans world war contributions were late and un-needed
Asked by Tom - Sat Jun 5 03:41:20 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The USA is the world's most powerful country and a huge trading partner as well. No other country is as important to to Britain.
Answered by Will - Sat Jun 5 04:25:33 2010
Why do so many English-speaking countries & regions and Commonwealth countries have the dollar $ currency?
Q. Of course not all English-speaking countries and not all Commonwealth countries have the dollar $ currency but so many do have the dollar $ currency On the other hand there a also non-English speaking countries and non-Commonwealth countries which does have the dollar $ currency
Asked by Cirkuit Skan - Thu Jan 8 05:10:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have just asked an accountant-type person your question and he says it's simply to make calculations easier. There you go.
Answered by Turtle - Mon Jan 12 06:14:39 2009
Q. Of course not all English-speaking countries and not all Commonwealth countries have the dollar $ currency but so many do have the dollar $ currency On the other hand there a also non-English speaking countries and non-Commonwealth countries which does have the dollar $ currency
Asked by Cirkuit Skan - Thu Jan 8 05:10:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have just asked an accountant-type person your question and he says it's simply to make calculations easier. There you go.
Answered by Turtle - Mon Jan 12 06:14:39 2009
is it true that only commonwealth countries can play cricket?
Q. is there a rule that only those countries which were ruled by Britain before or have some British connection can play cricket? could this be the reason why there aren't so many countries playing cricket?
Asked by xyz87 - Sun Jan 13 05:55:14 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not at all. there is no bar for any country to play cricket.
Answered by vakayil k - Sun Jan 13 08:03:53 2008
Q. is there a rule that only those countries which were ruled by Britain before or have some British connection can play cricket? could this be the reason why there aren't so many countries playing cricket?
Asked by xyz87 - Sun Jan 13 05:55:14 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not at all. there is no bar for any country to play cricket.
Answered by vakayil k - Sun Jan 13 08:03:53 2008
Only the President together with Parliament can make laws. Is that true for commonwealth countries?
Q. Who makes the laws in countries like UK, Singapore etc.?? It's for an essay thanks!
Asked by Rika - Fri Jul 23 06:04:40 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. UK doesn't have a President. The house of Commons approves the law, which is then passed to the house of Lords for approval. if the house of Lords rejects the law it is passed back to the house of commons for corrections. Once the law has passed through both houses it is passed to the queen for the royal assent.
Answered by clint_slicker - Fri Jul 23 06:23:19 2010
Q. Who makes the laws in countries like UK, Singapore etc.?? It's for an essay thanks!
Asked by Rika - Fri Jul 23 06:04:40 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. UK doesn't have a President. The house of Commons approves the law, which is then passed to the house of Lords for approval. if the house of Lords rejects the law it is passed back to the house of commons for corrections. Once the law has passed through both houses it is passed to the queen for the royal assent.
Answered by clint_slicker - Fri Jul 23 06:23:19 2010
Can the Queen completely take over one of her Commonwealth countries?
Q. If, for example, the Canadian government went on a totalitarian rampage, can the Queen step in and stop it? Some say she has no authority, others say she can do this. Will someone clear this up for me once and for all?
Asked by Jo o - Fri Jun 25 19:44:51 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes indeed she can dear boy. One has been imploring her to take over Canada for quite some time. It is about time that the people of Quebec were taught a lesson for their insolence. Just you wait until I am made Lord Protector of Quebec dear boy!
Answered by Lord Lucan - Sat Jun 26 07:45:32 2010
Q. If, for example, the Canadian government went on a totalitarian rampage, can the Queen step in and stop it? Some say she has no authority, others say she can do this. Will someone clear this up for me once and for all?
Asked by Jo o - Fri Jun 25 19:44:51 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes indeed she can dear boy. One has been imploring her to take over Canada for quite some time. It is about time that the people of Quebec were taught a lesson for their insolence. Just you wait until I am made Lord Protector of Quebec dear boy!
Answered by Lord Lucan - Sat Jun 26 07:45:32 2010
Can commonwealth countries join the armed forces of other commonwealth countries?
Q. Can commonwealth countries join the armed forces of other commonwealth countries?
Asked by bigjuicey1986 - Fri Apr 3 16:05:14 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. im pretty sure that Commonwealth countries can join other common wealth countries militaries. The one that I am positive on is the British military.
Answered by My Name Sucks Too - Fri Apr 3 19:09:37 2009
Q. Can commonwealth countries join the armed forces of other commonwealth countries?
Asked by bigjuicey1986 - Fri Apr 3 16:05:14 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. im pretty sure that Commonwealth countries can join other common wealth countries militaries. The one that I am positive on is the British military.
Answered by My Name Sucks Too - Fri Apr 3 19:09:37 2009
Does anyone know why some Commonwealth countries drive on the left and others on the right?
Q. Does anyone know why some Commonwealth countries drive on the left and others on the right?
Asked by Little Polly Ephedrine EJ xxx - Mon Mar 3 10:35:56 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. History: In the late 1700s, a shift from left to right took place in countries such as the United States, when teamsters started using large freight wagons pulled by several pairs of horses. The wagons had no driver s seat, so the driver sat on the left rear horse and held his whip in his right hand. Seated on the left, the driver naturally preferred that other wagons pass him on the left so that he could be sure to keep clear of the wheels of oncoming wagons. He did that by driving on the right side of the road. The British, however, kept to the left. They had smaller wagons, and the driver sat on the wagon, usually on the right side of the front seat. From there he could use his long whip in his right hand without entangling it in the… [cont.]
Answered by Jasmine - Mon Mar 3 11:10:37 2008
Q. Does anyone know why some Commonwealth countries drive on the left and others on the right?
Asked by Little Polly Ephedrine EJ xxx - Mon Mar 3 10:35:56 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. History: In the late 1700s, a shift from left to right took place in countries such as the United States, when teamsters started using large freight wagons pulled by several pairs of horses. The wagons had no driver s seat, so the driver sat on the left rear horse and held his whip in his right hand. Seated on the left, the driver naturally preferred that other wagons pass him on the left so that he could be sure to keep clear of the wheels of oncoming wagons. He did that by driving on the right side of the road. The British, however, kept to the left. They had smaller wagons, and the driver sat on the wagon, usually on the right side of the front seat. From there he could use his long whip in his right hand without entangling it in the… [cont.]
Answered by Jasmine - Mon Mar 3 11:10:37 2008
Is it true that citizens of Commonwealth countries of the UK can join the UK military?
Q. Im interested in joining either the us or uk military. Do they have good facilities and equpiment like the americans? Also after you serve do you get a uk=eu citizenship?
Asked by bertiousmaximus - Tue May 23 03:03:00 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. British Army is a good choice but it's tough so you need to be sure you can hack it. On the plus side it recruits from all over the world i.e. Nepal and The Caribbean to name two. Yes I imagine you would get citizenship after your service too as most the over seas soldiers do. As for equipment we don't have nearly the amount the Americans spend on their military but we make up for that in training, versatility and toughness. The British Army is the best trained and motivated army in the world!
Answered by simo9352 - Tue May 23 03:58:14 2006
Q. Im interested in joining either the us or uk military. Do they have good facilities and equpiment like the americans? Also after you serve do you get a uk=eu citizenship?
Asked by bertiousmaximus - Tue May 23 03:03:00 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. British Army is a good choice but it's tough so you need to be sure you can hack it. On the plus side it recruits from all over the world i.e. Nepal and The Caribbean to name two. Yes I imagine you would get citizenship after your service too as most the over seas soldiers do. As for equipment we don't have nearly the amount the Americans spend on their military but we make up for that in training, versatility and toughness. The British Army is the best trained and motivated army in the world!
Answered by simo9352 - Tue May 23 03:58:14 2006
Does oxford offer lower fees for commonwealth countries?
Q. I am a Canadian student who's interested in going to Oxford. thanks!
Asked by Red H - Fri Jan 30 16:18:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Unfortunately not. Fee liability at Oxford (and all UK universities) is based on whether or not you have citizenship of an EU country and the Commonwealth doesn't come into it. The link below should give you some more info: The reason we get free/heavily subsidised tuition is because it comes out of our taxes. EU nations pay certain taxes to the EU (think of it like a big centralised pot) and that's why we get free/subsidised tuition across the EU. Commonwealth citizens don't contribute to our taxes so they can't take the benefit of them.
Answered by SJM - Sat Jan 31 06:05:11 2009
Q. I am a Canadian student who's interested in going to Oxford. thanks!
Asked by Red H - Fri Jan 30 16:18:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Unfortunately not. Fee liability at Oxford (and all UK universities) is based on whether or not you have citizenship of an EU country and the Commonwealth doesn't come into it. The link below should give you some more info: The reason we get free/heavily subsidised tuition is because it comes out of our taxes. EU nations pay certain taxes to the EU (think of it like a big centralised pot) and that's why we get free/subsidised tuition across the EU. Commonwealth citizens don't contribute to our taxes so they can't take the benefit of them.
Answered by SJM - Sat Jan 31 06:05:11 2009
why does the uk favour EU countries over commonwealth countries?
Q. what has the EU done for the UK and why is it immigrants from the EU have it so much better than commonwealth countries considering it is these countries that died alongside the british
Asked by steven s - Tue Oct 23 17:00:17 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because our leaders have signed treaty after treaty committing us to behave in this way. We have lost our sovereignty as a result and have no choice in the matter. By the same token, it should be pointed out that Commonwealth countries do not favour the British over other foreigners when we visit their countries. I live in a British Overseas Territory where British people need work permits the same as any other foreigners.
Answered by Doethineb - Tue Oct 23 17:08:33 2007
Q. what has the EU done for the UK and why is it immigrants from the EU have it so much better than commonwealth countries considering it is these countries that died alongside the british
Asked by steven s - Tue Oct 23 17:00:17 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because our leaders have signed treaty after treaty committing us to behave in this way. We have lost our sovereignty as a result and have no choice in the matter. By the same token, it should be pointed out that Commonwealth countries do not favour the British over other foreigners when we visit their countries. I live in a British Overseas Territory where British people need work permits the same as any other foreigners.
Answered by Doethineb - Tue Oct 23 17:08:33 2007
What are airplanes general called in Commonwealth countries (other than Canada )?
Q. What are airplanes general called in Commonwealth countries (other than Canada )?
Asked by maha l - Tue Mar 18 04:18:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just call them 'planes - that avoids the air-/aero- issue.
Answered by beardouk - Tue Mar 18 09:06:46 2008
Q. What are airplanes general called in Commonwealth countries (other than Canada )?
Asked by maha l - Tue Mar 18 04:18:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just call them 'planes - that avoids the air-/aero- issue.
Answered by beardouk - Tue Mar 18 09:06:46 2008
Should Commonwealth Countries Have Thier Working Ages On A Visa Changed?
Q. Currently your only allowed a working/holiday visa up till your 30 years of age...
Asked by Inquiring Mind - Sun Oct 7 07:45:47 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's allowed from 18-30 years. Mainly because people during those ages have yet to settle down. They have less commitments to family. The idea and purpose of the working holiday visa is to allow young people to see a bit of the world. You're only supposed to work a maximum of half the time that you're in the country. Other countries don't even seem to offer a working holiday visa. 30 is a fine age.. but that time you're starting to settle and don't want to be gallavanting around the world being so spontanous. And it'd be a pain to change, too much paperwork.
Answered by Acyla - Sun Oct 7 08:03:16 2007
Q. Currently your only allowed a working/holiday visa up till your 30 years of age...
Asked by Inquiring Mind - Sun Oct 7 07:45:47 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's allowed from 18-30 years. Mainly because people during those ages have yet to settle down. They have less commitments to family. The idea and purpose of the working holiday visa is to allow young people to see a bit of the world. You're only supposed to work a maximum of half the time that you're in the country. Other countries don't even seem to offer a working holiday visa. 30 is a fine age.. but that time you're starting to settle and don't want to be gallavanting around the world being so spontanous. And it'd be a pain to change, too much paperwork.
Answered by Acyla - Sun Oct 7 08:03:16 2007
Do commonwealth countries need canadian visa to visit?
Q. Do commonwealth countries need canadian visa to visit?
Asked by woolies - Thu Aug 14 17:51:27 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some do, you can see the list of countries that need visa to Canada at
Answered by Leon - Thu Aug 14 22:13:02 2008
Q. Do commonwealth countries need canadian visa to visit?
Asked by woolies - Thu Aug 14 17:51:27 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some do, you can see the list of countries that need visa to Canada at
Answered by Leon - Thu Aug 14 22:13:02 2008
what are the countries that participate in the commonwealth games?
Q. how many years between each commonwealth games? why does each commonwealth game have a mascot? where are the commonwealth games going to be held this year and what is there mascot? need to know were each place were commonwealth games have been? why does each commonwealth game have a mascot?
Asked by tasha07555 - Wed Feb 22 17:42:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ah, I was wondering when questions would start appearing about the Commonwealth Games (Melbourne March 15th - 26th 2006, get the plug in quick). Anyway, onto the questions: The Commonwealth Games are held every 4 years in the middle of an Olympiad. For instance, this year's Commonwealh Games are held between the Olympics in Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008) The mascot of the Commonwealth Games is there just like you have mascots for the Olympic Games as a means of identifying the Games. This year, the Games are being held in Melbourne, Australia from March 15th - 26th 2006 and their mascot called Karak who is a red tailed black cockatoo. The Commonwealth Games has been held in the following locations: Hamilton, Canada 1930 London,… [cont.]
Answered by Harry Hayfield - Wed Feb 22 19:10:39 2006
Q. how many years between each commonwealth games? why does each commonwealth game have a mascot? where are the commonwealth games going to be held this year and what is there mascot? need to know were each place were commonwealth games have been? why does each commonwealth game have a mascot?
Asked by tasha07555 - Wed Feb 22 17:42:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ah, I was wondering when questions would start appearing about the Commonwealth Games (Melbourne March 15th - 26th 2006, get the plug in quick). Anyway, onto the questions: The Commonwealth Games are held every 4 years in the middle of an Olympiad. For instance, this year's Commonwealh Games are held between the Olympics in Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008) The mascot of the Commonwealth Games is there just like you have mascots for the Olympic Games as a means of identifying the Games. This year, the Games are being held in Melbourne, Australia from March 15th - 26th 2006 and their mascot called Karak who is a red tailed black cockatoo. The Commonwealth Games has been held in the following locations: Hamilton, Canada 1930 London,… [cont.]
Answered by Harry Hayfield - Wed Feb 22 19:10:39 2006
URGENT! Need English law cases or from other commonwealth countries?
Q. Does anyone know any Enlgish law cases or from other commonwealth countries which are similar to Shuey v United States [1875]
Asked by iwc - Wed Aug 27 15:17:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You might want to consider :- Errington v Errington [1952] 1KB 290 Daulia v Four Millbank Nominees (1978) Ch 278 Perhaps also :- Dunmore v Alexander (1830) Scotland Wenkheim v Arndt (1873) New Zealand). A-Z Bazaars v Ministry of Agriculture (1974) South Africa
Answered by waldo_mcginty - Thu Aug 28 00:08:37 2008
Q. Does anyone know any Enlgish law cases or from other commonwealth countries which are similar to Shuey v United States [1875]
Asked by iwc - Wed Aug 27 15:17:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You might want to consider :- Errington v Errington [1952] 1KB 290 Daulia v Four Millbank Nominees (1978) Ch 278 Perhaps also :- Dunmore v Alexander (1830) Scotland Wenkheim v Arndt (1873) New Zealand). A-Z Bazaars v Ministry of Agriculture (1974) South Africa
Answered by waldo_mcginty - Thu Aug 28 00:08:37 2008
can I go to a commonwealth country if conflict breaks out whilst in egypt?
Q. As an Australian citizen, if conflict breaks out whilst visiting Egypt, am I free to travel to other commonwealth countries?
Asked by Skye P - Sun Nov 16 00:47:02 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is a very small chance of conflict to break while your in egypt. just have fun there while it lasts.
Answered by Adam - Sun Nov 16 02:09:35 2008
Q. As an Australian citizen, if conflict breaks out whilst visiting Egypt, am I free to travel to other commonwealth countries?
Asked by Skye P - Sun Nov 16 00:47:02 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is a very small chance of conflict to break while your in egypt. just have fun there while it lasts.
Answered by Adam - Sun Nov 16 02:09:35 2008
Commonwealth Recruits. Which Countries?
Q. i was arguing with my boys about whether Britain still practices recruiting from ALL Commonwealth countries. I said they only recruit from commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and so on. He argued that Britain recruits from all commonwealth countries regardless of their developmental status.
Asked by RooRay - Sat May 16 12:45:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah,britain recruit from all over the commonwealth potentially 540million men are fit for service in the commonwealth. I can see that it might come in handy for us in a major war.lol
Answered by Lord Edgecombe - Sat May 16 12:53:57 2009
Q. i was arguing with my boys about whether Britain still practices recruiting from ALL Commonwealth countries. I said they only recruit from commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and so on. He argued that Britain recruits from all commonwealth countries regardless of their developmental status.
Asked by RooRay - Sat May 16 12:45:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah,britain recruit from all over the commonwealth potentially 540million men are fit for service in the commonwealth. I can see that it might come in handy for us in a major war.lol
Answered by Lord Edgecombe - Sat May 16 12:53:57 2009
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