Nogen:
Finally here!!! Please, do we have anyone in Quebec here. Moving to Sherbrooke in Quebec with my children on a study visa this December. How's the weather, trnsport system, accommodation , daycare services?

Would be happy to get some responses. Thanks all

Weather- Cold..brace yourselves
Transport system- Bus(commonly used and efficient), uber, your own car when time reach.

So whats the reality please?

Tamm:
My apology, but this sounds funny though it wasn't intended to be.
Don't you think that the earlier people got in tune with reality, the better and easier it is as adults to align our expectations accordingly, particularly to avoid setting the bar too high. We all go through the different stages of grief but the quicker we move from denial to acceptance, the better. Maybe we need to be a bit less sensitive and sentimental about the reality that confronts us for maximum achievement. Anyway, oga @maternal, over to you sir.

maziude:


Weather- Cold..brace yourselves
Transport system- Bus(commonly used and efficient), uber, your own car when time reach.

Bros, you dey here too? Lol. Thanks for the response.

salford1:

I am not aware of any permit other than your helmet and maybe reflective items on your bicycle. While bicycle is good for exercising and for short distances commute, I don't really see it as a good means of transport here. Canada is not like the EU where the cities are not far from each other. Also, when the weather is very cold, riding bicycle may not be convenient. You can get a good used car on kijiji to get you around for less than $1500.

Thanks bro. I've also looked at kijiji and other similar platforms. I really hope to be up and doing without having to think much about gasoline.

Hopefully, I will be able to make the best decisions while saving my POF.

Nogen:


Bros, you dey here too? Lol. Thanks for the response.

Ah bros na our "elder" for here oh Nogen. Lol! Well, just dress warm then prep to get winter jackets for everyone as soon as you land.

vcole:

Ah bros na our "elder" for here oh Nogen. Lol! Well, just dress warm then prep to get winter jackets for everyone as soon as you land.

Thanks sis. Lol @ elder. We will do as advised.

vcole:


And to that person trying to look for who to get into a completely senseless argument over preferential treatment of women in Nigeria, well done. Keep on living in your la la land. If you like too, argue with yourself or insult me and my entire generation, i will not answer you.

Drops troublesome mic.

Picks the mic

You must really think that your posts are sacrosanct. Whenever you want to make "completely senseless" posts on a public forum and feel so big to defend it, don't post it.

vascey:


Thank you dear. I am sorry I initially interpreted your name as Caesar at Work, hence the assumption you are a Bros. ITK Gone Wrong! Forgot it could also be Chizaram...
[/b]Anyway, wishing you all the best. Someone mentioned that CPA Ontario was more receptive and had less delays. I will look for the post and dig it out for you. Kindly share the links for resume writing if you have any.

[b]I know it's not easy but know that we are all rooting for you, all of nairaland, all of Nigeria are supporting and praying for your success. Always remember that. All the best.

The story behind the name is part of my testimony which is still loading.

The embolded got me sha. Even God gan is rooting for my success. My experience at Meadowvale bus terminal got me crying. My testimony is loading.

A foot in the door number and position for now. I heard so many success stories that started from a foot in the door from the ACCA members networking I attended yesterday. Once you familiarise yourself with the HR, you will be top on their mind for any opening that is related to your profession

vascey:


Well, the great thing is that the interviews are coming in. In no time you will land the dream job.
Do you have a number (CAD) in mind or a position?

Negotiate:


Thanks bro. I've also looked at kijiji and other similar platforms. I really hope to be up and doing without having to think much about gasoline.

Hopefully, I will be able to make the best decisions while saving my POF.

salford1 is right, the bicycle as a primary use of transport in Canada is only possible in dreams And now that winter is here where even car driving takes skill, bicycles have all gone into storage and it's not an exaggeration. It's just not feasible so rathe,r budget up to $4,000.00 for a decent used car to get you around depending on your taste. But beware of cars that are dirt cheap to avoid buying a lemon, you want to own/use the car and not the other way around. After landing for me, it was buses, taxis and trains until my wife got her job then I opened my tight hands and got a car I just wanted to hold on to our POF until Canadian income was coming in to avoid using money for family living to maintain a car, pay insurance, etc. It helped that we landed in summer and that my kids loved the buses here since they had never used public transport/taxis back in Nigeria. I remember the first time I took them on keke Napep in my Gbagada neighborhood for the experience, it was like Disney World to them!
Anyway, once you're used to Google Maps as a means to plan your movements and get a travel card like Ontario's Presto, you will do okay. The key is to plan your trips out, note the route and the wether you will need buses/trains (I recommend using them just to help you learn to get around your city) and always set out early. If you have young kids, then taxis will do the trick for you for family outings.

czaratwork:


The story behind the name is part of my testimony which is still loading.

The embolded got me sha. Even God gan is rooting for my success. My experience at Meadowvale bus terminal got me crying. My testimony is loading.

Looking forward to this Meadowvale story, Ontario chronicles loading

threadstone:
*walks in*

Errr Goo Moreen Ladies an Gentumen.

Finally Reporting to duty from the other side ..

Presently page 151, Strolling back to page 0, this should be an interesting read

I shall be back afterwards

Salut!

wheewww.

*walks back in after the long read*

Good Morning Canada Good Afternoon Nigeria
Accurate panel of judges
co conspirators in migration
and the general PPR hopefuls.

So its about a week the mail we all have been waiting for came in, and after all the congratulatory messages and well wishes have come, the reality is gradually setting in... MIGRATING

Never been a fan of travelling. Didnt even have a passport until recently when this ish came up around this year. and it was all speedy darlington till december, ppr just land like dat. First ever application .

I guess im in what I call 'Migration Delimma'. Leaving all behind, Moving into the unknown. I have carefully gone through the lively, scary and not so scary points raised in the past 157 pages. No shaking sha- prepare for the worst, hope for the best. shebi una say na ON be where the geeks and IT gugurus are, I'm upbeat about making it there. Whats worse than surviving in the streets of Lagos?

definitely visiting the next IOM session around me, get CISA certified and start putting affairs in order. Spring loading

It wont be lonely as much. Bringing the rest of the crew.

I knew not getting a license on time will haunt me one day, choi!! so no driving at night

EzeIgboNwaChukwu:
can you give me an advice on career?
Need some counselling

Hello, sorry.. I'm not a career counsellor oohhh.. I'm just a purpose-driven person..Anyway, if anything, I'ld advise that you find something that you're passionate about and comfortable doing with or without financial gain. Something that drives you to do more, give more, and be more. When you find that thing, hold onto it and never let it go...
Your career should be a depiction of the person you are and should be relevant to the society.
For further questions, send a dm to avoid derailing the thread.
Cheers

czaratwork:


The story behind the name is part of my testimony which is still loading.

The embolded got me sha. Even God gan is rooting for my success. My experience at Meadowvale bus terminal got me crying. My testimony is loading.

Sis. I was at the Meadowvale Center Bus station twice yesterday. Had to connect a 45 with a 43 bus. I had to go check out an apartment on Airport Road (Malton) from my Wniston Churchill base.

Mama why you dey cry na?

#Corrected

DatechMan:


Bro. I was at the Meadowvale Center Bus station twice yesterday. Had to connect a 45 with a 43 bus. I had to go check out an apartment on Airport Road (Malton) from my Wniston Churchill base.

Baba why you dey cry na?

Plx modify accordingly before your head rolls off the guillotine

threadstone:


Plx modify accordingly before your head rolls off the guillotine

Please it's not necessary to create a world war when there is none. Nothing wrong with him assuming am a bro. It's up to me to do the correction if there is a need for that.

Nice day bro.

czaratwork:


Please it's not necessary to create a world war when there is none. Nothing wrong with him assuming am a bro. It's up to me to do the correction if there is a need for that.

Nice day bro.

Pardon, your grace. I tend to take matters unseriously at times. This is one of those moments. I come in peace

Meanwhile, we are still waiting for that juicy story you want to TELUS.

Negotiate:
Dear Canada people of Nigeria, please oh, no vexxing.
See that Canada you guys are chilling... The only reason I may not enter there next year is just because I want to vote for Buhari in 2019 before I run out.
However, based on efforts, I will get my ITA in less than a month after application, and PPR immediately after... But I'm still making plans as per settlement and job.
Ignore my ignorance, but I know you can't do anyhow in Canada, if not, you go see anyhow.
Do I need a permit to own a bicycle?
Because right now, I'm already making plans to get a bicycle which I will use to tour round the whole province while job hunting, dropping resumes everywhere possible, thereby saving cost for transportation.
I know in places like France, RUSSIA, UK, bicycles abound.
My goal is to get at least a minimum wage job in month 1, while saving as best as possible.
I'm an app developer, currently earning about $500 monthly without doing anything, so I believe that can cover my rent, while I go and hustle for other bills.
Are there any laws regarding bicycles?

the bolded alone just make person wan konk you.. why not stay to experience the consequences of your action?

Pidgin2:


Nice post, but you're wrong by saying Nigeria is unknown. Infact, you have the freedom to control your life in Nigeria without committing anything to the govt

As a high earner in Nigeria, you have the option of sending your kids to the best schools here or abroad, the choice is yours

You can produce your own electricity if you don't want to depend on the govt for it, you can remove yourself entirely from paying PHCN bills with no questions asked, hence you can put on your light knowing there will be light all the time. Try alternative power or move to areas with good light supply e.g Osun, Jos, Abuja etc

Also, you can chose to stay in service flats with 24/7 light supply and 24/7 security, you don't have to travel to Canada to achieve this, trust me if you can afford a service flat you can have this too. Or better still, take advantage of security gadgets like alarms and such, you can also get a gun licence or employ private security guards

In Nigeria, just get a sim, register and use your line to access any state or country in the world, no need for long stories, pay as you go, o'er second billing, cheap data

Your flat should have water running but if it doesn't, I personally will prefare supplying my own treated water via boreholes so that I can maintain the standard to my taste, if this is not your forte, make sure you rent a flat or house with running water or find out how you can get your house connected to the govt's own.

In Lagos, I assure you that emergency numbers are all working, I'm not too sure about other States but in Lagos, it works.

To avoid Maina eating your pension funds, you can subscribe to any reputable RSA of your choice and if you are into private business, you can try life assurance policy, these are privately owned not govt's so no Mainas here

For relaxation, you can plan summer trips or seasonal trips as you wish and I assure you, if you can prove that you are a genuine traveller, getting a visa wouldn't be an issue for you. Let them know you aren't deserting your country and you will definitely get visa without stress

To be sure your children will never experience strikes by lecturers, you can make use of the numerous private universities we have down here, 100% strike free

As for hospitals, try researching for good ones and get familiar with your doctors also take advantage of HMOs to get good deals for your medical insurance. It will save you a lot of money

Who will take care of senior citizens? Definitely children, relatives or even good Samaritans. It's hard to come across an elderly person without at least a helper but if such occurs, old people's homes are still available here. If you have the money, you can get a life long domestic staff to support and care for you in the comfort of your home

When next you arrive and someone askes you "Wetin you bring come?* smile and tell him nothing, if you need someone to welcome you with a smile, you can invite friends and family to pick you up at the Airport

The land is truly green and beautiful.

No offence meant and i apologise if you take any.. this is the most ludicrous and ridiculous thing i have read in my entire existence about Nigeria's pros. wtf??

Negotiate:
Dear Canada people of Nigeria, please oh, no vexxing.
See that Canada you guys are chilling... The only reason I may not enter there next year is just because I want to vote for Buhari in 2019 before I run out.
However, based on efforts, I will get my ITA in less than a month after application, and PPR immediately after... But I'm still making plans as per settlement and job.
Ignore my ignorance, but I know you can't do anyhow in Canada, if not, you go see anyhow.
Do I need a permit to own a bicycle?
Because right now, I'm already making plans to get a bicycle which I will use to tour round the whole province while job hunting, dropping resumes everywhere possible, thereby saving cost for transportation.
I know in places like France, RUSSIA, UK, bicycles abound.
My goal is to get at least a minimum wage job in month 1, while saving as best as possible.
I'm an app developer, currently earning about $500 monthly without doing anything, so I believe that can cover my rent, while I go and hustle for other bills.
Are there any laws regarding bicycles?

einsteino:


the bolded alone just make person wan konk you.. why not stay to experience the consequences of your action?

...you guys here are just plain hilarious!!

If I may ask...what will be the consequences of his action? The act of voting for Buhari before the jetting out?

It is well o!

May it all end in praise for all of us IJN!

U are hilarious, I'm almost rolling off my seat with laughter.

I agree with u, it's better he stays to
Feel it,

Experience it

and probably Tell it!!

As 4 me, Canada here I come .....

einsteino:


the bolded alone just make person wan konk you.. why not stay to experience the consequences of your action?

Hi Vascey/ anyone who can help


Pls I need to find out if WES /ICAS report used immigration is Ok to present to CPA (during the process of converting ACCA to CPA) or one needs an upgraded one

IF yes, which assessment will one upgrade to?

Thanks

vascey:


Well, first and foremost, you are meant to be a full member of ACCA. That's the whole point. Have you considered using your NysC as experience? If that's not possible, you have to wait till you arrive in Canada. The challenge with that is that the MRA is yet to be renewed for a defined term, eg 5 years, and therefore could be terminated anytime. So even folks like me that may not travel for another year are taking advantage.
On a different note, hope you are aware you would need to pay up all outstanding dues with ACCA before they would write to CGA about your current standing.

A major advantage for you is that you have your wes report so CPA does not have to evaluate your degree afresh. Just provide them with the Wes report. This part causes a lot of delays but you are definitely past that.

Ultimately, the earlier the better.

Good luck.

follyzee:
Hi Vascey/ anyone who can help


Pls I need to find out if WES /ICAS report used immigration is Ok to present to CPA (during the process of converting ACCA to CPA) or one needs an upgraded one

IF yes, which assessment will one upgrade to?

Thanks

Yes you can. You need to send them an email to find out if they will take the soft copy or whether you need to ask WES to deliver a copy to them (at a cost).
I went through the transcript/school confirmation method and I am still on it. Unfortunately I have been caught by this current NASU strike so the process is basically on pause.
Thankfully my WES report just came out but I am concerned about sending them a copy of WES report. I am wondering if CPA BC would halt my conversion when they realise I am doing it for immigration purposes.
If the NASU strike is not called off soon, I may have no alternative other than to use my WES report.
Good luck.

@follyzee

I don't think you need to upgrade. They are not particular about your degree or courses. They just want to be sure you have an equivalent of University degree from an acceptable university and I believe all WES reports show that.
But you can engage them to be sure before you take any action so you don't spend money unnecessarily.
Cheers

Hi guys,

Is it advisable to resign once you get PPR.

Plan to land by Feb ending and I need to give 2 months notice at work. I have sent passport to ghana but no update from them for 2weeks now.

Please advice.

crazyinlove:
Hi guys,

Is it advisable to resign once you get PPR.

Plan to land by Feb ending and I need to give 2 months notice at work. I have sent passport to ghana but no update from them for 2weeks now.

Please advice.

mek i find trouble small . how many months notice does your firm need to give you when they decide to fire you?

anyways you signed the agreement, you'd have to give them their 2months notice if you know you would ever need a positive reference/assistance from them in future.

einsteino:


mek i find trouble small . how many months notice does your firm need to give you when they decide to fire you?

anyways you signed the agreement, you'd have to give them their 2months notice if you know you would ever need a positive reference/assistance from them in future.

[quote author=czaratwork post=63235611]
My sister you mean. I am still in the process. The mistake i made was to write BC that i am in Ontario for them to move my file to Ontario. I was supposed to be inducted in November but as i type now, i dont even know the status of my application. I only got a mail that my file has been transferred to them in October and dats all. I have sent their automated enquiry mail but no response. I have also tried to speak with the registrar's office only to drop voicemail for them. I may be there physically tomorrow if time permits me.

My dear this land is to each his own. You can't use another person's story to know what lies in wait for you. I have learnt that not just because everybody has different story to tell but because MY CASE IS DIFFERENT. You will understand in fullness of time. Meanwhile you can never be hungry here. There are always jobs to pay the bills and worse case scenario you become government pickin wey dem go dey pay allowance (not advisable though).

Then the accounting and finance jobs are more in Ontario (Toronto to be precise). But i hear rent high for dat side na im make i go live for nearby to dey commute.

Resume writing is a big deal here because of the keywords the scanning machines look out for in a resume. You need to get your resume right to be called for interviews.

The bigger deal is Canadian experience which they won't tell you. This doesn't matter for IT people. They believe IT is same everywhere. The same way you do network security in Nigeria is the same way it is done in Canada. Infact this is so true because some of my sister's colleagues got their job before moving while the rest got theirs immediately they got here.

As an accountant you need to know your excel very well. Vlookup and pivot table are very important to them. Then QuickBooks is very popular here too. If you have worked in an organisation that use ERPs like Oracle and SAP(?) Then you are hotcake. I have not seen where the job ad has finacle or flexcube experience requirement(Bankers).

The above is just a general observation. There are exceptions to the rules.

I have to stop here for now. Like i said no two people have the same story. Ontario is yours to discover (its written on their plate numbers).
hi...I liked your post. i just wanted to ask which of the neighbouring town you commute from to work.My wife and i are arriving in April. I am an accountant with ACCA currently working on my CPA. what's the best route for conversion?I do not want to go through that hassle of BC CPA since i will be arriving in Ontario.You mentioned flexcube and it got me laughing cos that what my wife uses at her office(bank). What's the likelihood of her getting abank job in Toronto? Thanks

Thanks Vascey

Getting thru to them is so difficult, they usually don't respond to mail on time with little or no info.

I sent my ECA to them n they said I shld tell WES to
Forward to them

I noticed thru my correspondences with them that they enjoy delaying. So just wanted to be sure the ECA can also be used .

Thanks once again Vascey

vascey:
@follyzee

I don't think you need to upgrade. They are not particular about your degree or courses. They just want to be sure you have an equivalent of University degree from an acceptable university and I believe all WES reports show that.
But you can engage them to be sure before you take any action so you don't spend money unnecessarily.
Cheers

Anyone who Software Developer/Web developer about to land in Ottawa anytime soon?

bigfido:


No offence meant and i apologise if you take any.. this is the most ludicrous and ridiculous thing i have read in my entire existence about Nigeria's pros. wtf??

No offense taken, the glass is either half full or half empty, everything depends on who's looking.

@Blackbuddy good evening. I am in desperate need of your advice. My PR application depends on it. Can I please send you a PM please? It's a question I'd rather not ask here. Thanks.