Martins281:


An international driver's permit should suffice

House34:


An international driving license is worthless in Canada for claiming driving experience for a G2 license in Ontario. However, a Nigerian driving license that is over 2 years old, along with a letter from Ottawa, is acceptable. Alternatively, you can try using your driving abstract from Nigeria. Although a friend’s driving abstract was rejected in the GTA, it was accepted in Cornwall, so you might have better luck outside the GTA

Martins281:


How do you get a letter from Ottawa?

njambert:
I own a 2009 Honda CRV, covered less than 5000km the past 1year as a newcomer. I paid $300/month. Upon renewal last month, my new monthly payment is $245/month

JIREN01:
You mean you got a quote of 300/month with your international license?
Do you mind sharing what part of Canada you live?
I reside in Hamilton and I want to use my international license for a while pending the completion of renewal for my Nigeria license (to skip G2).

Physsyb:
Hello everyone, i am about to book a flight for my sister to canada but i am confused about this transit visa issue. Has anyone travelled to canada recently without getting a transit visa. If yes, what route? What airline?
I was looking at a flight from lagos to ottawa with one stop at CDG (france) airport. Would there be an issue?

oluayebenz:


That's Air France with a single stop at CDG then transit visa is not required.
You are good.

Any airline with more than one stop in the Schengen zone or any airline transiting in the USA then transit visa is required

Tonto30:
Hello Elders
I'm female in need of a room in Calgary.
Move in date is middle of September.
If you have any leads please let me know.
If you can provide any form of support or guidance to a newcomer in Calgary, please indicate let me DM.

Tonto30:
Hello Elders
I'm female in need of a room in Calgary.
Move in date is middle of September.
If you have any leads please let me know.
If you can provide any form of support or guidance to a newcomer in Calgary, please indicate let me DM.

JIREN01:
Hi everyone, I have a question; I guess our bosses @salford, @megastu, @ednut, among others will be able to draw from their experiences and share helpful insights.
So I was on a call with a friend who works as a Senior Business Analyst for a Big Pharma, and we were discussing about how attainable a salary threshold of 200kcad per annum is. I even whimsically chipped in the case of a family friend who works as a Director of Strategy for PWC and how I’m certain she earns way more than that. I was shocked when my statement was returned with a hysterical laughter and how that threshold is almost a pipe dream in Canada. Bottom line is he claimed people who earn that in Canada can be literally counted with your fingers and how he has never met anyone who earns that high in his 10-year career.

I’d like to ask if what he said is true; how attainable is the 200k salary threshold? All comments are welcome.

JIREN01:
Hi everyone, I have a question; I guess our bosses @salford, @megastu, @ednut, among others will be able to draw from their experiences and share helpful insights.
So I was on a call with a friend who works as a Senior Business Analyst for a Big Pharma, and we were discussing about how attainable a salary threshold of 200kcad per annum is. I even whimsically chipped in the case of a family friend who works as a Director of Strategy for PWC and how I’m certain she earns way more than that. I was shocked when my statement was returned with a hysterical laughter and how that threshold is almost a pipe dream in Canada. Bottom line is he claimed people who earn that in Canada can be literally counted with your fingers and how he has never met anyone who earns that high in his 10-year career.

I’d like to ask if what he said is true; how attainable is the 200k salary threshold? All comments are welcome.

JIREN01:
Hi everyone, I have a question; I guess our bosses @salford, @megastu, @ednut, among others will be able to draw from their experiences and share helpful insights.
So I was on a call with a friend who works as a Senior Business Analyst for a Big Pharma, and we were discussing about how attainable a salary threshold of 200kcad per annum is. I even whimsically chipped in the case of a family friend who works as a Director of Strategy for PWC and how I’m certain she earns way more than that. I was shocked when my statement was returned with a hysterical laughter and how that threshold is almost a pipe dream in Canada. Bottom line is he claimed people who earn that in Canada can be literally counted with your fingers and how he has never met anyone who earns that high in his 10-year career.

I’d like to ask if what he said is true; how attainable is the 200k salary threshold? All comments are welcome.

Maria96:
only few directors and senior management staff/ partners earn that amount in private sector and public sector. The average director in public service for Ontario is on 130k to 150k. Stop being obsessed about that kind of salary because you will pay huge amount of taxes instead find how you can create a business that can generate that kind of income and hire a good tax accountant. Shalom

JIREN01:
Thank you Maria; you wouldn’t blame me for being obsessed nah; Money must be made. I don’t mind you sharing ideas on businesses one can delve into here in Canada.

JIREN01:
Thank you Maria; you wouldn’t blame me for being obsessed nah; Money must be made. I don’t mind you sharing ideas on businesses one can delve into here in Canada.

trollx:
Hello everyone!

I currently live in GTA Ontario, and considering moving from the city I am currently to London Ontario permanently with my family. I would appreciate if I can get people's opinion about living in London Ontario, is it an affordable place for family?, is it affordable to buy a house?, How is the Nigerian community like?, The job market?, The cost of living?, Safety?, Childcare subsidy in the region?

Thanks in advance!

I would appreciate a response from any Nigerian currently in London Ontario

braine:



I have been to London a few times and I think it’s pretty okay for a family.

It is cool and devoid of all the GTA drama.

However, when it comes to jobs, I doubt you’d find anything viable there. Cost of living is pretty decent. Just ensure you have a vehicle. There are a few Nigerians moving there. I’ve not heard anything adverse about safety in that axis.

The person I go to meet there got their Townhouse for 600k which is still pretty expensive if you asked me. I’m sure you’d find for the same amount around Cambridge or some parts of Kitchener.


Regarding childcare subsidy? I thought that’s a province wide thing?


London is generally a decent place to live, but it’s like 2 hours to Toronto, which is a red flag for someone like me who has to go to work in GTA and flex a bit. However, if you and your spouse work remotely, then you’re good. But if you are a town boy like me…. Lol. You’ll adjust sha.

trollx:
Hello everyone!

I currently live in GTA Ontario, and considering moving from the city I am currently to London Ontario permanently with my family. I would appreciate if I can get people's opinion about living in London Ontario, is it an affordable place for family?, is it affordable to buy a house?, How is the Nigerian community like?, The job market?, The cost of living?, Safety?, Childcare subsidy in the region?

Thanks in advance!


I would appreciate a response from any Nigerian currently in London Ontario

CsRockefeller:
Wow!! Nice to join here. Read a few pages and I love the contributions from one particular handle (can't remember your handle right now).
I have so many questions. So many questions. And so many questions. However, I'll start with the ones important to my survival.
I've been on this journey for some time (3 years). Initially planned it with a lady I met here on NL, before she had other plans. I'm a student, though in my early 30s, but that's not a bother.
First question - How easy is it to get a citizenship by marriage? In order words, are the indigenes (Blacks and White) open to relationships with Nigerians? I pray God shouldn't bring a Nigerian lady near me ever!!
Secondly, I'm into Tech/I.T and I'm also very physical (strength dey body to do physical work), I drive too by the way. I'm aware I can't work more than 24hrs a week, does that include those sides gigs and online jobs?
Nice to be part of this community. By God's grace, I'd be in Niagara soon.

CsRockefeller:
Wow!! Nice to join here. Read a few pages and I love the contributions from one particular handle (can't remember your handle right now).

I have so many questions. So many questions. And so many questions. However, I'll start with the ones important to my survival.

I've been on this journey for some time (3 years). Initially planned it with a lady I met here on NL, before she had other plans. I'm a student, though in my early 30s, but that's not a bother.

First question - How easy is it to get a citizenship by marriage? In order words, are the indigenes (Blacks and White) open to relationships with Nigerians? I pray God shouldn't bring a Nigerian lady near me ever!!

Secondly, I'm into Tech/I.T and I'm also very physical (strength dey body to do physical work), I drive too by the way. I'm aware I can't work more than 24hrs a week, does that include those sides gigs and online jobs?

Nice to be part of this community. By God's grace, I'd be in Niagara soon.

CsRockefeller:
Wow!! Nice to join here. Read a few pages and I love the contributions from one particular handle (can't remember your handle right now).

I have so many questions. So many questions. And so many questions. However, I'll start with the ones important to my survival.

I've been on this journey for some time (3 years). Initially planned it with a lady I met here on NL, before she had other plans. I'm a student, though in my early 30s, but that's not a bother.

First question - How easy is it to get a citizenship by marriage? In order words, are the indigenes (Blacks and White) open to relationships with Nigerians? I pray God shouldn't bring a Nigerian lady near me ever!!

Secondly, I'm into Tech/I.T and I'm also very physical (strength dey body to do physical work), I drive too by the way. I'm aware I can't work more than 24hrs a week, does that include those sides gigs and online jobs?

Nice to be part of this community. By God's grace, I'd be in Niagara soon.