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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by threadstone(m): 12:59am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Tojued: BROS.. Tojued:Late response. Quite on the contrary there's nothing much here to talk about. Life is serene and traffic is light. Here can be considered the Ibadan of Canada. There is a large Nigerian community here. It's not hard to run into a few of them daily. I'm sure i interacted with almost 10 new faces today. A higher proportion of newcomers are provincial nominees so there's a support system in place for them. If you plan on being lowkey and living a normal life, Winnipeg is the place for you. Houses are within the range of 900-1300 for a 2 bedroom apartment (most come with all utilities while some may offer one or two). Cost of living is quite cheap compared to other big cities. Phone/utility bills are less than what i see obtainable in places like ontario or bc. Shaw cable is about $50. Koodo $45 canada wide and 6gb. Transport system is just okay during the day but can be hellish at night, depending on where you go. I hear winter period is very scary. Taxis are not cheap here and few Uber like rideshare services are available. I heard Lyft was planning to come in but were locked out by bureaucracy. Weather- We've had two snow showers already in September and currently, 8 degrees is a very sunny day at the moment. I beg u, if you don't have a drivers license, please avoid here for now. Jobs: the job market is not as bouyant as the other provinces so they're about a few jobs here and there. A search on linkedin or glassdoor will reveal this to you. Nigerians here are mostly childcare/support worker/ Security and don't be suprised if that is the first avenue they push you to. I'm not saying we don't have Nigerians in the white collar workforce- infact many but based on what i've seen here, more are on survival than white collar. They're living their own realities and those ive interacted with are happy with it. Multiple shifts, own cars and a mortgage - That's the Nigerian dream. If you keep your head up and patiently sift through the job market, you'll get something, maybe not in your field but more meaningful. The're also call centers, education assistant gigs, pharmacies, logistic firms here and so is skip the dishes. If you plan on settling proper with minimal funds, i think its easy to find foot here. Put in the regular work and you may see yourself owning your home in about 5 years or less. Mortgage is not as backbreaking as Toronto et al. Another good side is if you're working towards acquiring a certification or further your studies, winnipeg is a place to laylow, settle in then buzz out. The plan of most newcomers is to get here, settle down and break out including yours truly. The only hindering factor for them is they have to pay their provincial dues of sitting in here for at least two years even though I know a few renegades who have damned the consequences. For an urban setting, winnipeg may be quite boring. Food. Lots of African stores here. I dey carry eba, poundo, rice go office on a steady. I can even say I eat Nigerian meals almost all the time. Shebi na we dey cook am. the only thing i'm not yet totally used to is this $30 haircut . Funfact: Yoruba may be the second most spoken language after English and maybe hindu. 2. Most Nigerians live around Pembina/ University of Manitoba area. It's quite hard keeping up with home if you have a 9-5 job, the 6hr difference can be a pain in the butt. Plan on getting your car as soon as possible if you get here. WINTER IS COMING! Should you chose to come here, visit Manitoba start for post arrival services. That is a brief first hand summary of my three month experience here. Mehn today is month 3 sha. drcynthia: 56 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 1:13am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by wisdom4today: 1:15am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Akingsqueen: Ok |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 1:27am On Oct 03, 2018 |
jelmusboy: Oh boy! You guys are In winter already? How will it look like by Dec then? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:36am On Oct 03, 2018 |
threadstone:Well said. The scenario you described is true for Alberta and Sask too. Not sure about the non-prairie provinces. While the job market is more diversified in a bigger province like Alberta, it is also important to note that jobs are more competitive due to a larger population. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Saintp(m): 1:50am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Blackbuddy: Thank you 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by hayor2014(m): 4:28am On Oct 03, 2018 |
olugere:someone is about to be 419ed 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by drcynthia(f): 5:46am On Oct 03, 2018 |
threadstone:wow..... thanks and God bless you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 6:39am On Oct 03, 2018 |
miliki777: Tuition fee varies by school. I only gave an average, this doesnt include cost of books. You should check with the school of your interest to know their actual tuition. Schools like Univ of Toronto can cost as much as $38k in tuition for the entire program while schools like Univ of Sask can cost as little as $5k. Also how much you would pay in tuition depends on the type of program; Course based Masters or Thesis Masters. Thesis Masters is the cheapest of the two and could get you funding/scholarship. However, it is the harder one to land an admission. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 6:54am On Oct 03, 2018 |
m2cad: I don't know them and my general advice is be wary of agents, loathe them if possible. There are a few good ones but the majority would promise to make you a paradise in hell. I have a friend who got to Canada on a workpermit but not via an agent. He is a programmer and had a Canadian client he freelances for, at some point of their working relationship, the client decided to sponsor his work visa. That's how he left for Canada. This is the only case of successful work visa I know of. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by engeen(m): 8:58am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Good Morning Friends. Please I need a guide on how to relocate my family to Canada. I'm into Information Technology and wifey is a teacher, with two handsome boys and a nephew. Please i need help on how to start my processing. Your advice will be appreciated. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by lagosrd: 9:01am On Oct 03, 2018 |
maternal: Mentor, How easy Ianthe Canadian application for masters. I studied architecture (msc). but want to have a shot at Urban and city planning . Better can you please chat me. Privately. I really need your sincere usual advise. Its urgent. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 9:02am On Oct 03, 2018 |
threadstone: Wow. Thanks a lot for this detailed response. Sliding into your PMs. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 9:04am On Oct 03, 2018 |
salford1: Would you say there are more opportunities to break out of the survival job cycle in Calgary than in Winnipeg? For somebody with admin experience. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by smslive2: 9:15am On Oct 03, 2018 |
With the little information you have provided, you and your hubby seem to have a great chance of migrating to Canada through Express Entry. Please read through the links here. If you have further questions after reading, i am sure a lot of people would be readily available to assist you. Best of luck Sucreklint: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iaatmguy(m): 9:25am On Oct 03, 2018 |
for those in B.C $40B natural gas pipeline in northern B.C. gets go-ahead. project to be carried out by LNG canada. more jobs! more jobs! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by smslive2: 10:12am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Please read the Express Entry information page and also read through the links here. If you have further questions after reading, i am sure a lot of people would be readily available to assist you. Best of luck engeen: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MostSoughtAfte(f): 11:37am On Oct 03, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:02pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Tojued:Can't say. Either Calgary or Winnipeg, much will depend on how well you can package yourself to beat the competition. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:16pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
iaatmguy:BC sef. They fought Alberta to a stand still to prevent the transmountain pipeline, yet gave this a go ahead. Congrats to BC. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 2:44pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
salford1:Thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 3:20pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
jelmusboy: Yet in our sister country... 6 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iaatmguy(m): 3:40pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
salford1:their reason was because they didn't do iit the right way (consulting the locals) |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jelmusboy(m): 4:11pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Comodo lizard Blackbuddy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 4:13pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
iaatmguy: aka, paying off the locals. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford: 4:39pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
iaatmguy: maternal: lol. Na real omo onile wahala. Now the whales are no longer going to be killed by oil and gas tankers. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 4:41pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
European countries are jumping into Canadian style skills based immigration system. Germany: https://www.dw.com/en/new-german-immigration-laws-agreed-at-government-meeting/a-45722498 UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6228669/Home-Secretary-unveils-biggest-immigration-reform-decades.html https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7393033/sajid-javid-scrap-eu-immigration/ 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 4:53pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Possible career prospect: Aviation https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/canada-faces-severe-shortage-of-pilots-and-aircraft-workers 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iaatmguy(m): 5:45pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
salford:abound every where |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by LadyW: 6:05pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Hi everyone, Please could someone help me with the contact for a reliable Cargo agent in Abuja? Thank you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:25pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
joo2018:I just came across this thread. I am in my early twenties. I plan on relocating to canada by nxt year through aviation school. I am an aspiring pilot. Could you help me with the procedures and recommendations for the best flight academies in canada? Or is it better i study elsewhere then come back to CD ane look 4 job? |
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