Newly registered member here but not new to this forum at all.I 've got a quick question for members.
Are all victims of {www.*********.com} can be considered not to have prepared very well before landing in Canada or the reality of global recession is now catching up with new immigrant to canada?

For some reason the webpage I'm reffering to seem to have been blocked by the administrator of this forum *********

These websites crop up on here from time to time where they profile people who moved to Canada and have had awful experiences.

Like everything in life you need to do your homework and that is not always a guarantee of success anyway.

Canada is not the promised land.

The grass isn't always greener and all that.

Amen to that, Brother James!

I do believe I am acquainted with the site you refer to. I have to say that I had little sympathy for most of the 'victims' therein. If you have a 'good' life in one country and wish to trade it for the hope of something 'better' elsewhere, then publicly whining about it not being what you expected is immensely unproductive.

Lets say hypothetically that for every two cases of people whining because not everything went to plan, there are 8 cases of people who are doing OK, but there are never websites for that, except this one.

A lot of immigrants come here with no job or house and then expect far too much.

I came here with my eyes wide open, with the benefit of sponsorship through the TWP and PNP process and a contract for full time employment.

Canada has been good to me.

I suppose it depends on your expectations and how close to reality they are. I'm convinced that we have done all our research and are ready for this move, but I know there will be lots of tough times too.

As much as I love Ireland, it is currently my dream killer.

I cannot agree enough with you all.Indeed a lot of research,homework ,realistic expectations and perhaps job at hand are the keys to success anywhere you go.
Can't wait to land in Canada one day!!

I have come accross the said website before, I would not be too worried about the contents, I consider it as a useless distraction. I will put it this simply, if you are a doctor, engineer, scientist, pharmacist, carpenter, bricklayer and plumber and you don't do what is required of you, whether in Ireland, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan and USA, one can end up sweeping the floor and possibly amount to no good.
The reason is because, every country and profession has got the practicing requirements set out, and unless that is met, the potential immigrant will find it difficult to be registered to practice in that job. I have seen people around the World who are highly qualified in their chosen career, and because they failed to approach the issue of immigration seriously, most of them are just wasting away in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada. If you have expectation, you should be prepared to pay the price for it.

The key point is that professionals should be ready and plan ahead before any such big move or step is taken, because nobody plan to fail but many fail to plan. The film and characters recorded in the said website are the category of people who just jumped in the aeroplane with PR of Canada in their pocket without enquiring about the examinations required to practice the profession they belong to or even seeking information or networking. As you'll agree with me, information is the driving force of most things in life, and that is what this forum is all about. I am loving this forum and God bless the administrators.

Canada is not a dreamkiller, but if one fail to do what is necessary, they will rather by killing their dream rather than blaming it on the country.

Dreams are not reality, merely a hope of reality. It is only the individual who can make it happen. Opportunity exists for everyone, some recognise it, others don't, some seize opportunity, others don't. Things don't happen by themselves.

People who make a balls up of it in Canada, would quite likely do the same anywhere.

For the Irish applicants out there, we are in dublin and are applying as well, via the Quebec immigration program, and we would be very happy to share tips, experiences, etc....

Having moved myself from France to Ireland 4 years ago, I have had a premium experience of moving and settling abroad on my own(even though it was within the EU which is very different), leaving behind family, job, apartment, car, etc..and I'm sure I can answer a few questions if some people have fears and doubts.

Regards

Spot on.

Yes I agree to some extent, but I feel the current global recession puts a total different light on it, opportunity seems to be somewhat dampened by it to say the least, you can be very competent at your chosen proffession and make as many plans as you see fit (at the time), and still be out of work in your home nation or anywhere else you have chosen to live and start a new life. If there are too many applicants and not enough jobs - there is not a lot you can do about it, except keep trying and ride out the storm, its wheather your ship is stong enough to weather that storm before disintergrating and taking your dream with it......if you know what I mean. Treading water is probably the best practice for now.. until things get better.

Paul

A fair bit of luck ( and sometimes cash ) helps.

I have not a clue as to what website you refer too
I can only draw on my own experience coming to BC as a psychiatric nurse from England. I had to study for and pass the CRPNBC exam that allows me to practice here. In fairness the exam was bloody hard. Not in the knowledge required but familiarising it in the way that our Canadian colleagues are taught which differs considerably to the UK. If you don't pass the exam you can't work its as simple as that whether you have a dream or not. Some people are so arrogant in believing that their training is the best in the world that they miss whats required to stay here. I am a British nurse. In Canada I am a foreign immigrant and as such have to show Canada that I can do my job to their expectations by taking the relevant examinations to practice. I also believe that the immigration process here is difficult but again its about jumping over the hoops and not crying that everything is shit here and our dreams have been killed. In short I feel privileged to live here and will jump over any hoop to stay here. its hard work but what you put in you will certainly get out.
My advice to people that bleat is........Go to Australia you don't need a brain to live there!!!!!

Glad you said that. I've noticed posts in the past where some seem to think that being brit still means you are a preferred member of the once mighty Empire.

I have heard, although not experienced, that it is harder to get qualifications recognized here, some see this as protectionism....