| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Theokleia: 1:56pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
@ifeoma77 congrats again. Pls check your mail 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mimi1999: 3:16pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Jennypharb1:
See this post Thanks but I need info on Edmonton and Calgary |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hinograce: 4:04pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Iyamefa: 4:26pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Fadia:
Thank you for this.
Please how about the international driver's license, is it possible to use that for a while before getting the G1? Someone told me about it but I want to make sure I got the correct information.
Yes you can use that before getting G1. I don’t know the requirements of getting it in Nigeria but I would want to believe you have to be an experienced driver first. Don’t know how feasible it is for a new driver without experience to get this in Nigeria. The IDP (international drivers permit) is primarily used by visitors to Ontario. If you plan on living in Ontario - that is, you will be a permanent resident living in Ontario - you need to get an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of moving to Ontario.Full article here 6 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by nonogoodgirl: 4:29pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
voguemum:
I thought this could be helpful to those that are about to arrive canada, saved from part 1
To update address for PR go to the link
https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=coanotify
Check @blackbuddy's for tips
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/16
For province to consider, wholesale fruits and veggies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/13
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/17
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/22
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/33
For accommodation search
https://4rent.ca/
https://www.rentfaster.ca/
https://www.trovit.ca/
For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/193
For African food and tips on choosing a mechanic
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/35
For cheap items and diys, mosque
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/36
For cheap foodstuffs @nadina and @salford1 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38
Note @BlackBuddys comment emphasis on integration and importance of new comer programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38
Check @ballers comment for interviews nd frsc letter
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/41
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/42
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/44
For orientation after PR
www.planningforcanada.ca
Check @bbaby84 for accommodation heads up
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/47
For jobs before travelling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/48
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/49
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/51
Check @blingyry comment for housing issues
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/55#a.59705651
Check @thecongo2 comment for buying a home
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/57
Check @nobody comment on clothing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/67
Check @yooku comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/70
@Canadian fly for phone providers
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/72
@chimah3 for data plans
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/74
@yooku comment on bridging course
https//www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/human-resources-connections
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/76
Check canadianfly for best province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/78
For jobs
Check reddit website
Check @nadina post on job search and bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/79
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/81
Check @stoppable comment For job advice
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/166
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/194
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true
For drivers licence conversion
https://drivetest.ca/licences/licence-exchanges/foreign-licence-experience-credits.html
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80
For clothing and shoe stores check @salford1 & nobody's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/82
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/83
For African food stuffs meat shaki check
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/84
Check @ballers comment on boarding expeience At airport
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86
Check @merrymum comment for kids homeschooling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86
For driving test and how to pass check @ballerz comment
http://www.g1.ca/g1-practice-test/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/89
Check @BlackBuddy for transfering of drivers licence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90
@Vcole for health services in certain province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/94
For best banks
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/100
For healthcare registration
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/101
Check @blackbuddy for working from home jobs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/108
Check @glitteringstars comment for tips from MMIA to arrival in canada and settling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/113
For cables internet
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/114
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/115
For child benefit
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/123
Check @blackbuddy on how to move without professional bodies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/125
For African food stores in Ontario check @blackbuddy's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/132
Check @maziude for advise on housing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/134
Check @blackbuddy comments on job hunt
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/135
For citizenship requirements
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146
For online jobs
https://www.alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/#reg-form (from blackbuddy)
There are some stay at/work from home job opportunities through Sykes Recruiting for roles that have to do with
customer care/online support. Register and find out more, https://alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146
Check @freeradicals experience on landing a job
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815
How to pack foodstuffs check @mummyjaygirls comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173
Check @dcongo2 advice on newcomers programs and child services
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/177
For benefit entitlement go to the link and page
http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2c.6.3z.1rdq.5.2st.3.4ns@.jsp?lang=en
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/190
For mortgages
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/197
For resumè building
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/231
For FRSC format
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237
For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237
For winter clothes sales
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/239
For bus fare in Ontario
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/243
List of necessities
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/246
Check wholesomegrace, fantababy, kmgb, superdoll,kazchick, neni83, missG bsbabe,newbeecey and merovingian comment (single mothers/unaccompanied spouse)
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/249
For home based jobs for single mother check canadianfly comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/257
For auction items check @4712A3 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/261
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/262
Issues concerning SIN
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/267
For linkendl job profiling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/268
Check @telias comment on best time or date to travel
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/269
For internet plan check @solo8 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/270
For ticket violation defence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/288
For kids clothing check @vcole or vcole moniker
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/294
For cargo and sponsorship
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/302
To link PR on CIC account
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/310
To send passport photo to IRCC
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/314
For Microbiology related or bridging course
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/319
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/320
Driving licence tip
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/326
For renting companies in Edmonton check @maternal statement
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/336
https://rentmidwest.com/edmonton/
For child day care, car insurance company
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/359
For job transition check links from joo2018
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371
To get funds for school or bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371
Professions in demands in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/373
For more insight settling and phone compatibility
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/377
To open account in Canada bank before arrival
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/382
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Fadia: 4:49pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Thank you very much. I know my brother was able to get one when he was leaving for school (being an international student who needed to drive) but I don't know if they'll issue one if i'm not a student. I'll confirm though, now that I'm sure it'll be useful for me. Thank you very much again. Iyamefa:
Yes you can use that before getting G1.
I don’t know the requirements of getting it in Nigeria but I would want to believe you have to be an experienced driver first. Don’t know how feasible it is for a new driver without experience to get this in Nigeria.
The IDP (international drivers permit) is primarily used by visitors to Ontario. If you plan on living in Ontario - that is, you will be a permanent resident living in Ontario - you need to get an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of moving to Ontario.
Full article : https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/transportation/driver-s-licence/is-the-international-driver-s-permit-idp-valid-in-canada/
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by majjj: 5:32pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Thanks for all this information. Quoting so i can easily find it. voguemum:
I thought this could be helpful to those that are about to arrive canada, saved from part 1
To update address for PR go to the link
https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=coanotify
Check @blackbuddy's for tips
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/16
For province to consider, wholesale fruits and veggies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/13
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/17
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/22
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/33
For accommodation search
https://4rent.ca/
https://www.rentfaster.ca/
https://www.trovit.ca/
For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/193
For African food and tips on choosing a mechanic
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/35
For cheap items and diys, mosque
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/36
For cheap foodstuffs @nadina and @salford1 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38
Note @BlackBuddys comment emphasis on integration and importance of new comer programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38
Check @ballers comment for interviews nd frsc letter
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/41
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/42
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/44
For orientation after PR
www.planningforcanada.ca
Check @bbaby84 for accommodation heads up
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/47
For jobs before travelling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/48
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/49
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/51
Check @blingyry comment for housing issues
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/55#a.59705651
Check @thecongo2 comment for buying a home
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/57
Check @nobody comment on clothing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/67
Check @yooku comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/70
@Canadian fly for phone providers
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/72
@chimah3 for data plans
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/74
@yooku comment on bridging course
https//www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/human-resources-connections
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/76
Check canadianfly for best province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/78
For jobs
Check reddit website
Check @nadina post on job search and bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/79
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/81
Check @stoppable comment For job advice
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/166
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/194
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true
For drivers licence conversion
https://drivetest.ca/licences/licence-exchanges/foreign-licence-experience-credits.html
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80
For clothing and shoe stores check @salford1 & nobody's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/82
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/83
For African food stuffs meat shaki check
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/84
Check @ballers comment on boarding expeience At airport
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86
Check @merrymum comment for kids homeschooling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86
For driving test and how to pass check @ballerz comment
http://www.g1.ca/g1-practice-test/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/89
Check @BlackBuddy for transfering of drivers licence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90
@Vcole for health services in certain province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/94
For best banks
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/100
For healthcare registration
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/101
Check @blackbuddy for working from home jobs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/108
Check @glitteringstars comment for tips from MMIA to arrival in canada and settling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/113
For cables internet
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/114
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/115
For child benefit
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/123
Check @blackbuddy on how to move without professional bodies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/125
For African food stores in Ontario check @blackbuddy's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/132
Check @maziude for advise on housing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/134
Check @blackbuddy comments on job hunt
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/135
For citizenship requirements
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146
For online jobs
https://www.alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/#reg-form (from blackbuddy)
There are some stay at/work from home job opportunities through Sykes Recruiting for roles that have to do with
customer care/online support. Register and find out more, https://alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146
Check @freeradicals experience on landing a job
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815
How to pack foodstuffs check @mummyjaygirls comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173
Check @dcongo2 advice on newcomers programs and child services
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/177
For benefit entitlement go to the link and page
http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2c.6.3z.1rdq.5.2st.3.4ns@.jsp?lang=en
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/190
For mortgages
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/197
For resumè building
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/231
For FRSC format
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237
For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237
For winter clothes sales
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/239
For bus fare in Ontario
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/243
List of necessities
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/246
Check wholesomegrace, fantababy, kmgb, superdoll,kazchick, neni83, missG bsbabe,newbeecey and merovingian comment (single mothers/unaccompanied spouse)
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/249
For home based jobs for single mother check canadianfly comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/257
For auction items check @4712A3 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/261
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/262
Issues concerning SIN
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/267
For linkendl job profiling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/268
Check @telias comment on best time or date to travel
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/269
For internet plan check @solo8 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/270
For ticket violation defence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/288
For kids clothing check @vcole or vcole moniker
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/294
For cargo and sponsorship
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/302
To link PR on CIC account
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/310
To send passport photo to IRCC
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/314
For Microbiology related or bridging course
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/319
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/320
Driving licence tip
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/326
For renting companies in Edmonton check @maternal statement
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/336
https://rentmidwest.com/edmonton/
For child day care, car insurance company
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/359
For job transition check links from joo2018
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371
To get funds for school or bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371
Professions in demands in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/373
For more insight settling and phone compatibility
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/377
To open account in Canada bank before arrival
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/382
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dezzydon(f): 6:31pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
majjj:
Thanks for all this information.
Quoting so i can easily find it.
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dezzydon(f): 6:33pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jumdah20: 7:02pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
You could just click share and it's saved for you. majjj:
Thanks for all this information.
Quoting so i can easily find it.
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 8:25pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Numerouuuno:
The link you posted still shows that passengers travelling to canada don't need to declare since the transit time is actually less than 3 hours. Infact i can't remember meeting Ethiopian customs when i flew through there.
Even if we have to declare what's the issue with that. Naija we make a lot of fuse over nothing Je m'appelle Ramj 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 8:30pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hinograce: 8:43pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by nkigirl: 8:45pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Hello everyone. I would appreciate if someone could give me some clarity on this
I read that rent must start from the 1st of the month in Canada. Such that if you find a house you like on the 21st of April for example, you can't move in till 1st of May.
Is this true? Can someone pls throw more light on this?
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by TheCongo2: 10:20pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
nkigirl:
Hello everyone. I would appreciate if someone could give me some clarity on this
I read that rent must start from the 1st of the month in Canada. Such that if you find a house you like on the 21st of April for example, you can't move in till 1st of May.
Is this true? Can someone pls throw more light on this?
Thank you. It may also depends on the landlord. Some landlords can let you move in anytime 4 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by cyberhike(m): 11:38pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
canadaman18:
Seen a couple people ask if they can PM me , no need to ask 
Feel free to PM and I'll respond when I can.
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Gonna be a web app involving HTML CSS JavaScript and Java Spring framework(altho open to alternatives( using a noSQL Database. Let me know what you guys think
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Blackbuddy: 12:36am On Mar 19, 2019 |
nkigirl:
Hello everyone. I would appreciate if someone could give me some clarity on this
I read that rent must start from the 1st of the month in Canada. Such that if you find a house you like on the 21st of April for example, you can't move in till 1st of May.
Is this true? Can someone pls throw more light on this?
Thank you. Hi, depending on the landlord or building management, your entry into the accommodation can be pro rated. If you move in mid-month, your rent will be scaled back accordingly. In my case , I moved into an apartment towards the month end and got that last week rent free. My rent began to count from the first day of the next month. 10 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 1:05am On Mar 19, 2019 |
El oh el  You must chop your first winter "carless". You can not drive until you pass a road test after one year. You can start studying for your class 7 learners so that you can take the test as soon as you land. You should be driving next year May  Send a pM if you want the study material...Alberta o! Mimi1999:
Good day people.
So for people that never got a driver's license in Nigeria, what is the procedure like to start driving in Canada? Should I just go ahead and get one done since I am landing in May?
Will I be able to just take the driving test and how soon Will it be possible to start driving?
I am looking to getting a car in winter.
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by neni83: 3:29am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Numerouuuno:
I don't think there's such a restriction on any airline, besides you're not entering Ethiopia and won't be dealing with their customs per se, you're only transiting. I have friends that used the airline and didn't have such issues. You only have to declare funds over 10K usd for most countries you'll be entering. Thank you |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by UXC007: 4:51am On Mar 19, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by nkigirl: 5:53am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Blackbuddy:
Hi, depending on the landlord or building management, your entry into the accommodation can be pro rated. If you move in mid-month, your rent will be scaled back accordingly.h. Thank you Blackbuddy and Congo2. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Dannyko: 1:05pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
I officially welcome myself to the thread as I received my COPR this morning . 53 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by LOSKYXANDER: 2:17pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
WoodcrestMayor:
Hey guys!!!
I’ve been away for a very long long time. Landing gist is stale considering the fact that I touched down in May 2018…8months ago. I won’t bore you guys with details so I will just summarize as well as I can. 
I departed naija at about 1pm and landed in Toronto at about 8am the following day…Addis Ababa through Dublin to Toronto it was. I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said I stood for a combined 7hrs (approximately) in the plane stretching my leg and I also got tired of the food  . Toronto was a long queue and POF check was smooth…officer only asked what I came in with. I was about to show him and he said I shouldn’t bother showing him. Ethiopian airline guys advised me to change my flight to one that had long connecting time for Toronto/Edmonton. I heeded their advice and I was just in time for my flight to Edmonton after immigration stress. In fact, I had to run as the flight was about leaving. I would have been put on another flight without any extra charge but my people in Edmonton had cleared their itinerary for my arrival so it wouldn’t have been fair.
I boarded Air Canada and I balance well well for plane…hostess make sense and all…I said to myself…”another 4hrs of flight”…sigh. Hostess moved round to serve drinks and snacks and I went in for one without questions. I thought it was covered by the air fare and then she brought out the POS  . Thank God say I respect myself no carry wetin expensive. I had my dollar MasterCard on me and I still had some change on it. I paid and moved on to buy Wi-Fi access for the duration of my flight. I started messaging friends and family to give present location and all.
I touched down in Edmonton at about 4pm and was welcomed by my cousins…got a light hoodie as temperature was about 17 degrees on that beautiful day. We took a few pictures and headed home. We got home and I got a surprise cake (it was my birthday and I planned the landing for my birthday but I wasn’t expecting any cake) *please pass me the tissue roll*. 
I landed on a Thursday and a new reality set in. I was a banker back home and even though I was tired of banking, I figured it was the easiest way to get something mainstream. I needed to get into the system and then plot my move from there. I am not a young guy in my 20’s so I knew I didn’t have much time on my hands. I knew about the Canadian experience thing but I said to myself…”you don’t time to experiment much with menial jobs for Canadian experience. The earlier you got into the mainstream, the better for you”. My cousin has a few banker friends and they told me something that could get me into the system quick enough. I went to church with him and he introduced me to a wealth manager who also started in the bank as a sales person. He further reiterated what other bankers I spoke to said-get a mutual fund certification. I got to Canada on a Thursday and started reading on Monday…I didn’t plan to start that early  For two months, I read and did nothing else; not even job applications. After about 800pages and some practice, I took the exam in July and I’m still grateful I passed at first attempt.
I started applying for jobs and indeed.com became my homepage My cousin also told me to check out Bredin;thank God I did. Resume writing, cover letter and interview skills are non-negotiable here. I went through the classes and I immersed myself in the theory and practical. I began to practice for interviews like they were examinations. All these under my belt but the jobs were not forthcoming. The food industry had a lot of openings but I was adamant; I was not going to serve food .I even did safety certifications which cost me money but I just needed to start something. I made a different resume for menial jobs and I focused on warehouse worker category but I kept getting rejections. I kid you not when I tell you that I lost count of the number of applications I submitted. I even got a scam one but can you scam the scammer? 
The final week of August brought an interview which I attended. It was advertised as a sales position for Telus but I turned out to be for one of the companies selling for Telus. I took the job nonetheless even though it was pure commission. It was a door-to-door sales job and did it for about a month. There was a day It snowed a little and I could not unzip my trouser because I was losing control of my fingers…I called an Uber and closed for the day. I thought I wasn’t going to return there but I thought about everything and the next morning I was in the office. I finally quit after 3 weeks and I was ready to look for a cashier position anywhere when RBC sent out invites for a networking event; a networking event which had the mutual funds certification as a pre-requisite for registration. I went to Hudson Bay, bought a suit and I already bought shoes from Aldo during summer sales so I was ready to go. The networking event was quickly followed by a proper interview a week later and in the second week of October, I got an offer for an Intern position. I resumed 3rd week of November and I will be in training till summer. It’s a very intensive one but I’m glad I got it.
Pay attention guys because I’m going to connect some dots here for people who need this. The value of time anywhere especially here can not be overemphasized. Even though I didn’t stay long at the sales job, it undoubtedly played its part in securing the RBC job. I was able to tick the Canadian experience box and I also made a couple of sales and the pay cheques came in handy during background checks. It was one of the items used to verify that I indeedworked for the company I stated in my resume. Also, the timing of the exam was impeccable because I registered for the RBC networking event in August and if I hadn't passed it at first attempt, the next available date would have been in August and I would have missed out on this opportunity. I’m not where I want yet but I’m super grateful to God and the people around me who gave me OT.
I took my class 7 test in September so I’ll be ready to cruise in my car come next winter (their deddies). I’ve been driving here though(my cousin’s wife’s car  ) because I learnt that in naija but I never had my car so I’ll be ready for my road test come September.
Those fake CRA guys called me too but again, can you scam the scammer? 
What did I miss out? Oh! I did a bit of summer shopping. I bought off-season items like a winter jacket(I only just realized it’s simply decent) and two winter boots. The winter boots I bought for $35 in summer now cost about $135 in winter . Bredin also gave me a lot of information on packages the government have in place to help new comers integrate into the system. For example, I get to use Edmonton city public sites (gym,library, zoo etc) for free and I also buy the bus pass for $35 as against the regular $97. The subsidized bus pass wasn’t in effect when I came in. It was only just included 3 months ago.
Winter has been good to me and I think it’s just a gift from God…a way of helping me settle in before the next one which I predict will be brutal.
I remember the “disgust” on my face when summer came and these guys couldn’t stay at home. Everyone found one excuse or the other to go outside and all. I was naïve then; i now know better. I will be one of the first person to run out on the first day of summer 2019
Summarily, research is key and there’s really no midway here. One has to be really deliberate about everything here and I tell you one thing-it is easier to chart ones course here. I wouldn’t deny the fact that it’s easier with age on your side though. People get depressed here too; especially the guys who earned big bucks in naija only to get here to crumbs. Mental strength is key and it is your strongest ally when trying to integrate into the system because everything will try to beat you down and you’ll almost question your competence.
I don’t think we have any under-18 on this thread so nightlife and fine buildings shouldn’t be a reason to choose a province. I met a Nigerian at the Millwoods gym and he told me he has been in Canada for 10yrs. He landed in Quebec because many of his friends chose there but he and many of them had find their levels after 3 years-he’s doing fine now. Another one I heard of in church came from Toronto and got a job in her 2nd week in Edmonton. I met a Somali girl who left Toronto for Edmonton because she wasn’t cut out for the petty jobs that were available to her there. She said some of her friends are still there doing call centre jobs because they like the big city feel.
Last last, na where opportunity dey for your profession pass suppose inform decision to move o!
Also, I will never advice anyone to land here in winter. Friends and family will easily volunteer to take you to places to get things done the first few weeks if you land in summer but you’re more likely to get excuses if you ask them for the same favour in winter. 
May God's favour rest upon us as we continue the journey here.
To our brothers and sisters expecting Accra package, you all shall not be disappointed
Selah!!!
Wow thanks for sharing your detailed story!!! I am a geologist, I just finished NYSC. I'm thinking of writing IELTS exam very soon so I can start my express entry application. The only experience I have is my 6 months undergraduate IT experience in an oil company and my NYSC work experience. Do you think this is enough to get me to Canada under express entry? And I heard job availability is reducing drastically in the oil sector in Alberta, does it mean it will be difficult to get a job as a geologist in the oil industry in Alberta? Pls reply. Thx |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by delenet: 2:43pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
Great video! Quite informative. To add to that, as we are in the tax season, I would recommend this website https://www.hrblock.ca/ for anyone who wishes to file their tax returns online by themselves. Even if you have no employment yet, it's still a good idea, you might have some tax credit to receive. I used it to file mine, it's quite simple and straight forward, and it is free! [quote author=Philippians4v9 post=76778077]Hello Everyone, Learn about the Federal non-refundable taxes from this video. 19 Likes 37 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by coconuthead(m): 3:25pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
dubaiboy1:
Hi, I just thought to chip in a little info from what I've gathered so far about Halifax. I'm not in Canada yet but public transport system is great as long as you have your bus pass.
Health care is like every other places in Canada
Crime rates .. I can't say much about this .
And I know there are Nigerians out there in Halifax. They have meetings monthly or so . Check " Nigerians in Halifax" on YouTube .
And apartment depends on what you are looking for, as in your taste... But budget $600 for a 2 bed but mind you, it won't be anything fancy.
To know more about the city, you will find lots of videos on YouTube(Even for apartments)
Sorry but I hope this helps... Good luck to you .
Thanks bro. Can I connect with you? Sent you a pm |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by canadaman18: 3:36pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
simiolu1:
About the back-end thing, I'd advice you learn both.
I'm a PHP guy but had to learn JavaScript because if the front-end. Now, I'm all into ES6, TypeScript, Babel, Webpack etc. I even picked up Vue.js along the way.
Then I read a code snippet of a Node.js back-end + Express and discovered that I could understand what was going on. As in, I could read the code, parse it, understand it and follow the program logic.
Once I'm done building some sample projects for my Github, I'm going to learn Node. Learning Node now for me is like a 20% job because I already understand JS.
Las las, 80% of back-end engineers will learn JavaScript. Learning Node on top of that is just taking it further.
True! Even as a predominantly back end engr , i still occasionally have tasks that involve me displaying some kind of information on the UI. Personally though I'm not a fan of JS especially for someone who's just learning. In the bid to make things easy with syntax I feel your foundation ends up not being as strong as someone who learnt C++ or Java first. Just my opinion though |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AZeD1(m): 3:48pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
canadaman18:
True!
Even as a predominantly back end engr , i still occasionally have tasks that involve me displaying some kind of information on the UI.
Personally though I'm not a fan of JS especially for someone who's just learning. In the bid to make things easy with syntax I feel your foundation ends up not being as strong as someone who learnt C++ or Java first. Just my opinion though I agree with the bold part. Even though my official title is full stack developer and I have worked with Javascript frameworks such as angular and Vue, I find it hard to say I know Javascript. 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Missf: 4:32pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
czaratwork:
Accountants and finance professionals, please ensure you learn advanced excel before coming in. I mean pivot tables, recording macros, VBA, vlookup, sumifs etc. It will help you in your job hunt. You can spice it up by learning powerpoint too as you can be called to do presentations at short notice. You can also visit indeed.ca to have an idea of the requirements for the career you want to pursue.
Also consider financial analyst role as you can never get it wrong with this role. If you type in financial analyst role in GTA in indeed, you will see that job berekete here. The question is Do you have the skills? All you need is experience in advanced excel where you use the tools to perform variance analysis (actual vs budgeted) with pivot charts, budgeting, monthend activities and presentation skills. You may also need experience in an ERP like SAP, ORACLE, JEDWARDS and co. I tell you they are ready to waive that Canadian experience if you have the skills. I have seen it happen for people.
There are so many free tutorials on excel and powerpoint on youtube and these videos come with materials you can practice with. udemy.com also has very cheap training on financial analysis. Some banks in Naija call this role performance management. We have performed most of these roles but with different titles/names.
Some keywords you can add to your resume are balanced scorecards, flash reports (just before month end variance analysis) and dashboard (after month end variance analysis) Monthly business review (MBR) process improvement and automation (excel helps you do both)etc.
Prepare very well before coming here and you will not waste time in the labour market.
Ok bye. Pls I need a training on advanced excel. Do u know anyone that offer this service 3 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AZeD1(m): 4:40pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mikkyphp(m): 5:08pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
hinograce:
Who is familiar with spousal sponsorship PR. Is this thread the appropriate thread. Need info ASAP thankss contact me |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olioxx(m): 5:09pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
Dannyko:
I officially welcome myself to the thread as I received my COPR this morning . . . So you mean you would soon leave this $hithol£? 4 Likes |
