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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vascey(m): 6:51am On Feb 09, 2019
merrymum:
Hi all. Just got this info and thought to share.

Just go to your local library website, search and click on Elibrary > Online Courses, and go through the content. You must log into each site with your library card number and password.

All the best to us!

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 7:59am On Feb 09, 2019
U can get a soft copy one now
tempest01:
You guys are just posting landing gist,

But I've been begging since.

Please, who is coming to canada soon?

I need waec scratch card. Please.



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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 8:15am On Feb 09, 2019
Nuel182:
U can get a soft copy one now

WES needs the hard copy
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:09am On Feb 09, 2019
Hi guys,

Is it true that drivers license and letter from FRSC does not necessarily work in calgary?

If yes, what are the options.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 9:21am On Feb 09, 2019
flyboi1:
Hi guys,

Is it true that drivers license and letter from FRSC does not necessarily work in calgary?

If yes, what are the options.

Driver licence works....first, you'll have to take a test. You have to get 24 out of 30 questions (need to confirm). if you have original license, it will be taken from you,.and verified. If it is original, a class 7 learners license will be given to you. According to your experience, it will be decided if you have to take a full class 5 or a class 5 GDL license road test. After a successful road test, your licence will be updated.


Modified: see the attached picture flyboi1

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:36am On Feb 09, 2019
Thanks for the info.

tempest01:


Driver licence works....first, you'll have to take a test. You have to get 24 out of 30 questions (need to confirm). if you have original license, it will be taken from you,.and verified. If it is original, a class 7 learners permit will be given to you. According to your experience, it will be decided if you have to take a full class 5 or a class 5 GDL license road test. After a successful road test, your licence will be updated.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kmgb1: 9:56am On Feb 09, 2019
tempest01:


WES needs the hard copy

Some people on the other thread buy scratch cards in bulk to send to WES in individual envelopes with each person's name on it,why dont u contact them to buy and send on your behalf.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 10:48am On Feb 09, 2019
Please i PMed you

MissTobs:

Okay. I just sent the email and called him. He asked me to send the same details via text. I can't believe that I was begging to pay 20k instead of 25k and now I'll get everything done with less than 6k (I know he said it's 3,500 for courier to Lagos via GIGM but he deserves some recharge card money). You people have saved me 15k. Thank you!!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 10:50am On Feb 09, 2019
Hello seniors, I would be landing in few weeks.. soon !! Please I have a Nigerian drivers license.. please what would I need to do to be able to have a Canadian drivers license, do I need to get any document from frsc
Thanks as I await a response
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 12:03pm On Feb 09, 2019
SOS CALGARY FOLKS hEEEEELLLLLLLLppppp!!!

grin grin

Guys I am still packaging the landing gist so I can add the proper maggi, curry, thyme and atarodo join.

Okay so I am staying with a friend now but I will need to move out and get my own place or shared place before 1 month.
So I need help, anyone in Calgary has an idea of where or how I can get a job atleast something to pay my rent abeg....

I have to try and not deplete my POF so thats why I need to get running. I should be ready to work by the a weeks time.

So if you are in Calgary and can assist me please do, I am a guy and do not mind doing any decent job for now.

Thanks all....

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MissEmmy: 12:13pm On Feb 09, 2019
Hiya, can you send me a mail? We can work out something. My POE is Toronto Pearson.

tempest01:
You guys are just posting landing gist,

But I've been begging since.

Please, who is coming to canada soon?

I need waec scratch card. Please.



Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oridon43: 1:44pm On Feb 09, 2019
I can get it for you here in Nigeria and send it to your email or WhatsApp

Quote author=tempest01 post=75551652]You guys are just posting landing gist,

But I've been begging since.

Please, who is coming to canada soon?

I need waec scratch card. Please.



[/quote]
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 4:05pm On Feb 09, 2019
flyboi1:
Hi guys,

Is it true that drivers license and letter from FRSC does not necessarily work in calgary?

If yes, what are the options.

Just to add to what @ tempest01 wrote. In addition to FRSC letter, if you get at least one year insurance driving record from naija with no claims, you can further drop your insurance rate. Mine went from 180cad to 62cad per month with both.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:09pm On Feb 09, 2019
MissMoroti:
Pls fam, i need your help. I visited the drivetest center with my naija license to do my g1 and qualify for g2.
They rejected the license that its showing “graduated u25” which makes it just a driving permit and not license.

Has anyone had this issue before?

I think its only fair for me to update after i got a solution
So the winches in etobicoke drivetest center rejected my license claiming its fake and cant be verified. She didnt even collect the authentication letter or anything. She just looked at the license and said NO. I tried to ask why and explain what “graduated u25” meant. She blatantly told me I’m holding the line and i should go and report to MTO in ottawa if I’m not satisfied with what she told me.
I left and went to northyork drivetest center, that one didnt even bother to check my license because the etobicoke winch has already written something on my file online.

So i called MTO customer care and complained, the customer service agent was so upset with the way i was treated and told me that the instruction MTO gave them is that “once there is an authentication letter and they can see my license on “https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/dlApplication/trackStatus” then she had no reason to decline. Na so i go check my license on the site o. My face was there gidigba to prove it was authentic. So the customer care lady gave me an address in downtown toronto; I carried myself and went to downtown. I explained my situation to the agent at ther ServiceOntario in downtown toronto.
Na so she approve me o, I provided all the licenses I have been using since 2008 including all the temporary. The lady was just laughing that it’s not that deep. She checked online and verified o! 11years added and i booked my road test same day.

Inshort, if you bring naija license come and you are coming to ontario. Just respect urself and go to “downtown toronto” that’s where we have sane people!!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 4:17pm On Feb 09, 2019
Guitarlife:
SOS CALGARY FOLKS hEEEEELLLLLLLLppppp!!!

grin grin

Guys I am still packaging the landing gist so I can add the proper maggi, curry, thyme and atarodo join.

Okay so I am staying with a friend now but I will need to move out and get my own place or shared place before 1 month.
So I need help, anyone in Calgary has an idea of where or how I can get a job atleast something to pay my rent abeg....

I have to try and not deplete my POF so thats why I need to get running. I should be ready to work by the a weeks time.

So if you are in Calgary and can assist me please do, I am a guy and do not mind doing any decent job for now.

Thanks all....

Try Center for Newcommers. You can get an employment counselor there as well. They also have a section with free internet, printer and a job board with plenty of survival jobs that's frequently updated.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:28pm On Feb 09, 2019
alt3r3g0:


Try Center for Newcommers. You can get an employment counselor there as well. They also have a section with free internet, printer and a job board with plenty of survival jobs that's frequently updated.
I am grateful o...

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 5:12pm On Feb 09, 2019
Thou shalt not be confused but shall read up: https://www.nairaland.com/4933819/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant#74340332

sleekysoft:
Hello seniors, I would be landing in few weeks.. soon !! Please I have a Nigerian drivers license.. please what would I need to do to be able to have a Canadian drivers license, do I need to get any document from frsc
Thanks as I await a response

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ifeoma77(f): 5:30pm On Feb 09, 2019
MissMoroti:


I think its only fair for me to update after i got a solution
So the winches in etobicoke drivetest center rejected my license claiming its fake and cant be verified. She didnt even collect the authentication letter or anything. She just looked at the license and said NO. I tried to ask why and explain what “graduated u25” meant. She blatantly told me I’m holding the line and i should go and report to MTO in ottawa if I’m not satisfied with what she told me.
I left and went to northyork drivetest center, that one didnt even bother to check my license because the etobicoke winch has already written something on my file online.

So i called MTO customer care and complained, the customer service agent was so upset with the way i was treated and told me that the instruction MTO gave them is that “once there is an authentication letter and they can see my license on “https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/dlApplication/trackStatus” then she had no reason to decline. Na so i go check my license on the site o. My face was there gidigba to prove it was authentic. So the customer care lady gave me an address in downtown toronto; I carried myself and went to downtown. I explained my situation to the agent at ther ServiceOntario in downtown toronto.
Na so she approve me o, I provided all the licenses I have been using since 2008 including all the temporary. The lady was just laughing that it’s not that deep. She checked online and verified o! 11years added and i booked my road test same day.

Inshort, if you bring naija license come and you are coming to ontario. Just respect urself and go to “downtown toronto” that’s where we have sane people!!
Thank goodness. Happy for you

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olioxx(m): 5:47pm On Feb 09, 2019
joo2018:
1. pls how is the Tech scene in Canada?: The question is too general.
2. Do you think it will improve?: How do you mean?
3. ...will I still to write some forms of exams?: What kind of exams are you referring to?



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joo2018:
1. pls how is the Tech scene in Canada?: The question is too general.
2. Do you think it will improve?: How do you mean?
3. ...will I still to write some forms of exams?: What kind of exams are you referring to?



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joo2018:
1. pls how is the Tech scene in Canada?: The question is too general.
2. Do you think it will improve?: How do you mean?
3. ...will I still to write some forms of exams?: What kind of exams are you referring to?



https://nairaland.com/4933819/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/49#75539113
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 6:16pm On Feb 09, 2019
Am sorry my brother. I don't know anything about Cyber Security career. Am not in IT profession in Canada.

olioxx:

@Oyeleye2011 pls I need info from you.
Currently working as a fullstack web developer in Naija.
I just want to grow my Cyber Security career.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 6:37pm On Feb 09, 2019

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 6:44pm On Feb 09, 2019
Guitarlife:
SOS CALGARY FOLKS hEEEEELLLLLLLLppppp!!!

grin grin

Guys I am still packaging the landing gist so I can add the proper maggi, curry, thyme and atarodo join.

Okay so I am staying with a friend now but I will need to move out and get my own place or shared place before 1 month.
So I need help, anyone in Calgary has an idea of where or how I can get a job atleast something to pay my rent abeg....

I have to try and not deplete my POF so thats why I need to get running. I should be ready to work by the a weeks time.

So if you are in Calgary and can assist me please do, I am a guy and do not mind doing any decent job for now.

Thanks all....

@ Guitarlife, as a couple of people suggested, it'll do you good to register with settlement agencies like Immigrant Services Calgary or Newcomer Centre for settlement help. Additionally, find below some upcoming events that could be of interest to you. You might need to google up some of the events to get the links to pre-register if interested. Cheers!

Workshops
Feb 13 | Job Fair Preparation Session
Hosted by MCG Career and Employment Centre Calgary, 1 -4pm
Are you prepared to attend a Job Fair? Do you have a 30 second elevator pitch? Does your resume represent the best you? Do you need to
brush up on your interview skills? Join us from 1 -3pm for Job Fair Preparation and 3-4pm for Mock Interviews. First come, first served –
reserve your spot today! Registration is required

Feb 25 | LinkedIn Basics
Hosted by : YW Calgary, 1 -3pm
Learn about your online footprint, the components of a LinkedIn profile and how to connect with others to build your network and
support your job search. Pre-registration required.

Feb 26 | Job Search Strategies
Hosted by: YW Calgary, 1 -3pm
Understand the key elements of a job search and create a personalized Job Search Action Plan. Pre-registration required.

Feb 27 | Resume Building
Hosted by: YW Calgary, 9:30am - 1 2pm
Learn the basics of resume formatting and writing and how to target your resume to achieve your job search goals. Pre-registration
required.

Feb 27 | Cover Letters
Hosted by: YW Calgary, 1 -3:30pm
Make a strong impression! Learn about cover letter structure and how to write letters that set you apart from other candidates.
Pre-registration required.

Feb 28 | Interview Skills and Practice
Hosted by: YW Calgary, 9:30am-3:30pm
Prepare for interviews and practice your interview skills using proven techniques to answer challenging questions. Receive feedback
on how you present in an interview and tips on how to make a great impression.
Pre-registration required.

Feb 28 | Career Expo Bootcamp
Hosted by: MCG
Let us help you prepare for the MCG Expo! Create tailored and targeted resumes. Prepare for on the spot interviews. To register, call
403-601 -266. Please see attachment.

Feb | LINC Career Services
Access free one-on-one Career Coaching or register for our Job Search Workshops. Upcoming workshop dates: Feb 11th to 22nd,
1 pm-3pm, Feb 25th to Mar 8th, 9am-1 1 am, or Mar 11th to 22nd, 1 pm-3pm. Pre-registration is
required. Eligibility: Permanent Resident or Refugee, CLB 3 or higher, looking for employment.
Call 403-41 0-3202 or email linc.career.services@bowvalleycollege.ca
Visit our website: www.bowvalleycollege.ca/linc-career-services

A weekly meeting for women who are currently actively seeking employment. Connect with fellow job seekers for support and motivation.
Build confidence, expand your network, learn new skills and share ideas through group discussion. Join us every Friday morning at
1 0:00 am in the Employment Resource Centre (ERC) YW Calgary, 320 5th Ave SE, 2nd floor.
Phone: 403-705-7543. Pre-registration required.

Ongoing | Monthly Career Cafes
Hosted by McBride Career Group’s
Calgary Career & Employment Centre Calgary, Mondays 9-10:30 AM
Join fellow job seekers and discuss career and employment issues important to you. Learn more at
https://www.mcbridecareergroup.com/event/show/career-cafe/5

Job and Resource Fairs
Feb 12 | Fort McKay Group
Hosted by Career Connection
Calgary, 1 0am-3pm
Bow Valley College, South Campus
345 6 Avenue Southeast S2009 Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Pre-registeration required

Feb 13 | Recruitment event with JAZZ
Calgary, 9am - 4pm
Connexion Carrière – Bow Valley College
Jazz is recruiting 160 bilingual (French/English)
flight attendants
See details on facebook

Feb 13 | Jobs with Commissionaires
Hosted by Career Connection
Calgary, 1 -3pm
Bow Valley College, North Campus
332 6 Avenue Southeast N1 16 Calgary, AB T2G 4S6.
Pre-registration required

Feb 20 | Paladin Open House and Job Fair
Hosted by Rocky View and Wheatland Employment Services in partnership with Career Leap
41 2-1 21 Main St. SW Airdrie, AB 1 0:00-3:00
See attached poster for further details or call 403-948-9711

Feb 21 | Employment Preparation Event Hosted by The Mustard Seed
Calgary, 2-4pm, 1 02 1 1 Avenue SE (The Mustard Seed Support Centre)
Free employment preparation event, featuring hair cuts, interview clothing, resume assistance,
and mock interviews. Registration is not required.

Feb 26 | Paladin Job Fair
Calgary, 10am-3:30pm
71 5 5th Avenue SW***Conference Centre in the East side of the Lobby
Available Positions:
Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions
Bring a resume & 3 references
For further information, contact anguyen@paladinsecurity.com
Feb 27 | MCG Job Fair
Calgary, 10am -3pm

Mar 20 | Youth Hiring Fair
Hosted by The City of Calgary Youth
Employment Centre
Calgary, 1 :30 – 6pm
Meet with an employment counsellor at 2nd floor, 31 5 1 0th Ave S.E. to prepare ahead of time.
For more information, visit YouthEmploymentCentre.ca.

Feb | Motive Action Info Session
To learn more or apply - attend a 1 hour info session at
10am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
No registration necessary.
1 201 42nd Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 1 Z5
Transit: #30 bus from 39 Ave SE C-Train stop

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 6:55pm On Feb 09, 2019
oridon43:
I can get it for you here in Nigeria and send it to your email or WhatsApp

Quote author=tempest01 post=75551652]You guys are just posting landing gist,

But I've been begging since.

Please, who is coming to canada soon?

I need waec scratch card. Please.




thanks, they need hard copy
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 7:09pm On Feb 09, 2019

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 7:43pm On Feb 09, 2019
Kmgb1:


Some people on the other thread buy scratch cards in bulk to send to WES in individual envelopes with each person's name on it,why dont u contact them to buy and send on your behalf.

okay....will check the other thred
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tempest01(m): 7:55pm On Feb 09, 2019
MissEmmy:
Hiya, can you send me a mail? We can work out something. My POE is Toronto Pearson.



Hi, sent
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by DrMrsCK: 8:06pm On Feb 09, 2019
joo2018:

Monthly childcare costs across Canada

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/childcare-costs-canada-1.5008106

Is it possible for one who doesn't speak French to survive in Quebec?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 10:33pm On Feb 09, 2019
DrMrsCK:


Is it possible for one who doesn't speak French to survive in Quebec?
yes BUT your access to good jobs might greatly be reduced due to preference of french speakers. However, there are pockets of english speaking communities

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by einsteino(m): 11:45pm On Feb 09, 2019
Guitarlife:


By the way I flew a westjet flight from Toronto to Calgary and you know what, there were only 2 black guys with more than 100 caucasians on the flight, do you know how it feels being a minority in a place ? Exactly, all eyes were on me I could feel some were even surprised I could speak English lol not really tho, but it felt really awkward.

Will I now marry a white girl ? Lawwd knows ...... cool cool cool cool cool

Welcome boss. I hear there are lots of nigerians in Calgary. A good number of our sisters over there are single, so you should have no trouble finding someone to sing and play your guitar to.

If you feel the number of nigerians in Calgary isn't large enough, you can always move to Toronto. You could legit decide to date only your tribe in Toronto(assuming you are igbo or yoruba), but the living expenses fit cause anoda minority feeling, this time it would be your bank account that would feel like a minority lol.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by alt3r3g0: 12:08am On Feb 10, 2019
For newly landed peeps to Calgary, i have a transit pass for the month of feb to give out. Pm me if you can make it to downtown during the week to pick up.

Update: Gone

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ceyrahtlk(f): 6:00am On Feb 10, 2019
tempest01:
You guys are just posting landing gist,

But I've been begging since.

Please, who is coming to canada soon?

I need waec scratch card. Please.




Just in case you don't find anyone to help you soon, someone in Nigeria should post it to you via registered mail. It is trackable online and I believe within 2 weeks you should get it

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by czaratwork: 6:01am On Feb 10, 2019

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