foi59:


Thanks for replying however i didn't study French education just pure French. Also, i'm not sure i stand d chance of teaching French to the Canadian. What do u think?

If you studied France French and you're bilingual what's the issue ? Get your degree credited and attend teachers college.

Rence22:
Have you tried the tricks exposed on this website " zero2hired" I have gradually started putting his advice into practice. Please check it out. If you haven't been able to get pass the interview stage, then there is something you are missing.

Thanks for the pointer, I will check out the website. I personally believe I either dont answer the interview questions satisfactorily, I dont prepare well or probably the job wasn't meant for me. This is because I have been able to pass an interview relatively easily for a government job that is not along the career line I desire to go into. I just believe most of the challenges we face as immigrants will sort itself out with time and with a lot of perseverance.

gogedda:
Finally landed 2 weeks ago as a single man. Passed through Immigration and customs without no problem in MMIA. Both Luggage were over 23 kg while carry on was over 7 kg. The guys at Ethiopian airline stand allowed me to add more weight to the carry on to make it 12kg while the luggages were left at 25kg each. Trip to Adisabba was long, and then Dublin and then Toronto. Couldn't eat the food served in the plane, only ate the bread and Red wine. Landed on Saturday, went through immigration and customs in Toronto without any problem and then the final leg of the journey to Calgary. I am currently staying with a friend who is married. I have done my SIN, Health Card, bought a sim, visited 2 immigration services (CCIS and Mustard seed ministry) in downtown. I was able to get a reduced bus pass for the month of June and paid $37.5 instead of $104 or so. If you are less than 30yrs, You can visit CCIS, they have a 2 weeks employment training. I met a Nigerian there and he told me about the training and also showed me his check . If you attend it without missing a class , they will pay you $900. I couldn't do it cos I am over that age. I have also learnt the bus and train route system after downloading the Calgary transit app. I am also currently studying for the Alberta driver's license exam. Both fields that I have experience in (Geoscience & Real estate )are licensed here, so I am currently looking for a job while I prepare to do a 2 yrs course in SAIT. Please kindly link me up if you have any. Thanks

The pass should be 5 dollar a month. If you have your tax return done

GozyNA:
You can ride the C Train in Calgary for free either way between City Hall and West/Kerby Stations along 7 Avenue. If you’re leaving downtown better pay your fare ‘cause if officers catch you, your name na sorry

If they catch you, money wey you go pay ehn...or you go court go argue am.

Emirett:
According to statistic, Canada is one of the best places for living. Actually, I haven't been there yet but hope to visit at least. Who can recommend good places to stay and is it possible to buy cheap flights?

Depends on what your budget is?
From Nigeria , you’re gonna spend at least (during off peak) 1K CAD maybe more on flights . You can always check travel sites like expedia or check the airline pages directly . Stay incognito or clear your cache each visit to ensure you’re getting the best deals.

What you’re looking to do ? Visit ? Live ?
Visit - If you want a city vibe , toronto , montreal , vancouver , ottawa are your best options to go visit . These places are also most expensive in this order Toronto > Vancouver > Ottawa > Montreal .
If you’re more into the outdoors and nature , Alberta is really nice and is cheaper than above places

Live - Depends on factors like family size , career etc . A single young guy / girl looking to work I’ll always recommend a big city , more opportunity though COL is higher . If you have a family semi big city with proximity to a big city is always good

Others can add to this

Apologies for the late response. I don’t know her personally but I follow her on twitter and she shares these information.

Kingsley1000:
Boss i'm not on twitter,do you have her number,whatsapp,Facebook,email or her nairaland accounts?
Thanks for your help

sinie:


Congratulations. May you prosper in your new home....

Thank you.

Good morning everyone,

I hope this meets you well.

Please i need detailed advice on what steps to take.
our PPR recently came (my husband and I) and I am pregnant now (19 weeks). we intend to come to Canada to do short landing first in September. we will be landing in Calgary and by then i'll be 34 weeks. I heard its difficult booking Doctors in Canada, how true is that? plus is it possible for me to book a Doctor/ make appointments while i am still in Nigeria. Basically, i want to know what steps to take while preparing to travel to avoid any hassle. sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your time. Cheers!

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Thanks

voguemum:
I thought this could be helpful to those that are about to arrive canada, saved from part 1

To update address for PR go to the link
https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=coanotify

Check @blackbuddy's for tips
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/16


For province to consider, wholesale fruits and veggies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/13
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/17
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/22
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/33

For accommodation search
https://4rent.ca/
https://www.rentfaster.ca/
https://www.trovit.ca/

For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/193

For African food and tips on choosing a mechanic
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/35

For cheap items and diys, mosque
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/36

For cheap foodstuffs @nadina and @salford1 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38

Note @BlackBuddys comment emphasis on integration and importance of new comer programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/38

Check @ballers comment for interviews nd frsc letter
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/41
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/42
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/44

For orientation after PR
www.planningforcanada.ca

Check @bbaby84 for accommodation heads up
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/47

For jobs before travelling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/48
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/49
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/51

Check @blingyry comment for housing issues
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/55#a.59705651

Check @thecongo2 comment for buying a home
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/57

Check @nobody comment on clothing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/67

Check @yooku comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/70

@Canadian fly for phone providers
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/72

@chimah3 for data plans
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/74

@yooku comment on bridging course
https//www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/human-resources-connections
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/76

Check canadianfly for best province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/78

For jobs
Check reddit website
Check @nadina post on job search and bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/79
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/81

Check @stoppable comment For job advice
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/166
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/194
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true

For drivers licence conversion
https://drivetest.ca/licences/licence-exchanges/foreign-licence-experience-credits.html
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/80

For clothing and shoe stores check @salford1 & nobody's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/82
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/83

For African food stuffs meat shaki check
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/84

Check @ballers comment on boarding expeience At airport
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86

Check @merrymum comment for kids homeschooling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/86

For driving test and how to pass check @ballerz comment
http://www.g1.ca/g1-practice-test/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/89

Check @BlackBuddy for transfering of drivers licence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/90

@Vcole for health services in certain province
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/94

For best banks
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/100

For healthcare registration
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/101

Check @blackbuddy for working from home jobs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/108

Check @glitteringstars comment for tips from MMIA to arrival in canada and settling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/113

For cables internet
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/114
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/115

For child benefit
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/123

Check @blackbuddy on how to move without professional bodies
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/125

For African food stores in Ontario check @blackbuddy's comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/132

Check @maziude for advise on housing
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/134

Check @blackbuddy comments on job hunt
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/135

For citizenship requirements
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146


For online jobs
https://www.alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/#reg-form (from blackbuddy)
There are some stay at/work from home job opportunities through Sykes Recruiting for roles that have to do with
customer care/online support. Register and find out more, https://alpineaccessjobs.ca/recruiting/reg/login/
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/146

Check @freeradicals experience on landing a job
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/161#63409815

How to pack foodstuffs check @mummyjaygirls comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/173


Check @dcongo2 advice on newcomers programs and child services
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/177

For benefit entitlement go to the link and page
http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2c.6.3z.1rdq.5.2st.3.4ns@.jsp?lang=en
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/190

For mortgages
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/197

For resumè building
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/231

For FRSC format
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237

For pre arrival programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/237

For winter clothes sales
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/239

For bus fare in Ontario
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/243

List of necessities
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/246

Check wholesomegrace, fantababy, kmgb, superdoll,kazchick, neni83, missG bsbabe,newbeecey and merovingian comment (single mothers/unaccompanied spouse)
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/249

For home based jobs for single mother check canadianfly comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/257

For auction items check @4712A3 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/261
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/262

Issues concerning SIN
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/267

For linkendl job profiling
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/268

Check @telias comment on best time or date to travel
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/269

For internet plan check @solo8 comment
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/270

For ticket violation defence
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/288

For kids clothing check @vcole or vcole moniker
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/294

For agencies that help newcomers in settlement
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/295

For cargo and sponsorship
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/302

To link PR on CIC account
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/310

To send passport photo to IRCC
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/314

For Microbiology related or bridging course
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/319
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/320

For immigration lawyer in canada
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/322

Driving licence tip
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/326

For renting companies in Edmonton check @maternal statement
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/336
https://rentmidwest.com/edmonton/

For child day care, car insurance company
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/359

For job transition check links from joo2018
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371

To get funds for school or bridging programs
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/371

Professions in demands in Canada
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/373

To join Alberta whatsapp group check luffyhaki
https://2czagmiw5u67vakhmjnjbq/ (Alberta whatsapp link)

https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/375

For more insight settling and phone compatibility
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/377

To open account in Canada bank before arrival
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/382

Thanks

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-charlottetown-rent-increase-illegal-1.5164764

interesting read particularly if facing high rent

Good day house, There is a 2 bedroom walk out basement in the beautiful "Country hills in Northwest Calgary" with full utilities for $1,000. I wish to rent it, am a single guy, so am looking for a single guy too so we can split rent. If you are interested, PM me. Thanks.

tempest01:


The pass should be 5 dollar a month. If you have your tax return done

I guess so too but am yet to do it. My friend who has been here for about 12 months, now pays $5

Jbelieve:


Congratulations on your landing. Please is there anything like or similar to CCIS in Ontario?

I don't think so. CCIS is only located in Calgary I guess.

Good morning good people,

Please does anyone know about this company in Ontario ?

Suntex Technologies
4100 Yonge St, Suite 1033
North York, ON M2P 2B5

They offered me job to work remotely, but in my mind something doesn’t feel right.

1. The Hr Director sent me an email even when I didn’t apply for the job, no major interview.


2.I have checked the hr Director profile on LinkedIn it exist but for a HR Director the profile is incomplete. I added the HR Director no response, I sent a message no response

3. I did a check on Canadian business directory with information on the offer letter She sent me, the business does not exist.

4. I checked online the company has a website, they are into IT stuff which is kinda of my field.

5. I did a domain lookup and discovered the site domain name was just register it in May 2019 which raised a red flag for me.

6. The company financial transactions are in bitcoin. I have check canadian’s position on bitcoin but I can’t find anything illegal.

7. The weekly salary looks too good to be true and you know what they say when something is too good to be true ( My wife dey talk say na God favour).


I beg for those in Ontario do you know if this company or does this address exist ?

Abeg please help me I just enter Calgary make pessin no go put sand inside my garri.

I am suppose to start on Monday.

Please if you have any info.

Jbelieve:


Congratulations on your landing. Please is there anything like or similar to CCIS in Ontario?

There are some other ones in Toronto and Ottawa but i do not know if they offer the same thing.
You can check their websites.
Catholic Crosscultural Services (http://cathcrosscultural.org/settlement-services/) _ Toronto
Catholic Center for Immigrants (http://cciottawa.ca/) _ Ottawa.

zigalo:
Good morning good people,

Please does anyone know about this company in Ontario ?

Suntex Technologies
4100 Yonge St, Suite 1033
North York, ON M2P 2B5

They offered me job to work remotely, but in my mind something doesn’t feel right.

1. The Hr Director sent me an email even when I didn’t apply for the job, no major interview.


2.I have checked the hr Director profile on LinkedIn it exist but for a HR Director the profile is incomplete. I added the HR Director no response, I sent a message no response

3. I did a check on Canadian business directory with information on the offer letter She sent me, the business does not exist.

4. I checked online the company has a website, they are into IT stuff which is kinda of my field.

5. I did a domain lookup and discovered the site domain name was just register it in May 2019 which raised a red flag for me.

6. The company financial transactions are in bitcoin. I have check canadian’s position on bitcoin but I can’t find anything illegal.

7. The weekly salary looks too good to be true and you know what they say when something is too good to be true ( My wife dey talk say na God favour).


I beg for those in Ontario do you know if this company or does this address exist ?

Abeg please help me I just enter Calgary make pessin no go put sand inside my garri.

I am suppose to start on Monday.

Please if you have any info.

Na dem dem...
I have received like a zillion mails from these people. Just ignore

Pamperme:


Na dem dem...
I have received like a zillion mails from these people. Just ignore

Thanks Bro.

gogedda:


I don't think so. CCIS is only located in Calgary I guess.

Thanks. Wanted to ask how you intend to navigate the real estate career in Canada ie write exams and which exams please? and what aspect is your focus property development, property mgt, agency and letting etc. I'm in the real estate industry but still in Nigeria so I just want to rob mind with someone.

Pamperme:


There are some other ones in Toronto and Ottawa but i do not know if they offer the same thing.
You can check their websites.
Catholic Crosscultural Services (http://cathcrosscultural.org/settlement-services/) _ Toronto
Catholic Center for Immigrants (http://cciottawa.ca/) _ Ottawa.

Thanks

Hello all, please for those that used BA/Air Canada, was there a need for UK visa? Thank you

Hello @gogedda, I am a single female and I would like to share. If you don't mind I'll PM you.

gogedda:
Good day house, There is a 2 bedroom walk out basement in the beautiful "Country hills in Northwest Calgary" with full utilities for $1,000. I wish to rent it, am a single guy, so am looking for a single guy too so we can split rent. If you are interested, PM me. Thanks.

foi59:


Confidence? Absolutely not! I'm only trying to make a good decision based on recommendations from those who might know better in this field. Plus it goes without saying that in a country where French is their second official language,they'd have so many natives at their service. It's just the reality.

People don't really want to teach. I lectured in a UK college and know this for sure. The teaching profession is very demanding with pay that doesn't match the workload, those natives you refer to avoid teaching. I'll advise you to process your teacher's qualifications here in Nigeria so you can hit the ground running immediately you arrive.

Calgary, NE registries Taradale, Driver's knowledge test:

Cost was 18.10 with payment by debit card. Presented PR card, health care card and statement mailed me by my bank. Was directed to a computer, turned off my phone and put I the basket beside the computer. There were free ear plugs available.

Answered only 25 questions since I got all correctly.

After the test I submitted my Nigerian licence in application for GDL exemption. Paid 105.94 by credit card for license and exemption. A vision test was conducted. I asked to take a photo of my NG license with my phone and they also made a black and white photocopy for me. Did photo capturing and then told to check back in 3-4b weeks for status of my GDL exemption.

I read the manual cover to cover, every single word. started yesterday and finished this morning. Did 2 AMA tests in between, score 27 and 28. By the time I finished the manual, I got 30/30 in the 3rd AMA.

Basically here to share that the AMA app is very helpful and some questions came word for word. However, reading or at least skimming through the manual is still the best bet.

Also when using the AMA app if you don't know any answer just follow the link to read that section of the manual.

Any fanshawe college student here. I'll need a house mate so we can rent a place together

Z

Congrats.Please can you/anyone that has a link to use to access the manual share please.

Thamk you.

19CannyMum:
Calgary, NE registries Taradale, Driver's knowledge test:

Cost was 18.10 with payment by debit card. Presented PR card, health care card and statement mailed me by my bank. Was directed to a computer, turned off my phone and put I the basket beside the computer. There were free ear plugs available.

Answered only 25 questions since I got all correctly.

After the test I submitted my Nigerian licence in application for GDL exemption. Paid 105.94 by credit card for license and exemption. A vision test was conducted. I asked to take a photo of my NG license with my phone and they also made a black and white photocopy for me. Did photo capturing and then told to check back in 3-4b weeks for status of my GDL exemption.

I read the manual cover to cover, every single word. started yesterday and finished this morning. Did 2 AMA tests in between, score 27 and 28. By the time I finished the manual, I got 30/30 in the 3rd AMA.

Basically here to share that the AMA app is very helpful and some questions came word for word. However, reading or at least skimming through the manual is still the best bet.

Also when using the AMA app if you don't know any answer just follow the link to read that section of the manual.

Pls is there a link to download the manual

19CannyMum:
Calgary, NE registries Taradale, Driver's knowledge test:

Cost was 18.10 with payment by debit card. Presented PR card, health care card and statement mailed me by my bank. Was directed to a computer, turned off my phone and put I the basket beside the computer. There were free ear plugs available.

Answered only 25 questions since I got all correctly.

After the test I submitted my Nigerian licence in application for GDL exemption. Paid 105.94 by credit card for license and exemption. A vision test was conducted. I asked to take a photo of my NG license with my phone and they also made a black and white photocopy for me. Did photo capturing and then told to check back in 3-4b weeks for status of my GDL exemption.

I read the manual cover to cover, every single word. started yesterday and finished this morning. Did 2 AMA tests in between, score 27 and 28. By the time I finished the manual, I got 30/30 in the 3rd AMA.

Basically here to share that the AMA app is very helpful and some questions came word for word. However, reading or at least skimming through the manual is still the best bet.

Also when using the AMA app if you don't know any answer just follow the link to read that section of the manual.

Dame91:
Good morning everyone,

I hope this meets you well.

Please i need detailed advice on what steps to take.
our PPR recently came (my husband and I) and I am pregnant now (19 weeks). we intend to come to Canada to do short landing first in September. we will be landing in Calgary and by then i'll be 34 weeks. I heard its difficult booking Doctors in Canada, how true is that? plus is it possible for me to book a Doctor/ make appointments while i am still in Nigeria. Basically, i want to know what steps to take while preparing to travel to avoid any hassle. sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your time. Cheers!

Well didn't have a problem booking for a doctor when I landed and I landed pregnant almost same time. You need to first get registered with a family doctor which is not hard to get I could recommend one for you. But you need your health card to get booked in by your family doctor which you get upon landing . Your family doctor then goes ahead to get you an obstetrician which you will be seeing till you give birth and probably birth your baby . Wasn't so hard anyways I will say land first then you take care of the remaining things.

Hi, Please does anyone have the contact d we need details of the guy who helps with Waec results for WES. Please share

Male or Female?

richcasey:
Any fanshawe college student here. I'll need a house mate so we can rent a place together