canada or not
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canada or not
check out this website. watched a programme on ctv last night about immigration to canada. makes you think twice about starting a new life in canada.
www.*********.com
www.*********.com
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by fayrehurst
check out this website. watched a programme on ctv last night about immigration to canada. makes you think twice about starting a new life in canada.
www.*********.com
www.*********.com
No jobs?????????????
Go and tell that to Alberta business community. BC is alos HOT right now.
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by fayrehurst
check out this website. watched a programme on ctv last night about immigration to canada. makes you think twice about starting a new life in canada.
www.*********.com
www.*********.com
If you have a really hard time of it, then your opinions of the country are bound to be tarnished
Its sad when you hear about highly qualified individuals having to take any job they can just to put food on the table.
Don't let reports like these cloud your image of this country..................no, its not perfect and there are things we don't like here, just as there were things we didn't like in the UK, BUT ON THE WHOLE, its a good place to live and many immigrants enjoy a happy life here.
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
No jobs?????????????
Go and tell that to Alberta business community. BC is alos HOT right now.
Go and tell that to Alberta business community. BC is alos HOT right now.
Economic immigrants don't come here as refugees, they come from successful professional careers and are forcred to work menial labour to make ends meet until they can go through 4 years of schooling to "requalify" for jobs they are more than qualified to do!
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Re: canada or not
15%gst, try 17.5% vat.
cost of living 5 times greater than other countrys, try living in the uk mate.
cost of living 5 times greater than other countrys, try living in the uk mate.
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Re: canada or not
Yes, but you are only getting the reports from those who are disgruntled enough to make a website on the Internet.
I have friends who are perfect examples of the other kind of immigrants.
They moved here in February of 2004. They bought an acreage and he took a few months to do some repairs on the house. When he decided to look for a job in his field - he is a welder/fabricator - he found a job within a week I would guess.
She already had a job that she could do using the Internet. When she decided to make a change, she qualified in Canada as a financial adviser, a job that she had done in England. She is now working as a financial adviser.
They seem perfectly happy here. I talked to her this morning, she was too busy working on the electric fence around their house to spend time whining and moaning on the Internet.
You have to get all views and never forget that there are thousands of happy people who have emigrated to Canada and who are getting on with their lives and whose opinions you never hear.
I have friends who are perfect examples of the other kind of immigrants.
They moved here in February of 2004. They bought an acreage and he took a few months to do some repairs on the house. When he decided to look for a job in his field - he is a welder/fabricator - he found a job within a week I would guess.
She already had a job that she could do using the Internet. When she decided to make a change, she qualified in Canada as a financial adviser, a job that she had done in England. She is now working as a financial adviser.
They seem perfectly happy here. I talked to her this morning, she was too busy working on the electric fence around their house to spend time whining and moaning on the Internet.
You have to get all views and never forget that there are thousands of happy people who have emigrated to Canada and who are getting on with their lives and whose opinions you never hear.
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Re: canada or not
Valid point, but they aren't really "professionals" such as doctors or lawyers who have a very hard time.
Originally Posted by lizwil98
Yes, but you are only getting the reports from those who are disgruntled enough to make a website on the Internet.
I have friends who are perfect examples of the other kind of immigrants.
They moved here in February of 2004. They bought an acreage and he took a few months to do some repairs on the house. When he decided to look for a job in his field - he is a welder/fabricator - he found a job within a week I would guess.
She already had a job that she could do using the Internet. When she decided to make a change, she qualified in Canada as a financial adviser, a job that she had done in England. She is now working as a financial adviser.
They seem perfectly happy here. I talked to her this morning, she was too busy working on the electric fence around their house to spend time whining and moaning on the Internet.
You have to get all views and never forget that there are thousands of happy people who have emigrated to Canada and who are getting on with their lives and whose opinions you never hear.
I have friends who are perfect examples of the other kind of immigrants.
They moved here in February of 2004. They bought an acreage and he took a few months to do some repairs on the house. When he decided to look for a job in his field - he is a welder/fabricator - he found a job within a week I would guess.
She already had a job that she could do using the Internet. When she decided to make a change, she qualified in Canada as a financial adviser, a job that she had done in England. She is now working as a financial adviser.
They seem perfectly happy here. I talked to her this morning, she was too busy working on the electric fence around their house to spend time whining and moaning on the Internet.
You have to get all views and never forget that there are thousands of happy people who have emigrated to Canada and who are getting on with their lives and whose opinions you never hear.
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Re: canada or not
This guy's gripe with Canada is a red herring (the "not canada" guy and the "caribbean medicine" guy being one and the same). He immigrated aged 2yrs old, all his schooling was in Canada. He then could not get in to/could not afford to go to medical school in Canada, so chose to study in the Caribbean instead.
He's now irritated that he can't practise medicine in Canada, he thinks because he is a Canadian citizen he should be automatically entitled, despite the fact that his medical training was at a non-accredited overseas institution.
He's now irritated that he can't practise medicine in Canada, he thinks because he is a Canadian citizen he should be automatically entitled, despite the fact that his medical training was at a non-accredited overseas institution.
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by Interested
Valid point, but they aren't really "professionals" such as doctors or lawyers who have a very hard time.
Whilst it seems really inane that any doc is stopped form working on Canada by qualifications not recognised it still makes me wonder why any professional would want to come here. I mean you have the whole world to choose from where one presumes your quals are recognised so...huh???
Just as an interesting point....go back?...no chance!
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by Interested
There are plently of jobs, the problem is the hoops people are made to jump through to get them. Many immigrants come to Canada and find that their international qualifications and work experience are not recognised here.
Jeremy
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Re: canada or not
I see the reference of *********.com in atmost all Immigration forums related to Canada.
1. When the person is so concerned about the Canadian Immigration Dept, should've raised his/her/their voice directly and posted the details for further follow up.
2. Should've been atleast one lawsuit to question CIC, if so concerned.
3. Should've also listed the unbiased issues with other countries (Medical, Crime and other social issues with US,Aus, NZ issues etc.,).
4. I feel this is purely out of Personal failure to establish or settle.
5. It may even be a mean to avoid competition .
6. There are many many successful immigrant stories I have come across from people practising diversified professions including medicine, engineering, assistance, unskilled. Can an Average Joe afford to be sick in US at 45 without employment.
7. I still want to distinguish between immigration and "going abroad for employment and $$". The former is atmost like reborn just different that one stashes sufficient resources (in most cases) while immigrating and also few able folks arrange employment aiding a smooth transition.
8. Money can't definitely be the only objective of immigration (in most cases), a person in Iraq might earn far more than a person doing the same job in Canada, USA, UK etc..,
All I want to say is "When going gets tough, The tough get going"
Wish you all Good Luck in Canada.
- Jagz.
1. When the person is so concerned about the Canadian Immigration Dept, should've raised his/her/their voice directly and posted the details for further follow up.
2. Should've been atleast one lawsuit to question CIC, if so concerned.
3. Should've also listed the unbiased issues with other countries (Medical, Crime and other social issues with US,Aus, NZ issues etc.,).
4. I feel this is purely out of Personal failure to establish or settle.
5. It may even be a mean to avoid competition .
6. There are many many successful immigrant stories I have come across from people practising diversified professions including medicine, engineering, assistance, unskilled. Can an Average Joe afford to be sick in US at 45 without employment.
7. I still want to distinguish between immigration and "going abroad for employment and $$". The former is atmost like reborn just different that one stashes sufficient resources (in most cases) while immigrating and also few able folks arrange employment aiding a smooth transition.
8. Money can't definitely be the only objective of immigration (in most cases), a person in Iraq might earn far more than a person doing the same job in Canada, USA, UK etc..,
All I want to say is "When going gets tough, The tough get going"
Wish you all Good Luck in Canada.
- Jagz.
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Re: canada or not
This one has come up again.
I regularly come across prospective immigrants from the Indian subcontinent trying to make it to Canada or Australia, whilst I have been working in the Middle East.
These people are often technically brilliant but the problem often lies with the quality of english spoken/written or the fact that you cannot put them in front of a Client. I think this is the biggest hurdle that they face with finding jobs. One Sri Lankan guy I knew got a job in Toronto earning around $60k, but he was unable to save any money. He stayed 3 years and moved back to the Middle East.
There are jobs in Canada, I was able to secure a position in Calgary without even stepping foot in Canada and the prospect of a further interview. (Although I didn't take it).
Yes Canadian experience does help, but provided you are presentable and have a good command of the english language, you should go further.
I regularly come across prospective immigrants from the Indian subcontinent trying to make it to Canada or Australia, whilst I have been working in the Middle East.
These people are often technically brilliant but the problem often lies with the quality of english spoken/written or the fact that you cannot put them in front of a Client. I think this is the biggest hurdle that they face with finding jobs. One Sri Lankan guy I knew got a job in Toronto earning around $60k, but he was unable to save any money. He stayed 3 years and moved back to the Middle East.
There are jobs in Canada, I was able to secure a position in Calgary without even stepping foot in Canada and the prospect of a further interview. (Although I didn't take it).
Yes Canadian experience does help, but provided you are presentable and have a good command of the english language, you should go further.
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Re: canada or not
Hi
It is always worth planning in advance for any hiccups experienced while seeking valid/relevant employment.
A site that may help prospective migrants is
www.cicic.ca
This can help you check if your credentials/qualifications will match the needs of the Canadian marketplace.
Orla
It is always worth planning in advance for any hiccups experienced while seeking valid/relevant employment.
A site that may help prospective migrants is
www.cicic.ca
This can help you check if your credentials/qualifications will match the needs of the Canadian marketplace.
Orla
Originally Posted by Majj
This one has come up again.
I regularly come across prospective immigrants from the Indian subcontinent trying to make it to Canada or Australia, whilst I have been working in the Middle East.
These people are often technically brilliant but the problem often lies with the quality of english spoken/written or the fact that you cannot put them in front of a Client. I think this is the biggest hurdle that they face with finding jobs. One Sri Lankan guy I knew got a job in Toronto earning around $60k, but he was unable to save any money. He stayed 3 years and moved back to the Middle East.
There are jobs in Canada, I was able to secure a position in Calgary without even stepping foot in Canada and the prospect of a further interview. (Although I didn't take it).
Yes Canadian experience does help, but provided you are presentable and have a good command of the english language, you should go further.
I regularly come across prospective immigrants from the Indian subcontinent trying to make it to Canada or Australia, whilst I have been working in the Middle East.
These people are often technically brilliant but the problem often lies with the quality of english spoken/written or the fact that you cannot put them in front of a Client. I think this is the biggest hurdle that they face with finding jobs. One Sri Lankan guy I knew got a job in Toronto earning around $60k, but he was unable to save any money. He stayed 3 years and moved back to the Middle East.
There are jobs in Canada, I was able to secure a position in Calgary without even stepping foot in Canada and the prospect of a further interview. (Although I didn't take it).
Yes Canadian experience does help, but provided you are presentable and have a good command of the english language, you should go further.
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Re: canada or not
Originally Posted by mikejw
It is always worth planning in advance for any hiccups experienced while seeking valid/relevant employment.
A site that may help prospective migrants is
A site that may help prospective migrants is
CIC can do some things but immigrants have to do some of the legwork.
"Buyer beware" - goods can be shoddy and not up to scratch, so keep receipt.
Rich.