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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 2:02pm On Jan 05, 2019
Engr2000:


I submitted Dec 7, same day I receive PPR. I receive SMS from VFS Jan 3rd that the Passport is ready for collection.

Whoa, talk about express entry cheesy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by StKizito2: 3:44pm On Jan 05, 2019
greyham:


Whoa, talk about express entry cheesy
That's 4 weeks , standard time for passport collection as with the trend in the past months

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 5:15pm On Jan 05, 2019
Flight gurus: please for those who have used Egypt air, did you have to pay for your seat? I'm trying to book a seat and everything says chargeable seats angry
Is it necessary to pay for it ?(there's no particular choice for any seat)
Will you be assigned a seat if you don't book one?
Or just pay for it to avoid stories?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by extraterestrial: 5:58pm On Jan 05, 2019
Hi people, please I am trying to change my address to enable receipt of PR cards but I haven't been able to online as it keeps popping an error to try again. I called to do it and was directed back to the same website link that is not working. Please what other option is available
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lobell: 6:36pm On Jan 05, 2019
jelmusboy:
Two year old boy in Nunavut

How this baby go take pee if e hook am well well for public?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 7:52pm On Jan 05, 2019
I'm in interested in knowing how the rules are enforced, basically the reality on ground.

joo2018:
Guys,

I was browsing on size of apartment vis-a-vis rental costs and size of family in Canada as per of preparations. Questions of whether one should first manage with 1-room or 2-rooms apartemnt or deplete one's POF on a 3-room.

I came across these links on housing standards:
https://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/386254
http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Var.pl?Function=DEC&Id=100731
https://info.prepareforcanada.com/blog/how-many-rooms-do-i-need-for-a-large-family-in-canada

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) National Occupancy Standard basically has rules for how many people can be in a house:
* no more than two people shall share a bedroom

* parents or couples may share a bedroom

* children under 5 years, either of the same gender or opposite gender may share a bedroom

* children under 18 years of the same gender may share a bedroom

* a child aged 5 to 17 years should not share a bedroom with a child under 5 of the opposite gender

* single adults 18 years and over and any unpaired children require a separate bedroom


I'm in interested in knowing how the rules are enforced, basically the reality on ground.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dubaiboy1: 8:17pm On Jan 05, 2019
You will be assigned a seat , don’t worry . But if you have a preference ( e.g, some people like window seat , you can either pay for it or wait for 24 hours to your departure , you will be able to choose a seat without paying a dime )


Flight gurus: please for those who have used Egypt air, did you have to pay for your seat? I'm trying to book a seat and everything says chargeable seats angry
Is it necessary to pay for it ?(there's no particular choice for any seat)
Will you be assigned a seat if you don't book one?
Or just pay for it to avoid stories?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kolabyk(m): 8:47pm On Jan 05, 2019
can someone please share the link to join the Edmonton Whatsapp group. ?

Gracias!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obtay: 9:06pm On Jan 05, 2019
Interested too.Pleaded for calgary link too but no response yet till date.#sad face.




Kolabyk:
can someone please share the link to join the Edmonton Whatsapp group. ?

Gracias!
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by TheCongo2: 9:15pm On Jan 05, 2019
Obtay:
Interested too.Pleaded for calgary link too but no response yet till date.#sad face.




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This is a number for a Nigerian Canadian WhatsApp group with an area code in Alberta including Calgary (403) 926-0556. You can join the group to ask if there is a specific WhatsApp group for Edmonton or Calgary.

I have also another number for another Nigerian Canadian WhatsApp group which is 5878895565

If there is no WhatsApp group for Calgary or Edmonton, maybe you can create one.

Cc: Gracias

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obtay: 9:18pm On Jan 05, 2019
Thanks much.
TheCongo2:



This is a number for a Nigerian Canadian WhatsApp group with an area code in Alberta including Calgary (403) 926-0556. You can join the group to ask if there is a specific WhatsApp group for Edmonton or Calgary.

If there is none, maybe you can create one.

Cc: Gracias
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by toboy: 9:32pm On Jan 05, 2019
joo2018:
I'm in interested in knowing how the rules are enforced, basically the reality on ground.

It's better you obey all these rules accordingly. The enforcement agency might not come and knock on your door but when you start filling for tax returns or child support benefits a problem can arise. I am not 100 percent sure but I think the enforcement agency can detect it from your lease which indicates the number of rooms you rent ( Landlord might also submit your lease when they file for thier own tax returns). For instance, If you already indicate you have 3 children or claim child support for three children, meanwhile you're renting a one-bed room appartment, they can detect you're disobeying the rule. Its better you follow the rule and avoid any setback. Therr is nothing like reality or unreal Canada. All the rules will be enforced in one way or another.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obtay: 9:56pm On Jan 05, 2019
Blackbuddy:
Night time pictures from Niagara, Ontario just before Christmas Day smiley

Nice pictures.please I sent you emails
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by TheCongo2: 10:31pm On Jan 05, 2019
joo2018:
I'm in interested in knowing how the rules are enforced, basically the reality on ground.


One way will be via school as kids talk.
School teachers have the mandate to report to law enforcement or children protection services anything inappropriate or unethical a child may say or tell his friends. And those agencies will further investigate what a child has said.
Teachers in Canada may lose their jobs or face charges for failing to report any case of abuse or something inappropriate they may overheard in school or classrooms.

This is how issue of a 7 year old boy sharing a bedroom with his 8 year old sister may come to light. And the government agency that has jurisdiction over this case will be notified. The landlord can also get in trouble.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vcole: 10:37pm On Jan 05, 2019
@joo2018 it depends on your landlord and preferences. I don’t think most landlords would rent a 2 bed condo for instance to a family with 3 kids. Some would but most would opt to go with a family with 1 or 2 kids over 3. In this instance I am using kids to refer to 0-5yrs

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by TheCongo2: 10:52pm On Jan 05, 2019
vcole:
@joo2018 it depends on your landlord and preferences. I don’t think most landlords would rent a 2 bed condo for instance to a family with 3 kids. Some would but most would opt to go with a family with 1 or 2 kids over 3. In this instance I am using kids to refer to 0-5yrs

Correct
Landlords will usually ask how many people are involved

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Blackbuddy: 11:39pm On Jan 05, 2019
Lovely weather for skating. Reporting live from Mount Pleasant Square, Brampton, Ontario smiley

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Blackbuddy: 11:40pm On Jan 05, 2019
Great place to hang out with the family cheesy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vcole: 12:12am On Jan 06, 2019
Yea and all occupants’ names must be on the lease anyway.
TheCongo2:

Correct
Landlords will usually ask how many people are involved

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 12:28am On Jan 06, 2019
No every seat isn't chargeable o. The chargeable ones are the ones with much leg room/comfort. I chose my seats before hand so I don't know about assigning.

Flight gurus: please for those who have used Egypt air, did you have to pay for your seat? I'm trying to book a seat and everything says chargeable seats angry
Is it necessary to pay for it ?(there's no particular choice for any seat)
Will you be assigned a seat if you don't book one?
Or just pay for it to avoid stories?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 12:30am On Jan 06, 2019
Use the webform option and send an email to them.


extraterestrial:
Hi people, please I am trying to change my address to enable receipt of PR cards but I haven't been able to online as it keeps popping an error to try again. I called to do it and was directed back to the same website link that is not working. Please what other option is available
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 12:32am On Jan 06, 2019
Egypt air isn't bad at all.


Engr2000:
Hi Guys,

COPR Landed yesterday, now an official member of this thread...

Anyone have use EgyptAir recently, I am seeing a good deal of N608,990.00 (Lagos _ Toronto) for a family of 4?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 1:52am On Jan 06, 2019
rainazoe:

No every seat isn't chargeable o. The chargeable ones are the ones with much leg room/comfort. I chose my seats before hand so I don't know about assigning.

This can be very confusing to be honest. Maybe it depends on Airline (like EgyptAir), or it seems a lot of airline are joining the cash grab parole. I bought tickets to Europe on WestJet-dot-com a few days ago, and all the seat selections were not free. Price ranged from $8 to $48. $48 being the seats with biggest leg space and $8 being for seats with smallest leg space. Some say paying for advance seat selection only applies to Economy tickets. It is best to read the airline's policy on advanced seat selection.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 6:25am On Jan 06, 2019
Thanks @toboy, @theCongo2 and @vcole for the responses.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tojued: 6:41am On Jan 06, 2019
salford1:

This can be very confusing to be honest. Maybe it depends on Airline (like EgyptAir), or it seems a lot of airline are joining the cash grab parole. I bought tickets to Europe on WestJet-dot-com a few days ago, and all the seat selections were not free. Price ranged from $8 to $48. $48 being the seats with biggest leg space and $8 being for seats with smallest leg space. Some say paying for advance seat selection only applies to Economy tickets. It is best to read the airline's policy on advanced seat selection.

Seatguru can be very helpful https://www.seatguru.com/

@engr2000

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mizwisdom(f): 7:59am On Jan 06, 2019
lobell:


How this baby go take pee if e hook am well well for public?


Many people will pee on themselves even adults. Nobody will open private inside that weather grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lobell: 8:37am On Jan 06, 2019
Mizwisdom:



Many people will pee on themselves even adults. Nobody will open private inside that weather grin

Chai! This is disgusting.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vcole: 9:27am On Jan 06, 2019
You are welcome
joo2018:
Thanks @toboy, @theCongo2 and @vcole for the responses.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zutlin: 9:41am On Jan 06, 2019
Hello everyone,

I know the majority of people here are already landed but PLEASE we need your help. Accra Visa Office is killing us slowly. [s]It seems AVO is where people get sent to be punished for wishing to leave Nigeria.[/s]

Kindly help us sign this petition addressed to Minister of Immigration as regards the slow pace at AVO.
Please help us. We are all tired of the long wait.

Thanks.


Can you help me out by signing this petition?
http://chng.it/r7KW4M2v

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Uchihasasuke19: 9:56am On Jan 06, 2019
Good morning all.
By the special grace of God, I'll soon be a legitimate member of this group.

I discovered that it takes about 7- 12 months to formalize APEGA registration and get your PE designation.

My question is, which engineering license should one apply for with APEGA - EIT or PE as a new immigrants.
Which of these license has a higher prospect of landing a job as a new immigrants.

Can any engineer please share his/her experience praticing in Alberta.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 10:41am On Jan 06, 2019
einsteino, hope you are doing good ? happy new year to you. you are in my thought, i pray your good heart desires come to pass soon enough.

kwado87, how is edmonton? may grace continue to be with you
keep enjoying our new country

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vascey(m): 10:58am On Jan 06, 2019
Zutlin:
Hello everyone,

I know the majority of people here are already landed but PLEASE we need your help. Accra Visa Office is killing us slowly. [s]It seems AVO is where people get sent to be punished for wishing to leave Nigeria.[/s]

Kindly help us sign this petition addressed to Minister of Immigration as regards the slow pace at AVO.
Please help us. We are all tired of the long wait.

Thanks.


Can you help me out by signing this petition?
http://chng.it/r7KW4M2v

Guys pls help out. 8 months post AOR and 7 months and counting since my file was sent to Accra Visa Office. They haven't even touched it with a long stick (that stick u use in getting a dead rat out from under the bed).

So please sign and free us.

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