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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 7:24am On Dec 20, 2017 |
Please lets sheath our swords. we are all wired differently but i believe there is a way we can connect without having all these fights. we disagree to agree. if this world war continues, my ghost mode will be activated. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TEECANN: 7:38am On Dec 20, 2017 |
maternal: @Maternal Bros, I still don't get...it sounded like you were praising @freeradical for having a "big head" for not "wasting" govt resources and yet getting his objective of settling down sorted out. Hence, I'm confused with your response in the quoted post above. Are you saying it is a proper thing to use govt arranged programs for immigrants or where possible, if one can pull it off, one should not waste govt resources? I appreciate you for all the good works you are doing here. It will all end in praise IJN! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 8:13am On Dec 20, 2017 |
maternal: very well put 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Unlimited22: 8:17am On Dec 20, 2017 |
Finally. From 0-164. Professor Ekpekus, this is directly to you because you seeom knowledgeable in the medical aspects of this immigration journey. I'm a soon to grad optometrist and I have plans of doing an MSC in UWaterloo. Now, earlier you said something about prognosis of those toeing the academic line in med/surg being poor. Is the same applicable in optometric practice? Because I want to stay on after the MSC to challenge the OBCE and practice in Canada, specifically in Calgary. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 8:43am On Dec 20, 2017 |
vcole: I agree with your perspective, but we have to understand the truth is that it is difficult to draw the line between religion and reason. The bible says christains should give all gloryy to God. So for a christain, even healing after treatment is an art of God. it is this ambiguity and exclusivity to all success that makes one reference God in all things, or should i say all things good cos in Nigeria all negatives are attributed to the devil and village people that know nothing about it. point is when we do this, we are acting in accordance with the christain belief, wether it is logical or not is a debate for another day. So the focus here should remain what civility demands, as your first comment beautifully put. For me, doesnt matter how much one chants "na God do am for me", I quietely focus on the practical things they did, I have realised cause and effect works more times than miracles.. funny thing is that soon as i repeat what they did and mine works out fine, i start out with praise God cos it is what we christains have to do... lol 18 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Santino1(m): 8:45am On Dec 20, 2017 |
TEECANN: I think you should re-read that post again. He actually hailed freeradical for "NOT having a big head". Perhaps it has been modified but that's what I got the first time I read it and his latest post reiterates the same point. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fortissimo502: 10:43am On Dec 20, 2017 |
vcole: Word! 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mclarry(m): 10:47am On Dec 20, 2017 |
From this statement, success is for the informed and well prepared. There are platforms for this and if one takes advantage of them, it changes a lot and makes integration easier. I am preparing for same and really admire the zeal from freeradical. My spouse and I got some inspiration from the story. Maternal as an experienced senior has said it in a few lines but if you dig further, there is more to unravel for the wise ones. Pre-arrival Preparations are not compulsory. Success as well is not a guarantee. One has to be prepared to succeed. Where do you see yourself in 5 years after migration? If you cannot answer this question or have a glimpse of what it would look like, then migrating will be like jumping on a moving wagon(to any place it takes). Some people learnt the hard way. Some got informed before hand. The success rate lies between the differences in timing and the choices they make. So... you decide! Migration is not for everyone. If you must, it must be for the best reasons... maternal: 14 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gracelevel: 11:38am On Dec 20, 2017 |
vcole: oh okay. .. grateful for the response. Many thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gracelevel: 11:44am On Dec 20, 2017 |
maternal: Really really appreciate this in depth explanation. Just wow...armoury of good info ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Bontia(m): 3:35pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Well done all for your good work. I will be landing Calgary by Feb. next year. My problem is I had a valid Nigerian driver's license with about 3 years driving history that is to expire next year Jan. but I lost it last month. What do I do to ensure I get a permit to drive in Canada? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TEECANN: 5:45pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
maternal: Thank you. I get the drift much more clearly now. Santino1: Thank you my friend @Santino1, @maternal's message is clearer now by his updated recent post and I 've added something new to my kitty. It will all end in praise IJN! 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by nadina: 6:19pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
In addition to bridging programs, the Corporate Readiness Training Program at Bow Valley College is a good one for professional immigrants. It is funded by Alberta Works and provides child care expense depending on one's income. The program runs for a period of 16 weeks. Ten weeks training on full-time employment-focused language instruction and 6 weeks internship in a company that aims to utilize your past education and work experience. I also heard the success rate is very high as most students are retained in the company. I am not ashamed to depend on God for everything. I know i have a part to play, but i also depend on Him for wisdom in playing my part . Therefore i do best and leave the rest for God. Because from experience, God can do more for me than i can do for myself in a lifetime. 47 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iyamefa: 8:14pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Hi guys, just to add to what others have said about religion. First of all, I’m a Christian. Not a church goer but a deep believer of Jesus. In Canada as well as other westernized countries, religion is not the way it is in Nigeria where everything is God God God! You have to be careful not to shove your religion(whatever it is) in people’s faces here. Of course you can talk about your religious organizations and let people know your beliefs if such discussion takes place but it’s not like Nigeria where you can say anything to anyone about your religion and its not offensive. My landlord/landlady are serious Christians as well and the first day we met, they brought up discussions about a nearby church and the society in a way to start small talk all to get to know our religion without being offensive! They never asked directly ‘what’s your religion?’ This is a country where it’s even illegal for an employer to ask if you’re married or ask of your age before or during recruitment process. This doesn’t in anyway mean you cannot express your faith and be thankful to God for things in your life. Infact, my experiences so far in Canada have been nothing short of a miracle. Details coming soon. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 8:29pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
@einsteino I appreciate and understand your point of view. I never said don't give thanks to your God. What I said was that religious tolerance takes into consideration the beliefs as well as the desires of whomever you are conversing with. To put it simply. How comfortable would followers of this thread be if people who practice african traditional religion, start their posts with a paragraph of incantation to Sango or Oronmila each time they want to make a comment or share their experience? To each his own. Let me not derail the thread any longer. Winter pics from Calgary today. 28 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 8:36pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Iyamefa: Well said. Waiting for your miracle story. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 8:57pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
vcole: True, vcole. I would like to point out something. It is indeed a person's right to shout about his religion to high heavens. He has a guaranteed freedom of speech and right to free association. Yet, in the company of others, one must show emotional intelligence and maturity in exercising those rights. This is typically not the case in Nigeria where people feel the need to discomfort others with their religious activity in the name of evangelism/worship. This is a key difference between Canadian experience and a typical Nigerian experience. I am able to relate because I worked at a top4 accounting firm in Lagos. Over there it was forbidden to discuss religion at the work place (in my time). Not because we were atheists, but because these were topics that were sensitive and could cause intolerance at the work place. This is way different from what is obtainable at most Nigerian work places. So it's important to exercise your right or free speech with responsibility especially in the context of your environment. I felt the need to make this point because it may be helpful to some people beyond this thread. @vcole, in the history of this thread, several issues have derailed us. I feel this is both fortunate and unfortunate. While some salient issues are raised and discussed, I feel the ability to partake in open, cordial discourse of divergent views is one everyone must learn especially as we look forward to moving to Canada. It is important to engage in these discussions without being rude. In our country, we are very aggressive. I'm afraid those who hold on to these aggressive tendencies may need more than bridging programmes to fit into the Canadian environment. 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kachikapor(m): 9:40pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
Hi 40manlappy Quite a mouthful, your name... I'm also arriving with my wife in April. Where are you landing,if i may ask? We are thinking about sharing a temporary place(airbnb) with any other couple arriving in april .We are coming into Toronto though. Not sure if this is a good idea but i know if we pool resources...we can get something really nice. If anyone's interested, please feel free to contact me so we can hatch out the plan. N.B: this offer is only for couples(i.e husband and wife). No offense to married folks with kids. Thanks 40manlappy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by bbaby84(f): 10:14pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
kachikapor: Are you sure this is a good idea? Please be careful about sharing an apartment with complete strangers. You don't have to stay in Toronto as there are areas like Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington and those are off the top of my head. If you research properly you'll find some affordable apartments without any need to share a with anyone with or without Children. Stay safe and all the best! Modified: 40manlappy no offence to you sir.. lol you know you're my brother. Meanwhile, Unilag and WES are showing me though Kingston University has sent my postgrad. I don't know what I was doing my mates were doing undergrad abroad? All I have is time. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 10:14pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
vcole: you didnt get me. I am not interested in one praising or not praising God. I am only saying the part where you said you are a christain and went on to make it seem as though the fault wasnt religion, colours the truth or isnt a true reflection of the underlying cause. Point is what christains do by jumping on a thread with praise God is very valid by the tenets of christainity, yes even not taking into consideration the beliefs of others when it means curtailing ones testimonies. hence why i said the truth is that one can not actually draw a line between religion and reason. we may try to be moderate or rational christains as i have learnt to do by shunning the chants of "na God do am" and focus on cause and effect.... but attempting to correct the acts of so-called radicals within the confines of christainity is futile. This is because you would either find clear biblical grounds for most of their actions or ambiguities that seem to offer tacit support to irrationality and some sort of intolerance. anything else, is patching the truth. so in summary, the fault is not theirs/ours but the wiring that the religion gives who it terms a true believer. of course, it is much more diplomatic to say "christains be tolerant" than "christains be less christain". lol.. hope u catch my drift now? 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 10:54pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
einsteino: einsteino pls forgive my over Sabi. Within the context of a larger society, is it really fair to be guided only by the 'Confines of Christianity'? If every radical or extremist acts based only on the confines of their convictions, that is formula for chaos. Perhaps, society should be secular in it's interactions but guided by the private religious convictions of its members. There must be a framework where people of all beliefs can interact without rudely throwing their beliefs in each other's faces. This is why we never discuss religious topics. It never ends. Ok bye. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 11:12pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
vascey: exactly! so its best you said be irreligious on the thread, rather than "i am a christain but i dont get.." the latter implies you are trying to advise within the confines of christainity and that would be futile, cos you stand no chance of wining such a plea within the box that statement puts u into. i am only cheering on by saying make your case better, avoid loopholes which would arise from patching the truth. anyways we have derailed the thread enough ehm lets get back to living in canada 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 11:27pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
einsteino:pls I need to know if application fee can b paid using a dollar master card.I tried paying using dollar card but d transaction was declined.wat do u tink could b d issue.tank u |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 11:33pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
caon: yeah sure! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caon: 11:45pm On Dec 20, 2017 |
einsteino:OK thanks but when I did d application was declined.y is that |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by bbaby84(f): 2:09am On Dec 21, 2017 |
nadina: There's also something like this in Ontario. It's a co-op program. http://www3.dpcdsb.org/programs-services/adult-education Brian J. Fleming Adult Education Centre (Map) 870 Queen St. West, Mississauga, ON, L5H 4G1 Tel: 905-891-3034 Fax: 905-891-6602 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) I think they lean towards accountants and the finance sector but they have some other programs. Hope this helps someone. 16 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 6:41am On Dec 21, 2017 |
kachikapor: Lol @"mouthful" ![]() I am landing in Ottawa. I think you should consider bbaby84's suggestions and others that have been shared on this thread. @bbaby84 No offence taken my sister. Some unions in Unilag are on strike, that may be responsible for the delay. Let's see in the "other room" ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Binutiri(m): 6:58am On Dec 21, 2017 |
Hello ladies and gentlemen, I have been observing this thread for over 12 month without any comment but today i want too open our eyes to opportunities. 1. As a permanent residence you can start a company. Care company, cleaning company and many more. 2. IF you are not financial capable . I advice you ti look for health support worker Jobs it is everywhere. Plus you can do the course for just 6month and start making income. 3. Grab your computer and search at least 100 Jobs a day. Dont Wait to be boss or proffessional do Any job to have the know about the work ethnics in canada 22 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 7:07am On Dec 21, 2017 |
caon: I wouldnt know. I know for sure that USD cards work and the equivalent in CAD is deducted from its balance. I suggest that you confirm you have sufficient balance and the card has been enabled for transactions, if everything checks out, contact your bank/issuer. Last resort, try another card. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sleekchic(f): 8:57am On Dec 21, 2017 |
vcole: Wow! So beautiful. Canada is such a beautiful country. I'm convinced that most of the postcards and greeting cards I saw as a child were of shots taken from Canada. Can't wait!!!!! #lego2018 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 9:35am On Dec 21, 2017 |
bbaby84: You’re a KU Alumni? Nice to meet one of us! Meanwhile, Vaughan is not cheap o ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by bbaby84(f): 10:04am On Dec 21, 2017 |
Bsbabe: Hello! Waving frantically... Yes I am. PG Early Years. Lol it's still better than Toronto, maybe just a little bit cheaper sha depending on what you're looking at and the area. |
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