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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by miolad20(m): 1:54am On Apr 14
Oshawa, ON. Search on Kijiji.ca to see prices.
Mariojane:
Hello everyone

I got admitted into Trent University Durham, can anyone tell me the best area to narrow my accommodation search to? I searched the Facebook marketplace place I was not able to get any information that I needed. Family accommodation and I would appreciate a price range Pls. Thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Guest911: 2:36am On Apr 14
Canadahome:


Stray bullet. Brampton live matters😀

I have been living in Brampton for close to 2 years now. I have experienced any of these.

My current landlord is Indian. He choose my application for the house above other Indians that came for the same house.

That aside, like you said most jobs are in Mississauga, would the person not be better of living in Brampton or Georgetown than going to Hamilton?
I get where you're coming from. I don't have anything against Brampton as well. but when it comes to majority, you know how it is. The number of times I've gotten questions like are you vegetarian or are you Gujurati, Indians only etc just because I want to rent a place is disappointing.
Driving there too is not safe you sef know for that one grin terrible drivers full brampton.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Canadahome: 6:15am On Apr 14
Guest911:

I get where you're coming from. I don't have anything against Brampton as well. but when it comes to majority, you know how it is. The number of times I've gotten questions like are you vegetarian or are you Gujurati, Indians only etc just because I want to rent a place is disappointing.
Driving there too is not safe you sef know for that one grin terrible drivers full brampton.


Do not mind me, I totally understand where you are coming from.

Here is more like their second country. 100 people in a bus, 98 of those people na them.😀

Yes, there are landlords too that prefer vegetarians.

Georgetown and Caledon are good option but one must be driving. These cities are close to Brampton and cheaper in rent compare to Brampton. Hamilton is a good option like you said very accessible to Mississauga and a lots of Nigeria communities there.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mariojane(f): 5:22pm On Apr 14
miolad20:
Oshawa, ON. Search on Kijiji.ca to see prices.
thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Chilexeve: 6:41pm On Apr 14
Yes. I was able to get one
nedum3:


Were you able to find?, I'd be arriving in August, I'd be going to university of winnipeg
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 8:05pm On Apr 14
folla:
Many thanks, Ednut.

Please would the LOE be sent through webform or another means?


if the application has been submitted use webform. If not upload inside the post ita form.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by eRex(m): 3:12am On Apr 15
Canadahome:

Do not mind me, I totally understand where you are coming from.

Here is more like their second country. 100 people in a bus, 98 of those people na them.😀

Yes, there are landlords too that prefer vegetarians.

Georgetown and Caledon are good option but one must be driving. These cities are close to Brampton and cheaper in rent compare to Brampton. Hamilton is a good option like you said very accessible to Mississauga and a lots of Nigeria communities there.

Just got an apartment in brampton... but the same notion I keep getting... : full of Indians and bad/rough drivers
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by nedum3: 12:21pm On Apr 15
Chilexeve:
Yes. I was able to get one

Do you have any other connect or contact?
I'd be coming in August
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by awys: 5:17pm On Apr 15
Hello I am also looking to share and be moving in August .Reach out to me lets discuss
nedum3:


Do you have any other connect or contact?
I'd be coming in August
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by evansky(m): 11:11am On Apr 17
Yh
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by colored(m): 5:12pm On Apr 17
What do you guys think of the way Indians are taking over Canada in massive numbers? Brampton's demography is 80% Indian. And it's not like they are assimilating into the Canadian culture, they are instead forming their own parallel society within Canada, posing a threat to Canadian values. Canada is appealing to me and to many not just because of her economic opportunities but also because of her values of freedom and egalitarianism.

Diversity isn't importing immigrants from only one part of the world, it is balancing the immigrants who are coming in so that diverse countries can be represented. The US understands this very well which is why Nigerians are no longer eligible for visa lottery because they have taken in over 50k Nigerians, exceeding the threshold they set for Nigerians.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MayorOfEdmonton: 7:44pm On Apr 17
One thing that jumped right at me from the start is how narrow your data point is. Brampton may be all you say it is and perhaps even worse, but it’s just Brampton- a very small part of GTA which is a very small part of Ontario, and Ontario a small part of Canada.
I lived briefly in Richmond Hill years ago, and it was nothing like what you and others have said about Brampton. I’d wager folks in Toronto and other parts of GTA will say it’s different too.
Yes there is probably a larger Indian population in Toronto/GTA/Canada than other immigrants some dating back several generations. But to generalize based on a very small area off me.
Perhaps your post is a sign that it’s time you should move to other areas/province and really enjoy Canada😁😁

P.S:
Alberta is Calling

colored:
What do you guys think of the way Indians are taking over Canada in massive numbers? Brampton's demography is 80% Indian. And it's not like they are assimilating into the Canadian culture, they are instead forming their own parallel society within Canada, posing a threat to Canadian values. Canada is appealing to me and to many not just because of her economic opportunities but also because of her values of freedom and egalitarianism.

Diversity isn't importing immigrants from only one part of the world, it is balancing the immigrants who are coming in so that diverse countries can be represented. The US understands this very well which is why Nigerians are no longer eligible for visa lottery because they have taken in over 50k Nigerians, exceeding the threshold they set for Nigerians.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 7:56pm On Apr 17
colored:
What do you guys think of the way Indians are taking over Canada in massive numbers? Brampton's demography is 80% Indian. And it's not like they are assimilating into the Canadian culture, they are instead forming their own parallel society within Canada, posing a threat to Canadian values. Canada is appealing to me and to many not just because of her economic opportunities but also because of her values of freedom and egalitarianism.

Diversity isn't importing immigrants from only one part of the world, it is balancing the immigrants who are coming in so that diverse countries can be represented. The US understands this very well which is why Nigerians are no longer eligible for visa lottery because they have taken in over 50k Nigerians, exceeding the threshold they set for Nigerians.
must you live in Brampton?? Can’t you go to provinces like New Brunswick, Yukon, PEI? You never ready
Indian population in Brampton is around 52% not 80% also. When you add the official numbers and indian students in Canada its not up to 3m. Can 3m people take over the remaining 38m? 🤣
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Taal17: 11:43pm On Apr 17
Erm
India and China combined are over 3billion people .
2 countries accounting for nearly half of the world's population.


Same way other Africans feel about Nigerians we're circa 200million of say 1billion or so African population
So as far as migration goes there will be more Indians or Chinese anywhere

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ferfer(m): 3:01am On Apr 18
colored:
What do you guys think of the way Indians are taking over Canada in massive numbers? Brampton's demography is 80% Indian. And it's not like they are assimilating into the Canadian culture, they are instead forming their own parallel society within Canada, posing a threat to Canadian values. Canada is appealing to me and to many not just because of her economic opportunities but also because of her values of freedom and egalitarianism.

Diversity isn't importing immigrants from only one part of the world, it is balancing the immigrants who are coming in so that diverse countries can be represented. The US understands this very well which is why Nigerians are no longer eligible for visa lottery because they have taken in over 50k Nigerians, exceeding the threshold they set for Nigerians.

I know folks have contributed to this, but I just want to share my perspective.
So, if we assume the population is as large as you claimed it to be, Why is that so?

Could it be because they have been in Canada for more than a century? There were some Sikh Canadians who elected to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War, 1914–1918. Before you say there were also Black regiments, yes, there were, but they were not made up of 'Nigerians'.
I think they have paid their dues, and if we need to examine anything about them, we can explore what has made them, arguably, the most successful immigrant group in Canada.

Lastly, they do not have to assimilate into the Canadian culture; otherwise, this will be an antithesis of the freedom and egalitarianism you talked about. I think it's worth saying that the predominant approach to diversity in Canada seems to be kaleidoscope-ic. And this is the conviction that Canadian national identity is rooted in diversity rather than in the elimination of difference, and this is what shapes public discourse in Canada.

Let's learn what we can from them and use it to enrich our community.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jeff5gold: 3:01pm On Apr 19
Iykip:


Hello, please do you know if I can get an accommodation close to MacEwan University?
I do have 1. 2 min walk to MacEwan university, but it’s a private room with your own personal washroom and in-suite laundry

Male prefarable

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Mikkky2804: 9:45am On Apr 21
Good morning. Please do I need yellow fever vaccination card to travel to Canada from Nigeria. Also what documents apart from my passport and letter of introduction and COVID vaccine card should I take to the airport.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Maria96: 12:06am On Apr 23
grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by kad199: 5:37am On Apr 23
Canadahome:


Stray bullet. Brampton live matters😀

I have been living in Brampton for close to 2 years now. I have not experienced any of these.

My current landlord is Indian. He choose my application for the house above other Indians that came for the same house.

That aside, like you said most jobs are in Mississauga, would the person not be better of living in Brampton or Georgetown than going to Hamilton?
Good day bro, just arrived in Canada, can u give me tips on getting a Job quickly I don't want too share the same story as those that it took 2months, 4months.pls
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by kad199: 5:38am On Apr 23
Canadahome:
Hello guys,

I recently started a recruiting role with one of the cities in the GTA.

I will like to connect with any recruiter here, please.

Just indicate them I will send a DM.
I know am not a recruiter but I need a Job abg
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by braine(m): 6:24am On Apr 23
Guest911:

Go to any drive test center near you. Make sure to carry original Nigerian driving license and the extract.
Register for the G1 test and submit the extract.

I submitted my extract when I took and passed the G1 test on the 18th March. They said they need to verify the extract and that they will call me to let me know if they will add my driving history. Yet no call! I was told I can take the G2 whenever I want tho.

Another thing: my drivers license expired yesterday.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Guest911: 1:38pm On Apr 23
braine:


I submitted my extract when I took and passed the G1 test on the 18th March. They said they need to verify the extract and that they will call me to let me know if they will add my driving history. Yet no call! I was told I can take the G2 whenever I want tho.

Another thing: my drivers license expired yesterday.
Go ahead and take your G2. Make sure to practice tho.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Voltron007(m): 11:33pm On Apr 23
👟👟👟

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by aestake: 1:13am On Apr 24
Guest911:

Go ahead and take your G2. Make sure to practice tho.
Can some1 in this same situation, take G instead of G2?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Guest911: 2:16am On Apr 24
aestake:

Can some in this same situation, take G instead of G2?
You can only take full G if the experience added on your driving record is up to two years. Meaning if your Nigerian driving license was issued at least 2years ago. You can confirm with the person adding your record on which tests you're eligible to book. Very important.

Drive test website can allow you book G test, but if you're not eligible for it, you will not be allowed to complete the road test and your $90 maybe forfeited.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by aestake: 3:51am On Apr 24
Guest911:

You can only take full G if the experience added on your driving record is up to two years. Meaning if your Nigerian driving license was issued at least 2years ago. You can confirm with the person adding your record on which tests you're eligible to book. Very important.

Drive test website can allow you book G test, but if you're not eligible for it, you will not be allowed to complete the road test and your $90 maybe forfeited.
I got it. It is for someone I know was driving in Nigeria before coming to Canada. I will have to let him know this; he told me he has the extract (N60K) now. He's preparing to do the G1 though. I drive with G2 myself till after a year for the G. Thank you.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Canadahome: 4:39am On Apr 25
kad199:
Good day bro, just arrived in Canada, can u give me tips on getting a Job quickly I don't want too share the same story as those that it took 2months, 4months.pls

Welcome to Canada bro. I wish you the very best here.

You have to arrange your resume to Canadian standard. And start applying to as many jobs as you can. Always, tailor your resume to the requirements and JD of any job you are applying for.

In the meantime, you can visit any of the newcomers offices around you. They may be able to get you something to start with at least help you to pay bills for now. I wish you the very best bro.

What’s your field?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by kad199: 6:54am On Apr 25
Canadahome:


Welcome to Canada bro. I wish you the very best here.

You have to arrange your resume to Canadian standard. And start applying to as many jobs as you can. Always, tailor your resume to the requirements and JD of any job you are applying for.

In the meantime, you can visit any of the newcomers offices around you. They may be able to get you something to start with at least help you to pay bills for now. I wish you the very best bro.

What’s your field?
New comer office? Would they give me job.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Goshen22: 8:03am On Apr 25
Please advise, should I book this flight?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Samuelobiora19(m): 8:45am On Apr 25
Goshen22:
Please advise, should I book this flight?

YES, if you have a US visa, but if you don't, abort mission

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by kad199: 11:07am On Apr 25
Canadahome:


Welcome to Canada bro. I wish you the very best here.

You have to arrange your resume to Canadian standard. And start applying to as many jobs as you can. Always, tailor your resume to the requirements and JD of any job you are applying for.

In the meantime, you can visit any of the newcomers offices around you. They may be able to get you something to start with at least help you to pay bills for now. I wish you the very best bro.

What’s your field?
pls can I chat u up privately? francisgodstime5@gmail.com is my email.

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