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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Susizo: 4:49pm On Aug 05, 2019
Hello my landed seniors, we plan landing soon in Edmonton so we started searching for apartments.
What neighbourhoods can we look at?
Thanks... Help a family ��
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by matthewus(m): 5:11pm On Aug 05, 2019
Please house am applying through mpnp to Brandon and has done my biometric since 22nd may, this year and yet to get instruction letter for medical examination. On my profile, i can see the estimated completion time to be 12months.

My question is when can i expect my medical examination.

Also must it take up to 12months for them to complete the process.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by keleto(m): 5:23pm On Aug 05, 2019
Hello seniors, a friend of mine just got Employment Contract from a canadian Employer through an agency. He would be going on a 2 yr visa(work permit)
But there is a statement included in the contract, .....................Can someone help to explain this.......


Please consider this job offer as a commitment
that you will be employed with us on a permanent full-time basis upon receiving your Permanent Resident Status
.


Does it mean he MUST still be with the employer even affter getting permanent residency?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by matthewus(m): 5:37pm On Aug 05, 2019
I submit my application to cic (paper based application through mpnp)on 7 Feb,2019, had my biometric on 22nd may,2019.
My estimated completion time still reads 12 months.
When are am i expected to go for medicals?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by emmatrack(m): 5:59pm On Aug 05, 2019
keleto:
Hello seniors, a friend of mine just got Employment Contract from a canadian Employer through an agency. He would be going on a 2 yr visa(work permit)
But there is a statement included in the contract, .....................Can someone help to explain this.......


Please consider this job offer as a commitment
that you will be employed with us on a permanent full-time basis upon receiving your Permanent Resident Status
.


Does it mean he MUST still be with the employer even affter getting permanent residency?
For how long after getting PR status?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by justwise(m): 7:02pm On Aug 05, 2019
Canadahome:


@justwise

Thanks to many of you here working hard to keep this forum free from illegal activities

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by keleto(m): 7:09pm On Aug 05, 2019
emmatrack:

For how long after getting PR status?


Period not stated; That is my friend"s concern now.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaygirl20: 7:20pm On Aug 05, 2019
Susizo:
Hello my landed seniors, we plan landing soon in Edmonton so we started searching for apartments.
What neighbourhoods can we look at?
Thanks... Help a family ��

In my opinion, the Southside is ideal for families. There's a Telegram group, you can join and get more answers to your questions there. Send me a PM so I can send you the link.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Chydoo: 7:30pm On Aug 05, 2019
Mystiqme:
Hi Dan90s and Martswoll,
Any pointers on how to obtain accommodation in Kamloops?
Thanks


I stay is Kamloops and I must tell you accommodation is not so easy here.

So the earlier the better.
Send me a PM today is a public holiday in B.C so I will be able to respond quickly if you do today.

Good luck
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Claire18: 7:36pm On Aug 05, 2019
grin ...So, Our online stores have a lot to learn o. I decided to use amazon to buy the adapters @ 3 for $10 which was a very good deal. I ordered it last night. It arrived this morning with other items. I was dumbfound. They sent me a mail as evidence of delivery.....as I didn't sign on delivery grin
hayor2014:
. Hmmmm...Ijebu man like me, a friend gave me one, we were managing that one and I went to AliExpress to buy 4 more, now it's in every corner of the house

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Claire18: 7:49pm On Aug 05, 2019
Avoid as much as possible. If found on you, you will be fined more than the price if the milk.
Kenny4real68:


Nice one!
Please kindly throw more light, I just saw where you wrote that you were asked if you have milk and you said no. Does that mean both liquid and powered milk isn’t allowed?
I am asking because my friend told me t come along with my powered peak milk because it’s very expensive over their.
Thanks

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Claire18: 7:54pm On Aug 05, 2019
Amen!
SimpleDimples:



Wow. What an interesting post. God bless you abundantly in your new home.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Claire18: 8:04pm On Aug 05, 2019
If its not PMP routes, you can stay anywhere. Trust me, staying with your sister for even 1 week will save you money. You can apply for jobs from there
Blooit004:
Is it advisable to land in missisauga Ontario and stay temporarily with my younger sister and her family before getting my own accommodation and job, or I should go to a countryside...(say saskoon) to hustle and forge my own part without knowing anyone there yet? I'm a single 30year old health professional, will appreciate your advice.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mystiqme: 8:37pm On Aug 05, 2019
Chydoo:



I stay is Kamloops and I must tell you accommodation is not so easy here.

So the earlier the better.
Send me a PM today is a public holiday in B.C so I will be able to respond quickly if you do today.

Good luck
I sent you a PM.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adaoliver: 8:38pm On Aug 05, 2019
Winterpeg:

Hi, I'm not a microbiologist but I worked in this line in Nigeria. Here in Canada you can go into food safety and quality assurance as have mentioned. Food safety is also a big deal over here. You might have to do some courses either a diploma or a professional masters in any college or University of your choice to teach you all you need to know. There are also some ISO certification courses you can do. You can also work in a food laboratory either government or private. There are also opportunities as a food inspector. You will need to do some short courses to teach you what you need to know. There are some government agencies that hire microbiologists along this line. You can do your research and apply with your Nigerian degree and you can get lucky.

Please for how long will the short courses last
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mapleking: 8:42pm On Aug 05, 2019
Jaygirl20:


In my opinion, the Southside is ideal for families. There's a Telegram group, you can join and get more answers to your questions there. Send me a PM so I can send you the link.
I would like to join the telegram group too
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Perra: 8:49pm On Aug 05, 2019
keleto:
Hello seniors, a friend of mine just got Employment Contract from a canadian Employer through an agency. He would be going on a 2 yr visa(work permit)
But there is a statement included in the contract, .....................Can someone help to explain this.......


Please consider this job offer as a commitment
that you will be employed with us on a permanent full-time basis upon receiving your Permanent Resident Status
.


Does it mean he MUST still be with the employer even affter getting permanent residency?


Yes oooi!!! This is a DEATH trap oooo!!!! He can NEVER come out of this!!!
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Chydoo: 8:56pm On Aug 05, 2019
Mystiqme:

I sent you a PM.

I just replied
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adaoliver: 8:59pm On Aug 05, 2019
Winterpeg:


I dont think you can work in the hospital here in Canada just as a regular microbiologist. Every profession related to the medical line here is regulated meaning you will need to pass some exams and have a license to practice. However you can work in a hospital as a medical laboratory technologist and specialise in microbiology, I believe there is that option. For you to take this option, you will be doing a whole lot of courses and exams cos like I said it is regulated. But for food safety and quality assurance you can take some short courses and one or two important certifications to set you on your way. Probably after that you can start small in order to learn how things are done in food safety cos it's a whole lot and then work your way up to manager and even go into consulting later if you please. That's all I know, probably someone else might chip in more.

Thanks so much winterpeg�
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by keleto(m): 9:16pm On Aug 05, 2019
Perra:



Yes oooi!!! This is a DEATH trap oooo!!!! He can NEVER come out of this!!!


Him this must be slavery then
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Susizo: 9:30pm On Aug 05, 2019
Jaygirl20:


In my opinion, the Southside is ideal for families. There's a Telegram group, you can join and get more answers to your questions there. Send me a PM so I can send you the link.

I just did. Thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dimaxy(m): 9:46pm On Aug 05, 2019
Winterpeg:

Hi, I'm not a microbiologist but I worked in this line in Nigeria. Here in Canada you can go into food safety and quality assurance as have mentioned. Food safety is also a big deal over here. You might have to do some courses either a diploma or a professional masters in any college or University of your choice to teach you all you need to know. There are also some ISO certification courses you can do. You can also work in a food laboratory either government or private. There are also opportunities as a food inspector. You will need to do some short courses to teach you what you need to know. There are some government agencies that hire microbiologists along this line. You can do your research and apply with your Nigerian degree and you can get lucky.
Please what about Medical microbiologist
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Narkoya: 10:56pm On Aug 05, 2019
einsteino:


okay. Hamilton is closer to Toronto, about 30mins drive while London is roughly two and half hours drive away. I have been to hamilton once, it is an okay place. I haven't been to London before but I would be there this week.

Thanks a lot. Hamilton it is then. Pls do you have any pointers for me with respect to settling down?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Torapcan(m): 11:03pm On Aug 05, 2019
Greetings to all newly landed...We shall all be successful here.

I have a free ticket to give out for Global Fest...It is specifically for Spain Night on August 17..read more about GlobalFest online.

The lucky winner should be a single guy or lady resident in Calgary...preferable a newly landed person who wants to explore the city.

Let us mix..relax..network and think of how well to navigate this city...let us build a strong network just as the early explorers from our country did over here..

May the best company win...See you at GlobalFest.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaygirl20: 11:12pm On Aug 05, 2019
Mapleking:

I would like to join the telegram group too

PM me too.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaygirl20: 11:15pm On Aug 05, 2019
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https://abnb.me/e/uB2XGQlQUY

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Iyamefa: 1:55am On Aug 06, 2019
salford1:

Chinese sellers usually under declare the value of the item when they ship via ChinaPost, which arrives via Canada post.
The US sellers will most times follow the rules by declaring the true cost of the item, and it's also likely going to be sent via courier. Courier companies like fedex, ups,etc will even open the parcel and check the item to ensure the real value had been declared.

Oh yea? This makes sense
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Merovingian: 3:02am On Aug 06, 2019
Jaygirl20:

There's a Telegram group, you can join and get more answers to your questions there. Send me a PM so I can send you the link.
Would like to join the group too, sent you PM
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MummyJaygirls: 3:22am On Aug 06, 2019

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Winterpeg: 4:09am On Aug 06, 2019
Adaoliver:


Please for how long will the short courses last
Hi, I dont know how long. It depends on the program you are going for or whether it is a University, college or certification program. It's best you Google for relevant programs in the province you plan to settle in or if you are open to moving to another province then expand your search.
I know University of guelph has a Master's degree program in food safety and quality assurance. I think red river college has a post graduate diploma in QA/QC

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Winterpeg: 4:12am On Aug 06, 2019
dimaxy:

Please what about Medical microbiologist
Medical microbiology is a regulated profession and I know nothing of the programs involved.

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