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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jjohndoe83: 11:33am On May 06, 2019
salford1:

Your question is a bit unclear. You can get a 2 bed apartment in SW or NW calgary
Sorry to butt into this conversation. Calgary is my ultimate destination (even though I don't have ITA yet). What would you say about the cost of renting a 1 bedroom in a midleclass apartment in Calgary? In your view, which quadrants of Calgary are cost-efficient for new immigrants?

I hope I am not repeating a question that's been answered previously.

Thanks.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GozyNA: 12:06pm On May 06, 2019
raphrulz:
So I was finally admitted into CPA membership last week.. The stress paid off.
Congratulations Prof.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Orange1234: 2:33pm On May 06, 2019
CONGRATULATIONS. What province? also was it conversion from ACCA? If so, please how long did it take from when CPA got your full documents?

raphrulz:
So I was finally admitted into CPA membership last week.. The stress paid off.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rhemagrace(f): 3:40pm On May 06, 2019
A big congratulations to you!

raphrulz:
So I was finally admitted into CPA membership last week.. The stress paid off.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 4:02pm On May 06, 2019
Thanks.

British Columbia... I converted from ACCA. I started the entire process in mid November. That was when i first messaged them declaring my interest to apply. I got the membership on May 1 and had to pay pro-rated subscription + membership application fees to complete the process. Cost me over a thousand CAD. If you don't pay the amount within 30 days... the process would be restarted and all efforts lost.


Orange1234:
CONGRATULATIONS. What province? also was it conversion from ACCA? If so, please how long did it take from when CPA got your full documents?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 4:05pm On May 06, 2019
Thanks much

rhemagrace:
A big congratulations to you!

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Orange1234: 4:19pm On May 06, 2019
wow, God is indeed awesome.It took about 5 months or so. Since it takes a while for the conversion process to CPA, Is ACCA recognised by employers in that you can get a non-entry accounting/ finance position in your region while waiting for CPA? I'm just wondering since i'm an ACCA myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.


raphrulz:
Thanks.

British Columbia... I converted from ACCA. I started the entire process in mid November. That was when i first messaged them declaring my interest to apply. I got the membership on May 1 and had to pay pro-rated subscription + membership application fees to complete the process. Cost me over a thousand CAD. If you don't pay the amount within 30 days... the process would be restarted and all efforts lost.


Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by canadaman18: 4:45pm On May 06, 2019
Newbeecey:
Hello Everyone,

Please I need a "personal" response to this very pressing question,( ie you have , or know someone who has ) as I might have more questions. How does a landed immigrant (ie PR) have a baby in Ontario without having to incur medical expenses if for instances the person lands in the 8th month of pregnancy , this is bearing in mind the 90 days or so waiting period for Ontario's health card.

Urgent responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

There is no way around this unfortunately
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by canadaman18: 4:46pm On May 06, 2019
Suspect33:
cheesy, thanks, can I throw in more questions?

Sure!
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Hollarmighty: 5:09pm On May 06, 2019
Hi,

Congratulations on your achievement. Are you saying you didn't have to write any paper after applying with your ACCA?

raphrulz:
Thanks.

British Columbia... I converted from ACCA. I started the entire process in mid November. That was when i first messaged them declaring my interest to apply. I got the membership on May 1 and had to pay pro-rated subscription + membership application fees to complete the process. Cost me over a thousand CAD. If you don't pay the amount within 30 days... the process would be restarted and all efforts lost.


Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 5:13pm On May 06, 2019
jjohndoe83:

Sorry to butt into this conversation. Calgary is my ultimate destination (even though I don't have ITA yet). What would you say about the cost of renting a 1 bedroom in a midleclass apartment in Calgary? In your view, which quadrants of Calgary are cost-efficient for new immigrants?

I hope I am not repeating a question that's been answered previously.

Thanks.

For a descent one bed apartment, I would suggest that you budget around $1100 plus utilities. Difference between 2 bed and 1 bed apartments are not usually much. Maybe 100 to 150 dollars different per month.
For new immigrants, the most cost efficient is the North East.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adeime: 5:13pm On May 06, 2019
Hello Fam

Please I await your responses

Adeime:
Hello All please I need advise on the best city to migrate to in Canada; please see profile below
Me: HR Professionl , PHRi,PgCert from UK plus over 6 years experience
Hubby : Project Manager , MSC in project Management from UK,PMP, Nebosh,OSHA,six sigma yellow belt has a stint career of about 4 years in oil n gas here and over 10 years in construction project manager

Please advise as per best city taken the ease of getting a job into consideration

Thanks in Advance
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Suspect33(m): 5:22pm On May 06, 2019
canadaman18:


Sure!
what options does someone with a degree in marketing have in Canada
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AZeD1(m): 5:47pm On May 06, 2019
Suspect33:
what options does someone with a degree in marketing have in Canada

As a marketer or what?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Suspect33(m): 6:14pm On May 06, 2019
AZeD1:

As a marketer or what?
like how easy is it to get a job in that field
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AZeD1(m): 7:10pm On May 06, 2019
Suspect33:
like how easy is it to get a job in that field
This is totally subjective and location dependent. Some marketers would get a marketing job before they land while it might take another marketer months.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bouqounmie(f): 7:58pm On May 06, 2019
Hmmm, been at it for a month now. I'm getting fed up.


Ehimen100:


Sorry about that. I too have had unfavourable response. Calgary bound next month. Keep trying, so I am doing.

My calgary people I will like to know how much the average price of a 2 bedroom apartment should be in NW or SW. Is CAD1500 not on the high side? Abi na so house they cost.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Yuyukoko: 8:29pm On May 06, 2019
Congrats bro!

raphrulz:
So I was finally admitted into CPA membership last week.. The stress paid off.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by doppler06: 9:56pm On May 06, 2019
Please any whatsapp group for Calgary. Let me know biko
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mapleking: 10:01pm On May 06, 2019
doppler06:
Please any whatsapp group for Calgary. Let me know biko

Co asking
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by shinaboy: 10:55pm On May 06, 2019
Mapleking:


Co asking

I am also interested in this
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CanadasGOAT: 11:25pm On May 06, 2019
bouqounmie:
Hello everyone.
Please my Calgary people, do you have any agents to help with house rentals. The ones i have been contacting on rentfasterdotcom and kijiji have not been giving favourable responses. Airbnb prices are not helping either.
My family is arriving first week in
June. Please i need your help.
Thank you .

Please help I am in similar situation
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Claire18: 11:44pm On May 06, 2019
Me too grin
shinaboy:


I am also interested in this
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Newbeecey: 5:07am On May 07, 2019
Wow!!! Thats scary. Someone mentioned though that after i get the PR card, it might be possible to claim back the hospital fees. What do you think? (quote author=canadaman18 post=78157326]

There is no way around this unfortunately[/quote]
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 5:16am On May 07, 2019
Newbeecey:
Wow!!! Thats scary. Someone mentioned though that after i get the PR card, it might be possible to claim back the hospital fees. What do you think? (quote author=canadaman18 post=78157326]

There is no way around this unfortunately

There is nothing to be claimed back.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MsDee29: 5:53am On May 07, 2019
Congrats!
raphrulz:
So I was finally admitted into CPA membership last week.. The stress paid off.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 7:49am On May 07, 2019
My best advice to you (which one of my friends is adopting), try and land in a province that medical healthcare starts from day 1, say Calgary, then you can subsequently move to another province. If it's Ontario, my dear, nothing like healthcare in the first 3 months.

Cheers**


Newbeecey:
Wow!!! Thats scary. Someone mentioned though that after i get the PR card, it might be possible to claim back the hospital fees. What do you think? (quote author=canadaman18 post=78157326]

There is no way around this unfortunately

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 7:51am On May 07, 2019
No paper.

However, you will do a refresher course (course on Canadian law and tax). All these cost money oooo... POF go juz dey reduce anyhow.

It's well.


Hollarmighty:

Hi,

Congratulations on your achievement. Are you saying you didn't have to write any paper after applying with your ACCA?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 7:53am On May 07, 2019
Well, impossible is nothing. People with ACCA get jobs (whether entry or experienced roles) in CA. At least i have heard of a couple of them. But i can say for certain that your chances are better increased when you have your CPA. That's why most accountants over there work towards achieving it. You can also do other North American based exams like CFA, CRMA, CFE, CIA etc. to increase your chances further, depending on your chosen accounting field.

Orange1234:
wow, God is indeed awesome.It took about 5 months or so. Since it takes a while for the conversion process to CPA, Is ACCA recognised by employers in that you can get a non-entry accounting/ finance position in your region while waiting for CPA? I'm just wondering since i'm an ACCA myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.


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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 8:03am On May 07, 2019
raphrulz:
My best advice to you (which one of my friends is adopting), try and land in a province that medical healthcare starts from day 1, say Calgary, then you can subsequently move to another province. If it's Ontario, my dear, nothing like healthcare in the first 3 months.

Cheers**



You have to live in Alberta a certain number of days to qualify for healthcare. If it's found out that you moved out before the said number of days you would be asked to refund whatever expense you accrued.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 9:13am On May 07, 2019
raphrulz:
No paper.

However, you will do a refresher course (course on Canadian law and tax). All these cost money oooo... POF go juz dey reduce anyhow.

It's well.


course or answer couple of questions, say 10-12 ?

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