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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amokemi(m): 3:55pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
To God be the glory great things he has done. <br> <br> Arrived MMIA at about 9:30am, 29th Sept and proceeded to weigh my bags. My bags were overweight, had 9 in all. The staff in charge of weighing asked me to share the excess load in a 10th bag since we are a family of 5. I bought Ghana-Must-go and shared the excess weight into it. I proceeded to check-in. The lady in charge of check in refused the 10th bag saying I have an infant and she's only entitled to one luggage. No problem, I paid for excess luggage ($160). Moved to immigration and all that. Had to go identify luggage a second time before boarding. All passengers on Egypt air must do this. Left Lagos at about 1:45pm. We arrived at Cairo at about 8:30pm.<br> The waiting period at Cairo was soon over and time came to check-in again. Check in took longer than usual and flight didn't leave until 2:15am, 30 mins after the scheduled time. <br> <br> The flight to Toronto was smooth. About 11 hrs in all. The bulk of the time was spent sleeping. Landed at Toronto airport at about 7:15am. The declaration form didnt go round on the plane so it was completed at the airport. First point of call was border security, only question there was how much cash I had and since it was less the CAD10,000, moved to immigration. The officer there collected our COPR, asked for my Canadian address if I have already, waited for him to process our COPR and we were welcomed to Canada. From there to pick our baggages, went through customs. I had filled the accompanying goods form before leaving Lagos but I couldn't locate it. The officer asked what food are we carrying which I answered spaghetti. He asked whether it's cooked, answer is no. Asked if we have beef or any dairy product, and he asked us to go. It's worth noting that some people's bags were searched. By the time we were done, I had missed my connecting flight of 10:05am to Winnipeg. Not to worry the next flight for 12 noon. Joined the flight. Flight was for 2 hrs. Arrived Winnipeg at about 1:30pm Winnipeg time. Winnipeg is one hour behind Toronto presently. <br> My advise to those coming, pls minimise your hand luggage if you have little kids. Also if you are using Ghana must go as check in bags, pls ensure its wrapped properly. If you are also using boxes that you have used for a few years, pls have a rethink. I had two of such boxes. I just thank God the things in it are intact. The boxes were a write off when we got here. <br> In all, to God be the glory. 51 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fusion23: 6:00pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
amokemi: Where you given your SIN at Toronto airport or you have to apply at Winnipeg? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amokemi(m): 8:07pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
Thank you landed veteran. impish: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amokemi(m): 8:18pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
Service Canada doesn't work on weekendsso I couldn'tget it at Toronto airport. Currently sitting at a Service Canada outlet in downtown Winnipeg waiting for my turn for SIN. Fusion23: 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by alt3r3g0: 10:40pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
culled from https://www.immigroup.com/news/best-bank-newcomers-canada So this was from a 2016 article. Can elders confirm if this info is still valid? 13 Likes 20 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:13pm On Oct 02, 2017 |
einsteino: You are a civil engineer, right? That's a 3d software. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 12:16am On Oct 03, 2017 |
alt3r3g0: Hi, most of the bank packages have been revised since when these came out but it's a good idea of what is available. Checking the website of each bank will reveal their new products currently in place like Presidents Choice that was operated by CIBC is now independent. CIBC has replaced it with Simplii Financial. In summary, all the banks have competitive products as they are competing for the same customers and you can always open multiple accounts with different banks for different purposes. You can open cheque account with one bank, keep investment in another bank and get mortgage from yet another. They all keep trying to outdo each other so you always have choice, cheers. 5 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 5:00am On Oct 03, 2017 |
They counted my POF at Toronto airport. The Egypt air service was good then again i have only done one international travel before now so i cant be a judge on good inflight services. laborel: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 5:36am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Avalon316: Yes, I am. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 6:39am On Oct 03, 2017 |
SlowlybtSurely: I dont understand. what would kids be doing that requires them to wait till 5? at age 5 i was already in primary 1! oyibo too like soft life. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 7:38am On Oct 03, 2017 |
alt3r3g0: Well. Info may still be valid to an extent but confirm the most recent info on individual bank's website. Dynamics of banking changes time after time because it's a very competitive business environment. Canada has one of the best banking systems in the world but surely not the best based on my own experience. I am yet to see a Canadian bank that offers a service close to what my former bank outside Canada offers, despite paying similar fees for both after converting exchange rate. I am talking about special credit cad rate, free family travel insurance, free car breakdown cover, special customer rates for PTA, free mobile phone insurance to the tune of $1500, free discounts at restaurants and a free family discount for national parks entry (twice a year). If anyone knows a canadian bank that offers such reward on a chequing account, please let me know ooo.lol alt3r3g0: One of the things you would quickly learn about us Canadians is national pride just like the Americans too. We like to believe everything Canadian is the best if not the best in the world 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ajujuju2: 8:15am On Oct 03, 2017 |
salford1: All I saw was WE CANADIANS THE BEST IN THE WORLD... PPR OOOO WHERE R YOU OOO?? 13 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 10:23am On Oct 03, 2017 |
czaratwork: Who counted? Egypt Air officials or Canadian Border Officials? Were you carrying more than 10k in cash? If not more than 10k does the airline have a right to count your cash? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 10:33am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Yooku: Do they work in Canada at the border? You wey highlight Pearson dey ask if na Egyptians count am...Haba Yooku 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by laborel: 10:48am On Oct 03, 2017 |
yea thanks. was it because you we're carrying more than 10k cash or they just counted the whole PoF? thanks! Yooku: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 11:10am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Canadianfly: Hahahahaha...I just realized my folly Multitasking at work so my parallel multi-threaded processors dey jam jam 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 11:10am On Oct 03, 2017 |
laborel: I think this is the actual question I wanted to ask @Canadianfly |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Demo213: 11:12am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Hello fellow Canadians, Pls for those that travel from Lagos and cargo their stuff to Canada, I'll appreciate if you can share contact of a reliable cargo agent to use. We're travelling next week to Edmonton, Alberta and it "just dawn on me" that we actually need to cargo some items. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 11:18am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Yooku: Lol I figured. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 11:19am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Demo213: Hit Uncle Ballerz up. He cargo-ed his kaya to Canada. He should be able to help you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Adiahabasi: 12:02pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
@ Vcole, Pls how easy was it to adjust/ settle as an expectant mum?Wld you advice one to land while preggy or chill till after delivery b4 relocating to Canada if one's COPR validity allows that? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 12:19pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
Adiahabasi: Interested in this too but I think ultimately its a personal choice. If na me, having never experienced birthing in Nigeria and scared shitless to the horror labor stories I read about birthing in Nigeria and nurses slapping pregnant women, no epidural? I no like suffer oh. I will jejely carry the beele dey go Canada go born there for quality service and for FREE. Regardless of the hassle of rolling around with a bump. And to be honest, it's easier to get settled in Canada while pregnant than with a new born. Traveling with a new born too, is another hassle on its own. Also less people to pay citizenship fee for when the time comes. For me, these are the things that will guide my decision in braving it and heading to Canada before delivery. 17 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tosean(m): 12:53pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
Ajujuju2: Yes oooooooo...AVO please release PPR 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 1:42pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
einsteino: Homeschooling or daycare. The devil and the deep blue sea. Take your pick. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:57pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
Ajujuju2:we are oo. I havent seen a country that pays people "bigly" wages like Canada All these banks, airlines, telcos e.t.c just want a piece of the pie too. Good morning from somewhere in Saskatchewan... 14 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 2:49pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
Adiahabasi: If u chill till after delivery with copr the child would not be automatic PR shey u know? Its best to rush down to Canada and born full fledged citizen and avoid applying for the new born 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dustydee: 3:00pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
salford1:I real life, how are the wages compared to the UK? Some of the adverts i saw, once I convert the pay to ££ it seems a bit low. eg. an $80k job is just about £44k. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by AlexanderGreat(m): 3:13pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
But am sure by the time you see the take-home (after tax) of these two you'll gladly jump on the CAD80k dustydee: 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:16pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
dustydee:£44k is alot of money in the UK atleast in my industry and that of my wife. e.g In the electrical T & D industry out west, that is around the starting wage for our electricians and technologist (OND level) here. Engineers starts around 90k and in 5 to years could go up to around $140k.. Another 40k from OT is easily obtainable across all cadre. Those in the oil industry make around double of that. What province was the job you saw located? I am guessing eastern provinces. Same for my wife's industry in healthcare. The wage in the UK is just about half of her earnings in CA. In the science, health and tech industry, wages vary accross Canada typically in a west vs east scenario. e.g The big cities jobs starting wage for my wife out east is around $39/hr. While in the west...it starts at around $47. |
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