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Hi everyone, hope you all are safe. Please if you know any construction or property development company in Toronto, GTA or Ontario province in need of a project coordinator or junior project manager, please I have someone who is available and reliable with about 3 years experience in a similar role.

Kindly ask for a resume thanks. God bless you as you help.

Wow, I need to keep this just in case. thanks for this Einsteino!

einsteino:
For those preparing for life in Canada, a part of the experience of driving in Canada is trying as much as possible not to get tickets. There are a variety of them, and they could put you a couple dollars out when you least expect. They serve as deterrent and help safe gaurd our roads. However we try, some of us would find ourselves on the other side of the Highway traffic law. Last year, I returned home from work to meet a brown enveloped mail. It was likely from the government. I was excited and thought they were about to finally pay me my GST. However as I opened the mail, it hit me that I had screwed up. The letter read that I had beat a redlight 2 weeks before and thus fined $325 for it. It's not that I didn't remember, no one saw me on the day it occurred, so I thought I had gotten away.. If I didn't remember, the letter went out of it's way to help me remember. The letter had a picture of my car and it's license plate, what location and time I crossed the redlight, how long the light had been red, what speed my vehicle was at before and after crossing the redlight. Basically, they had all the facts and it was difficult, if not impossible to argue that my vehicle didn't violate the extant highway traffic law.

At first, I was under the impression that I just had to part with the money I was fined. Thankfully, I found out from the letter that I could contest it in court or apply for what is known as Early Resolution. With the first option, I have to present to a Judge(Justice of Peace) the factors that mandated me to cross the light or mitigated my stopping. For example, maybe an emergency vehicle had it's siren on and the only way to make way for it was to go through the redlight. In my case, I had no excuse really... There was a lot on my mind that day, so I just didn't see the traffic light early enough. Although I hit my brakes and reversed just after I had crossed the lights, it doesn't matter because I was already in violation. So, I took the Early Resolution option.

In the early resolution option, if you live far away from the jurisdiction where the violation occurred, they let you meet by phone. This convenience was much appreciated since I was moving out of the city of London. So, I went to the court house at Dundas Street, and explained to a court staff that I would not be able to attend the resolution in person. They scheduled me for a resolution by phone and sent a letter for the new date.

Today being the scheduled date, I called 5 minutes before the scheduled time. A secretary answered the phone, asked who I was, and then offered me two options: 1) accept a guilty plea for a reduced fine of $240 or 2) contest the charge via a Trial. Like I mentioned earlier, the way I saw it, I stood no chance if I contested the charge. The facts against me were technically correct and I was guilty as charged. So, I accepted the plea-bargain offer. At this point, the secretary informed me that I was accepting to forfeit my rights to a Trial, I confirmed. She then transfers me to a Judge and Clerk. The secretary reads my charge and informs the Judge that we had reached a plea bargain. The Judge basically asks if I plead guilty to the charge and how long I would like to be given to pay the fine. I requested for 4 months. Your Worship approved my request, then says I would get a letter in the mail with instructions on how to pay the new fine.

As can be seen from the above, the process was simple and didn't take up to 10 minutes. I didn't hire any legal services, but it saved me about $85 and has given me all the time I need to raise the money. So, if you ever find yourself in violation of a red-light camera ticket, I suggest you at least try an Early Resolution. The only issue there maybe is that it may conflict with your working hours and maybe for some of you, the money saved isn't worth the opportunity cost.

Another point to note is that however you plead, there is no demerit points to your driving record(the secretary would inform you of this) and it doesn't impact your car's insurance premium. This is because the charge is against the owner of the vehicle rather than the driver. This is different from when a police officer pulls you over for violating a red-light. In the case that it is a police officer issuing you the ticket, the fine is much lower than that of a red-light camera's. However, you'd get demerit points if you plead or are found guilty. As you know, the problem is that your insurance premium would spike. Depending on where you live, you would spend an extra $1000 to $2000 in insurance premium over the next 3 years for this.

einsteino:
For those preparing for life in Canada, a part of the experience of driving in Canada is trying as much as possible not to get tickets. There are a variety of them, and they could put you a couple dollars out when you least expect. They serve as deterrent and help safe gaurd our roads. However we try, some of us would find ourselves on the other side of the Highway traffic law. Last year, I returned home from work to meet a brown enveloped mail. It was likely from the government. I was excited and thought they were about to finally pay me my GST. However as I opened the mail, it hit me that I had screwed up. The letter read that I had beat a redlight 2 weeks before and thus fined $325 for it. It's not that I didn't remember, no one saw me on the day it occurred, so I thought I had gotten away.. If I didn't remember, the letter went out of it's way to help me remember. The letter had a picture of my car and it's license plate, what location and time I crossed the redlight, how long the light had been red, what speed my vehicle was at before and after crossing the redlight. Basically, they had all the facts and it was difficult, if not impossible to argue that my vehicle didn't violate the extant highway traffic law.

Thanks for sharing

ednut1:
if you have someone to give you job offer fine. but how many people do . the philliponees are well known in that field. the indians have business and know ways around the system. You will be paying the maid over 26k CAD a year meaning your house hold is earning big at the money. e no easy that is why u won't be able to find Nigerians who have done it easily. On this nairaland I have only come across one from years ago. quota is also 2750 or so. those in Canada already will fill it up in 30 mins

No. Once the quota is filled, it will be announced on the immigration website. The new pilot starter last June 2019.

Hi, can you please add me to the group? Thanks

kraits03:
Hello everyone,

So I joined a WhatsApp group for people trying to get to Canada created by Chioma (one of the organisers of the last trip). Send me a direct message or reply me here if you are interested in details.

I would like to join the WhatsApp group,please send your number to me..

Again,I need details on step by step for work and live visa application

Hmmm, this is very informative

einsteino:
For those preparing for life in Canada, a part of the experience of driving in Canada is trying as much as possible to avoid tickets. There are a variety of them, and they could put you a couple dollars out when you least expect. They serve as deterrent and help safe guard our roads. However we try, some of us would find ourselves on the other side of the Highway traffic law. Last year, I returned home from work to meet a brown enveloped mail. It was likely from the government. I was excited and thought they were about to finally pay me my GST. However, as I opened the mail, it hit me that I screwed up. The letter read that I beat a redlight 2 weeks before and thus fined $325 for it. It's not that I didn't remember but since no one saw me when it occurred, I thought I got away. Anyways, If I didn't remember, the letter went out of it's way to help me recollect. The letter had a picture of my car and it's license plate, details of the location and time I crossed the red-light, how long the light had been red, what speed my vehicle was at before and after crossing the red-light. Basically, they had all the facts and it was difficult, if not impossible to argue that my vehicle didn't violate the extant highway traffic law.

At first, I was under the impression that I just had to part with the money I was fined. Thankfully, I found out from the letter that I could contest it in court or apply for what is known as Early Resolution. With the first option, I have to present to a Judge(Justice of Peace) the factors that mandated me to cross the light or mitigated my stopping. For example, maybe an emergency vehicle had it's siren on and the only way to make way for it was to go through the red-light. In my case, I had no excuse really... There was a lot on my mind that day, so I just didn't see the traffic light early enough. Although I hit my brakes and reversed just after I had crossed the lights, it doesn't matter because I was already in violation. So, I took the Early Resolution option.

With the early resolution option, if you live far away from the jurisdiction where the violation occurred, they let you meet by phone. This convenience was much appreciated since I was moving out of the city of London. So, I went to the court house at Dundas Street, and explained to a court staff that I would not be able to attend the resolution in person. They scheduled me for a resolution by phone and sent a letter for the new date.

Today being the scheduled date, I called 5 minutes before the scheduled time. A secretary answered the phone, she asked who I was, and then offered me two options: 1) accept a guilty plea for a reduced fine of $240 or 2) contest the charge via a Trial. Like I mentioned earlier, the way I saw it, I stood no chance if I contested the charge. The facts against me were technically correct and I was guilty as charged. So, I accepted the plea-bargain offer. At this point, the secretary informed me that I was accepting to forfeit my rights to a Trial, I confirmed. She then transfers me to a Judge and Clerk. The secretary reads my charge and informs the Judge that we had reached a plea bargain agreement. The Judge basically asks if I plead guilty to the charge and how long I would like to be given to pay the fine. I requested for 4 months. Your Worship approved my request, then says I would get a letter in the mail with instructions on how to pay the new fine.

As can be seen from the above, the process was simple and didn't take up to 10 minutes. I didn't hire any legal services, but it saved me about $85 and has given me all the time I need to raise the money. So, if you ever find yourself in violation of a red-light camera ticket, I suggest you at least try an Early Resolution. The only issue there maybe is that it may conflict with your work hours and maybe for some of you, the money saved would not be worth the opportunity cost.

Another point to note is that however you plead, there is no demerit points to your driving record(the secretary would inform you of this) and it doesn't impact your car's insurance premium. This is because the charge is against the owner of the vehicle rather than the driver. This is different from when a police officer pulls you over for violating a red-light. In the case that it is a police officer that issued you the ticket, the fine is much lower than that of a red-light camera's. However, you'd get demerit points if you plead or are found guilty. As you may know, the problem with a police ticket is that your insurance premium would spike. Depending on where you live, you would spend an extra $1000 to $2000 in insurance premium over the next 3 years for this.

temmytee1:
Hi all,
If anyone needs naira, please DM me i need CAD

Thanks

Me too.....

Please PM me, my Naira for your CAD.

Bank rates are crazy....

For people who recently landed, how did you guys change your money?

Hello all, I have a B.eng in Mechanical/production engineering, I want to do my masters in Canada, but I want to optimize and get more value for my money by studying a course that is in high demand in terms of job after graduation in Canada. Please anyone in Canada who knows how the system works should make suggestions for me. Thanks.

einsteino:
For those preparing for life in Canada, a part of the experience of driving in Canada is trying as much as possible to avoid tickets. There are a variety of them, and they could put you a couple dollars out when you least expect. They serve as deterrent and help safe guard our roads. However we try, some of us would find ourselves on the other side of the Highway traffic law. Last year, I returned home from work to meet a brown enveloped mail. It was likely from the government. I was excited and thought they were about to finally pay me my GST. However, as I opened the mail, it hit me that I screwed up. The letter read that I beat a redlight 2 weeks before and thus fined $325 for it. It's not that I didn't remember but since no one saw me when it occurred, I thought I got away. Anyways, If I didn't remember, the letter went out of it's way to help me recollect. The letter had a picture of my car and it's license plate, details of the location and time I crossed the red-light, how long the light had been red, what speed my vehicle was at before and after crossing the red-light. Basically, they had all the facts and it was difficult, if not impossible to argue that my vehicle didn't violate the extant highway traffic law.

At first, I was under the impression that I just had to part with the money I was fined. Thankfully, I found out from the letter that I could contest it in court or apply for what is known as Early Resolution. With the first option, I have to present to a Judge(Justice of Peace) the factors that mandated me to cross the light or mitigated my stopping. For example, maybe an emergency vehicle had it's siren on and the only way to make way for it was to go through the red-light. In my case, I had no excuse really... There was a lot on my mind that day, so I just didn't see the traffic light early enough. Although I hit my brakes and reversed just after I had crossed the lights, it doesn't matter because I was already in violation. So, I took the Early Resolution option.

With the early resolution option, if you live far away from the jurisdiction where the violation occurred, they let you meet by phone. This convenience was much appreciated since I was moving out of the city of London. So, I went to the court house at Dundas Street, and explained to a court staff that I would not be able to attend the resolution in person. They scheduled me for a resolution by phone and sent a letter for the new date.

Today being the scheduled date, I called 5 minutes before the scheduled time. A secretary answered the phone, she asked who I was, and then offered me two options: 1) accept a guilty plea for a reduced fine of $240 or 2) contest the charge via a Trial. Like I mentioned earlier, the way I saw it, I stood no chance if I contested the charge. The facts against me were technically correct and I was guilty as charged. So, I accepted the plea-bargain offer. At this point, the secretary informed me that I was accepting to forfeit my rights to a Trial, I confirmed. She then transfers me to a Judge and Clerk. The secretary reads my charge and informs the Judge that we had reached a plea bargain agreement. The Judge basically asks if I plead guilty to the charge and how long I would like to be given to pay the fine. I requested for 4 months. Your Worship approved my request, then says I would get a letter in the mail with instructions on how to pay the new fine.

As can be seen from the above, the process was simple and didn't take up to 10 minutes. I didn't hire any legal services, but it saved me about $85 and has given me all the time I need to raise the money. So, if you ever find yourself in violation of a red-light camera ticket, I suggest you at least try an Early Resolution. The only issue there maybe is that it may conflict with your work hours and maybe for some of you, the money saved would not be worth the opportunity cost.

Another point to note is that however you plead, there is no demerit points to your driving record(the secretary would inform you of this) and it doesn't impact your car's insurance premium. This is because the charge is against the owner of the vehicle rather than the driver. This is different from when a police officer pulls you over for violating a red-light. In the case that it is a police officer that issued you the ticket, the fine is much lower than that of a red-light camera's. However, you'd get demerit points if you plead or are found guilty. As you may know, the problem with a police ticket is that your insurance premium would spike. Depending on where you live, you would spend an extra $1000 to $2000 in insurance premium over the next 3 years for this.

So don't beat traffic lights. Got it.

Congratulations

nomad26:
Hi all, I did my 'hard' landing just over 2 weeks ago and wanted to share my experience with the forum long post ahead o:

@einsteino Does this info go into your profile? Can a potential employer who does a background check see this traffic offence?


Just curious.

einsteino:
For those preparing for life in Canada, a part of the experience of driving in Canada is trying as much as possible to avoid tickets. There are a variety of them, and they could put you a couple dollars out when you least expect. They serve as deterrent and help safe guard our roads. However we try, some of us would find ourselves on the other side of the Highway traffic law. Last year, I returned home from work to meet a brown enveloped mail. It was likely from the government. I was excited and thought they were about to finally pay me my GST. However, as I opened the mail, it hit me that I screwed up. The letter read that I beat a redlight 2 weeks before and thus fined $325 for it. It's not that I didn't remember but since no one saw me when it occurred, I thought I got away. Anyways, If I didn't remember, the letter went out of it's way to help me recollect. The letter had a picture of my car and it's license plate, details of the location and time I crossed the red-light, how long the light had been red, what speed my vehicle was at before and after crossing the red-light. Basically, they had all the facts and it was difficult, if not impossible to argue that my vehicle didn't violate the extant highway traffic law.

At first, I was under the impression that I just had to part with the money I was fined. Thankfully, I found out from the letter that I could contest it in court or apply for what is known as Early Resolution. With the first option, I have to present to a Judge(Justice of Peace) the factors that mandated me to cross the light or mitigated my stopping. For example, maybe an emergency vehicle had it's siren on and the only way to make way for it was to go through the red-light. In my case, I had no excuse really... There was a lot on my mind that day, so I just didn't see the traffic light early enough. Although I hit my brakes and reversed just after I had crossed the lights, it doesn't matter because I was already in violation. So, I took the Early Resolution option.

With the early resolution option, if you live far away from the jurisdiction where the violation occurred, they let you meet by phone. This convenience was much appreciated since I was moving out of the city of London. So, I went to the court house at Dundas Street, and explained to a court staff that I would not be able to attend the resolution in person. They scheduled me for a resolution by phone and sent a letter for the new date.

Today being the scheduled date, I called 5 minutes before the scheduled time. A secretary answered the phone, she asked who I was, and then offered me two options: 1) accept a guilty plea for a reduced fine of $240 or 2) contest the charge via a Trial. Like I mentioned earlier, the way I saw it, I stood no chance if I contested the charge. The facts against me were technically correct and I was guilty as charged. So, I accepted the plea-bargain offer. At this point, the secretary informed me that I was accepting to forfeit my rights to a Trial, I confirmed. She then transfers me to a Judge and Clerk. The secretary reads my charge and informs the Judge that we had reached a plea bargain agreement. The Judge basically asks if I plead guilty to the charge and how long I would like to be given to pay the fine. I requested for 4 months. Your Worship approved my request, then says I would get a letter in the mail with instructions on how to pay the new fine.

As can be seen from the above, the process was simple and didn't take up to 10 minutes. I didn't hire any legal services, but it saved me about $85 and has given me all the time I need to raise the money. So, if you ever find yourself in violation of a red-light camera ticket, I suggest you at least try an Early Resolution. The only issue there maybe is that it may conflict with your work hours and maybe for some of you, the money saved would not be worth the opportunity cost.

Another point to note is that however you plead, there is no demerit points to your driving record(the secretary would inform you of this) and it doesn't impact your car's insurance premium. This is because the charge is against the owner of the vehicle rather than the driver. This is different from when a police officer pulls you over for violating a red-light. In the case that it is a police officer that issued you the ticket, the fine is much lower than that of a red-light camera's. However, you'd get demerit points if you plead or are found guilty. As you may know, the problem with a police ticket is that your insurance premium would spike. Depending on where you live, you would spend an extra $1000 to $2000 in insurance premium over the next 3 years for this.

Dear Seniors in this hustle, kindly enlighten me on the investment opportunities available in maple land. Are there available platforms like Fixed deposits and Asset management investments? Are their interests better than the ones in Naija? Is there any twist to them? Which investments are you doing currently?

nomad26:
Hi all, I did my 'hard' landing just over 2 weeks ago and wanted to share my experience with the forum long post ahead o:


Driving Licence: I have had a UK licence for over 2 years so I was able to exchange this for a full G for a fee of $90 after passing an eye test. The only documents required are the UK licence and Intl Passport. I was given a temporary slip and told to expect the driving licence within the next 14 days by post.

Hi,

Would they return your UK driver's licence after getting your G licence?

if marriage is not working out, might be better to part ways. Violence must never be an option.

https://www.nairaland.com/6000094/nigerian-men-killing-wives-united


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w20mHOlLHvU&feature=emb_title&time_continue=63

salford:
if marriage is not working out, might be better to part ways. Violence must never be an option.

https://www.nairaland.com/6000094/nigerian-men-killing-wives-united


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w20mHOlLHvU&feature=emb_title&time_continue=63

they said its acting o. But it looks too real to be scripted too

legionISproteus:
So don't beat traffic lights. Got it.

Well, I would say drive very carefully. There are many other ways you could get a ticket.

For instance, people are in the habbit of doing a rolling stop rather than a full stop at a stop sign. My friend got a ticket for that and his insurance premium increased.

Pee2Jay9:
Dear Seniors in this hustle, kindly enlighten me on the investment opportunities available in maple land. Are there available platforms like Fixed deposits and Asset management investments? Are their interests better than the ones in Naija? Is there any twist to them? Which investments are you doing currently?

in developed societies loan rate is low so also is fixed income investments. Mutual funds wont give u more than 3% per annum. Invest in stocks or go buy a house

nitrogen:
I know some couples that have parted ways because of minor issues, they are currently regretting it, because they were quick to call the police. The innocent children are trying to even understand what is happening.

The CCB might just have been the trigger to the problem in the marriage. I am not sure of the amount CCB is these days. I know for a family of 3 on low income, it could run as high as $500 per month per child. How that money is spent could create issues in alot of families.. There is a thin line between love and hate.

People would be suprised at what breaks marriages in the abroad.
I have seen a couple part ways because the husband got a job in a different city and the wife hated the city. she preferred to be soaking garri in Calgary. There was another couple that tried to keep up with the Joneses and bit more than they could chew. They went bankrupt, followed by a divorce since the husband blamed the wife for their misfortune. Both cases were strong RCCG members. Things are happening.

ednut1:
in developed societies loan rate is low so also is fixed income investments. Mutual funds wont give u more than 3% per annum. Invest in stocks or go buy a house

House can also be dicey to invest in due to market forces. Houses should be really viewed as a home except you are a speculator and in the business of flipping houses.

sagoe1712:
Hi,

Would they return your UK driver's licence after getting your G licence?

I highly doubt the license would be returned. it's illegal to hold 2 driver's license in some (if not) all provinces.

einsteino:
Well, I would say drive very carefully. There are many other ways you could get a ticket.

For instance, people are in the habbit of doing a rolling stop rather than a full stop at a stop sign. My friend got a ticket for that and his insurance premium increased.

A friend got two police tickets within one hour of each other. One was a rolling/California stop and the other was for going 65 on a 50km road. Alot of job requires no more than 5 to 6 demerit points for driving infractions. The friend was lucky to keep his job.

ednut1:
they said its acting o. But it looks too real to be scripted too

wow. That looked so real. I thought it was another husband/wife killing common in the USA.

hinograce:
@einsteino Does this info go into your profile? Can a potential employer who does a background check see this traffic offence?


Just curious.

Only DUI offences would appear in background checks. However, employers often requests for driver's abstract. They could decide to hire or not hire based on your driver's abstract.

Check picture below. These are examples of 3 jobs recently advertised in Edmonton. All are requesting for driver's abstract.

note: Einstein case would not show up on a driver's abstract since it was a red light photo. Over speeding photo do not show on abstract too, but if you were handed a ticket by an officer, then it would show up.

Pee2Jay9:
Dear Seniors in this hustle, kindly enlighten me on the investment opportunities available in maple land. Are there available platforms like Fixed deposits and Asset management investments? Are their interests better than the ones in Naija? Is there any twist to them? Which investments are you doing currently?

There are Investment opportunities. Aside Mutual funds, we also have segregated funds, TFSAs etc. The interest rates are more than what you get in a normal savings account. Most people go for Real Estate... cos mortgage interest rates are so reasonable. But if you don't have money for down payment... you may do more of mutual funds, stocks, set funds, RRSPs etc.

Kibjab:
Yes! Spouse of PR holder can come in.

Check: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html#enter

Remember that there is need for travel insurance for your spouse and parents if they are coming especially if they are not PR or citizens.
The travel insurance helps to cover health expenses that may occur here and because of the time difference it is better to get it in Canada than in Nigeria.
Comparatively, it is not expensive when looking at the value of benefit
I can help with this. Contact me on kingsleyabdul1@hotmail.com

Thanks for this... will contact you shortly

Yes, they collected my UK Licence the same day so I no longer hold a UK licence. If I do move back to the UK in the future, I'd be able to exchange the Ontario licence for a UK one again.

sagoe1712:
Hi,

Would they return your UK driver's licence after getting your G licence?

opella:
Send me a dm

Pls I need your guidance and direction too. I want to evaluate my transcript from uniport. Help me please.

salford:
The CCB might just have been the trigger to the problem in the marriage. I am not sure of the amount CCB is these days. I know for a family of 3 on low income, it could run as high as $500 per month per child. How that money is spent could create issues in alot of families.. There is a thin line between love and hate.

People would be suprised at what breaks marriages in the abroad.
I have seen a couple part ways because the husband got a job in a different city and the wife hated the city. she preferred to be soaking garri in Calgary. There was another couple that tried to keep up with the Joneses and bit more than they could chew. They went bankrupt, followed by a divorce since the husband blamed the wife for their misfortune. Both cases were strong RCCG members. Things are happening.

I think another big issue is when couples rotate shift/work to avoid paying for childcare. As one is entering the house, the other is leaving. #DistanceRelationship