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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 4:35pm On Jan 27, 2018
czaratwork:

Thanks for referring me to that thread but i was thinking its content would be visa related issues. I will also refer them to that thread.
actually loads of info there including how to draft letters to prospective supervisors.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 4:38pm On Jan 27, 2018
olajide21:
@Vcole
@Salford. Random pictures would do.....
random photo lol! @honey86 this is where we @ this morning. The past week wss good as well. Single layer, spring jacket wearing good

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 4:43pm On Jan 27, 2018
honey86:
All week we've had nice weather here in Winnipeg, it's gone up again today. Winter begone! Happy weekend everyone!

-13 is warm for Winterpeg na lol. This is spring temperatures cheesy
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by otokx(m): 5:10pm On Jan 27, 2018
Are these Fareheit or Celsius readings up there?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gasplant: 5:14pm On Jan 27, 2018
otokx:
Are these Fareheit or Celsius readings up there?


How far my guy. U de here?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 5:25pm On Jan 27, 2018
otokx:
Are these Fareheit or Celsius readings up there?
celsius

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:53pm On Jan 27, 2018
TEECANN:

@Salford1, freeradical, vcole et al

Kindly help with your thoughts on settling and living in either of these Alberta cities:

Calgary OR Edmonton

Which of these two will you easily choose above the other if your situation is as below:

Accountant/HR job seeking couple
With kids.

In terms of kids' school, decently priced accommodation, decently priced utilities, community safety generally(less community gangstarism), decently priced groceries, general social outlooks of both.

Thank you all in advance!


It will end in praise IJN!
Edmonton and Calgary are two competing and similar cities. Hence their won't be much difference as per your listed terms.
I dont know much about your field in Canada, but Edmonton is better off economically at the moment.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 5:54pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:
celsius

Blood of Zachariah � shocked
Spring?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by otokx(m): 6:13pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:
celsius

It is well
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by olajide21: 6:24pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:
random photo lol! @honey86 this is where we @ this morning. The past week wss good as well. Single layer, spring jacket wearing good

At least visuals to take our attension off the verbal confrontations.....
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by olajide21: 6:26pm On Jan 27, 2018
@ landed seniors.
Please what are the likely businesses a new immigrant can do with the smallest of capitals. Are there government support for new commers willing to go into business?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by adesbaba: 6:38pm On Jan 27, 2018
Please what is finance job like in Canada,what's the best province...already av a year banking experience as an accounting grad....


How easy is it to start business in canny as an entrepreneur,is there support from govt...
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by stonecoldcafe: 6:46pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:

Ppl sit beside me all the time even when i have my bag on the empty seat beside me, they have asked if I could move it so they can sit. However, ppl stand all the time. I choose to stand a lot in transit even when the train is empty or bus. On the flip side, I have opted to stand up when 2 persons who speak the same language are beside me and are in conversation a bit loudly mostly because I feel uncomfortable when that happens.

OK. Thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Renikay: 7:47pm On Jan 27, 2018
Hi everyone, just got PPR. I would like to know if there any Vet doctor who has landed in Canny on this group? Am looking for advice and experience wt all ds licensing issues and which province is best.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianCherie: 8:15pm On Jan 27, 2018
Hello Everyone ...I have a burning question here... Is it true that if one declares during medicals that she is pregnant PPR won’t be issued until after the due date? Even if the due date is more than 6months after AORHas anyone experienced this please or is it just an assumption?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by esosa4real(m): 9:01pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:
This is on a whole different level.

You know this. How have you been? We need to catch up via inbox when you get a chance.

Yes doc, you have been on my mind ooh!! Sure gonna holla you asap, I was supposed ttoo few days ago self 2make some enquires but forgot......just landed and going to get a number!!
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 9:31pm On Jan 27, 2018
esosa4real:

Yes doc, you have been on my mind ooh!! Sure gonna holla you asap, I was supposed ttoo few days ago self 2make some enquires but forgot......just landed and going to get a number!!
welcome!
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by XX01(f): 10:13pm On Jan 27, 2018
CanadianCherie:
Hello Everyone ...I have a burning question here... Is it true that if one declares during medicals that she is pregnant PPR won’t be issued until after the due date? Even if the due date is more than 6months after AORHas anyone experienced this please or is it just an assumption?

It's an assumption. People like Vcole got it before their due date.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 10:54pm On Jan 27, 2018
XX01:

It's an assumption. People like Vcole got it before their due date.
spot on.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 10:55pm On Jan 27, 2018
optionese:

I know this story is four days old. This is such a sexist thing to say. If you are use to such language you really stop ascribing emotional tantrums to just one sex . As you can see it seew swing both ways. We need to do better pls
like for real. I'm just so tired. How have you been? Progress on ur end?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by optionese: 10:57pm On Jan 27, 2018
vcole:
like for real. I'm just so tired. How have you been? Progress on ur end?

Fine ,thanks for checking up Vee. File is at LVO so its slow and steady.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Temidewale: 11:56pm On Jan 27, 2018
That's not true, I also got my PPR in August while still pregnant.
XX01:


It's an assumption. People like Vcole got it before their due date.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 11:57pm On Jan 27, 2018
optionese:

Fine ,thanks for checking up Vee. File is at LVO so its slow and steady.
soon n very soon.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by DatechMan(m): 12:59am On Jan 28, 2018
This morning it was 90C.
First time I would throw the garbage in underwears.
It has gone to 60C.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:00am On Jan 28, 2018
DatechMan:
This morning it was 90C.
First time I would throw the garbage in underwears.
It has gone to 60C.
that na enjoyment weather.
Right now in Regina. The wind makes it colder.
Stayed indoors all day. I cannot come and ki myself.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tribeD: 3:58am On Jan 28, 2018
Underwoodd:
@Ballerz, Please I tried sending you a PM...Please can you help with the FRSC letter. I have sent them emails but no response. Thanks..

Forward your email to helpdesk@frsc.gov.ng and copy info@frsc.gov.ng, you should get a quick response. Call all the contact numbers on their website and i believe one should be working. I did that and followed up with a call. Got the letter after two weeks

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tribeD: 4:17am On Jan 28, 2018
laborel:
Good day everyone, both landed and about to land and thanks for the reviews so far.
Please I need an advice as I prepare to relocate.

I have Professional Masters degree in Process Engineering, MPE and first degree was in Chemical Engineering. Then, my experience here in Nigeria is in Downstream/Terminal Operations, Maintenance and Projects and am also a PMP. But I intend to go into Process Engineering(Process Engineer) in Canada.

Please,how do I go about this and what do I need to do with respect to getting a job and career switching?
I will appreciate detail response from the seniors in the house.

Please help your brother.


Hello Laborel.
First thing in you have to register with the body in charge of Engineering in your province.For example in Alberta you can register with APEGA or ASET. It takes a while to process your application so you should start as soon as possible. You an start from Nigeria.

You can be what you want to be in Canada but mind you once you land here you cannot use the designation "Engineer" (PEng or EIT) or "Technologist" (CET, TIT or CT) until you are licenced from your province. So for the medium to long term you may want to start pursuing your licensure.

For short term plans, you may want to look at bridging programs for Engineers and/or taking short Engineering courses. Also for work you can consider technical roles that does not require one to be licenced before you can work. Example is Process tecnhician or Process Operator. Such roles can count towards your canadian work experience and understanding of Canadian work culture and expectations. Once you are licenced you can then tailor your resume appropriately and apply for EIT Process Engineer or CET.

So you have to look at the long and short term goals in making your decision.

Hope this helps


Thank you.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by saucepan: 6:06am On Jan 28, 2018
salford1:

On webpages of schools, most professors would mention their areas of interest and contact details. Some would even give a brief summary of the current research they are working on. Prospective doctoral students approach lots of professor to maximize their chances. It is very similar to searching for a job since this positions are competitive. Some would not reply emails, some would not take students from outside the country, some prefer students from their home countries (they won't mention this though), some would gladly accept the student if they like the applicant's previous academic work and grades etc.
Find example below:

Sorry to reply late. Just to add to all that has been said. Choose a very relevant and interesting topic, develop a research proposal.
First letter of contact should be a polite letter of introduction , introduce yourself, mention your research interest, mention you have met basic requirements which in most instances is a minimum of second class upper for both undergraduate and masters, finally ask if he is accepting graduate students and if so can he contact you as you want to work with him.
Hoping he replies( being that you sounded poilte and all , he will likely reply at least not to be rude). At this stage he asks for a proposal and any other documents he deems necessary.
Reply by sending the documents.
All mails should be brief and polite not solicitous.

Let them do their homework well, check out google. Some kind professors have websites where they have put up guides for securing supervisors. Pray for God's direction to the right person.
One day soon I will share my grad school admission experience ( testimony)
I wish your friends the best. Meanwhile what is their field of study.
As already noted, refer them to the student thread, advise them to read at least from the previous 2 threads then ask any question if confused.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by saucepan: 6:31am On Jan 28, 2018
Good day. Please I want to know if to live in Gatineau while schooling in Ottawa I will need any form of permit considering my children will be attending school in Gatineau.

Rents look cheaper in Gatineau with finer houses and compounds and I learnt it is just a 15mins trip to Ottawa but the snag is that it is in Quebec, which is a plus as I intend to study French during my studies.

So my question is do I need a permit to cover my children who will attend School there?

Thank you in advance.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 9jaAlien: 6:46am On Jan 28, 2018
Thank you for this reply, I have observed that most times pple are quick to ascribe certain actions that have other justifications as racist. @maternal wants us to admit that Nigeria is a failed state, otherwise we won't be on this thread, makes one wonder which black nation is truly developed and why the outrage when we are referred to as shithole countries, when these are things we say to ourselves in not so many words. Video posts like these make pple paranoid about racism and colour their views about events.
vcole:

Ppl sit beside me all the time even when i have my bag on the empty seat beside me, they have asked if I could move it so they can sit. However, ppl stand all the time. I choose to stand a lot in transit even when the train is empty or bus. On the flip side, I have opted to stand up when 2 persons who speak the same language are beside me and are in conversation a bit loudly mostly because I feel uncomfortable when that happens.

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