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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yimiton(f): 12:27pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
rainazoe: I heard a lot of nice things about it. Decent job availability, not as expensive as Toronto, not as cold as Calgary, it's green, lots of play grounds for kids, voted the best place to live as an immigrant in Canada. At the end though, we'll stay wherever we get the best job offers. We're here now and like it but we're open to moving if need be. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 12:37pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Hello people, There's something that I've been wondering about. How come the unemployment rate in canada is 6% meaning more than 500k people don't have jobs yet canada is inviting immigrants to work there? Are there people who prefer to be on unemployment benefits like in some US states or maybe the way the number is calculated? For a country with such a small population of 36 million, the 6% seems too high considering the US with 10 times the no. of people has only 4.6% unemployment rate. Otherwise, any one here staying in Windsor ON. Am still doing research on the best places to stay once my PPR comes through and am trying to decide between alberta, ottawa and windsor. Any advice will be appreciated. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by trishachi: 2:47pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Ogundre: CIBC opens a USD account for you along with the CAD accounts and you can then transfer from you USD account to your CAD account when needed or when the rate is suitable. You can transfer via online banking ( takes 24hrs) or at the bank (is immediate). Hope this helps. Ps - I never chk the rates Sha, I just transfer when needed. The rates are always reasonable, in my opinion. 9 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by trishachi: 2:48pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
flyhigh1881: Ok. Thanks. That's very helpful. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 3:10pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Inception12: I hope you're not in naija saying 6 percent is high ? I don't think any country has a 0 percent unemployment rate. Any way a lot of the white Canadians feel entitled and would only take certain jobs. Furthermore, the native Canadian are not always motivated to work as well. Then you have people who are disabled and not able to work, etc. When you take many things into consideration, that 6 percent may be skewed. Lastly, not all 36 million people are of working age. 26 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by A555: 3:32pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by releastaso(m): 3:40pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
maternal: Woah! Brilliant explanation there. You are intelligent indeed 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by releastaso(m): 3:51pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Make I do gather money here run comot enter Canada. I'd need guidance in about 10months time about migration to Canada. Federal skilled or Residence. I'm a medical doctor doing my nysc. I even need guidance now. Sorry if I'm trying to ask what's already been answered. . Make una help una boy. Wado ! ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Inception12: 4:16pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Pride always contributes to unemployment in so many developed countries including our fellow africans in South Africa. They just dont want to be seen doing certain menial jobs once they spot an immigrant who just landed in a blue collar job. Anyways, how are you handling the winter over there in the east coast? Been reading in the news about how the US east coast is struggling with all kinds of snow storms and ice bombs. Apparently it's the coldest it's ever been. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42576978 the article is aptly titled "US shivers amid record-breaking low temperatures" maternal: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ediku126: 4:27pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Any postgraduate scholarship (fully funded by the school not government) available? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 4:46pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Madir:Yes. It is expensive to move and not so convenient. I am assuming you have a family too. Budget 5k~10k. A family of 4 that last made the move spent around 7k. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 4:50pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
releastaso: Yeah, maternal is very bright 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Feygbe: 5:30pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Blackbuddy: Thank you very much ![]() 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 5:36pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Inception12: Canada is winter proof. It's really no big deal. In the U.S. they're not use to it as much. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TEECANN: 5:59pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TEECANN: 6:01pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Nogen: Ehyah, no issue though, I'm sure getting a triple buggie won't be a problem in Canada. I'm sure it will be of great support to @moyinoluwa1. Enjoy the new life in your new home and go & prosper! It's a definite praise all the way IJN moyinoluwa1: Congrats on your CoPR, I have replied you. Just to let you know, its still pretty new, used it only for 2 weeks during vacation and it comes with a transparent nylon rain/winter shield that can be worn onto the stroller to prevent the pretties from the elements.(I hope to find the stroller shield in the house, my wife said she sighted it sometime ago somewhere in the house, I'll find it especially because of the triplet ![]() It will end in praise IJN! 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Jonbeezy(m): 6:16pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
maternal: hello maternal. i sent u a PM. pls do reply. thanx. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Delta007(m): 6:21pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
maternal:This is wrong on so many levels. Two Points: - Entitlement is not exclusive to Caucasians. Furthermore, the calculation for the unemployment rate typically excludes people that are not looking for jobs. - There are several reasons that contribute to unemployment in Canada including (but not limited to) government policies, job seasonality (which affects thousands of Canadians) and obviously the recent oil price crash (which has slowed down the economy especially in the West). 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by johnson11(m): 7:45pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Hi guys - i am about registering for an online program with a Canadian University . I am contemplating between University of Fredericton and University of New Brunswick. Which one more recognized and respected by employers? I am taking this course for Canadian experience and to boast my CRS score ( two or more certificates). I already have a degree (in the same field ) and is it necessary to do diploma or a certificate will suffix? They both offer the course in diploma and certification. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mikkyphp(m): 8:26pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Hello All, invaluable thread i must say. For those who landed and stayed temporarily in an Airbnb apartment, i am wondering, what address did you fill at the airport for your PR card to be delivered to when ready? thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by beckycute1: 8:33pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
mikkyphp:Valid question..... Waiting for answers |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 8:37pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
johnson11: I am afraid that the bolded is more of a myth than reality. I dont think where you go to school truly matter in most of the cases 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 8:54pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
mikkyphp: Hi, I landed and did not give any address at the airport as I went to a hotel from there. I told the officer that I would update an address online when I get a fixed abode. The guy shook my hand and told me to ride on. You can update your address or change it within 180 days of landing at this link, https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=coanotify 25 Likes 22 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yungreezy: 9:41pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Hello guys! So I got my ppr at the beginning of the week and now I can properly join the group. Here's a bit of my profile as I would be needing advice on how to change career paths back to IT. First degree: IT Experience: Banking - funds transfer, customer service. Certification: CCNA(expired though) Pls what steps can I take to get back into the IT field. Any bridging program I can partake in? Certifications to get before landing that could get my foot in the door. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by blank(f): 10:03pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mikkyphp(m): 10:21pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
Blackbuddy:Thanks!! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamacajah: 11:46pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
SummerIceWorld:really??hmm, well from my own experience, you need to get a person on ground to follow up with the responsible department. Sometimes, thy abandon verification request and only respond if pushed. So try and get someone to follow up, it is much faster that way. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by optionese: 12:20am On Jan 07, 2018 |
maternal: *bolded * i laughed so hard. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 12:46am On Jan 07, 2018 |
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