In the mid 2000, we was planning to make a life in Canada too as we was not sure of our PR application for UK. Did a lot of research then. Here are some stories from online forums. Usful to be informed before making the decision. Obviously every place one migrates to has problems and pressures. But some are worst than others. Can't help noticing a lot of those having problems seem to be people from the sub-continent (India and Pak). Do weigh the pros and cons. Have a read though:

https://www.justlanded.com/english/Canada/F...wwwNotCanadacom

http://newseastwest.com/dont-make-the-mist...fools-paradise/

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigrati...da-t2848.0.html

Quite similar to the UK. Here they call it National Insurance (NI Contributions). If you have enough 'stamps', usually 14 years of NI contributions, you will receive a full state pension on retirement. Retirement age at the moment is 65 going on to 67 then 68 later. Old Age security is what they refer here as 'pensions top up'. Its means tested, so if you have more than £16k in savings you don't get it.

What is the pensionable age in Canada?

That's good. I have to wait till 67. Btw what's the pension like there? We get £150 a week. Not too bad tbh, if you have some savings and a small private pension.