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Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2018, 9:49 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to update you all with my license exchange experience. I walked in with nothing but my passport and UK drivers license at the drive test Hamilton branch. I was greeted...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2018, 11:49 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence

I was under the impression that the reason for providing proof of driving experience is for insurance purposes - or to at least have it on record somewhere within the Canadian drivers databases...
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2018, 7:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence

Thanks so much for all your replies! For car insurance purposes, since I have been driving for at least 2 years, do Service Ontario not put anywhere on their system my years of driving experience?
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2018, 8:10 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By LeesaRouz

Driving years of experience - exchanging UK to Canadian driving licence

Hi,

I have recently moved from the UK to Toronto and have 11 years of driving experience in the UK.

I am aware that I can exchange my UK driving license to a Canadian one, but I am unclear on...
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2018, 11:27 am
Replies: 110
Views: 15,154
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Am I over-judging Canada?

Thank you all for your responses and encouraging words. I realise being here for a month isn't enough to make a fair judgement, especially when comparing it with Manchester instead of for example...
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2018, 12:31 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,154
Posted By LeesaRouz

Am I over-judging Canada?

I was in my second year of university the first time I visited Canada in the summer. I remember going back home to Manchester and telling my parents how much I love the country. This feeling stayed...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th 2017, 4:19 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Ouch...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th 2017, 4:05 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

I'm not very familiar with the system in Canada - I'm assuming that what will be my salary is from the host institution itself. Does this mean that if I am awarded funding from CIHR that 50% of it...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th 2017, 1:42 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

I'm not entirely sure what opportunities I will have available to supplement my income - I haven't yet moved. However, they did mention that I could apply for a grant to supplement my income. Is $45k...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 6:12 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Oh wow - your field sounds interesting :) my background is in pharmacy and my field is in pharmacy practice, focusing on prescribing and patient safety. Graduated 10 months ago - so still a newbie
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 4:59 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

What university or insitution are you at, if you don't mind me asking? I spoke to quite a few postdocs in Toronto prior to accepting the offer who gave me the numbers I quoted. Only few postdocs...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 3:56 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Unfortunately, education has little to no value these days. $36k is the average income for a postdoc. I was offered $40k initially - it went up to $45k after negotiating
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 2:39 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Sorry I misread your question - university of Toronto
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 2:16 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

The downtown one - college street
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 2:15 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Thanks for your reply! I'm still trying to understand the difference between an apartment and condominium lol. So I guess I should just accept that 60% of my salary will be going on rental and public...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 2:10 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Thanks, that's really helpful. Do you have any idea if there are any areas I should avoid, as I'll be living on my own?
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 12:19 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Thanks for your reply - how much do you recon I should be paying per month for rent?
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 12:12 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Re: Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

I'll be honest, I've been working towards getting a job or gaining the attention of employers for about 2 years. I came to the conclusion that the only way around getting a job is to literally go out...
Forum: Canada
Oct 7th 2017, 11:01 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,809
Posted By LeesaRouz

Cost of living and where to live in Toronto

Hi everyone,

I've just signed up after reading quite a few discussions here. I'm hoping anyone can help and give me a bit of reassurance.

I'm from Manchester and have been wanting to move to...
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