If you're Toronto tomorrow October 12th, you could stop by to interact and hear from the remaining survivors about the horrors and tragedy of the residential school system.

More pics. Just to increase our knowledge about the heritage of our new home.

A teepee.

A three-day cultural gathering to honour residential school survivors and their families began Tuesday at Nathan Phillips Square outside Toronto City Hall.

The Indian Residential Schools Survivors Legacy Celebration aims to spread awareness about its namesake project, a collaboration between Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto, which will consist of an Indigenous healing garden at Nathan Phillips Square centred around a sculpture.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from I and my family to you and yours. May you always have reasons to be thankful as you pursue and realise your Canadian dream, God bless

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from I and my family to you and yours. May you always have reasons to be thankful as you pursue and realise your Canadian dream, God bless

jelmusboy:
Calgary today

Yet in our sister country...

Saintp:
Hello guys, for Ontario province do you apply for provincial health insurance immediately on arrival or wait till the 3 months elapses before applying. From what I'm reading, one will have to spend up to 100 days in Ontario to be eligible. Please I need some clarity on this
@blackbuddy abeg help ooo

Hi, you can go to any Service Ontario centre after landing and you have all the required documents to register. As you rightly stated, you get access to public healthcare 3 months after landing and living in the province. The requirements and other relevant info are listed here, https://www.ontario.ca/page/documents-needed-get-health-card
It's not something to be unusually worried about as if you enjoy relatively good health then you'll be fine. I and my crew came with just a pack of Paracetamol and a dose of anti malarial drugs in case we break down from the stress of relocating as well as worm expeller. I ended up throwing most of them away as we didnt need them and everyone was fine. If you need to cover yourself though, you can get medical insurance from IGI, AIICO and AXA Mansard to name a few. They are a cheaper alternative than going with Canadian insurance companies and paying from your precious POF.

StrongWoman333:
Please all will love to know about all a what a family of 3 needs to go to Canada. Thanks

Hi, I would recommend you start at this link, you will learn a lot; https://www.nairaland.com/4657743/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

mikkyphp:

hahah...Burnhamthorpe rd w and credit woodlands...we be neighbours

This brings back pleasant memories as I used to live in that neighborhood. I was at Dundas Street West and Credit Woodlands, used the Go Train from Erindale Go Station to Union, Toronto for work Erindale's a lovely neighborhood.

kneehighbootz:


Hello sir. How may I contact you off nairaland?
I have some questions I would like to ask you in private. I can't pm you because my nl email address is no longer functional.

Thank you.

Hi, please get a new address for NL and send me a PM then I can try to assist with your questions for privacy reasons.

Hello all, I just got this. For those interested professionals in the GTA - Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, this is a nice opportunity to network and see what's happening in various sectors and industries. I'll make sure to be there

balogunsam:
Hello my ogas. Kindly help clarify. For the FRSC letter to take along, i was asked for name, license number and address.

Question is: do I use my own address here or I ask them address to driving agency or something like that in Canada

40manlappy blackbuddy and others, kindly help

Hi, as requested, provide your name, current address details and driving license number. The letter can be addressed 'To whom it may concern' or if you know it, you can request it to be addressed to the driving licensing agency in your destination province whose details you can find online.

If you're in Mississauga or Brampton in Ontario, you can catch free movies and live concerts at Square One, Mississauga or Garden Square, downtown Brampton in the evenings. It's just a way to connect with your community or neighborhood and have a good time while the summer lasts.

MissMoroti:


can someone pls help with this? what other alternatives can i get? since i don't have references or credit reports yet

Hi, it's a numbers game in that, you have to keep searching, looking for accommodation until you find a landlord/building manager who will waive those requirements. As I've previously detailed here, I also got accommodation without credit report and Canadian employment reference. A lot of patience is required as other people also looking for same accommodation but not having those requirements are also hunting. But success is possible. You just have to hunt extra and believe that you will succeed

mynaija123:


If I get the certificate, will I still need the proof of funds?

Please see these excerpts directly from IRCC website regarding pursuing Express Entry through the Skilled Trades route,

Skilled work experience

Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
•Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades
•Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades
•Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production
•Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
•Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks
•Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers

The major NOC groups are subdivided into different occupations, and they are all skill type B.

You must show that you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.

If you do not show that your experience meets the description in the NOC, we won’t accept your application.

Get assessed by the province or territory

You will likely have to go to the province or territory to be assessed for your trade. You may also need an employer in Canada to give you experience and training.

To learn more about getting assessed, you should go to the website of the body that governs trades for the province/territory where you would like to live and work. The process is different depending on where you want to go.

Each website has more details about certificates of qualification to work in that province or territory in a specific skilled trade, and what you have to do to get one.



So please note it is not enough to get forklift driving certificate there in Nigeria, you may have to come to your desired province here, get tested and then obtain their own trades certificate before you return back to Nigeria to pursue the PR through Express Entry for Skilled Trades.

In my opinion, it's easier to get the PR through Skilled Worker route but here is the link to Skilled Trades requirements on IRCC website for you to study, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/skilled-trades.html

And yes, you will still need to show adequate proof of funds if you are pursuing Skilled Trades, see here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

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It's great weather today in the GTA, a nice start to the long weekend since we have Labor Day holiday on Monday.

Brampton Food Truck Festival is going on right now at Chinguacousy Park. A few pictures of the participants below

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Hereforthistoo:
Hi, would a credit report from Nigeria be entertained for the purpose of getting teleco, housing, car, insurance etc services?

I know we have both local and international credit bureaus/companies in Nigeria that could verify one’s credit score such that they are globally recognized. Has anyone actively pursued this to that length?

Cc @hotD @Blackbuddy @Salford1 @thecongo2 @Ballerz @vcole @maternal @fusion23

Hi, yes people have presented credit reports from Nigeria and sadly, it is not respected. Your best bet is to get 2 Canadian credit cards and start building your credit history through promptly monthly payments.

cannybound:
Good day my e-fam!

I recently did a short landing, submitted all documents required for processing my PR card including the PASSPORT and returned to Nigeria.

However, I just received a mail from IRCC requesting that I submit a different pair of passport photos as what I have submitted is non-compliant.

My question is this: where in Lagos Nigeria can I get a professional photographer that will take a photo of me in the required specifications?

(I will indeed appreciate input about tested and trusted photographers; have you used a photographer and was able to obtain a PR Card using the print out they made for you?)

Thank you all.

Hi, if in VI, you can also try Kodak opposite Mega Plaza on Idowu Martins St. They are just beside the Mothercare store.

Hi all, a friend visiting Toronto just sent me these pictures from Union Station. You can see the CN Tower on the outside and pictures of Great Hall inside the station.

Jesuba:
A lil help please.
We found a house at Burlington, and I checked the school bus route only to find that my Children at this address will not be eligible for bus transportation. While school is only 11 minutes on foot, will my children be expected to make this trip on foot in wintry conditions

Hi, yes they will have to walk. The alternative as already pointed out to you by salford is to drive/walk them to school your self or engage a private school bus company to drop/pick them up for you at your expense.

You could contact Attridge Transportation, a private bus company I just found that covers your city and make enquiries among your options, http://attridgetransportation.com/daily_school_bus_routes

katyamizotta:
H9w easy is it to get an rented apartment wirhout a job, references or credit check.
I don't know anyone in canada

Hi, I wouldn't use the word 'easy' I would rather just ask, how best do I get an apartment in Canada?

That being said, there have been numerous advices and experiences shared here in this forum. I would recommend you read backwards to catch up on the nuggets of wisdom that people have shared on this issue and you will be better prepared to house hunt when you land. People have been able to find accommodation without having a Canadian job or credit history. A complete lack of references might be an issue though for some landlord/building managers.

In summary, the whole process could involve the use of AirBnB, checking online vacancies, using rental magazines available here at major bus stops and shopping centres as well as word of mouth. You might be fortunate that someone here could provide a lead to you once you know where you're landing and you reach out.

TheCongo2:


I wish I could help but I have no idea what TEF is.
Maybe @vcole , @maternal , @Blackbuddy , @salford1 may help

Well, there are some resources available online that could help you prepare. Some are free and some are paid but you can check the ones I found online if they can assist you;

https://frenchfaster.com/tef-french-exam

http://www.iomcworld.com/blog/2010/04/12/tef-test-devaluation-du-francais-free-sample-questions/

https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/resources/prepare-for-the-tef/

http://www.fiaf.org/frenchclasses/frenchexam-tefaq.shtml

redocean:


Thank you for your response.

Although, from my research it's around 8 weeks from landing not from when application is approved on ones profile. I am already 55days post landing.

Am hoping for something shorter o!

My response was based on landing date when you would indicate an address to receive your PR card after activating PR at PoE. You are able to change the given address to receive the card within 180 days of landing, this is indicated in the link I provided you.

redocean:
Hello Seniors,

To God be the glory, my PR card got approved on my profile today. On the average how many days does it take for card to arrive mail box after approval?

Also, is there a way I can verify the address the PR card will be shipped to online or by phone?

Thank you in advance all...

Hi, you could receive the card in 3 to 8 weeks but there's a 6 months ceiling stated on their website where you can change your address to receive the card, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/canadian-address.html