Hi, I'm afraid the answer to the first is beyond my ken. To the second, if you plan to fly in Canada, then it is advised to school in Canada. A lot of Canadian companies have this requirement/prejudice called "Canadian experience."

I did a quick search. You can check this: https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/become-a-pilot

Also, a simple search of pilot/flights schools in Canada through google will provide you with options.

Goodluck.

Jay95:

I just came across this thread.
I am in my early twenties. I plan on relocating to canada by nxt year through aviation school. I am an aspiring pilot. Could you help me with the procedures and recommendations for the best flight academies in canada? Or is it better i study elsewhere then come back to CD ane look 4 job?

Hi beautiful people of nairaland, been a silent reader and I come here for information and motivation. Applied for a business visa late July and was successful (got the visa in less than a month). This is making me one week in Canada, came in via KLM with their stopover in Amsterdam. Currently in Calgary as that's where the company we are doing business is located. Winter is already here mehn, had a snow storm yesterday and roads are icy and it was not funny but we still had to come to the office. Life's generally peaceful and quite maybe because we are in Airdrie which is an industrial area, all I see are whites, no blacks at all maybe if I go to downtown Calgary I may see my brothers & Sisters. I'll really like to connect with anybody who's here so please send a pm or something. Kudos guys.

Hello All,

Please has any chartered accountant - ACA here successfully converted to CPA after immigrating to Canada. Did you have to take all the exams afresh or are there other pathways to CPA you used?

Also, with the unification of all accounting bodies into CPA designation, how does this impact the opportunities from acquiring other accounting certification like CMA? Infact, from research, provincial CMA bodies have stopped admitting new members in Canada.

Kindly provide some guidance based on your experience and knowledge.

Thank you so much in advance...

Hello people, need your advice.

Is it advisable to go to Driving school when I am planning to land in Canada by end of November by God's grace? Because I don't see the possibility of getting a Driver's license before leaving Nigeria.

Kindly tell me the pros and cons of taking a month driving lesson in Nigeria. Don't want to waste my shikini money that I can invest on winter jackets

Please seniors how can one start the processing of a driver's license from scratch?

Cherokee:
Please seniors how can one start the processing of a driver's license from scratch?

Depends on a few factors like which region you are going to and if you have a prior driving experience plus license.

The first point is always to register and take a computer based test on road signs and rules. If you pass this stage you do a vision test and obtain a learners license. You can drive with this license only when accompanied by an experienced driver and you’re restricted to some hours of the day for driving. After about 9 months, you can book for a road test and if successful, you get issued an intermediate license. You may skip the learner process if you have a prior license from home for at least two years or more.

Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/drivers-licence

Manitoba
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/GDL/Pages/gdl-requirements.aspx

Thank you... @Threadstone

Abita:
Hi beautiful people of nairaland, been a silent reader and I come here for information and motivation. Applied for a business visa late July and was successful (got the visa in less than a month). This is making me one week in Canada, came in via KLM with their stopover in Amsterdam. Currently in Calgary as that's where the company we are doing business is located. Winter is already here mehn, had a snow storm yesterday and roads are icy and it was not funny but we still had to come to the office. Life's generally peaceful and quite maybe because we are in Airdrie which is an industrial area, all I see are whites, no blacks at all maybe if I go to downtown Calgary I may see my brothers & Sisters. I'll really like to connect with anybody who's here so please send a pm or something. Kudos guys.

There are definitely lots of blacks working and living in Airdrie. A Nigerian even owns a Pharmacy store, and Propak Inc. A major employer in Airdrie employs a lot of immigrants. There are Nigerians working there as well.
Driving to Airdrie from Calgary during winter is not fun though.

joo2018:
Hi, I'm afraid the answer to the first is beyond my ken. To the second, if you plan to fly in Canada, then it is advised to school in Canada. A lot of Canadian companies have this requirement/prejudice called "Canadian experience."

I did a quick search. You can check this: https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/become-a-pilot

Also, a simple search of pilot/flights schools in Canada through google will provide you with options.

Goodluck.

Thanks alot. This was indeed helpfull.

jelmusboy:
Hello people, need your advice.

Is it advisable to go to Driving school when I am planning to land in Canada by end of November by God's grace? Because I don't see the possibility of getting a Driver's license before leaving Nigeria.

Kindly tell me the pros and cons of taking a month driving lesson in Nigeria. Don't want to waste my shikini money that I can invest on winter jackets

Don't bother. Save the money and attend a driving school in Canada when you are ready for a road test.

Cherokee:
Please seniors how can one start the processing of a driver's license from scratch?

In addition to threadstone's comment. it's a one year wait in Alberta before you can book for a road test.

Though this is old, but thought of sharing with you guys. Please be careful about whatever contract you sign and who you allow into your homes, all in the name of free things from the government please watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MCjU7QUMnw

I'm seriously thinking about getting into the skilled trades.

vosquare:
Didn't know this kind of thread exists and I'm happy I saw it at the right time.

I just concluded my first degree last month and personally I feel like leaving the country already man no wn do service sef.. I no need am

Jokes apart, I told my bro about leaving the country, he wasn't against it and advised I go to Canada (i was thinking of Sweden or Normay thk ). He said it's even better I use the link of going for masters in Canada to leave the country and personally, I'm not a fan of masters.. I'm not even planning to further any education but he was adamant that is a better option. He said things will be a little bit easier for me considering I will be studying there. Said the family will just look for money for rent, food and part payment of my school fees and he's projecting like 5m will solve it

So house, I don't have any idea about Canada and I'm very sure God willing, I will leave Nigeria after my service. I just need someone to tell me things I need to know about Canada, is the Masters link very sure? What's the goodies that come with masters students? Like how much should I budgeting?

Thanks

If you don’t want to do a Masters, then don’t do it. You can qualify for EE with your BSc. Don’t throw money into something you are not keen on doing. Skills acquisition is more better than going for a Masters. Many Canadians don’t do Masters - additional expense. Also, after finishing your Masters and the struggles involved, you still earn what a BSc holder or even less earns.

Lagertha:
Thank you for this better to live in a slightly 'expensive' but warm apartment, than a cheap but unbearably cold basement.

I hear some basements get really cold during winter.

Please let them know - The cold here can kill somebody oh. Better spend money on a good accommodation. Don’t compromise because you would stick with that situation for 1 year.

Boss13:


If you don’t want to do a Masters, then don’t do it. You can qualify for EE with your BSc. Don’t throw money into something you are not keen on doing. Skills acquisition is more better than going for a Masters. Many Canadians don’t do Masters - additional expense. Also, after finishing your Masters and the struggles involved, you still earn what a BSc holder or even less earns.

Wow... So how do I get qualified for EE?

vosquare:

Wow... So how do I get qualified for EE?

Go to the website and check if you qualify with the basic criteria. Google EE canada and do the assessment.

Canada copied from Australia.

joo2018:
European countries are jumping into Canadian style skills based immigration system.

Germany:
https://www.dw.com/en/new-german-immigration-laws-agreed-at-government-meeting/a-45722498

UK:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6228669/Home-Secretary-unveils-biggest-immigration-reform-decades.html
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7393033/sajid-javid-scrap-eu-immigration/

jelmusboy:
Hello people, need your advice.

Is it advisable to go to Driving school when I am planning to land in Canada by end of November by God's grace? Because I don't see the possibility of getting a Driver's license before leaving Nigeria.

Kindly tell me the pros and cons of taking a month driving lesson in Nigeria. Don't want to waste my shikini money that I can invest on winter jackets

Go for the driving, even a week training would make driving in Canada easier for you, and if possible you can get an international driver license from naija.

salford:

There are definitely lots of blacks working and living in Airdrie. A Nigerian even owns a Pharmacy store, and Propak Inc. A major employer in Airdrie employs a lot of immigrants. There are Nigerians working there as well.
Driving to Airdrie from Calgary during winter is not fun though.

I'm currently working in Propak's office, their Engineering and Sales Division, know its a big company but right now it's just us who are the only blacks in the building. If you say so, then I'll have to go find where my brothers and SISTERS are because over the weekend I went to CrossIron Mills shopping mall and same thing as well, saw only like 3 blacks and they kept avoiding glances lol. Please directions would be nice Sir. Thanks.

iaatmguy:
Though this is old, but thought of sharing with you guys. Please be careful about whatever contract you sign and who you allow into your homes, all in the name of free things from the government please watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MCjU7QUMnw

This is similar to a pyramid scheme and cuts across several products e.g furnace, filters, life insurance e.t.c. Ali and Selina are somewhere on the pyramid too or working for someone higher up the pyramid. Some would even call to book an appointment (this ensures they get around the door to door sale ban in some provinces). Once you let them in, the sales pitch begin and na OYO be the case when one falls for it. They often buy people's contact via a genuine company you have business with, and would lie that they are partners with that genuine coy, or where sent by them to make their sales pitch easy. All na hustle. They have to survive.

Abita:


I'm currently working in Propak's office, their Engineering and Sales Division, know its a big company but right now it's just us who are the only blacks in the building. If you say so, then I'll have to go find where my brothers and SISTERS are because over the weekend I went to CrossIron Mills shopping mall and same thing as well, saw only like 3 blacks and they kept avoiding glances lol. Please directions would be nice Sir. Thanks.

You assume having black friends will be positivity to your life in Canada.

Abita:


I'm currently working in Propak's office, their Engineering and Sales Division, know its a big company but right now it's just us who are the only blacks in the building. If you say so, then I'll have to go find where my brothers and SISTERS are because over the weekend I went to CrossIron Mills shopping mall and same thing as well, saw only like 3 blacks and they kept avoiding glances lol. Please directions would be nice Sir. Thanks.

I left Propak in 2014. They have like 5 buildings and mod yards scattered all around Airdrie. Good company to work for, but when the economy is weak, they are quick to let people go. You would often bump into the president of the company once in a while. It's family owned and used to be the largest employer of labour in Airdrie. Probably still the largest in Airdrie. There maybe other Nigerians or blacks scattered around as well. Lots of TFW welders at Propak in those days because there were not just enough local welders. If meeting your fellow naijas is priority, just join the Nigeria Calgary association on facebook or find redeemed churches around calgary, if you are a Christian. You would be so overwhelmed that na you go dey run from naija after some time

Mm. Not really.
Canada: 1967
Australia: 1979/1989
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points-based_immigration_system

czaratwork:
Canada copied from Australia.

salford:

In addition to threadstone's comment. it's a one year wait in Alberta before you can book for a road test.

Thank you, Salford

This is for those interested in government jobs, kindly follow up; https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html

@Abita why did you put only 'sisters' in caps. Are you on a wife hunt

Abita:


I'm currently working in Propak's office, their Engineering and Sales Division, know its a big company but right now it's just us who are the only blacks in the building. If you say so, then I'll have to go find where my brothers and SISTERS are because over the weekend I went to CrossIron Mills shopping mall and same thing as well, saw only like 3 blacks and they kept avoiding glances lol. Please directions would be nice Sir. Thanks.

You should PM @TEECANN. I think he was considering conversion at some point. Also email CPA for clarity.

redocean:
Hello All,

Please has any chartered accountant - ACA here successfully converted to CPA after immigrating to Canada. Did you have to take all the exams afresh or are there other pathways to CPA you used?

Also, with the unification of all accounting bodies into CPA designation, how does this impact the opportunities from acquiring other accounting certification like CMA? Infact, from research, provincial CMA bodies have stopped admitting new members in Canada.

Kindly provide some guidance based on your experience and knowledge.

Thank you so much in advance...

rainazoe:
You should PM @TEECANN. I think he was considering conversion at some point. Also email CPA for clarity.

Thanks, I sent an email to CPA Ontario already, but still expecting their response on the subject. I will provide an update if they get back to me...

Good day house, who has a genuine contact of an FRSC official that can help process the driving records extract. Kindly avail me with the info please.