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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 6:57pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Hi, I'm afraid the answer to the first is beyond my ken. To the second, if you plan to fly in Canada, then it is advised to school in Canada. A lot of Canadian companies have this requirement/prejudice called "Canadian experience." I did a quick search. You can check this: https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/become-a-pilot Also, a simple search of pilot/flights schools in Canada through google will provide you with options. Goodluck. Jay95: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Abita(m): 7:33pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Hi beautiful people of nairaland, been a silent reader and I come here for information and motivation. Applied for a business visa late July and was successful (got the visa in less than a month). This is making me one week in Canada, came in via KLM with their stopover in Amsterdam. Currently in Calgary as that's where the company we are doing business is located. Winter is already here mehn, had a snow storm yesterday and roads are icy and it was not funny but we still had to come to the office. Life's generally peaceful and quite maybe because we are in Airdrie which is an industrial area, all I see are whites, no blacks at all maybe if I go to downtown Calgary I may see my brothers & Sisters. I'll really like to connect with anybody who's here so please send a pm or something. Kudos guys. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by redocean: 7:44pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Hello All, Please has any chartered accountant - ACA here successfully converted to CPA after immigrating to Canada. Did you have to take all the exams afresh or are there other pathways to CPA you used? Also, with the unification of all accounting bodies into CPA designation, how does this impact the opportunities from acquiring other accounting certification like CMA? Infact, from research, provincial CMA bodies have stopped admitting new members in Canada. Kindly provide some guidance based on your experience and knowledge. Thank you so much in advance... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jelmusboy(m): 7:57pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Hello people, need your advice. Is it advisable to go to Driving school when I am planning to land in Canada by end of November by God's grace? Because I don't see the possibility of getting a Driver's license before leaving Nigeria. Kindly tell me the pros and cons of taking a month driving lesson in Nigeria. Don't want to waste my shikini money that I can invest on winter jackets 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Cherokee(m): 8:05pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Please seniors how can one start the processing of a driver's license from scratch? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by threadstone(m): 8:37pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Cherokee: Depends on a few factors like which region you are going to and if you have a prior driving experience plus license. The first point is always to register and take a computer based test on road signs and rules. If you pass this stage you do a vision test and obtain a learners license. You can drive with this license only when accompanied by an experienced driver and you’re restricted to some hours of the day for driving. After about 9 months, you can book for a road test and if successful, you get issued an intermediate license. You may skip the learner process if you have a prior license from home for at least two years or more. Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/page/drivers-licence Manitoba https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/GDL/Pages/gdl-requirements.aspx 9 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Cherokee(m): 9:09pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Thank you... @Threadstone |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford: 10:13pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Abita:There are definitely lots of blacks working and living in Airdrie. A Nigerian even owns a Pharmacy store, and Propak Inc. A major employer in Airdrie employs a lot of immigrants. There are Nigerians working there as well. Driving to Airdrie from Calgary during winter is not fun though. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:17pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
joo2018:Thanks alot. This was indeed helpfull. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford: 10:21pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
jelmusboy:Don't bother. Save the money and attend a driving school in Canada when you are ready for a road test. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford: 10:25pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Cherokee:In addition to threadstone's comment. it's a one year wait in Alberta before you can book for a road test. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iaatmguy(m): 11:00pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Though this is old, but thought of sharing with you guys. Please be careful about whatever contract you sign and who you allow into your homes, all in the name of free things from the government please watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MCjU7QUMnw 9 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fortissimo502: 11:01pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
I'm seriously thinking about getting into the skilled trades. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 11:32pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
vosquare: If you don’t want to do a Masters, then don’t do it. You can qualify for EE with your BSc. Don’t throw money into something you are not keen on doing. Skills acquisition is more better than going for a Masters. Many Canadians don’t do Masters - additional expense. Also, after finishing your Masters and the struggles involved, you still earn what a BSc holder or even less earns. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 11:38pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Lagertha: Please let them know - The cold here can kill somebody oh. Better spend money on a good accommodation. Don’t compromise because you would stick with that situation for 1 year. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vosquare: 11:42pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Boss13:Wow... So how do I get qualified for EE? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 11:49pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
vosquare: Go to the website and check if you qualify with the basic criteria. Google EE canada and do the assessment. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 12:44am On Oct 04, 2018 |
Canada copied from Australia. joo2018: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ijebuboy525: 12:48am On Oct 04, 2018 |
jelmusboy:Go for the driving, even a week training would make driving in Canada easier for you, and if possible you can get an international driver license from naija. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Abita(m): 3:02am On Oct 04, 2018 |
salford: I'm currently working in Propak's office, their Engineering and Sales Division, know its a big company but right now it's just us who are the only blacks in the building. If you say so, then I'll have to go find where my brothers and SISTERS are because over the weekend I went to CrossIron Mills shopping mall and same thing as well, saw only like 3 blacks and they kept avoiding glances lol. Please directions would be nice Sir. Thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 4:31am On Oct 04, 2018 |
iaatmguy:This is similar to a pyramid scheme and cuts across several products e.g furnace, filters, life insurance e.t.c. Ali and Selina are somewhere on the pyramid too or working for someone higher up the pyramid. Some would even call to book an appointment (this ensures they get around the door to door sale ban in some provinces). Once you let them in, the sales pitch begin and na OYO be the case when one falls for it. They often buy people's contact via a genuine company you have business with, and would lie that they are partners with that genuine coy, or where sent by them to make their sales pitch easy. All na hustle. They have to survive. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 5:01am On Oct 04, 2018 |
Abita: You assume having black friends will be positivity to your life in Canada. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 6:46am On Oct 04, 2018 |
Abita:I left Propak in 2014. They have like 5 buildings and mod yards scattered all around Airdrie. Good company to work for, but when the economy is weak, they are quick to let people go. You would often bump into the president of the company once in a while. It's family owned and used to be the largest employer of labour in Airdrie. Probably still the largest in Airdrie. There maybe other Nigerians or blacks scattered around as well. Lots of TFW welders at Propak in those days because there were not just enough local welders. If meeting your fellow naijas is priority, just join the Nigeria Calgary association on facebook or find redeemed churches around calgary, if you are a Christian. You would be so overwhelmed that na you go dey run from naija after some time 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 7:38am On Oct 04, 2018 |
Mm. Not really. Canada: 1967 Australia: 1979/1989 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points-based_immigration_system czaratwork: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Cherokee(m): 7:49am On Oct 04, 2018 |
salford:Thank you, Salford |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by efueh: 8:43am On Oct 04, 2018 |
This is for those interested in government jobs, kindly follow up; https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html 11 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rainazoe: 9:01am On Oct 04, 2018 |
@Abita why did you put only 'sisters' in caps. Are you on a wife hunt Abita: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rainazoe: 9:04am On Oct 04, 2018 |
You should PM @TEECANN. I think he was considering conversion at some point. Also email CPA for clarity. redocean: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by redocean: 9:47am On Oct 04, 2018 |
rainazoe: Thanks, I sent an email to CPA Ontario already, but still expecting their response on the subject. I will provide an update if they get back to me... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by IykeD(m): 10:34am On Oct 04, 2018 |
Good day house, who has a genuine contact of an FRSC official that can help process the driving records extract. Kindly avail me with the info please. |
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