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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by SamDD: 7:48pm On Apr 22, 2020
Kekereekun123:
its not eligible. Some have tried to use something else and it back fired


Baba, thanks a bunch. That's the exact reason I came to be advised by experts here.

Please, I still need help on my question.

Anyone please?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 7:55pm On Apr 22, 2020
Uglyaddy:
I got debited for my car insurance yesterday and I became furious.

For almost a month now,have been indoor staying safe likewise many other Canadians.

I had thought there will be a kind of discount or slash during this pandemic period from insurance companies.



Lol how do you want the company to know that you've not gone anywhere for one month? You were supposed to inform them off any change in circumstance.

Call them and change your policy from commute to pleasure, or even to full parking insurance (if you're sure you won't go anywhere at all). Don't forget to inform them whenever the circumstances change again.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 7:58pm On Apr 22, 2020
bekayy:
i be woman o. I don't know what's up with MEN replying everyone as BRO OR SIR. GOD created WOMEN now. You are welcome.


On nairaland everyone is a man by default. Even me wey get mum for my name. I don't know why but it just subconsciously happens unless you add (f) to your profile. And not only men do it, women too.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ambo1: 9:01pm On Apr 22, 2020
Hello seniors,
You guys have made this platform very interesting with your contributions and words of wisdom. By God's grace I would be relocating to Canada after the pandemic. My question is centered on Getting a job in my field.
I have over 7 years experience in HR, and I would like to continue in this field. I currently need advise and mentorship as regards bridging programs and other things that can Fast track my projection.
Your advices would go a long way in allaying my fears.
Thanks. grin grin grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by usmee(m): 1:18am On Apr 23, 2020
Hello Guys!! What are career prospects for someone that studied Medicine in Russia and look to relocate to Canada. I heard stories about the difficulty in getting a Job as a General Practitioner. Pls is there any Medical Doctor in the house that can give me more insight or Advice as regards this.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 40manlappy: 3:54am On Apr 23, 2020
Uglyaddy:
I got debited for my car insurance yesterday and I became furious.

For almost a month now,have been indoor staying safe likewise many other Canadians.

I had thought there will be a kind of discount or slash during this pandemic period from insurance companies.



My understanding is that this is being done on a case-by-case basis, it is not automatic. If you are not driving the car at all, they can switch your usage to “parked” temporarily and give you a considerable discount; same for “pleasure” use (essential trips to grocery store, pharmacy, etc). I recommend that you reach out to your insurer ASAP.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Debv: 4:02am On Apr 23, 2020
Any medical laboratory technologist here?
Pls, I need information on the licensing process
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by remaj: 2:40pm On Apr 23, 2020
Hello all

Urgent pls

Please do you need to show proof of funds for express entry when you have a job offer and presently working in a province you got their provincial nomination(under employment) for federal skilled worker
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Echinedu1: 5:57pm On Apr 23, 2020
Please my people, which nigeria or africa shop online for toronto offering home delivery for food stuff ?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 7:20pm On Apr 23, 2020
Echinedu1:
Please my people, which nigeria or africa shop online for toronto offering home delivery for food stuff ?
There are lots. Just go on instagram and follow canadavendors. She advertises vendors selling naija stuffs.

I have personally used 2404foods (out of Brampton) on instagram to deliver to sask.. I am aware she delivers across Toronto too. mychopchop.ca is another popular one, but I haven't tried her yet.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Vanekj: 10:51pm On Apr 23, 2020
[quote author=Vanekj post=88712638][/quote]

Please can anyone help with this please. Who scaled through and got PR Post ITA using a WES assessment of completion of a college certificate (one semester) to claim 2 or more degree.
Thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Uglyaddy: 11:54pm On Apr 23, 2020
salford1:

There are lots. Just go on instagram and follow canadavendors. She advertises vendors selling naija stuffs.

I have personally used 2404foods (out of Brampton) on instagram to deliver to sask.. I am aware she delivers across Toronto too. mychopchop.ca is another popular one, but I haven't tried her yet.

This man hey.....3 big gbosa for you..
You are always ready to give answers to every question.
May you continue to grow in wisdom...

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by obiem(m): 12:49am On Apr 24, 2020
Uglyaddy:
I got debited for my car insurance yesterday and I became furious.

For almost a month now,have been indoor staying safe likewise many other Canadians.

I had thought there will be a kind of discount or slash during this pandemic period from insurance companies.



The Ford government is working on a legislation and hopefully it's passed but until then, we keep paying. I was debited too

https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/ontario-auto-insurance-rebates-covid-19
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by obiem(m): 12:53am On Apr 24, 2020
purplerain:
Try Wealthsimple. It's very easy to use!





Try Mylo, i use it and it's cool. I hear wealthsimple is cool too
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mzkomsy(f): 7:50am On Apr 24, 2020
Debv:
Part 2
The next day, we went to bredin learning centre at Edmonton we were appointed counsellors.
So far so good, I've been able to open a bank account with Scotia bank, I have a health card now and I've gone for several check up with the doctor free of charge. I wrote the knowledge test and passed, I know have the class 7 driver's licence.
But finding a job has not been easy, I've applied for various jobs, but i have not gotten any cos of the pandemic. I went for interview at Walmart twice, but I was not picked.
Staying here has been a good one, the main challenge is finding a job.
Thanks for reading........

The drivers licence was fast unlike a lot of other people who complain they keep failing the test and its hard ...
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 8:25am On Apr 24, 2020
Vanekj:


Please can anyone help with this please. Who scaled through and got PR Post ITA using a WES assessment of completion of a college certificate (one semester) to claim 2 or more degree.
Thanks
at the discretion of the visa officer. Some have used it some have been rejected for using it also. Its 50:50
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Uglyaddy: 12:56pm On Apr 24, 2020
obiem:


The Ford government is working on a legislation and hopefully it's passed but until then, we keep paying. I was debited too

https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/ontario-auto-insurance-rebates-covid-19

Very good.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jgiga: 1:02pm On Apr 24, 2020
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent in cambridge. Available June 1st . 1800 + utilities. Pls DM if interested or know someone who is
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 1:51pm On Apr 24, 2020
Hello

Please is there any whatap group to connect with
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Lansky(m): 8:16pm On Apr 24, 2020
LANDING GIST! (Belated Version)

We had to pen this as we’ve learnt from others’ stories.

Submitted passports on 6th Jan.
Approved on 15th Jan.
Collected on 21st Jan.

On Jan 22nd we booked Emirates because of previous experience, 23hr layover (Dubai Connect (DC)…shoutout to @Torkwase1) and family size. We booked via travelbeta as it offered the lowest rates for our itinerary (vs emirates app, emirates website, emirates office, wakanow and travelstart).
A few days before the flight we made in-flight changes like child meal, seats, bassinet seats etc. PS: If you have a baby, fly first class. Can’t afford it? fly biz class. Still can’t afford it? Get seats right in front of the bulkhead.

29th Jan; we got to the airport 2hrs before take-off due to a serious medical condition called African timing! Check-in process was a breeze due to priority given to kids and all bags being within luggage restrictions. We didn’t forget to collect our Dubai Connect vouchers at the check-in counter. Immigration and boarding went smoothly too; only taxation occurred at crossing the boarding gates. Also, they let us board with already prepared baby formula.
Flight to Dubai wasn’t fully booked, the meals were good and our kids got toys, baby formula (Cowgate), craft stuff, personal care bags, etc. Travelling with a toddler and a baby is quite tiring, we only slept when they allowed us to. PS: Don’t let your toddler wait till 2nd leg extra-time stoppage time injury time before going to pee…queue fit dey loo.

We landed Dubai and lots of people were wearing face masks #Corona. We cleared immigration, confirmed our DC vouchers and got a free ride to the hotel. NB: First Class? Benz S550. Biz Class? Lexus ES350. Economy like me? Bus grin
We spent the layover sleeping, eating and sightseeing. We also got free tickets to the Dolphinarium from a real-estate company that cornered us at the airport on arrival.

Flight to Toronto was 12hours long and we landed early in the morning - around 9am. Immigration officer was God-sent; only asked us if we are married and how many kids. The moment she said “Welcome to Canada” I felt light instanta! #18MonthsProject
Proceeded to SIN, got our bags and exited the airport doors around 11:59:05am…came back to the airport by 11:59:10am…dressed for the weather…left finally.
We already booked AirBnB before we arrived, so we called for check-in instructions and found out it was a “covert listing”. We checked in and stayed indoors for the rest of the day.

Done back accounts and other stuff. Waiting for a bank letter to do OHIP.
Job hunting and reading towards certifications for now.

Top 3 Things I Noticed
- The toilet water is higher
- Toilets flush different-Pressure Assist...( my spirit NOC code must be 7251)
- /Etobico/

Top 3 Things Wifey Noticed
- So many old people moving around
- Canada has potholes too (but the govt can be notified via a website to come and fix them)
- Malls are evil


Top 3 Things Toddler noticed
- Seeing winter breath (condensation)
- Snow
- Fine AirBnB condo

Top 3 Things Baby noticed
- .
- ..
- ...

Once again, we appreciate all those that shared their stories, answered our queries and pointed us in the right direction.
God bless.
cool

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Debv: 9:33pm On Apr 24, 2020
mzkomsy:


The drivers licence was fast unlike a lot of other people who complain they keep failing the test and its hard ...

The test is not hard. There's an handbook one can use to prepare for it

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oykea123: 4:41am On Apr 25, 2020
Hello,
Please who has a room for share preferably in or around mississauaga area or basement?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 8:43am On Apr 25, 2020
Crummy:
wow, that's long, I was thinking there was a way to make the time shorter... thanks for your response sir...
There’s a way you can work around it, your spouse can apply for a visiting visa and when she gets here, she can apply for a work permit, she can be on the work permit till the spousal sponsorship clicks. This was what my friend did as her husband couldn’t stay away from her for a whole year. Pls note that if you apply for work permit from Nigeria, you’ll be denied, you should get the visiting visa first , then get the work permit when you get here.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Uglyaddy: 9:53am On Apr 25, 2020
NaijaCanadian28:

There’s a way you can work around it, your spouse can apply for a visiting visa and when she gets here, she can apply for a work permit, she can be on the work permit till the spousal sponsorship clicks. This was what my friend did as her husband couldn’t stay away from her for a whole year. Pls note that if you apply for work permit from Nigeria, you’ll be denied, you should get the visiting visa first , then get the work permit when you get here.


I will like you to clarify more.
I know for a fact getting a visiting visa is not that easy from Naija.
Now after getting the visa as a visitor,how do you get a work permit?
Dont forget you applied as a visitor....Or is there something new now?I will like to learn from you.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by abiodunn: 11:16am On Apr 25, 2020
Thanks for sharing. May the land favour you.

Lansky:
LANDING GIST! (Belated Version)

We had to pen this as we’ve learnt from others’ stories.

Submitted passports on 6th Jan.
Approved on 15th Jan.
Collected on 21st Jan.

On Jan 22nd we booked Emirates because of previous experience, 23hr layover (Dubai Connect (DC)…shoutout to @Torkwase1) and family size. We booked via travelbeta as it offered the lowest rates for our itinerary (vs emirates app, emirates website, emirates office, wakanow and travelstart).
A few days before the flight we made in-flight changes like child meal, seats, bassinet seats etc. PS: If you have a baby, fly first class. Can’t afford it? fly biz class. Still can’t afford it? Get seats right in front of the bulkhead.

29th Jan; we got to the airport 2hrs before take-off due to a serious medical condition called African timing! Check-in process was a breeze due to priority given to kids and all bags being within luggage restrictions. We didn’t forget to collect our Dubai Connect vouchers at the check-in counter. Immigration and boarding went smoothly too; only taxation occurred at crossing the boarding gates. Also, they let us board with already prepared baby formula.
Flight to Dubai wasn’t fully booked, the meals were good and our kids got toys, baby formula (Cowgate), craft stuff, personal care bags, etc. Travelling with a toddler and a baby is quite tiring, we only slept when they allowed us to. PS: Don’t let your toddler wait till 2nd leg extra-time stoppage time injury time before going to pee…queue fit dey loo.

We landed Dubai and lots of people were wearing face masks #Corona. We cleared immigration, confirmed our DC vouchers and got a free ride to the hotel. NB: First Class? Benz S550. Biz Class? Lexus ES350. Economy like me? Bus grin
We spent the layover sleeping, eating and sightseeing. We also got free tickets to the Dolphinarium from a real-estate company that cornered us at the airport on arrival.

Flight to Toronto was 12hours long and we landed early in the morning - around 9am. Immigration officer was God-sent; only asked us if we are married and how many kids. The moment she said “Welcome to Canada” I felt light instanta! #18MonthsProject
Proceeded to SIN, got our bags and exited the airport doors around 11:59:05am…came back to the airport by 11:59:10am…dressed for the weather…left finally.
We already booked AirBnB before we arrived, so we called for check-in instructions and found out it was a “covert listing”. We checked in and stayed indoors for the rest of the day.

Done back accounts and other stuff. Waiting for a bank letter to do OHIP.
Job hunting and reading towards certifications for now.

Top 3 Things I Noticed
- The toilet water is higher
- Toilets flush different-Pressure Assist...( my spirit NOC code must be 7251)
- /Etobico/

Top 3 Things Wifey Noticed
- So many old people moving around
- Canada has potholes too (but the govt can be notified via a website to come and fix them)
- Malls are evil


Top 3 Things Toddler noticed
- Seeing winter breath (condensation)
- Snow
- Fine AirBnB condo

Top 3 Things Baby noticed
- .
- ..
- ...

Once again, we appreciate all those that shared their stories, answered our queries and pointed us in the right direction.
God bless.
cool

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Crummy: 12:16pm On Apr 25, 2020
NaijaCanadian28:

There’s a way you can work around it, your spouse can apply for a visiting visa and when she gets here, she can apply for a work permit, she can be on the work permit till the spousal sponsorship clicks. This was what my friend did as her husband couldn’t stay away from her for a whole year. Pls note that if you apply for work permit from Nigeria, you’ll be denied, you should get the visiting visa first , then get the work permit when you get here.
thanks a lot for your response sir......
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ray78: 4:26pm On Apr 25, 2020
Looking for housemate to share furnished two bedroom in Eglinton West Toronto,Safe neighbourhood,2 mins to bus stop,Close to subway.Looking for professional or student.DM for details pls

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by fred262: 4:55pm On Apr 25, 2020
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by COPR2020: 5:39pm On Apr 25, 2020
fred262:
Hello everyone,
Please i need someone to guide me through the Canadian travel...

I have 5 years working experience as a Resident Auditor in a financial institution...
I have a Bsc and an MBA, and I majored in Accounting...

Thank you.
Kindly go through the page 1 of this link
https://www.nairaland.com/5471101/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/497#88832979

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by iaatmguy(m): 7:09pm On Apr 25, 2020
@sanchick is there any special offer available on shaw?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Elektra008(f): 7:49pm On Apr 25, 2020
SamDD:



Baba, thanks a bunch. That's the exact reason I came to be advised by experts here.

Please, I still need help on my question.

Anyone please?

Do you do relationship management roles? If yes, you can check out noc6235. It is JD that matters not job title
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by fred262: 11:27pm On Apr 25, 2020
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