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Edmonton things.
One train, many lives on pause 😭

steroid:
Edmonton things.
One train, many lives on pause 😭

Na calgary e pass come

maternal:
The job market is actually easy. If you look into unionized blue collar jobs you'll be laughing. If you change your mindset to "I'll do whatever makes sense", oppose to "how will people back home look at me ?" when looking for a job, you'll be fine. Municipalities are hiring transit operators, road workers, etc. A lot of jobs available.

Hi, please, the jobs you listed, do they require certification ?

Hi

Please, my wife and my toddler son will be coming in next month, mid feb via PR. She will land in sask. Please, what jobs can she do to sustain herself, pending when the dream/good job comes. i know of call center, and serving in mcdonalds

Also, is my son entitled to benefit? i heard benefits are paid only when she starts working, is that true? day care benefit and child benefit


Finally, for people is sask, are care jobs easy to get, compered to day care assistant jobs after getting the 6 months certification? Omo, i can support from nigeria for 6 months, anything more na wahala o

I remember pointing this out two years ago. It is well o 🥲

Please I want to clarify regarding driving and driver's license.

Will you advise me to get a drivers licence here in Nigeria before coming over?

Is there any advantage to that, or just learn the driving and get a licence when I land ontario?

zinachidi:
Please I want to clarify regarding driving and driver's license.

Will you advise me to get a drivers licence here in Nigeria before coming over?

Is there any advantage to that, or just learn the driving and get a licence when I land ontario?

Get in Nigeria if possible. I think If you have over 24 months driving experience in Nigeria, you can skip the waiting time for road test in Ontario.

If not, you'll start afresh, and it will take at least 8 months (if you go to a driving school, if not it's 1 year) before you can attempt road test in Ontario. You can check for more information on drivetest ca.

acekid109:
Get in Nigeria if possible. I think If you have over 24 months driving experience in Nigeria, you can skip the waiting time for road test in Ontario.

If not, you'll start afresh, and it will take at least 8 months (if you go to a driving school, if not it's 1 year) before you can attempt road test in Ontario. You can check for more information on drivetest ca.

omo, na driving school i wan start this week o, so that won't help at all? I'll still not skip the wait time? I'm looking at the link, thanks

Judasiscarriot:
Hi

Please, my wife and my toddler son will be coming in next month, mid feb via PR. She will land in sask. Please, what jobs can she do to sustain herself, pending when the dream/good job comes. i know of call center, and serving in mcdonalds

Also, is my son entitled to benefit? i heard benefits are paid only when she starts working, is that true? day care benefit and child benefit


Finally, for people is sask, are care jobs easy to get, compered to day care assistant jobs after getting the 6 months certification? Omo, i can support from nigeria for 6 months, anything more na wahala o

Welcome to the community, bro! Mid-Feb is peak winter in Saskatchewan, so tell Madam to be ready for the cold!

A few things in your post that I can clarify to ease your mind:

1. The 'Work to Benefit': This is a common mistake. You don't need to be working to get the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). As a PR, she is entitled to it from day 1 she lands. She should apply the moment she gets her SIN. Since she has no Canadian income yet, she will likely get the maximum amount (roughly $640+ per month for a toddler). This should cover groceries and diapers easily.

2. Child Care & Saskatchewan Benefits: Saskatchewan has a $10-a-day childcare deal for licensed centers. This is a game-changer. Also, look into the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI). If she earns even a small amount (like $500/month) at a part-time job, the province will top her up with extra cash just for working.

3. Jobs: Care vs. Daycare Assistant:

Care Jobs (Continuing Care Assistant - CCA): These are in high demand in Sask. They often pay better than daycare ($19–$24/hr). Many facilities may hire her as a 'Support Worker' while she does her 6-month certification.

Daycare Assistant: Also good, but usually pays a bit less ($16–$19/hr) unless she gets her ECE Level 1.

Recommendation: Tell her to check SaskJobs.ca—it’s the 'go-to' for jobs in that province.

4. My Advice for her First Week: Have her register with the Saskatchewan Regional Newcomer Gateways immediately. They are free and will help her find those 'hidden' jobs and childcare spots.

delenet:
Welcome to the community, bro! Mid-Feb is peak winter in Saskatchewan, so tell Madam to be ready for the cold!

A few things in your post that I can clarify to ease your mind:

1. The 'Work to Benefit': This is a common mistake. You don't need to be working to get the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). As a PR, she is entitled to it from day 1 she lands. She should apply the moment she gets her SIN. Since she has no Canadian income yet, she will likely get the maximum amount (roughly $640+ per month for a toddler). This should cover groceries and diapers easily.

2. Child Care & Saskatchewan Benefits: Saskatchewan has a $10-a-day childcare deal for licensed centers. This is a game-changer. Also, look into the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI). If she earns even a small amount (like $500/month) at a part-time job, the province will top her up with extra cash just for working.

3. Jobs: Care vs. Daycare Assistant:

Care Jobs (Continuing Care Assistant - CCA): These are in high demand in Sask. They often pay better than daycare ($19–$24/hr). Many facilities may hire her as a 'Support Worker' while she does her 6-month certification.

Daycare Assistant: Also good, but usually pays a bit less ($16–$19/hr) unless she gets her ECE Level 1.

Recommendation: Tell her to check SaskJobs.ca—it’s the 'go-to' for jobs in that province.

4. My Advice for her First Week: Have her register with the Saskatchewan Regional Newcomer Gateways immediately. They are free and will help her find those 'hidden' jobs and childcare spots.

Thank you so much. Your write up was helpful.

Thank You

I live is Saskatchewan, Jobs are available with proper guidance
I also help new migrant find accomodation where they want to live. I have links with big house cooperatives.

I live is Saskatchewan, Jobs are available with proper guidance
I also help new migrant find accomodation where they want to live. I have links with big house cooperatives.

Judasiscarriot:
Hi

Please, my wife and my toddler son will be coming in next month, mid feb via PR. She will land in sask. Please, what jobs can she do to sustain herself, pending when the dream/good job comes. i know of call center, and serving in mcdonalds

Also, is my son entitled to benefit? i heard benefits are paid only when she starts working, is that true? day care benefit and child benefit


Finally, for people is sask, are care jobs easy to get, compered to day care assistant jobs after getting the 6 months certification? Omo, i can support from nigeria for 6 months, anything more na wahala o

TRIPLEGATE:
I live is Saskatchewan, Jobs are available with proper guidance
I also help new migrant find accomodation where they want to live. I have links with big house cooperatives.

ok, i believe your services are not free. Please what is the service charge ? inbetween, i sent you a message ?

1year since I last logged in maybe? Lots happened since then but lemme know if you need anything

73O9:
Hi bro, I see it's been a while since you logged into NL.
Help on this topic is very much needed.

TheCongo2:
Hello bro,

Thanks for your feedback.

I’m interested in understanding why you believe employment in the private sector is a scam.

I’ve held that view for years myself, but I’d like to know what your conclusion is based on—whether our perspectives align or if we arrived there for different reasons.

Hello, sure.

The lack of union representation when it comes to discipline. Job security with longevity. The benefits and retirement package can't be compared. A higher level of fairness and transparency when it comes to promotion. I would never work in the private sector again.

maternal:
Hello, sure.

The lack of union representation when it comes to discipline. Job security with longevity. The benefits and retirement package can't be compared. A higher level of fairness and transparency when it comes to promotion. I would never work in the private sector again.

Hi, please, i believe you are talking about what we call 'government job' here. Are they easy to get, or is it the same connection, who do you kmow, and co, as it is done in Nigeria ? Also, can one do business and the government job

As per business levels, i am not hearing much about it from Nigerians in canada ooo. What is happening ? is it that difficult ? only african restaurant, and small scale shipping i keep hearing

what about cars? dismembering cars into parts ?? ehnnnn, i see recently imported cars carrying canadian plate numbers in lagos.

What about importation from china or america to canada ? Carney was recently in china

As a PR with capital, can i succeed in business? or are the taxes and laws too stringent ??

Where are the business oriented igbos? please ooooo, wetin dey sup, or have the Indians taken up all the business spots ??

it is well. Maybe the business ones are not here. Well, i dont know though. but i prefer business to all this, go and study IT, data analysis and co.


Please, let us discuss business too

Judasiscarriot:
As per business levels, i am not hearing much about it from Nigerians in canada ooo. What is happening ? is it that difficult ? only african restaurant, and small scale shipping i keep hearing

what about cars? dismembering cars into parts ?? ehnnnn, i see recently imported cars carrying canadian plate numbers in lagos.

What about importation from china or america to canada ? Carney was recently in china

As a PR with capital, can i succeed in business? or are the taxes and laws too stringent ??

Where are the business oriented igbos? please ooooo, wetin dey sup, or have the Indians taken up all the business spots ??

it is well. Maybe the business ones are not here. Well, i dont know though. but i prefer business to all this, go and study IT, data analysis and co.


Please, let us discuss business too

Hehe...
Canada is quite capitalist... certainly much more than Europe.. if u hustle well u go chop.
As the population increases, opportunities would too... especially for those with keen eyes

U could start by sharing ideas...

BTW, I wonder what peoples thoughts are about trumps recent shenanigans with Europe.
Should they bend over and let Trump do as he likes as some had advised Carney and Canadians to do?

There is no pleasing a bully

BTW, just watched Carneys speech at WEF... Super proud. He simply instills confidence

...we compete with each other to be the most accomodating. This is not sovereignty, its the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination. Mark Carney

Judasiscarriot:
Thank you so much. Your write up was helpful.

Thank You

You're welcome.

Judasiscarriot:
As per business levels, i am not hearing much about it from Nigerians in canada ooo. What is happening ? is it that difficult ? only african restaurant, and small scale shipping i keep hearing

what about cars? dismembering cars into parts ?? ehnnnn, i see recently imported cars carrying canadian plate numbers in lagos.

What about importation from china or america to canada ? Carney was recently in china

As a PR with capital, can i succeed in business? or are the taxes and laws too stringent ??

Where are the business oriented igbos? please ooooo, wetin dey sup, or have the Indians taken up all the business spots ??

it is well. Maybe the business ones are not here. Well, i dont know though. but i prefer business to all this, go and study IT, data analysis and co.


Please, let us discuss business too

I hear you loud and clear! I'm glad you brought this up because it’s a conversation many seem too scared to have.

The truth is, most people get stuck in the 'job' cycle (IT, nursing, data) because they don't understand how the Canadian system actually works. But for those of us with a business mindset, there is a massive 'Blue Ocean' here.

Regarding your questions:

The 'Small Business' Trap: Most people stick to restaurants because it's what they know. But in Canada, the real wealth is in the Service and Knowledge sectors. That’s where the 'big players' from other communities are making their millions.

Taxes: They aren't 'too stringent', they are just different. You actually have more 'tax loopholes' as a business owner than as a high-earning IT worker.

The Opportunity: The thing is, we’ve moved into high-margin, scalable models used by the wealthy here that don't require warehouses or physical stock.

Here is the koko of the matter: I see many men send their families ahead because they are worried about how to replace their Nigerian income. I can relate cos that was me. But the truth is, the biggest business opportunities here require you to be on the ground.

You can't build a high-level Canadian business from Lagos. I found a model that allowed me to transition from 'newcomer' to running a professional practice, but it required me to be here to 'take the territory.'

I won't go into any specifics here, but I like your mindset. If you want to see what’s possible for a business-minded man in Canada, send me a DM, click my username to send me an email or check my signature in my profile.

What I see is that people are sleeping on the biggest wealth transfer in Canadian history.
Let’s chat privately if you want more insight into how the system really works.

jedisco:
BTW, just watched Carneys speech at WEF... Super proud. He simply instills confidence

...we compete with each other to be the most accomodating. This is not sovereignty, its the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination. Mark Carney

I agree! Carney’s speech was a masterclass in 'naming reality.' It’s about time someone pointed out that just following the 'leader of the free world' isn't 'sovereignty', it’s just a performance of it while we're actually being subordinated.

His timing was also on point You can see the shift already, those aggressive tariff threats against Europe and the talk about taking over Greenland or is it Iceland :-), seem to have hit a wall once the collective pushback started. It’s a bold move for Canada to lead this 'third path' for middle powers, and it definitely instills a lot of confidence.

Hopefully, this shift holds. It’s better for everyone if the world moves toward a balanced coalition rather than just reacting to every whim of the 'emperor.' It’s good to see Canada finally leading that conversation!

delenet:
I hear you loud and clear! I'm glad you brought this up because it’s a conversation many seem too scared to have.

The truth is, most people get stuck in the 'job' cycle (IT, nursing, data) because they don't understand how the Canadian system actually works. But for those of us with a business mindset, there is a massive 'Blue Ocean' here.

Regarding your questions:

The 'Small Business' Trap: Most people stick to restaurants because it's what they know. But in Canada, the real wealth is in the Service and Knowledge sectors. That’s where the 'big players' from other communities are making their millions.

Taxes: They aren't 'too stringent', they are just different. You actually have more 'tax loopholes' as a business owner than as a high-earning IT worker.

The Opportunity: The thing is, we’ve moved into high-margin, scalable models used by the wealthy here that don't require warehouses or physical stock.

Here is the koko of the matter: I see many men send their families ahead because they are worried about how to replace their Nigerian income. I can relate. But the truth is, the biggest business opportunities here require you to be on the ground.

You can't build a high-level Canadian business from Lagos. I found a model that allowed me to transition from 'newcomer' to running a professional practice, but it required me to be here to 'take the territory.'

I won't go into any specifics here, but I like your mindset. If you want to see what’s possible for a business-minded man in Canada, send me a DM.

What I see is that people are sleeping on the biggest wealth transfer in Canadian history.
Let’s chat privately if you want more insight into how the system really works.

True- running ones business comes with several tax advantages mainly if you don't need all the money the business generates for regular expenditure. One could defer tax, draw income between spouses, write off some business expenditure and invest via the business among others.


Rather than a private chat, it'd be better to have discussions here, that way, people learn and others could chip in.

delenet:
....
Hopefully, this shift holds. It’s better for everyone if the world moves toward a balanced coalition rather than just reacting to every whim of the 'emperor.' It’s good to see Canada finally leading that conversation!

Well said. There's no point pleasing a bully

zinachidi:
Hi guys, please I need responses to some questions.

1. I'm moving to Canada next month, how do I move my funds in my Nigerian account to start life over there?

2. Also, People in Canada, (Ontario especially) are there any educational grants (not loans) to support an MBA student who is a permanent resident (I know about OSAP already)

3. Apart from FB marketplace and Kijiji, where can I find legit apartments for rent

4. Best job sites and Canadian CV template


Please I'm doing my own research, but I also like getting insights from people on ground

If you don't mind getting into trade, go to a trade school and start a trade career as an electrician, pipefitter or others.
You can not go wrong on trade, it is financially rewarding, long-term advantage and easy to be independent in the future.

Not saying white collar isn't okay, but if you don't want to waste and gamble your time,, just go for the one that's sure.

Start as an apprentice, you'll get paid even during your apprenticeship. And after your apprenticeship, sky is the limit.

leksite120:
If you don't mind getting into trade, go to a trade school and start a trade career as an electrician, pipefitter or others.
You can not go wrong on trade, it is financially rewarding, long-term advantage and easy to be independent in the future.

Not saying white collar isn't okay, but if you don't want to waste and gamble your time,, just go for the one that's sure.

Start as an apprentice, you'll get paid even during your apprenticeship. And after your apprenticeship, sky is the limit.

Are you in Canada? I'm a pipefitter here in Nigeria. Just did my Canadian biometrics few days ago. Hoping for the best.

leksite120:
If you don't mind getting into trade, go to a trade school and start a trade career as an electrician, pipefitter or others.
You can not go wrong on trade, it is financially rewarding, long-term advantage and easy to be independent in the future.

Not saying white collar isn't okay, but if you don't want to waste and gamble your time,, just go for the one that's sure.

Start as an apprentice, you'll get paid even during your apprenticeship. And after your apprenticeship, sky is the limit.

Please,what about 6 Months Personal Support work program in Canada?.Can someone easily use it to get job after graduation?.

jedisco:
True- running ones business comes with several tax advantages mainly if you don't need all the money the business generates for regular expenditure. One could defer tax, draw income between spouses, write off some business expenditure and invest via the business among others.


Rather than a private chat, it'd be better to have discussions here, that way, people learn and others could chip in.

You’re 100% spot on about the tax deferral and income splitting. That's coming from the right 'business DNA' for this environment. Most people just see the gross income; they don't see the net-wealth benefits of the structures you just mentioned.

I’m all for group learning my brother! To your point about investing via the business: in Canada, the 'Passive Income' tax rules changed recently. If your corporation earns too much from investments, it can actually reduce your access to the Small Business Deduction. That is a trap many newcomers fall into.

However, as much as I’d love to 'build in public' here, I’ve learned that a blueprint is useless without the context. Discussing a specific business model without knowing a person's financial goals, time, and long-term residency plans here is how people get bad advice.

I prefer to treat business with the same privacy as a 'likita' treats a patient. The 'medicine' for one person might be 'poison' for another.

If you want to dive into the numbers and the system I run, I'd rather take it to the DMs. Otherwise, keep those tax-efficiency points in mind, they are the secret to moving from 'surviving' to 'thriving' in Canada!

Ifetech81:
Please,what about 6 Months Personal Support work program in Canada?.Can someone easily use it to get job after graduation?.

Definitely. You can, explore towns and rural areas, and you're good.

Pipefitter:
Are you in Canada? I'm a pipefitter here in Nigeria. Just did my Canadian biometrics few days ago. Hoping for the best.

That's great.
You will still need to start as an apprentice to scale faster.

Since you have an experience back home, it'll be easier to get into apprenticeship.

Pipefitter:
Are you in Canada? I'm a pipefitter here in Nigeria. Just did my Canadian biometrics few days ago. Hoping for the best.

Also, come with your driving licence so that you can get your G licence very fast. To get into apprenticeship, you mostly need to have a G driving licence if you're in ontario