Freeopod:


What will be the impact of this election on Alberta. Is there anything we need to know cos a whole lot of Nigerian immigrants are eyeing Alberta. Will there be wage cut, high taxes etc. What are the new things to put into cons
consideration especially for those who are landing next year.

Alberta's economy thrives on oil and you know oil extraction has negative impacts on the climate change.. Trudeau's government stands for anything to protect the climate.. they introduced carbon laws and co which don't go well with Alberta.. Alberta is already struggling with the Oil crash and feels their economy is being crippled further by the government's policies..

Alberta really needs to diversify its economy...

I got this from information gained online, I hope I'm right... I will still wait for Salford's response..

Folafikemi:
LANDING GIST (OVERDUE)

Welcome to Regina. You are so correct about these our little ones acting like they know they have some kind of right here. My daughter took on the attitude immediately we landed in Toronto.

We got here first week in September and still job hunting too. Let's connect, please. Check your inbox.

@sixsigma1

I am a refugee in Canada and based on my personal experience, I would disagree with some of your submissions.

I am saying personal experience because I cannot speak for other people. But to a large extent, the same applies for a lot of refugees as most of us are in the same shoes.

I will just give you a brief summary of my experience and I will let you judge with an open mind If we are having it better than those coming in through with express entry or if we are not contributing to Canada economically.

Came in around April 2018, spent 4 days in the processing centre which we call sandwich place cos we eat sandwich morning afternoon and night.

After processing, we were taken to YMCA who made which is a free shelter and you're not expected to spend more than a month before you get your own accommodation. By that time you should have been processed for welfare and your work permit.

So by May ending, we got $1200 for a family of 4. IE 2 adults and 2 children. So we had to leave the shelter to get our own accommodation. No work yet because work permit was not yet ready.

Got a $750 one room apartment and started work July.
Work was $12/hr
Immediately you start working, welfare checks stops, and any welfare check you collect after working, you will have to pay the government back... You can't escape that.
So in my case, only got welfare for 2 months.

As you start to work, you pay taxes like every other Canadian, but as a refugee claimant, you don't get benefits like everyone else.

You will be denied many things because you don't have a status yet.
No subsidized daycare, you pay full $35 to $40 per day as opposed to $8.25 fault for PR. Due to this wife could not work as my children were still very young

No access to any form of child benefits (maybe until after 18 months) , no gst

Most banks will even decline to issue you a credit card, you have to hunt for banks or sometimes different branches of the same bank so you can at least build your credit score

You mentioned free prescription... It's not all drugs that are covered, you still have to pay for most stuffs. Most cheap over the counter drugs like Advil, Tylenol etc are covered though. Dental is not covered if you're already working, except you are on welfare and I think it's after 1 year

Can't go to school, no access to grants
In Quebec PR are paid to learn French, refugee claimants are not paid.

Now I have a $20/hr job, which means I'm contributing more to the economy but still do not have access to many things.

As maternal said, I do believe the liberal government are not stupid and there are calculations behind the scenes
Ever wonder why mothers that cannot work because of their kids are usually processed first for hearing I think it's simply because they are currently not contributing to the economy, so they can easily get their verdict on time and be accepted or rejected.

This will be my 18th month now in Canada and we are still waiting for our hearing. Some that came after us have already been called.
Trust me, they know what they are doing.

Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining or whatsoever, I am just giving you real life facts and not the propaganda you hear all over the place.

Refcan:
@sixsigma1

I am a refugee in Canada and based on my personal experience, I would disagree with some of your submissions.

I am saying personal experience because I cannot speak for other people. But to a large extent, the same applies for a lot of refugees as most of us are in the same shoes.

I will just give you a brief summary of my experience and I will let you judge with an open mind If we are having it better than those coming in through with express entry or if we are not contributing to Canada economically.

Came in around April 2018, spent 4 days in the processing centre which we call sandwich place cos we eat sandwich morning afternoon and night.

After processing, we were taken to YMCA who made which is a free shelter and you're not expected to spend more than a month before you get your own accommodation. By that time you should have been processed for welfare and your work permit.

So by May ending, we got $1200 for a family of 4. IE 2 adults and 2 children. So we had to leave the shelter to get our own accommodation. No work yet because work permit was not yet ready.

Got a $750 one room apartment and started work July.
Work was $12/hr
Immediately you start working, welfare checks stops, and any welfare check you collect after working, you will have to pay the government back... You can't escape that.
So in my case, only got welfare for 2 months.

As you start to work, you pay taxes like every other Canadian, but as a refugee claimant, you don't get benefits like everyone else.

You will be denied many things because you don't have a status yet.
No subsidized daycare, you pay full $35 to $40 per day as opposed to $8.25 fault for PR. Due to this wife could not work as my children were still very young

No access to any form of child benefits (maybe until after 18 months) , no gst

Most banks will even decline to issue you a credit card, you have to hunt for banks or sometimes different branches of the same bank so you can at least build your credit score

You mentioned free prescription... It's not all drugs that are covered, you still have to pay for most stuffs. Most cheap over the counter drugs like Advil, Tylenol etc are covered though. Dental is not covered if you're already working, except you are on welfare and I think it's after 1 year

Can't go to school, no access to grants
In Quebec PR are paid to learn French, refugee claimants are not paid.

Now I have a $20/hr job, which means I'm contributing more to the economy but still do not have access to many things.

As maternal said, I do believe the liberal government are not stupid and there are calculations behind the scenes
Ever wonder why mothers that cannot work because of their kids are usually processed first for hearing I think it's simply because they are currently not contributing to the economy, so they can easily get their verdict on time and be accepted or rejected.

This will be my 18th month now in Canada and we are still waiting for our hearing. Some that came after us have already been called.
Trust me, they know what they are doing.

Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining or whatsoever, I am just giving you real life facts and not the propaganda you hear all over the place.

I'm glad we have someone with first hand experience. I don't know why people think Canada is a banana republic. Everything done is greatly strategic, especially when it comes to immigration. It's sad when people fall for the lies from these politrickians who play with their emotions just for vote. It's even more sad when immigrants themselves start fallen for their nonsense and become anti-immigration after they get citizenship. You've paid more into the system than given out I'm sure. Refugees can't exploit the system. They simply don't have enough power or rights too.

Wholesale price

egobetatoday:


U mean Costco is the place to buy cheap things?

Break them and store

TITILOLA88:
Hello, does anyone know how to preserve Maggi in the winter so that it doesn't turn as hard as stone? Any ideas anybody?

maplemom:
Hello Seniors in the house, please how does one pay Ethiopian Airlines flight fares? My friend has been trying to pay since yesterday but hasn't succeeded till now.
Please we need guidance on how to go about it, thank you.

You can't pay on their app or website,you will go to their office to collect the account number to will pay to.pls note that you can book on hold where a code will be generated for you to pay within 24 hrs.you then will put the code in your telller for payment ( if you are paying at the bank) or use the code as subject if you are using a bank app

ChiefDaddy1:


You are the only one noticing this

Actually, he isn't the only one

@SixSigma,

Your post is filled with Dog Whistle. Then when people call you out, you get defensive. It's like Trump saying MAGA. Minorities living in the U.S. or the west knows he really means make America white again. People who live in Canada know where you stand and what you really mean. This has nothing to do with political parties. You're masking your hatred for certain type of immigrants with that. You have adopted the ideology of an anti-immigration Canadian. This view point is usually expressed by white canadians who like to blame everything on immigration. Most refugees don't contribute. The FACTS say otherwise. Most Nigerian refugees have false claims. How do you know that ? Are you there during their court dates ?

While you walking around all high and mighty because you finally got citizenship. Just remember immigration comes in different forms. Not everyone is qualified or has the money to come in through the EE. Besides, a refugee from Syria for example who comes here because THE WEST is bombing their country, doesn't have time to fill out an EE form when bombs are dropping on them. Never bash or judge someone who's trying to migrate to Canada, regardless of how they get here. Because ultimately they're coming over for the SAME reason you came over here. To improve their lives.

ghuzy01:

You can't pay on their app or website,you will go to their office to collect the account number to will pay to.pls note that you can book on hold where a code will be generated for you to pay within 24 hrs.you then will put the code in your telller for payment ( if you are paying at the bank) or use the code as subject if you are using a bank app

Thank you very much, it has been sorted out. She finally paid into their account and they also confirmed payment. I appreciate.

Yeah makes sense.

salford:

Who knows? I won't call them bad belle sha. I am sure they have their reasons and not just for some petty stuffs. It's more complex than that. e.g. Infrastructure and social amenities/services have not been able to keep up with the increase in population (this one I know Sha). There are also lots of misinformation out there fueling anti-migrant sentiments. Better to let Bawss explain his reasons before anyone slams him.

In my opinion, If like 7 or 8 years ago, when jobs were scarce and hard to come by (i.e. days of NotCanada), I could understand the sentiment of not wanting lots of immigrants, but Trudeau worked hard in terms of job creation especially for non regulated professions..New immigrants are atleast getting jobs in non regulated fields, apart from maybe Alberta and Sask that have been hit by low price for oil and potash.

Trudeau bashing continues at work today. I just stay quiet so no one labels me a traitor

Influential101:
I was particularly scared of the conservatives winning because of their stand on gun laws.. didn't want Canada to face what America is facing today..

Security of lives is a bigger issue to me than tax.

Gun laws are not the problem.

FYI Under the current gun laws Toronto has managed to achieve a higher crime level than New York. The summer of 2018 was infamously referred to as the summer of the gun because of all the shootings then. We will see what the numbers for 2019 are when they come in.

salford:

Yes, you will have to unlearn. Politics here has advanced way more than I would build bridges, I will build roads, I will construct new gutter .

The dude repping conservative in my riding is just a simple regular family guy. No riches, area father or area boys or nothing. He is on his way to become a member of parliament. something not possible in Nigeria

Wow.. Not like here where politicians will promise to build boreholes, distribute low quality clothes and food etc

This country called nigeria has a long way to go

Tout est bien

Winnipeg people

jjohndoe83:
Winnipeg people

Bloody waste...

Joeboy will sell than this �

Who needs CAD and have Naira? Dm me ASAP

jjohndoe83:
Winnipeg people

Why are their ticket prices always more expensive in Naija, but cheap outside.

Bawss1:


Gun laws are not the problem.

FYI Under the current gun laws Toronto has managed to achieve a higher crime level than New York. The summer of 2018 was infamously referred to as the summer of the gun because of all the shootings then. We will see what the numbers for 2019 are when they come in.

And you think it will get better when guns are made legal??

Because Nigerians in Nigeria have money to waste.

Jemidun:


Why are their ticket prices always more expensive in Naija, but cheap outside.

As seen on Twitter.

I am not quite sure if what I witnessed yesterday was an election, because it seemed like just a normal day. The country went to work and school, only dashing out for a few minutes to vote! Some schools were even used as polling centres while the pupils and teachers went about their usual business! There was not a single police on the street, no thugs, just people taking selfies at polling centres like na shoprite dem go. I watched some candidates do a house to house visit without company, motivating people to just vote, not necessarily to vote for them! At the end, I watched them only count votes, they had no deaths to count. I watched everyday people, school teachers, newscasters, get elected without Godfathers! Heck Wilson Raybould ran independently(without a party) and won! I watched  the parties that lost congratulate themselves, and the party that won reach out to those who voted against them! No talk of 97% vs 5%... I strongly suspected I was hallucinating, I said to myself "there must be something in the water I have been drinking here". So I slept hoping my brain would be in order when I wake but here I am still having these weird memories that claim to be real. Please I want to find out from you guys, if what you witnessed was the same.

einsteino:
I am not quite sure if what I witnessed yesterday was an election, because it seemed like just a normal day. The country went to work and school, only dashing out for a few minutes to vote! Some schools were even used as polling centres while the pupils and teachers went about their usual business! There was not a single police on the street, no thugs, just people taking selfies at polling centres like na shoprite dem go. I watched some candidates do a house to house visit without company, motivating people to just vote, not necessarily to vote for them! At the end, I watched them only count votes, they had no deaths to count. I watched everyday people, school teachers, newscasters, get elected without Godfathers! Heck Wilson Raybould ran independently(without a party) and won! I watched  the parties that lost congratulate themselves, and the party that won reach out to those who voted against them! No talk of 97% vs 5%... I strongly suspected I was hallucinating, I said to myself "there must be something in the water I have been drinking here". So I slept hoping my brain would be in order when I wake but here I am still having these weird memories that claim to be real. Please I want to find out from you guys, if what you witnessed was the same.

Took about 15min in all. The actual vote itself took like 2 minutes. The remaining 13minutes was spent on driving to and fro. No sign of area boys anywhere or police/mopol on standby.

Freeopod:


What will be the impact of this election on Alberta. Is there anything we need to know cos a whole lot of Nigerian immigrants are eyeing Alberta. Will there be wage cut, high taxes etc. What are the new things to put into cons
consideration especially for those who are landing next year.

Nothing really since you are not yet on ground, unlike others here having services they are already used to cut-off. Just keep your ears to the ground to know what might or might not affect you so you are prepared. People on ground too hopefully can adjust easily.

Alberta would be presenting it's budget on the 24th of October (I believe this was set aside deliberately till after election to know where it will swing), and there are speculations of cuts to social services, education and health as published in the MacKinnon report. When there are cuts, most people affected will not be the rich or well off. People on low to low medium income will be most affected. It's basically an impending austerity measures.

I haven't been in Alberta for a while, so I can't really tell if it's as bad as the media reports. It was bad though when I moved from Alberta in 2015. Since it's economy depends alot on oil, Albertans hoped that a Con government when elected will repeal bill C69, which created a lot of red tape for oil pipeline approvals. The oil industry is already reacting to the outcome of the elections as Husky Energy announced lay-offs this morning.

As at now, a minority gov might even be worse for Alberta, or other resource rich provinces like Sask. Reason been that the Liberal will need to work with other parties to govern effectively. The NDP leader said during his campaign that he is willing to work with Liberal to stop the Con, but he is anti-pipeline. Bloc Quebec doesn't care for pipelines as long it doesn't come into Quebec, and the Green (the name says it all). Fingers crossed.

Hopefully, the Con government in Alberta would start working harder to seek out means of diversifying it's economy. Like Nenshi (mayor of Calgary) said in an interview after the election, he admitted the rest of Canada was on full steam with jobs and all, but Alberta is being left behind.

The attached document clearly states the frustration of Alberta and Sask.. I hope the liberal government listens

NB: I cannot confirm the authenticity of the document.

Influential101:
The attached document clearly states the frustration of Alberta and Sask.. I hope the liberal government listens

NB: I cannot confirm the authenticity of the document.

I just checked the Premier's posts on Facebook. The letter is real.

maternal:
@SixSigma,

Your post is filled with Dog Whistle. Then when people call you out, you get defensive. It's like Trump saying MAGA. Minorities living in the U.S. or the west knows he really means make America white again. People who live in Canada know where you stand and what you really mean. This has nothing to do with political parties. You're masking your hatred for certain type of immigrants with that. You have adopted the ideology of an anti-immigration Canadian. This view point is usually expressed by white canadians who like to blame everything on immigration. Most refugees don't contribute. The FACTS say otherwise. Most Nigerian refugees have false claims. How do you know that ? Are you there during their court dates ?

While you walking around all high and mighty because you finally got citizenship. Just remember immigration comes in different forms. Not everyone is qualified or has the money to come in through the EE. Besides, a refugee from Syria for example who comes here because THE WEST is bombing their country, doesn't have time to fill out an EE form when bombs are dropping on them. Never bash or judge someone who's trying to migrate to Canada, regardless of how they get here. Because ultimately they're coming over for the SAME reason you came over here. To improve their lives.

I think we have to be honest and admit that a lot(not saying all) Nigerians tried to game the system by crossing the border illegally from US and claiming asylum when their situation back in Nigeria really did not meet the threshold to be a refugee. IMO only people from war torn countries should really be claiming asylum particularly kids.

I don't think any immigrant should ever become anti-immigration but at the same time there is nothing wrong in calling for caution when accepting people in. Everyone who became a PR through EE , Student route or PNP or even refugee had to go through a lot of rigorous processes. I personally do not support any shortcuts and will not support any govt that allows shortcuts(not saying the current government is) as it makes those of us who followed process look stupid.

maternal:
@SixSigma,

Your post is filled with Dog Whistle. Then when people call you out, you get defensive. It's like Trump saying MAGA. Minorities living in the U.S. or the west knows he really means make America white again. People who live in Canada know where you stand and what you really mean. This has nothing to do with political parties. You're masking your hatred for certain type of immigrants with that. You have adopted the ideology of an anti-immigration Canadian. This view point is usually expressed by white canadians who like to blame everything on immigration. Most refugees don't contribute. The FACTS say otherwise. Most Nigerian refugees have false claims. How do you know that ? Are you there during their court dates ?

While you walking around all high and mighty because you finally got citizenship. Just remember immigration comes in different forms. Not everyone is qualified or has the money to come in through the EE. Besides, a refugee from Syria for example who comes here because THE WEST is bombing their country, doesn't have time to fill out an EE form when bombs are dropping on them. Never bash or judge someone who's trying to migrate to Canada, regardless of how they get here. Because ultimately they're coming over for the SAME reason you came over here. To improve their lives.

You find it difficult to follow simple request to discuss maturely and professionally without resorting to name calling. This is sad. Well, it is obvious that you are just an attention seeker and I am not going to give you the attention you badly crave for. I will also not stoop so low to your level. You can believe whatever you want to believe about me.

Quote me as many times as you want and also label me anything you want. I will no longer dignify you with a response because you simply do not deserve it.

Refcan:
@sixsigma1

I am a refugee in Canada and based on my personal experience, I would disagree with some of your submissions.

I am saying personal experience because I cannot speak for other people. But to a large extent, the same applies for a lot of refugees as most of us are in the same shoes.

I will just give you a brief summary of my experience and I will let you judge with an open mind If we are having it better than those coming in through with express entry or if we are not contributing to Canada economically.

Came in around April 2018, spent 4 days in the processing centre which we call sandwich place cos we eat sandwich morning afternoon and night.

After processing, we were taken to YMCA who made which is a free shelter and you're not expected to spend more than a month before you get your own accommodation. By that time you should have been processed for welfare and your work permit.

So by May ending, we got $1200 for a family of 4. IE 2 adults and 2 children. So we had to leave the shelter to get our own accommodation. No work yet because work permit was not yet ready.

Got a $750 one room apartment and started work July.
Work was $12/hr
Immediately you start working, welfare checks stops, and any welfare check you collect after working, you will have to pay the government back... You can't escape that.
So in my case, only got welfare for 2 months.

As you start to work, you pay taxes like every other Canadian, but as a refugee claimant, you don't get benefits like everyone else.

You will be denied many things because you don't have a status yet.
No subsidized daycare, you pay full $35 to $40 per day as opposed to $8.25 fault for PR. Due to this wife could not work as my children were still very young

No access to any form of child benefits (maybe until after 18 months) , no gst

Most banks will even decline to issue you a credit card, you have to hunt for banks or sometimes different branches of the same bank so you can at least build your credit score

You mentioned free prescription... It's not all drugs that are covered, you still have to pay for most stuffs. Most cheap over the counter drugs like Advil, Tylenol etc are covered though. Dental is not covered if you're already working, except you are on welfare and I think it's after 1 year

Can't go to school, no access to grants
In Quebec PR are paid to learn French, refugee claimants are not paid.

Now I have a $20/hr job, which means I'm contributing more to the economy but still do not have access to many things.

As maternal said, I do believe the liberal government are not stupid and there are calculations behind the scenes
Ever wonder why mothers that cannot work because of their kids are usually processed first for hearing I think it's simply because they are currently not contributing to the economy, so they can easily get their verdict on time and be accepted or rejected.

This will be my 18th month now in Canada and we are still waiting for our hearing. Some that came after us have already been called.
Trust me, they know what they are doing.

Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining or whatsoever, I am just giving you real life facts and not the propaganda you hear all over the place.

@Refcan:

First, I sympathize with you on your condition and situation as nobody should have to live like that.

Secondly, thank you very much for this post. Your post is very mature, civil and professional. Rather than responding like a TOUT like I see some people do here, your post is different. It is the type of post that people should be posting here to share their view even when it differs from the view of other people. That is the beauty of our Canadian democracy and our Canadian value!

As the election is over, I do not want to dwell further on it but just want to move on. However, I need to make it clear again that the election was not all about immigration or amount of refugee being allowed in. In the grand scheme of things, Immigration is way low among the many concerns that many people have.

Now to some of the points that you raised, I have said it several times since this discussion started that I am not saying that refugee do not contribute all. What I am saying is that a lot of them do not. I am saying this because I know and not because of what some politicians are saying. You happen to be one of the few exemptions that are not here to game the system but are trying hard to contribute to the system. Good job for you on that.

Furthermore, my position is not that refugee should not be accepted but the amount to be accepted should the at the level that the government have enough tax payer’s money to take care of. This will prevent the situation where you and other refugee are finding yourselves in the camp and outside of the camp like you explained.

My position is that If the government has enough money to bring in even 10 million refugees in a year without increasing taxes or borrowing money that runs into many billions of dollars to do so, by all means they can go ahead. If the government can not do so without additional debt or tax increase, then the government should only admit the amount of refugee it can adequately take care of without putting too much burden on the tax payer’s by unnecessary increasing taxes and putting us into debt that our future generations will not be able to pay back. This is what I am asking for and I don’t think it is too much to ask.

Finally, this is not to disrespect you (because you have actually earned my respect with your mature and professional response), I will no longer be commenting on this topic.

canadaman18:


I think we have to be honest and admit that a lot(not saying all) Nigerians tried to game the system by crossing the border illegally from US and claiming asylum when their situation back in Nigeria really did not meet the threshold to be a refugee. IMO only people from war torn countries should really be claiming asylum particularly kids.

I don't think any immigrant should ever become anti-immigration but at the same time there is nothing wrong in calling for caution when accepting people in. Everyone who became a PR through EE , Student route or PNP or even refugee had to go through a lot of rigorous processes. I personally do not support any shortcuts and will not support any govt that allows shortcuts(not saying the current government is) as it makes those of us who followed process look stupid.

@canadaman18

Very well said Canadaman18. What you said above is exactly the point, particularly the parts in bold!

Lol.

Inside life.

Nigerians never change. Never.

@ Salford, does becoming a member of tpsk has any advantage in terms of getting jobs in technology profession. I just got some details from the inquiry I sent to them and been looking for heads up as regards benefits of being a member etc. Want to know if it's worth it? Thanks for your many help