saucepan:
@ aZedi
Pls I noticed you are in Ottawa. Though I have asked this before here, pls where can you advise a family ( teenagers and children inclusive) to settle in Ottawa considering schools, cost and most importantly safe neighbourhood. Pls I naturally like very quiet places ( I am not the happening place type).
Will be attending Uottawa in Sandy hill, though I don't mind a reasonable commute.

Lastly, what is the child law in that area like? Can my 14yrs ( one month away from 15yrs) old son mind his brothers for a short while; like from the time the come home from school to when I get back from school.
Pls this is to enable me make good arrangement before applying for study permit.

Abeg any other person with advice can contribute especially with regards to the child care part.

Have to get my acts together as children are involved.

Thank you and may God bless you all.

I'd look at places in the hunt club area. Decent neighbourhood and there's a major transit hub by south keys. You can get to Ottawa u by bus in 20 min. Stay away from Sandy hill as there are too many students living there. As for your son as long as he's mature there shouldn't be an issue. But if an issue occurs you may be held responsible.

Canadianfly:


If na Maternal make this comment, una and madam Aussie go come for am. Haters.

Don't mind them.

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9jaAlien:
Racism is the main reason why I probably cannot settle anywhere else than Toronto where over half of the pple there are immigrants. It is like living in a house where the landlord does not live in and you are all tenants. Someone mentioned here that they have had eggs thrown at them and told to go back to their country, which is quite sad.
I sometimes interprete racism as anger, because the ones that usually display it are the unsuccessful ones who believe you have come to deprive them. It's like owning a house and you let a room out to a tenant, sometime later, the tenant buys your house and you are now the tenant, you are bound to feel some form of resentment.

You can't settle anywhere else but Toronto because you don't have that hustler spirit to go and explore the rest of Canada. You like the status quote and that's okay. I've lived in Toronto for years and it's very racist like the rest of Canada. The sad part is other minority communities hate on each other. You think the Chinese community in Markham or Scarborough love and respect the black community in North York ? The whole multicultural thing is just a cover up. Toronto's racism is just covert, while maybe in the west coast is more overt. I prefer overt racism personally. But I'd rather face racism while making 6 figures in Alberta, than face racism in Toronto while barely scraping by. After all I came here to make money not to be liked or live in a multicultural utopia. Lastly, why do Africans come abroad and act like racism/discrimination/tribalism wasn't worse in their home country ? Racism/discrimination in African countries are 100 times worse than abroad.


http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/anti-black-racism-plan-vote-1.4431951

Black Torontonians, the document says, remain significantly more likely to be expelled from school, unemployed, incarcerated, or victimized in hate crimes.

9jaAlien:
Thank you for this reply, I have observed that most times pple are quick to ascribe certain actions that have other justifications as racist. @maternal wants us to admit that Nigeria is a failed state, otherwise we won't be on this thread, makes one wonder which black nation is truly developed and why the outrage when we are referred to as shithole countries, when these are things we say to ourselves in not so many words. Video posts like these make pple paranoid about racism and colour their views about events.

The only people upset about the shithole comments were Africans who live abroad in 1st world nations. Or top African leaders who loot their country's money with a smile on their face. Deep down everyone knows our countries are shitholes, not due to the people, but due to the mismanagement of that country's resources bytheir governments. I've always kept this stance. And for this sitting in oyibo obodo who are about to disagree with me, or claim I'm being too "blunt". I've done the work for you below. There's a link on how to renounce your Canadian citizenship or PR. After completing this, buy a 1 way ticket back home.


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0302-application-renounce-canadian-citizenship-subsection-9-1.html#CIT0302E3

honey86:

That double standard again.

Exactly. What does he mean "a man gotta be a man" ? Aka her opinions doesbt really matter ?

Babachi:

So you are male. You got no chill for a male. You sound like an emotionally charged female just like one Canadianfly. I guess that's why u chose maternal as your monicker. Don't get me wrong, I love the ladies but a man's gotta be a man.
If a Nigerian man like you said decides to leave for Canada without consulting his wife, its wrong. If on the other hand he tries to convince her of the benefits of making the move then she ought to listen to him and try to make things work.

Convince her of the benefits ? Since when is Canada and Nigeria on the same level ? Certain things don't need explanation. Not emotional my friend, just rational. Again this isn't a nollywood movie. It's real life.

tee10:
It's ridiculous how a particular guy here make wide assumptions about people and there marriage

I know folks who are pushing this Canada thing just so they can have the best of both worlds in Nigerian and Canada, many of them are only trying to hedge there risk in case Nigeria falls apart

Folks should limit themselves to what they know and stop this over sabi attitude

I fail to see why people can state their opinions, then when I do the same I get bullied. A woman came on a message board asking for advice, and i gave her my 2 cents. If one doesn't want people to make assumptions on themselves or marriage, then they should refrain discussion such topics on a public message board.

Unlike some here I strategically reply to things I've either experienced or know someone who did. Nigeria is a failed state. The youths are attempting to leave in numbers. Unemployment is high, Nigerian bodies are constantly being recovered in the ocean by youths attempting to leave, etc. I've always said one should migrate to Canada and get that insurance passport. Always. We're saying the same thing. EVERYONE I know who left Canada after school instead of staying to get papers have regretted it and are now applying for the skilled worker program from naija. This is not some tonto dikeh or nneji chick flick nollywood movie. This is real life. If you have a chance to leave naija for Canada and get your kids that Canadian passport, you better do it. Their future and prosperity should be any mother's top priority. That's my point. Cool down.

happytbaby:
He may not be making his decisions based on emotions. There are peculiarities to each marriage and each person's situation as regards immigration.

He is leading his family in the way he knows best. I believe we should try not to make Madam to start vexing for oga silently (I guess she may be frustrated already) so we do not pour oil into an open fire, whether they stay here or leave, let the home be happy abeg. My people have a saying 'bi ode o dun, bi igbe ni igboro n ri'....if your yard is bitter, the whole world at large will look like a forest.

If she forces this immigration thing down his throat, he may end up going with her and make her miserable.

@ Rainazoe :Like someone earlier suggested, appeal to his fears with logical rationale, if he does not agree, do short landing and keep your options open. Who knows, he might travel and love the place.

P.S shortlanding should be in summer o, if you take person wey no wan relocate before go see cold, he go run back home asap and confirm say naija na the place to be.

All will be well.

The home is clearly not happy if she has to come here to ask for advice. Canada is a proven product where a person's achievement is based on merits. Most of the times any way. Nigeria is a unproven product. Currently a failed state. If she has concerns about her kids future or lack of it in Nigeria, she needs to pick up and migrate if she can legally. Instead of walking around stroking her alpha males husband's ego who deep down is consumed by fear. If it's time to go to war and my captain starts showing fear and is not ready to die for the cause, do you think I'd follow his lead ? Any man who puts his fear ahead of doing what's best for the kids will not be leading my household. I just couldn't take him seriously.

rainazoe:
I'd show him this but we are doing okay by Nigerian living standards. I just want a different environment and a good learning environment for the kids. Thanks Maternal

Nigerians equate money to everything. So your kids future or lack of it is your issue. That makes sense, and I suspected that. Me personally my kids future is not up for negotiation. My loyalty would lie with them before anyone else. But that's me.

rainazoe:
Ese o @TEECANN what you wrote down are all his fears especially the one of starting over. God will lead us.

Fear is an illusion. The fact immigration is on your mind tells me that things aren't going well with your current situation. If so you wouldn't be on this thread. Your husband needs to lead his family and do what he needs to do, and stop making decisions based on emotions. Or in this case an illusion.

ken1982:
Once I get yankee or Canada papers I'm going to work hard over there to earn money which I will invest in Nigeria. Nigeria is messed but you're never an alien in Nigeria. And that is really why people come back after making money. Living abroad is like living in a hotel ...it never really feels like home...where you can see Ur neighbor and shout hey oloriburuku how far

They're only "coming back" to exploit. If they can't or when they're done exploiting, they'll leave.

Pharaoh001:
@maternal I sent you a PM since last week!?
Please, I have a cousin that wanted to travel to Canada by all means. He is an expert in Fashion Designing/Clothing Manufacturing[b](Tailoring)[/b] especially the African-American menswear. Does he stand a chance of getting Visa to either, Alberta,Ontario or Quebec... ??
I told him to try express entry but he said he has tried that couple of times,but no reply probably because he got less than A Million in his Account...
he's self employ and intending to work in Canada.

Honestly I'm not in a position to answer this. I doubt Canada needs fashion designing. Isn't fashion subjective any way ?

mamacajah:
@free radical, congratulations! I was celebrating your testimony here, just worshiping and praising GOD on your behalf. What I love most about your tory is that the myth of canadian experience has been demystified and just as @blackbuddy has always preached, don't be moved by tales you read on line or hear from people, your past naija work experience is still greatly considered in Canada as a skilled worker...

once again congratulations!

This is the problem with the "Na God" narrative. People will start thinking or believing such ignorance and will scream God. Radical said and I quote:

Brewing is not regulated in canada so I got lucky there. My wife however studied Agric Economics and that field is regulated. So we have started the process for her to get the Agrologist-in-training designation here in Alberta. We just sent her transcript and other documents to IQAS for a specialized assessment and will take it from there when we get the report.

Canadian experience is a highly misunderstood concept. Our work experiences from Nigeria where relevant are highly valid. Brewing is a universal science so there is nothing special between what canada brewers do compared to how we brew in Nigeria.

His job/industry is not regulated. If it's a highly regulated industry, which Canada has a lot, you'll have to take some type of bridging program for sure. If you think you can be a doctor in naija, then come to Canada and start practicing right away with your "naija work experience" you'll be in for a surprised. You literally just read testimony, God, and went crazy. You conveniently missed where he said the industry he's in is not regulated.

freeradical:

Senior if you understand where I am coming from and have worn my shoes you won't only be preaching but will be shouting out on rooftops.

See me wey them reject for Nigeria, roaming about without job for the past 20months, only to enter Canada and made management in the biggest brewing company in the world in less than 3months, and you say it's not God.

Forget that Alberta effect thing for once and see the peculiarity of my case. Am I the only immigrant that landed Alberta in the past 6months? I'm I the only one who attended job seminars? What are the odds of something like this happening? Heck, even the people where I work keep telling me they haven't witnessed such a thing. That I just broke a record! Who I sabi for Canada. I've never even been to Cotonou before I took the leap of faith to come here.

I'm not saying that I'm special in any way to others but when I attribute my success to God I know what I'm saying. If I don't speak the truth and take God's glory for myself then I'm not worthy of any of his favours. That's why I'm encouraging others to believe.

Work as though it all depends on your work, and pray as though it all depends on God. We will all have and share our testimonies

Bros no vex. This is a reply to everyone not just you. I think we're saying the same thing. Work hard, put yourself in a good situation to succeed,then pray/have faith in God. The problem is when people focus on God and constantly forget to also add in their testimony what they did to put themselves in a good position to succeed; all people focus on is the God portion. You understand ? Migrating to a new country can be scary and confusing. I want people to be realistic and as prepared as possible. I'd hate for someone to come here and scream "Na God" while wondering why they aren't successful, which could be due to their ignorance. Remember you were roaming around naija for 20 months screaming Na God with still no job. At some point you realized you had to leave this country to better my situation. You migrating here along with God is why you're successful today. Can you imagine if you continued roaming the streets of naija screaming "Na God" without taking any action ? Do you see how foolish/comical that would have been ?

What confuses me are the "Na God" people who are here asking questions how to migrate here. Then when I say once you get here you'll have to do more than just scream "Na God" then I get bashed. If their faith is so string why not stay in naija and let God butter their bread there ? Isn't attempting to migrate acknowledging at this point it's more than God ? If their faith is so strong why is the Canadian skilled program, how to migrate to Australia, etc threads all over 100 pages ? Believe in God but do your part.

mosquitoway:
Hi everyone, i am not sure if this is the right thread, but i will try, i welcome all the new comers to canada, it is indeed a splendid place. I came to Canada in 2013 and recently bagged my canadian passport, i am a commercial pilot flying private planes based out of ottawa. I am writing this post as i intend returning to Nigeria, I will call it an invitation to swap lives if it makes sense..lol, i see a lot of people are moving to ottawa. I am looking for an opportunity for a house, car and furniture exchange. I am looking for a place in ikeja to be close to the airport. I stay in a modern 2 bedroom apartment with utilities etc.[b] I am a bachelor and happy to go home so please do not try to convince me otherwise.[/b]my aim is to hit the ground running like i never left, any help is appreciated.

Go and sit down. You have a Canadian passport. You can leave naija anytime you want. Renounce that Canadian passport, buy a 1 way ticket, and return back to naija. If not lets hear.

Inception12:
A key reason that immigrants who live in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta enjoy higher levels of employment than immigrants residing in other parts of Canada is that these three provinces have consistently had the lowest unemployment rates in Canada over the past several years. Thus, many people who are looking for jobs in Canada find excellent employment opportunities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, due to the ongoing shortage of skilled workers there. Additionally, these three Canadian provinces offer a high standard of living, yet tend to have a low cost of living which many Canadian residents find attractive. Therefore, if you want to live in Canada, you might want to consider moving to Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta where there is a high demand for skilled foreign workers[color=#000099][/color]

To all the seniors in the group, how true is this statement. Just seen it on a canadavisa website during my research.

It's 100 percent true which I've been preaching on these boards. Unless you have to move to a different province because they specialize in the field you want to get into,move to a resource rich province like Sask and especially Alberta. While freeradical likes to preach God as it's the right thing to do, this is just the Alberta affect honestly. Cheap housing, opportunities, etc. Had he landed in a saturated place like Toronto, he may be second guessing his move to Canada. All about doing your research.

Jonbeezy:


i have read your comments before last year on this section. i think you are in d best position to give me some tips.
pls bro...i want to immigrate to canada,i plan to go for Express entry. i saw d registration requirements . i want to ask you,what amt is cool for the networth funds.
secondly,these immigration law firms like Campbell Cohen, are they paid for their services and when?

also i would like to know if it is possible for one to get a visa to canada while the application is still on for permanent residency . can i get to work without permit if i do so.
meanwhile i want to work and live in a province like Alberta.

i look forward to ur response.

Honestly a lot of question you're asking I don't have the answer too. You should check and ask your top questions in the skilled worker thread. I don't think you can apply for two different visa's at the same time. And unless you come in as a PR, you usually need a work permit.

Delta007:

This is wrong on so many levels.

Two Points:
- Entitlement is not exclusive to Caucasians. Furthermore, the calculation for the unemployment rate typically excludes people that are not looking for jobs.
- There are several reasons that contribute to unemployment in Canada including (but not limited to) government policies, job seasonality (which affects thousands of Canadians) and obviously the recent oil price crash (which has slowed down the economy especially in the West).

Entitlement is not exclusive to race, but white use more social services than minorities, despite usually being better sound economically. That says something. No ?

Jonbeezy:


hello maternal. i sent u a PM. pls do reply. thanx.

No vex, email doesn't work. Can you say it here.

Inception12:
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Pride always contributes to unemployment in so many developed countries including our fellow africans in South Africa. They just dont want to be seen doing certain menial jobs once they spot an immigrant who just landed in a blue collar job.

Anyways, how are you handling the winter over there in the east coast? Been reading in the news about how the US east coast is struggling with all kinds of snow storms and ice bombs. Apparently it's the coldest it's ever been.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42576978

the article is aptly titled "US shivers amid record-breaking low temperatures"

Canada is winter proof. It's really no big deal. In the U.S. they're not use to it as much.

Inception12:
Hello people,

There's something that I've been wondering about. How come the unemployment rate in canada is 6% meaning more than 500k people don't have jobs yet canada is inviting immigrants to work there? Are there people who prefer to be on unemployment benefits like in some US states or
maybe the way the number is calculated?
For a country with such a small population of 36 million, the 6% seems too high considering the US with 10 times the no. of people has only 4.6% unemployment rate.

Otherwise, any one here staying in Windsor ON. Am still doing research on the best places to stay once my PPR comes through and am trying to decide between alberta, ottawa and windsor. Any advice will be appreciated.

I hope you're not in naija saying 6 percent is high ? I don't think any country has a 0 percent unemployment rate. Any way a lot of the white Canadians feel entitled and would only take certain jobs. Furthermore, the native Canadian are not always motivated to work as well. Then you have people who are disabled and not able to work, etc. When you take many things into consideration, that 6 percent may be skewed. Lastly, not all 36 million people are of working age.

Delta007:
I'm not sure I agree entirely with this post. There are obviously social programs and a decent safety net in Canada. However, access to these programs come with conditions.

The conditions is your salary. The government won't invite someone to migrate here then watch them fail. Makes no sense.

CanadianEnginee:


Hi,

Presently, I've got an Meng admission to study Civil engineering at University of Ottawa but it has got no co-op program. I plan to do engineering volunteer work while I school, do you think tbis is a good plan? It's all for the Canadian experience and qualification.

Maternal
Thecongo2

This is a perfect idea. The federal government, both federally and provincially, usually have programs for students. It allows students to get work in their field during the summertime. At times they'll keep you after you graduate. If not you'll at least have practical experience to go along with the degree.

kazchick:
What about if the child is less than 5yrs old. More like 6 - 9mths. I am really confused.

A lot of the fears newcomers have has no merits. That 6-9 month child will be treated as gold. The gov't will value that child more than anything. Your pikin is a future tax payer, his/her success is vital to Canada's future. Whatever you need, you'll get. That child will not lack anything. Don't have money for daycare ? The gov't will cover it. Healthcare covered, etc. Whatever you need. Canada invests in people, because they know they'll get that investment back 10 folds when the child is a future tax payer. Millions are spent on bridging programs for this exact reason. Come to Canada with the whole family, you will be fine. I'm not saying it won't be easy, but you won't be poor/Hungary living under the bridge. Congo and others have said the same thing. Newcomers shouldn't have any worry. A child lacking anything would be a disgrace to the federal government. People don't accept such here.

klexycole:
Hi everyone,

Congrats to you Nogen. What do you guys think about Brandon, Manitoba in terms of studies?

Honest answers would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!

Cc Salford1, maternal

what's your objective in general ? Get a good education ? stay after studies? etc

drhopeful:
Since you are in the US, try Burlington coat factory. You can even buy online. I bought coats for my family from there and online. In addition, buy thermal underwear from amazon. We came to Calgary a few days ago from the US and all our coats work excellently. Oh! And we have experienced up to -31C in the few days we have been here.

Just curious, it's hard to get a green card in the US? I've been seeing this thread lately. From the U.S to Canada.

fabyom:
is a bus trip from Ohio to Windsor Canada possible without immigration check

Is this a serious question? If so respect yourself.

sleekchic:


Thanks for your comments. I asked this because I got a lil scared when a friend over there was telling me how some white people won't want to sit beside you on the bus. I mean, it's fine if they don't want to sit beside me because I'm black as long as it doesn't turn to anything violent. They can keep standing.

Thanks again. I feel a little better. I think I shouldn't pay any mind to it so that it won't be all I see when I get there.

Perhaps your friend smelled ? I use to do this to people a lot when I used public transport. When you start getting passed on for jobs or promotions while in the job, you'll wish a white person not sitting beside you would be the most racism you'll experience here.

czaratwork:
Naija wey we dey do overtime without pay we still dey get time greet neighbour. here 8hrs is 8hrs yet no time. wetin you dey pursue wey you dey always dey busy?

Toto.

czaratwork:
my sister the thing tire me for this country o. nothing like make i go greet my neighbour here o. i dey miss naija. i think a good number of people here have cars so no need to walk.

You get job ? Why u wan greet your neighbour all the time ?