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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 3:09pm On Oct 16, 2017
soja84:


Please what supporting documents are needed to claim child benefit?Thanks.

Everything you need to know about child benefits in Canada can be found at this link, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by soja84: 4:13pm On Oct 16, 2017
Blackbuddy:


Everything you need to know about child benefits in Canada can be found at this link, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html

Thanks Boss!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 8:28pm On Oct 16, 2017
I am not sure if this is in the code book, but the small car in this pic is commiting a ticketable offence. Can anyone spot the offence?

clue: This is a very common offence in winter.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 8:44pm On Oct 16, 2017
salford1:
I am not sure if this is in the code book, but the small car in this pic is commiting a ticketable offence. Can anyone spot the offence?

clue: This is a very common offence in winter.

Its too close to the next car grin
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:10pm On Oct 16, 2017
MummyJaygirls:

Its too close to the next car grin
You miss am. Now you owe me $5 pere grin
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Teatop1234: 9:18pm On Oct 16, 2017
The car appears unregistered.

salford1:
I am not sure if this is in the code book, but the small car in this pic is commiting a ticketable offence. Can anyone spot the offence?

clue: This is a very common offence in winter.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:31pm On Oct 16, 2017
Teatop1234:
The car appears unregistered.

Pretty close grin

I will give you 8.0 out of 10.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Rebarobyn: 9:35pm On Oct 16, 2017
salford1:

Pretty close grin

I will give you 8.0 out of 10.

No registration plate number displayed on the rear of the car
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:46pm On Oct 16, 2017
Rebarobyn:


No registration plate number displayed on the rear of the car
Very very close just like teatop.. There is actually a registration plate attached, but it is all covered in mud. The key word here being "mud".

The driver may have left the mud there deliberately to avoid speeding ticket from speed or red light cameras. It would also be difficult to identify the driver or owner of the vehicle if it was used in a crime scene.

In winter, there are lots of snow and mud. A police car driving behind the car would have pulled him or her over and promptly issue a ticket.

Other common ticketable offences are:
-Burnt out tail lights/signal lights.
-Not properly clearing the snow on your vehicle (unsecured load or driving a motor vehicle with an obstruction on its windshield/tail lights).

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by AZeD1(m): 10:11pm On Oct 16, 2017
Any software engineer here based in Ottawa ?

Or Toronto?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Uglyduckling: 10:53pm On Oct 16, 2017
salford1:

Very very close just like teatop.. There is actually a registration plate attached, but it is all covered in mud. The key word here being "mud".

The driver may have left the mud there deliberately to avoid speeding ticket from speed or red light cameras. It would also be difficult to identify the driver or owner of the vehicle if it was used in a crime scene.

In winter, there are lots of snow and mud. A police car driving behind the car would have pulled him or her over and promptly issue a ticket.

Other common ticketable offences are:
-Burnt out tail lights/signal lights.
-Not properly clearing the snow on your vehicle (unsecured load or driving a motor vehicle with an obstruction on its windshield/tail lights).



This is hilarious!!! Oyibo people too get wahala grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:12am On Oct 17, 2017
Uglyduckling:


This is hilarious!!! Oyibo people too get wahala grin
Well. I guess that is how they have been able to keep the rate of accidents low.
The above are just 2 out of some not so obvious infractions where a driver can get fines and possibly demerits points on.

One has to be aware of such little things especially if working in some technical/scientific roles or government jobs. e.g some employers would sack employees or not interview a candidate if he/she has more than 5 demerits on their license. I have a friend that got 6 demerits in a single day and it could take up to 3 years to clear from the record.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by edababa007(m): 4:29am On Oct 17, 2017
It was smooth and straight forward. Luckily for us, my wife had approached @freeradical's wife for "expo".The same officer attended to both of us and fortunately for us, he asked the same question and we answered like a "Boss". We landed safely in Calgary the next morning and no immigration check again. A week and few days here, SIN done, got phone lines (freedom mobile) accounts (checking, savings and credit card) opened, alberta health card was delivered to our address today. Getting kids registered for school on Wednesday( you make appointment in advance in this school close to our home). So far, So good...


GlitteringStar:


Congratulations! Kindly share your landing experience too wink smiley

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kun1: 6:04am On Oct 17, 2017
Hello. I'm new here. I will be moving to Canada soon on PR and I intend settling in Mississauga area. People that were able to secure accommodation before landing, please how did you go about renting a place from Nigeria

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ymummy234: 7:41am On Oct 17, 2017
Ballerz:


Please do not waste your time with the Nigeria International license. It is the ugliest thing I have ever seen. It cannot even serve as a valid ID card. (Not surprised, it is issued by the Nigerian police). I got one, then I realised it was valid for just a year and very crappy. It is a waste of your money jare. Do not bother with that blue thing. Your Nigeria license and FRSC letter is all you need oremi.

Cheers

Ballerz can you please provide the contact for the Frsc letter please

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 7:56am On Oct 17, 2017
salford1:

You miss am. Now you owe me $5 pere grin

I never reach there I don dey pay fine cry cry

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:51am On Oct 17, 2017
edababa007:
It was smooth and straight forward. Luckily for us, my wife had approached @freeradical's wife for "expo".The same officer attended to both of us and fortunately for us, he asked the same question and we answered like a "Boss". We landed safely in Calgary the next morning and no immigration check again. A week and few days here, SIN done, got phone lines (freedom mobile) accounts (checking, savings and credit card) opened, alberta health card was delivered to our address today. Getting kids registered for school on Wednesday( you make appointment in advance in this school close to our home). So far, So good...


Thank you for sharing your landing experience. smiley

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 1:13pm On Oct 17, 2017
MummyJaygirls:


I never reach there I don dey pay fine cry cry

You go hear weennnn....mama a won boys. Plenty ticket Don dey await you with ur Fast and Furious Skillz
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tosean(m): 1:43pm On Oct 17, 2017
Hello, Please I would like to know if anyone know if there's a certificate safety training for Human Resources personnel? I am waiting for ppr, don't mind if I can get it done before I leave.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 1:45pm On Oct 17, 2017
kun1:
Hello. I'm new here. I will be moving to Canada soon on PR and I intend settling in Mississauga area. People that were able to secure accommodation before landing, please how did you go about renting a place from Nigeria

Hi, you can find accommodation via kijji.ca. What most people do from Nigeria is to secure a place through AirBnB, land and live there for a while and look for permanent accommodation. So you are initially able to live in some comfort and are able to take your time to find a suitable place.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kun1: 4:14pm On Oct 17, 2017
Thank you Blackbuddy
Blackbuddy:


Hi, you can find accommodation via kijji.ca. What most people do from Nigeria is to secure a place through AirBnB, land and live there for a while and look for permanent accommodation. So you are initially able to live in some comfort and are able to take your time to find a suitable place.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 4:28pm On Oct 17, 2017
Ballerz:

Responded

Thank you but can’t see any mail. Is there an email address I can reach you on?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 5:33pm On Oct 17, 2017
I got Airbnb short stay for one week and before the one week expired i signed up residency contract with the landlady so i didnt need to look for accomodation.
kun1:
Thank you Blackbuddy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 5:36pm On Oct 17, 2017
What was his profession back home? I am still in the process of conversion and was a banker back home.
honey86:

There are lots of accounting job in Winnipeg where I am, that first job is the hardest. But once you get it it makes everything easier.
I'm going to give you my husband's experience. He got his CPA through MRA, got his first job after 3 months. During this time he attended workshops and stuff. He had 10 years of accounting experience in Nigeria,5 in full cycle accounting. When he got here he was told by his friends to go and hand his suit and tie that in Canada you cannot get an office job. He refused to give up and kept searching. He saw all manner of things. Some recruiter didn't know we have university in Nigeria and are wondering how a Nigerian could have the CPA designation. His first job was Accounts payable. He stayed there for 6 months then applied for an intermediate accounting job. He was successful but they weren't sure so they gave him a term contract. 3 months in they made him permanent. He is now a financial manager in the same company. All within 3 years.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 6:19pm On Oct 17, 2017
Bsbabe:


Thank you but can’t see any mail. Is there an email address I can reach you on?

MailerDaemon... ALWAYS
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fusion23: 6:57pm On Oct 17, 2017
Please is it true that it is risky or illegal to post permanent residency cards through DHL or otherwise...for those that plan doing a short stay.

May be the best option is to get ETA if you want to come back to Canada without your PR card, highest you pay like 50-70$.

Just want to confirm if you can DHL PR card to someone.

This is specific to outside Canada ..cos mine was sent to me from Saskatchewan and there was no P
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 7:47pm On Oct 17, 2017
There is a Toronto career fair coming up in Roy Thompson Hall tomorrow 18th October 11 am to 3pm. It is free if booked ahead (today) but on the spot you pay.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-career-fair-october-18th-roy-thomson-hall-tickets-35173818839

link is above and below (any):

https://www.torontojobs.ca/career-resources/career-fairs/

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