debbiejosh:


Canadians are nice, but even good morning might be too much for some of them. Hi & hello is okay, and some don't even respond or know how to greet, so just face your work with no hard feelings.
With time, you would adjust and might make a few friends.
The background is study your work environment, get to work on time, do your work, be polite and leave, with time, you would get on with the flow.

For the layer thing, Its not so bad, during the winter, I don't wear skirts and dresses, except the weather is really nice, and I take the public transit a lot.
Nobody is looking at anyone, so please layer up, the effect of the cold after, especially with the snow no be here.
You would need to invest in Long John/thermal wear, wear another legging or two(depending on how you can cope with cold), before the last layer.
If you feel hot during the day, you can get into the washroom to take a layer off, with time you would adjust and might not really need to dress like "babasuwe".

Lastly, before you leave home, you would need to check the weather for the day, funny enough, it can change within the twinkling of an eye, so the advice is always carry your coat, if you land in Calgary, even in winter, the sun Would shine in the afternoon as an effect of the Chinook wind, but it would still be cold.

For those asking about coats, especially if landing in the thick of winter, the truth is Canadian cold e get as it be, I would advise that you get your thick jacket:okrika or any where, this would help you in a way from the airport, so you are not taken away by the cold that would hit you.
When you get in, you can get quality coats from thrift stores, for the kids,snow jackets are essential with boots.

The winnter hits at everyone, even Canadians dread it, so please, cover up, no fashion inside winter.

During work hours, stay away from your personal phone as much as possible. In one of the short jobs I had a while back, my boss called me aside and cautioned me because he noticed that my hand is always quick to get on my cell phone at the slightest opportunity. He said your bosses will assume that you are using work hours to do personal stuff.

Also, study your work environment, there are lots of people with various allergies and one common one is being allergic to heavy perfumes as it is a common practice with many Nigerians. In that same office, an elderly lady "Alice" had terrible allergy to fragrance that she loses breath when one comes too close. So, it's advisable to use light fragrance or deodorants if neccessary.

God bless.

You can use your phone freely during coffee and lunch breaks.

einsteino:



as if men dont already have enough reasons to prefer staying single. me no see why i would ever want to risk being in that kind of situation, for what? love? naah i would pass.

please enlighten me, is there any such risks in the case of cohabitation? if one were to live with a partner, no marriage but maybe has kids, what would happen if they separate? some of us dont care for fancy titles like married, if it is a euphemism for attempted suicide.

I don't even know what to say. In other words you would happily live with a woman you are not married to, because you don't want her to lay claims to "your" property when y'all fight/divorce?
Let me ask you, do you have plans of living in Canada at all? If yes, let me enlighten you.
Whether you go the cohabitation route or marriage route, Canada is a country that favors individual lifestyle. The only way that woman will NOT lay claim to "your" property is if both of you live separately in different houses. Good luck footing the bill for two houses all in the name of sharp sense.

As long as both of you live together in the same house for AT LEAST 12 MONTHS, she receives mail in that house, y'all have kids and do everything married folks do except actually getting married, she HAS CLAIMS TO YOUR PROPERTY. And that one is more painful
So just forget your Naija man sense and go and marry that woman abeg.

dupyshoo:
Same with me o. I was so angry as it is difficult to know the actual amount until you are ready to pay.
Insurance is very expensive too.

Phone contracts are also out of this world. How can I pay for someone to call me.Mscheew.

I however like the big houses, cars etc compared to UK sardine houses.

Don't get me started on phone contracts and mobile companies in Canada. Let's just say when I got to Canada, it took me two weeks to settle for a phone plan. Canada is a special place lol

Canadianfly:

I don't even know what to say. In other words you would happily live with a woman you are not married to, because you don't want her to lay claims to "your" property when y'all fight/divorce?
Let me ask you, do you have plans of living in Canada at all? If yes, let me enlighten you.
Whether you go the cohabitation route or marriage route, Canada is a country that favors individual lifestyle. The only way that woman will NOT lay claim to "your" property is if both of you live separately in different houses. Good luck footing the bill for two houses all in the name of sharp sense.

As long as both of you live together in the same house for AT LEAST 12 MONTHS, she receives mail in that house, y'all have kids and do everything married folks do except actually getting married, she HAS CLAIMS TO YOUR PROPERTY. And that one is more painful
So just forget your Naija man sense and go and marry that woman abeg.

oh yes i am seeking pr already but this finding is really discouraging. To start with, I say my mind exactly as it is, I dont colour, may not be politically correct, nonetheless i try my best to stay true to my conscience. This is not about naija man sense, it is common sense to avoid putting oneself in precarious situations if all that would be lost is a label, so yes, if cohabitation were an option, i would take it or remain single in peace. i cant understand how anyone would be happy living with the risk of losing his all if he gets diovorced. from what i read, people divorce over there for the most frivolous reasons. you needn't be a bad husband to get divorced.

i dont know much about canada but i can bet my every kobo that a decent number of Canadian men may be wallowing in an orgy of depression over this unfair law. They may all be quiet cos they want to be politically correct, but truth remains it is very unfair. i cant wrap my head to justify the spirit of it, i understand providing for ones kids in child support and all that but not servicing an ex house, especially if she left you of her own will.

so if you dont mind, i would like to know if this hazard can be managed through a prenuptial agreement? thanks for your kind responses so far.

Canadianfly:

Don't get me started on phone contracts and mobile companies in Canada. Let's just say when I got to Canada, it took me two weeks to settle for a phone plan. Canada is a special place lol

Please enlighten me about the phone plan matter

Canadianfly:

Don't get me started on phone contracts and mobile companies in Canada. Let's just say when I got to Canada, it took me two weeks to settle for a phone plan. Canada is a special place lol

two weeks? this one serious o

einsteino:


oh yes i am seeking pr already but this finding is really discouraging. To start with, I say my mind exactly as it is, I dont colour, may not be politically correct, nonetheless i try my best to stay true to my conscience. This is not about naija man sense, it is common sense to avoid putting oneself in precarious situations if all that would be lost is a label, so yes, if cohabitation were an option, i would take it or remain single in peace. i cant understand how anyone would be happy living with the risk of losing his all if he gets diovorced. from what i read, people dicorce over there over the most frivolous reasons, you dont have to even be a terrible husband to get divorced.

i dont know much about canada but i can bet my every kobo that a decent number of Canadian men may be wallowing in an orgy of depression over this unfair law. They may all be quiet cos they want to be politically correct, but truth remains it is very unfair. i cant wrap my head to justify the spirit of it, i understand providing for ones kids in child support and all that but not servicing an ex house, especially if she left you of her own will.

so if you dont mind, i would like to know if this hazard can be averted through a prenuptial agreement? thanks for your kind responses so far.

Now you have spoken. That is the only way I see your desires work. Getting a prenup in MARRIAGE. Not sure about that in cohabitation.
Another thing I will say is this, no sane person gets married and plans to divorce. My advice is marry someone who you share the same VALUES with, have a good understanding of their background, family, how was she raised? All these things play a part I believe in having a good home, devoid of divorce. Above all, if you are a Christian....what does the bible say about being a good husband? Nobody prays for divorce, but it happens because people deviate from the rules of marriage and what God says about the institution marriage.
Your partner has to know this too, so when y'all face challenges that threaten the unity in your home, you can overcome it.
As for your statement of many men living in depression, that's actually very untrue. That's what you think, because you already have this fear hanging over your head. Many married men I know living in the abroad are very content and happy with their wives. In some cases they support their wives to build her career, be it paying for her schooling, licensing exams, watching the kids while she works late at work, etc.
Finally, you have to get over this belief of "your own" and "her own". You can never have a smooth relationship with anyone if you always stop and count who has what and who brings what.

*removes my pastor hat*

Similar thing happens to women in Nigeria and men tend to enjoy it. I have seen women sent packing from their homes with kids.

Here, even if the woman is not working, time spent taking care of kids is classified as work. If you are not happy with that, then you can spend your hard earned cash on child care.

Why will you want to go pre-nup route on top of how much?

I am not in support of both extremes but you have to prepare to be open minded in Canada.

einsteino:


oh yes i am seeking pr already but this finding is really discouraging. To start with, I say my mind exactly as it is, I dont colour, may not be politically correct, nonetheless i try my best to stay true to my conscience. This is not about naija man sense, it is common sense to avoid putting oneself in precarious situations if all that would be lost is a label, so yes, if cohabitation were an option, i would take it or remain single in peace. i cant understand how anyone would be happy living with the risk of losing his all if he gets diovorced. from what i read, people dicorce over there over the most frivolous reasons, you dont have to even be a terrible husband to get divorced.

i dont know much about canada but i can bet my every kobo that a decent number of Canadian men may be wallowing in an orgy of depression over this unfair law. They may all be quiet cos they want to be politically correct, but truth remains it is very unfair. i cant wrap my head to justify the spirit of it, i understand providing for ones kids in child support and all that but not servicing an ex house, especially if she left you of her own will.

so if you dont mind, i would like to know if this hazard can be averted through a prenuptial agreement? thanks for your kind responses so far.

40manlappy:


Please enlighten me about the phone plan matter

Well the thing is this, phone plans in Canada are like renting a house or apartment lol.

It's not like Naija or UK you can land and just buy SIM card at the airport, recharge and start calling. As in pay a as you go....nah. Most if not all the phone companies offer a prepaid service. Check with your intended province though to be certain. But just like apartments, you'll need at least a working bank account and proof of address (and this is hard when you haven't found a place yet). So yes, it took me two weeks to get settled in, find an apartment, open a bank account, wait to get my bank statement with the address showing on it as proof of address, then compare and contrast what mobile company had a plan WITHOUT OFFERING ME A PHONE (I had my own phone from the UK and didn't want to buy another phone). If you need to call your village people in Naija to tell them you arrived safely, use whatsapp call.
In my case I was emailing everyone for two weeks. Whatsapp hadn't developed well then.

Anyway, most mobile phone companies in Canada found it weird when I said ONLY LINE RENTAL NO PHONE. Because line rentals come with phones, that add to your bill at the end on every month.
Anyway, long story short, if you plan on going with your current phone, sign a month to month prepaid line rental.....and avoid all these 2 year contract deals. You can't break a contract if you change your mind, except you pay them off. The amount is not cheap. If you vex and break it, they'll mess up your credit. When it's time for buying house 2 years down the line, you'll not get a mortgage because you fought with your phone company over phone lol.

dupyshoo:
Similar thing happens to women in Nigeria and men tend to enjoy it. I have seen women sent packing from their homes with kids.

Here, even if the woman is not working, time spent taking care of kids is classified as work. If you are not happy with that, then you can spend your hard earned cash on child care.

Why will you want to go pre-nup route on top of how much?

I am not in support of both extremes but you have to prepare to be open minded in Canada.

Exactly @ the bolded. And these women ain't dead yet. In fact more weddings every Saturday sef in Nigeria.

Lmao @ prenup on top how much. Except you are worth a million dollars @ Einsteino. Yes pre ups cost money too to draw up. Lawyer fees will probably amount to the total money you'll carry come from Naija to Canada. Not worth it

@Canadianfly Thanks for the detailed information

Canadianfly:

Now you have spoken. That is the only way I see your desires work. Getting a prenup in MARRIAGE. Not sure about that in cohabitation.
Another thing I will say is this, no sane person gets married and plans to divorce. My advice is marry someone who you share the same VALUES with, have a good understanding of their background, family, how was she raised? All these things play a part I believe in having a good home, devoid of divorce. Above all, if you are a Christian....what does the bible say about being a good husband? Nobody prays for divorce, but it happens because people deviate from the rules of marriage and what God says about the institution marriage.
Your partner has to know this too, so when y'all face challenges that threaten the unity in your home, you can overcome it.
As for your statement of many men living in depression, that's actually very untrue. That's what you think, because you already have this fear hanging over your head. Many married men I know living in the abroad are very content and happy with their wives. In some cases they support their wives to build her career, be it paying for her schooling, licensing exams, watching the kids while she works late at work, etc.
Finally, you have to get over this belief of "your own" and "her own". You can never have a smooth relationship with anyone if you always stop and count who has what and who brings what.

*removes my pastor hat*

i identify as christain but these days i am more of an agonist, inshort i find it hard to fit in one particular label when it comes to religious views. nonetheless, you made some sterling point. background and values does matter. i would look up the data of the rate of divorce in canada to see if i am worrying over nothing sha.

I think there was some miscontruism, counting who has what in a marriage is not the wahls. my worry is paying hefty sums in mortgage for a house i had to give up on, or still servicing an ex, i'd like to think after a divorce one should be allowed to lick his wounds and forget about it, dont see how thats possible with monthly debits, it is scary.. especially if i am not the one seeking for the divorce.

i guess i am putting the cart before the horse, for now lemme focus on getting the pr, if i do get to canada and it turns out the marriage thing is too much of a slippery slope for me, i would see what a prenup can do for me or stay single.

dupyshoo:
Similar thing happens to women in Nigeria and men tend to enjoy it. I have seen women sent packing from their homes with kids.

Here, even if the woman is not working, time spent taking care of kids is classified as work. If you are not happy with that, then you can spend your hard earned cash on child care.

Why will you want to go pre-nup route on top of how much?

I am not in support of both extremes but you have to prepare to be open minded in Canada.

i dont know how much pre nup cost or how much one stands to lose from a messy divorce, i am just someone who always believes there is need for some sort of security.

i have always been in open support of safety nets for women in marriages but what canadianfly narated sounds more like an incentive for a woman to divorce her husby. it shouldnt be profitable based on gender for anyone to quit a marriage. the Nigerian legal system currently allows men to change their women at will without having to settle while the canadian one seems to allow women do same and make some gains from it. i maybe wrong but thats my mundane assessment of it.

einsteino:


i identify as christain but these days i am more of an agonist, inshort i find it hard to fit in one particular label when it comes to religious views. nonetheless, you made some sterling point. background and values does matter. i would look up the data of the rate of divorce in canada to see if i am worrying over nothing sha.

I think there was some miscontruism, counting who has what in a marriage is not the wahls. my worry is paying hefty sums in mortgage for a house i had to give up on, or still servicing an ex, i'd like to think after a divorce one should be allowed to lick his wounds and forget about it, dont see how thats possible with monthly debits, it is scary.. especially if i am not the one seeking for the divorce.

i guess i am putting the cart before the horse, for now lemme focus on getting the pr, if i do get to canada and it turns out the marriage thing is too much of a slippery slope for me, i would see what a prenup can do for me or stay single.

When you get to Canada try and see a Psychotherapist (shrink). Or better still look for one now while you're in Nigeria.

Thank me later.

bbaby84:


When you get to Canada try and see a Psychotherapist (shrink). Or better still look for one now while you're in Nigeria.

Thank me later.

i would rather thank you now. so airing my views and trying to look out for myself makes me a crazy person. it is alright. thanks to @Canadianfly for being civil enough to answer my questions without calling me names. i appreciate it.

Canadianfly:

Exactly @ the bolded. And these women ain't dead yet. In fact more weddings every Saturday sef in Nigeria.

Lmao @ prenup on top how much. Except you are worth a million dollars @ Einsteino. Yes pre ups cost money too to draw up. Lawyer fees will probably amount to the total money you'll carry come from Naija to Canada. Not worth it

wetin man pikin go com do? lol. even the phychotherapist wey @bbay84 say make i see go still cost money

einsteino:


i would rather thank you now. so airing my views and trying to look our for myself makes me a crazy person. it is alright. thanks to @Canadianfly for being civil enough to answer my questions without calling me names. i appreciate it.

Lol @ the bolded. I didn't ask you to go to Yaba left. I said engage the services of someone who can help you channel your thoughts positively. Where did you get the notion that only mad people see psychotherapists?

bbaby84:


Lol @ the bolded. I didn't ask you to go to Yaba left. I said engage the services of someone who can help you channel your thoughts positively. Where did you get the notion that only mad people see psychotherapists?

lol maybe u don already dey canada, for we wey still dey naija, you'd have to be going mad for a nigerian to comprehend why you have to spend money on psychotherapy sessions.

me: bruv, i'd see you later, i have a meeting with my psychotherapist,
friend: ah u don dey pyscho? abi na format?

Canadianfly:

Don't get me started on phone contracts and mobile companies in Canada. Let's just say when I got to Canada, it took me two weeks to settle for a phone plan. Canada is a special place lol

Anyone coming from the UK would be a bit shocked after landing in Canada, some would be very shocked..depends on your level of comfort in the UK.lol

...when i landed, i disliked Canada for the first 6 month or thereabout. Things cost more money here. From banking fees to airline ticket to broadband internet plans e.t.c Transport services in cities wasn't as advanced as the UK, even the kebab do not taste as nice as the ones sold in the UK, no greggs (for some of us that like food). The cheap megabus and national express to everywhere is absent, no virgin bullet trains, Pubs are not so good in Canada..even non existent in some places, TV programs were not interesting... No canadian version of lord sugar, britains got talent, xfactor, deal or no deal, the weakest link, the numerous documentaries on itv, channel 4, bbc e.t.c but they do sometimes show the american versions. The only reason i kept my cable on is cos of kids channels.

With time i adjusted, since i have made up my mind that i am making the country my home. Now i like the country and appreciate the personal space, but i still miss the UK alot of times.

einsteino:


lol maybe u don already dey canada, for we wey still dey naija, you'd have to be going mad for a nigerian to comprehend why you have to spend money on psychotherapy sessions.

me: bruv, i'd see you later, i have a meeting with my psychotherapist,
friend: ah u don dey pyscho? abi na format?

That's why it's confidential and you don't have to tell anyone. It was just a suggestion sir. I see it as non-judgemental zone and you get help.
Oya continue to seek help on NL, Canadianfly and Dupsyshoo gat ya.
Goodluck.

I love your spirit @ TheCongo2. Why pay for something you may be able to fix. DIY seems to be the way although it will depend on whether one like to search online for solutions. Apart from knowing how to solve the problem, you have saved money and you feel happy with yourself. Thumbs up

TheCongo2:
The last time my fridge broke down, I had to call a repairmen to fix it. And the bill came to $600.
Last Sunday, my wife informed me that both our whirlpool washing machine and dryer weren't working. The washing machine wasn't draining water whereas the dryer wouldn't start at all. Two weeks earlier, she had noticed the dryer would keep on spinning when its door opens(it supposes to stop spinning when the doors opens).

My wife suggest to call the repair men or to buy new machines. To me it was a BIG NO to both options given that HIGH cost.
Therefore, I decided to fix them by myself. Ispent many hours online searching how to fix both machines. From my search, I discovered that the issue with the washing machine could be either the switch lid or the water pump. As for the dryer, I found out that the issue was the heater element, the fuse and the door switch.

From the Youtube videos I was able to determine which tools I would need to remove the defective parts from both machines. I run to the HomeDepot store to buy the require tools. They basically sell everything at Homedepot, from home appliances to tools to ...

With the new tools bought at HOME DEPOT, I opened my washing machine and removed the switch lid and the water pump. And then I opened the dryer to remove the heating element, the fuse and the door switch. I took all those parts to a local store that sell appliance parts to request new parts of the same model.

I came back home to install the new devices on the machines. The washing machine started to work properly. It turned out that the issue was the lid switch. As for the dryer, it started to turn on but it wouldn't spin. Further search online prompted me to check the belt. I open the dryer to locate the belt and I discovered it was broken. I run back to the local store that sell parts to buy a new belt. After installing the new belt, everything started to work properly. And the dryer would stop spinning when its door open.

I have learned in few days to fix both the washing and dryer. I have saved a lot of $$$$$

Tips: Please learn how to do it yourself. All you need is the internet. Also, make sure you get yourself a tools box.

@TheWatcher: You can try the link below to determine your application type and move from there

https://members.apega.ca/pub/registration/?_ga=2.61388844.1419235241.1504224839-1091348903.1504224839

TheWatcher212:


Hello, how did we go about the EIT for APEGA? By default, it took me to the PEng registration straight away. Can you share a link or offer some form of guidance? Thanks.

salford1:

Anyone coming from the UK would be a bit shocked after landing in Canada, some would be very shocked..depends on your level of comfort in the UK.lol

...when i landed, i disliked Canada for the first 6 month or thereabout. Things cost more money here. From banking fees to airline ticket to broadband internet plans e.t.c Transport services in cities wasn't as advanced as the UK, even the kebab do not taste as nice as the ones sold in the UK, no greggs (for some of us that like food). The cheap megabus and national express to everywhere is absent, no virgin bullet trains, Pubs are not so good in Canada..even non existent in some places, TV programs were not interesting... No canadian version of lord sugar, britains got talent, xfactor, deal or no deal, the weakest link, the numerous documentaries on itv, channel 4, bbc e.t.c but they do sometimes show the american versions. The only reason i kept my cable on is cos of kids channels.

With time i adjusted, since i have made up my mind that i am making the country my home. Now i like the country and appreciate the personal space, but i still miss the UK alot of times.

I have always wondered why you dont get to see much of Canada in the news, save for natural disasters like wild fires!

Abi o

dupyshoo:
Similar thing happens to women in Nigeria and men tend to enjoy it. I have seen women sent packing from their homes with kids.

Here, even if the woman is not working, time spent taking care of kids is classified as work. If you are not happy with that, then you can spend your hard earned cash on child care.

Why will you want to go pre-nup route on top of how much?

I am not in support of both extremes but you have to prepare to be open minded in Canada.

Elixir123:


WOW! There really is dignity in labour over there.I guess we just have to acclimatize. Please keep the useful tips coming sir.Thanks
@Slowlybutsurely exactly! Now imagine how females will cope.

I will cope just fine. I am very handy. In fact, I repair stuff at home now. Will start practising the harder stuff.

please good people, how is the diversity in Canada? is racism noticeable?

einsteino:
please good people, how is the diversity in Canada? is racism noticeable?

This is a sensitive topic . Yes, Canada is diverse. Yes there is racism anywhere you have people of different races mixing together. Noticeable to some, and it is not noticeable to some.

Hmmm, if I show my hubby this, we will not relocate to Canada.
I have started developing cold feet as well. It seems to me that it is easier to get professional jobs in UK than Canada as you will hardly find indigenous people with the right qualifications. For example, if you are an Engineer, you can easily get a good job in the UK even with your naija qualifications. No need to register as an Engineer to be recognised as an Engineer. The main issue with UK is to get right to work. Foreign students that studied in UK are forced to go back to their countries as it is so difficult to stay back. As their own children are not studying Engineering, there are a lot of jobs for people that have visas. In fact, recruiters can disturb you with job vacancies once they realise that you are an Engineer.

The opposite is Canada. There are too many professionals. Students wait behind after their studies and the jobs are not that many.

I also agree with your statements on how some things can be expensive in Canada. I wanted to travel to visit a friend in another province. I thought it will be like getting a train ticket from London to Glasgow. When I saw the cost, I changed my mind immediately. One is kinda stuck in one province.

We need to sit down and highlight the advantages vs disadvantages of UK and Canada before coming to conclusion on what to do.

What is your own opinion though? Should we relocate to Canada and start all over? I am asking cos you have lived in both places and you know better

salford1:

Anyone coming from the UK would be a bit shocked after landing in Canada, some would be very shocked..depends on your level of comfort in the UK.lol

...when i landed, i disliked Canada for the first 6 month or thereabout. Things cost more money here. From banking fees to airline ticket to broadband internet plans e.t.c Transport services in cities wasn't as advanced as the UK, even the kebab do not taste as nice as the ones sold in the UK, no greggs (for some of us that like food). The cheap megabus and national express to everywhere is absent, no virgin bullet trains, Pubs are not so good in Canada..even non existent in some places, TV programs were not interesting... No canadian version of lord sugar, britains got talent, xfactor, deal or no deal, the weakest link, the numerous documentaries on itv, channel 4, bbc e.t.c but they do sometimes show the american versions. The only reason i kept my cable on is cos of kids channels.

With time i adjusted, since i have made up my mind that i am making the country my home. Now i like the country and appreciate the personal space, but i still miss the UK alot of times.

salford1:

This is a sensitive topic . Yes, Canada is diverse. Yes there is racism anywhere you have people of different races mixing together. Noticeable to some, and it is not noticeable to some.

yeah i guess so, it is the basis why i am picking canada over australia, was already chasing an aussie pr but i just felt the diversity in canny would be much, hence the racial mix and acceptance would be higher.

einsteino:


i identify as christain but these days i am more of an agonist, inshort i find it hard to fit in one particular label when it comes to religious views. nonetheless, you made some sterling point. background and values does matter. i would look up the data of the rate of divorce in canada to see if i am worrying over nothing sha.

I think there was some miscontruism, counting who has what in a marriage is not the wahls. my worry is paying hefty sums in mortgage for a house i had to give up on, or still servicing an ex, i'd like to think after a divorce one should be allowed to lick his wounds and forget about it, dont see how thats possible with monthly debits, it is scary.. especially if i am not the one seeking for the divorce.

i guess i am putting the cart before the horse, for now lemme focus on getting the pr, if i do get to canada and it turns out the marriage thing is too much of a slippery slope for me, i would see what a prenup can do for me or stay single.

Einsteino, I feel you.

I can't relate with what Canadianfly is saying. I know cohabitation, even in Canada, allows you to keep your properties. It's like Common law. You guys can have a cohabitation agreement before marriage where each person keeps his/her own property at the end of the relationship. Properties acquired while together can be shared based on an agreement you come to prior to entering into cohabitation. That's the way it goes in most western countries and I don't think Canada is an exception. What the courts can enforce on you is often spousal support, as you can't just up and abandon your child. But you certainly ain't going to be losing a house you got all by yourself before or during cohabitation.

http://divorce-canada.ca/more-faq/common-lawcohabitation-separation-in-canada

Underwoodd:


Hi Ehrnie,

Please why are you going for EIT instead of P.Eng, seeing that you have more than 5 years experience?

Thanks.

Same thought bro/sis...but I was told that even though my UK experience will count, I still need at least 1 year Canadian work experience. This means that after relocating to CAN and working (in related field) for a year, I can add my UK work experience to the 1 year Canadian experience to claim the full 4 years work experience.

Is this different from anything you've read or heard...? I am very open to opinions/ suggestions/advise....Thanks!

cochtrane:

Einsteino, I feel you.

I can't relate with what Canadianfly is saying. I know cohabitation, even in Canada, allows you to keep your properties. It's like Common law. You guys can have a cohabitation agreement before marriage where each person keeps his/her own property at the end of the relationship. Properties acquired while together can be shared based on an agreement you come to prior to entering into cohabitation. That's the way it goes in most western countries and I don't think Canada is an exception. What the courts can enforce on you is often spousal support, as you can't just up and abandon your child. But you certainly ain't going to be losing a house you got all by yourself before or during cohabitation.

http://divorce-canada.ca/more-faq/common-lawcohabitation-separation-in-canada

thanks alot for allaying my fears. Abandoning a child one brought into the world is cruelty, if i ever have kids, i would want them to be well looked after. so i have no problem with child support, would even rejoice if i could get custody.

to be clear, i am not planing to divorce/be dvorced even if i were to live in Nigeria for the rest of my life... but then again it is always best to prepare for any eventuality and not lazily handover things to optimism. Life has a way of sometimes putting people in situations they never thought they would ever be in. "had i known" is a brother to Bleep up.