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February 04-2012
Hi all!
Truly this forum has confirmed to me many things and informed me quite
well. The experience of others and honesty are very helpful for the
people who aspiring to live in Canada.
My experience so far has been excellent, he never thought or imagined
living in Canada despite the fact that my father has always been a
citizen and simply I just went to deposit the documents for curiosity to
see what happened, and in only 6 months I am getting my citizenship, I
already have my passport so fast.
For been married I haved to deposit my husband documents, in just three
months we have responded positively and we are waiting for a consular
appointment.
We are both professionals, childless, with good economic stability and
we work for very good companies in our country. Right now we are in the
million dollar question ... and now what we do? We started this process
but we never thought how fast it would be. We love the idea of
leaving, and especially for our spirit traveler, think about the idea
of laying the groundwork for providing a good education for our
children. But the truth is not easy... we have good cars, own house etc.
Fear is not whether we like it or not? We know that we like, let alone
if we'll adapt, we know that we will adapt, or racial discrimination.
The fear is labor, and the truth is that thanks to God our careers are
administrative, but if anyone can guide me better ... as a citizen I
will do just as difficult than as a migrant? It is easier to find a
vacancy in the administrative area?
Anyway, I assure you anywhere in the world is a bit of everything, at
least I know that in Canada is taxed and the streets are clean, there is
light and water, in my country, pay taxes and everything goes into the
pockets of officials. Where to get it?
Their advice is welcome, greetings to all...
Carolina J. Dominican Republic.

February 11-2012
Reading through the views expressed here, I am struck by the
optimism and positivity of those who are yet to come to Canada. Their
view that Canada is a place where their families can really grow and
contribute is frankly quite amazing when they haven't been here. And yet,
I was quite possibly in the same mind set not too long ago.
I came armed to Canada with Plan A, B and c to make it here somehow. I
was so keen to make Canada our home despite the fact that my
achievements career wise prior to coming to Canada have been quite
remarkable as many friends have commended.
However, for the first time in my life, I can feel all positivity and
enthusiasm just ebb away and as used as I am to always focusing and
working on finding a solution I am fast reaching the conclusion that
moving to Canada was the wrong thing to do. Some of my observations are:
The Canadian economy and society is extremely risk averse. So despite
their expressed respect for diversity, they have a strong desire to
maintain the status quo. Have you heard of any Canadian product that is
truly international except for the Blackberry and that too most people
do not know is Canadian.
Rather than use the talented pool of immigrants to strengthen themselves
in the global market place, they will consider you as potential hiring
material only after you have lost the sparkle, enthusiasm and "new blood"
you bring in from outside.
Canadians dont care about anything that is not Canadian. I used to think
this was an American trait but the Americans are way more open minded
than the Canadians.
The more experienced and more educated you are the worse off you will be
here. If you are in your early 20's or so maybe there is a chance you
have enough time to make it.
Most immigrants come here and squander away their life savings yet many
Canadians resent them as they think that they are on Welfare or getting
everything free. During the many months here, I haven't received
anything free from Canada except my flu shot, yet I am contributing to
the economy through my expenses. And the prices here are so high, it
hits you in the solar-plexus. I have travelled extensively so I do know
what I am talking about.
Most immigrants do not like to reveal how frustrating it is as they do
not want to admit defeat. They always talk about the positives as measly
as they are. So potential immigrants don't really realize how bad is the
situation.
Canada does not need immigrants. It needs to seriously think about what
it is doing to people's lives and futures. Also it's immigration policy
in terms of revoking PR status for individual family members if they do
not have a certain number of days in Canada is inhumane as it penalizes
people who are desperate enough to leave their families in Canada and go
elsewhere in search of work.
My advise to potential immigrants would be: If you are quite reasonably
well settled professionally or on the way to doing so, do not even think
about immigrating to Canada. As for the others, get out while you still
have some spark left.
Shoba Z. Toronto, Canada.

February 12-2012
Hello my name is M.L. Two years ago I was living in Canada, Montreal
to be exact and always wanted to have the opportunity to practice my
profession as communicologist and study some cinematography ...
I know there's life may be at first a little hard on all 'to find decent
job... (Not for discriminate) there is only available jobs in packing
and cleaning houses or offices, and I realized that during this time
that I never had the opportunity to work on something that really is
stable ... only seasonally.
I count on knowledge of English and French know I am as capable as any
professional person at this forum that I read a many similar complaints
to mine the lack of opportunities in our profession.
Thank you very much and hopefully somebody help on these issues.
Maribel. Culiacan, Mexico.

February 22-2012
Canada attracts skilled and educated immigrants by claiming that
there is a shortage of doctors, lawyers, etc but when these people get
there legally they end up doing menial jobs (if lucky). Only a very
small amount of people end up doing the same job they were doing back in
their home country.
I'm a born Canadian and most of the horror stories you hear on this site
are real. There are no jobs and if there are any a lot of the time there
is heavy and sometimes open discrimination. Even Canadian university
graduates have a tough time getting jobs, I don't see how immigrants can
fair well. My advice is to really research the job market before coming
to Canada and risking 10's of thousands of dollars.
I'd personally never come to Canada unless I was from a 3rd world nation
where the economic climate and standard of living is extremely low. I
have since left this place and doing very well for myself. Canada is
easy to get in, but the place sucks. Be prepared for a meager lifestyle
because you will never become rich.
James S. Sydney, Australia.

February 25-2012
Hi everybody,
I just got a job offer from a well known company in Canada. They offer
me an annual salary in the range of 55 to 60K. My question is if that
range is Ok to live in the Ontario area with a family of 4? My two baby
twins are almost 4 years old.
Saludos!!
Carlos. Peru.

February 27-2012
Wow! I could not help it, but write back. This is in response to
Bridgette from B.C., Canada.
Your comment is kind of contradictory Bridgette.
You see, I experience discrimination at all levels in Canada. I have
lost 4 precious teeth because the impotent dentists who saw me and told
me that I had not solution, but to remove them, and just to later having
to go abroad to have implants on them because they were just
unaffordable in Canada.
I had been suffering from harsh headaches and lung pain as well, and at
the last phase of my condition, my liver and everything also were
totally failing.
When I realized that I had to seek medical help somewhere also, I left
the country in a rush, and all this was after like 10 emergency rushes
to the emergency rooms in different hospitals in Edmonton, and they all
brushed me off telling me that I was just maybe just maybe hallucinating
or going through some conflicts in my life. To make a long story short,
they just did not think of me as a deserving human being.
When I left the country, to be quit honest, I though I was going to be
told of the expected. I though that my liver and most of my organs had
failed completely, and this was according to my symptoms, and how
horrible I was feeling.
When I got back to my other homeland country, I had already made
appointments so that I could see a doctor immediately after my arrival.
How funny, a week after, I had the final results of the zillion tests
that I had been subjected to during the beginning of the week. It is sad
because in Canada, people has died before the results get back to them,
back in my other country, not matter how complicated the tests were, I
still got them back within the week.
One of my big relief was that I discovered that I did not have cancer in
my liver, colon, pancreas, or other organs.
However, I had a worse enemy in my body. I had two types of deadly
parasites that the inefficient and inept doctors from Canada had failed
to even look for. Either way, I was on the boarder line of life and
death, but the only difference was that I could treat them. They had
invaded my lungs, heart, liver, colon, and brain.
So, please don’t you dare come and tell us that we are extremely
demanding here in terms of ethics, and capacity because I have felt it
in my own skin how cruel it can get with the discrimination, lack of
professional ethics, lack of compassion for human immigrant beings, and
lack of knowledge.
All those things can turn out to be our worse enemy if we fully trust
that we are in good hands and that we are in the best country in the
world.
On the other hand, I experience discrimination every single day at work.
We the immigrant employees, have to deal with the racist attitude of the
outside world, and the inside world of our work place.
For instance, if there is the most insignificant detail that the people
from outside does not like about an immigrant providing to them, they
will gladly call back and complaint about how unsatisfied they are about
it, but if it is a white person committing the most atrocious mistake,
they will not rat on them.
Yet, our team-leads will totally validate the unreasonable complaint
even if they don’t have a point on that, and will come really hard on us
the immigrants telling us how wrong we are.
However, the team leads, if it is a white employee having a worse
complaint, they will just shshshshssh, and pretend that nothing ever
happened, and that person will continue mal-practicing their work ethics,
and make us all look bad because of the poor service that they provide.
In terms of you Lisa D. Toronto, Canada.
The only reason why your precious government will continue to invest
money in bringing more immigrants to Canada is because of the fact that
Canada would not have future tax payers if they don’t bring immigrants
to Canada. Don’t forget, no many Canadians like to produce children, not
even one sometimes. So, without population, Canada would just vanish
specially with our government’s miss-expending practices.
Who would pay for our government sticking it’s nose in those unwanted
and unnecessary wars? Who would pay for all the fancy infrastructure and
luxuries of the country?
Well, the sad fact is that all those discrimination practices start at
our government levels. They must start at the federal government level,
and go down to the provincial, and down to the municipal.
Remember, grandpa, dad, and grandchild? That’s how it goes.
Happy new year to all, and my best sincere wishes to all the ones who
are reading this.
Catherina, Edmonton, Canada.

February 28-2012
Hello!
I was 6 months in Canada improving my English in Ottawa and I
learned a little French because I was near the province of Quebec, in
this case in the city of Gatieneau, seems to me a very nice country with
many opportunities, so now I want to apply for residency and I'm
studying Automotive Mechanics. Anyone know if in Canada you need people
in this profession or rather that I have opportunities to apply for
residency?
Erika. Mexico City, Mexico.
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January 02-2012
I have to say I can't believe some of the comments on this site.
People are complaining about coming to Canada and Canada discriminates
against them. Guess what... Canadians are the minority in their own
country. The government helps people from other countries more than they
help the people who were born here. They give people money to come here
and live here. The people born in Canada can't even get jobs here or
assistance when they need it. People come here and want Canadians to
accept their religions and beliefs and we do... yet they want to take
ours away from us. I'm not saying all people that come to Canada are
like this but there are quite a lot. For instance... If we have a
Christmas tree up in a court house... people from other countries
complain and want it taken down because it offends them and it's not
their belief... but yet it's okay for people from other countries to sit
on a train and pray out loud from their books/bibles and we are supposed
to accept this and be okay with it.. If not we are discriminating
against them. They want to take Oh Canada out of our schools... they
want to be allowed to cover their faces in their licenses... want to not
have to wear a helmet when they become police officers and ride
motorcycles.
People obviously come to Canada for a reason... stops trying to change
our country. Accept it the way it is or don't come. If we went to other
countries I'm sure you would not change your laws and beliefs for us...
and we would probably be made to leave.
I think Canada is pretty accepting and a great place to live. There are
more people from other countries living in some cities than there are
people born in Canada.
People from other countries are not the only people who cannot get jobs
in Canada. Born Canadians cannot get jobs in Canada. At least the
government is more willing to help people from other countries than they
are the people born here.
Lisa D. Toronto, Canada.

January 05-2012
Hi Cayly,
$80,000 income in Canada is decent. You can have good living in
Edmonton. I don't know about the other places. Edmonton is a quiet place
and a lot of recreation including West Edmonton Mall. The rental fee
there for a three or two bed room apartment is around 1000/month. If you
buy a nice brand new car, it will cost around 450/month for financing.
You can estimate car insurance about 200/month for a new driver.
Utilities and other insurances are not much. So I think total living
expenses would be closed to 3000/month for your family.
I would suggest not to buy a house for first few years, and to save
money as much as you can. If you can save 2000/month will be good, and
to buy a house after 3 years with down payment of 75000 is a good plan.
Save and invest will make you financially free in your future life.
Tim. Calgary, Canada.

January 10-2012
Hello we are doctors trained in Cuba, my husband and I reside in
Canary Islands, Spain and we work as emergency MD by 7 years, we're
really interested to work in Canada specifically in Saskatchewan, we
have been reading a lot about it, but we have thousands doubts would
greatly appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Yanelys G. Canary Islands, Spain.

January 15-2012
Hello,
This is Haseeb. I had applied for a student visa back in May 2011. At
that time I had received a conditional offer from McMaster University
requiring me to have my university directly send my transcript to
McMaster University before June 30, 2011. Therefore, I applied for the
student visa based on this conditional offer. In the meanwhile, I had my
university directly send my transcript to McMaster University after
which McMaster University issued me an unconditional and final offer of
admission. On July 1, I received a request for medical examination by
Canadian High Commission Islamabad dated June 29, 2011. Along with that
I received a request to submit the final and unconditional offer of
admission within 15 days. I couriered the offer of admission and the
package was delivered and received by Canadian High Commission of
Islamabad on July 12, 2011. Therefore, I submitted the requested
document within the stipulated deadline.
Unfortunately, in August 2011 my application for student visa was
rejected on the basis that I had not submitted the required documents as
asked by Canadian High Commission. This is not true as they did receive
the documents and they received the documents within the stipulated
deadline. This can be further confirmed by the fact that the documents
they had requested were returned back to me which means that they had
received them. The documents they requested also have their own stamp on
dated July 12, 2011 confirming that they received the documents on July
12, 2011. The interesting part is that they claimed in the rejection
letter that they had requested the final offer of admission in May 2011
and asked me to submit the document by the end of June 2011. I have
their letters dated which clearly show how wrong they are about the
dates and they rejected my application on the wrong basis. This does not
end here. Someone I came to know over the internet had also applied
about the same time as I did. He and I got the request for medical
examination on the same day as well. The interesting part with his case
is that even he was asked to submit the final offer of admission but the
fact is that he had submitted the final offer of admission in the first
place unlike me. And his application was also rejected on the same basis
that he had not submitted the required documents and the rejection
letter stated the same wrong dates as it happened in my case. Clearly,
our applications were in the same batch being handled by the visa
officer. And this visa officer clearly handled our applications with
negligence.
It does not end here either. I knew that my application was mishandled
by the visa officer. I re-applied and was issued a visa within four
weeks. Nevertheless, by that time the semester had started and now a
year is wasted because of pure negligence and poor work attitude by
Canadian High Commission. I had resigned from my job as well as I was
not expecting a rejection after medical request. I can think of a couple
of more claims for damages against Canadian High Commission Islamabad
based on negligence, carelessness and mishandling of my application
processing. I am presently in Hamilton, Canada by the way.
Now, the question is would you be interested in suing Citizenship and
Immigration Canada?
Regards,
Haseeb A. Hamilton, Canada.

January 17-2012
I am a Canadian, born in Toronto in 1948. Canada is respected and
admired around the world as a country where diversity and
multiculturalism has succeeded and is an example of tolerance and
inclusiveness. I am proud of that fact. This is what it means to be
Canadian. Unfortunately, time and again, I have encountered 'home grown'
Canadians who have very negative opinions of immigration and immigrants.
I have gotten into arguments about this.
I've tried to explain that we are a country founded on immigration and
it is the influx of new cultures that gives our country vitality and
renewal. I've also tried to point out that immigration is vital for all
nations to replenish our work force, especially the entry level jobs
that many "Canadians" are not willing to take. I am very upset by the
fact that there is such ignorance ask how and why immigration is
necessary and that it benefits the country. I hear the same mistaken
belief that immigrants are taking jobs away from "Canadians" that they
come here and live off welfare and the health care system, etc. I find
it very difficult to deal with these reactionary attitudes and it
bothers me that these misconceptions are so widespread. I suggest there
has to be more information available and publicizing of the facts and
realities of the benefits of immigration.
Many people think that people just show up here. They have no concept of
the processes involved, how quotas are determined and why new people are
needed and required. I really think immigration Canada has to do a
better job of educating the public. I would appreciate any input from
you to help me explain to people what immigration is all about and why
it is a positive thing that helps us all. Many people lump everything
together.... refugees, boat people, landed immigrants, whatever. They
just think they are just showing up and stealing jobs and living off the
system.
Please do more to refute these old ingrained attitudes because, believe
me, they are out there and intolerance is growing. I would be happy to
speak with someone at Immigration Canada to help me in trying to explain
to others that Canada is a miracle that works and immigration is not a
dirty word.
Regards,
Doug M. Toronto, Canada.

January 21-2012
Hello to all of you!,
First of all I appreciate the kindness of each person for giving their
opinion and / or make recommendations to those who will soon be coming
to Canada.
One recommendation that could give to those who have been targeted
because of their nationality discrimination and that they who is
required Canadian work experience as an excuse for not to be considered:
Try to contact people from your country that have already been
established in Canada to locate groups through whom they could get their
first work experience in this country.
There are many businesses and foreign-owned companies, and there are
many Latinos who work in good companies and could help to relate to some
employers.
We also recommend Linkedin as a tool for effective Networking.
I hope this information will serve them and remind them: Get rid of the
mind that we live in paradise, Canada is a beautiful country that offers
many good things but the early immigrant life is hard and we must have
courage, perseverance and above all, be noble.
Greetings and thanks!
Ardib. Maracaibo, Venezuela.

January 22-2012
Hi all,
I won’t ask what requirements to immigrate to Canada, I already read all
the information. I have about 6 months studying of city life, costs,
etc... But I want to enter this forum to learn about the experience of
some who have gone to forge a new destiny to that beautiful country. The
point is that I found what I expected, because not everyone can go
equal, what I see that matches is the equality of opportunity and is so
logical that prefer to Canadians before immigrants.
I would go with my husband and my two little, I graduated in my country
(that a degree from here I guess it's nothing in that country) and I
studied English in England. I have experience in the tourist area,
specifically cruise and seeing this I realize that my profile would
reach just to go and clean cabins and not in management... I am
disappointed a bit because I wanted to offer something better for my
family, but also I would not like to be a victim of racism and sell all
my possessions here to suffer in another country, even though my
interest is to work hard, but not to be treated with the foot. Not for
myself, for my children...
In short, God would take care of our future and if that is not in his
plans for us will not give us, for sure.
Thanks for your opinions.
Esmeralda H. El Salvador.

January 23-2012
Hello, Good Day.
My boyfriend and I are from Mexico and we are saving to go in January
2013 to Canada to study English at least six months, I would like some
guide to know what City is the best choice to study English and what
possibilities exist to study and work , in order to practice the
language and have an income that can help solve as far as possible our
costs in Canada.
My boyfriend is Systems Engineer and have experience of minimum 5 years,
I am Bachelor in Administration of Tourist Business and I have
management experience in the insurance area for just over 5 years, both
have 28 years, considering the above, and assuming the satisfactory
completion of 6 months of the English course, what possibilities exist
for us to find an employ in Canada to give us income to have a life
there.
I'll be slope of the any response.
A thousand thanks.
Mayra. Monterrey, Mexico.

January 28-2012
Hello.
I was born in Chile and now I'm in Canada for 7 years. All I can say is
that if you work well in their countries to ensure a good living for
their families did not immigrate to Canada. Here everything is a mafia.
The worst province is Quebec. They have strict rules that are not
respected by the authorities and make you believe you're an idiot from
head to toe. Canada divides families, in Canada you see go away half of
your salary in taxes, in Canada live in incredible level of loneliness
and so on. and so on. I am a PhD in engineering from the University of
Laval and I could not get a job in 2 years .... an embarrassment to my
family in Chile, all my brothers work and live safe and very decent.
Conclusion: Canada is a hotbed of mafia collusion to stifle immigrants.
Antonio. Calgary, Canada.

January 30-2012
So, with all due respect to those who complain of racism in Canada,
I would say that maybe they were wrong somewhere in this country,
because I've been there working and living as a Canadian, although I
have been working as a foreign worker, and never I was treated with
discrimination, on the contrary, the Canadian people that lived with me
all the time has been kind and do not really care about your race, of
course there are crazy people, like everywhere, but the statistics say
that where being human is affected by discrimination or racism is its
own country.
Rish. Chihuahua, Mexico.
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December 04-2011
I wish I could enter and work in Canada to improve my quality of
life and my family. But I do not know who to address, that’s why I write
I want to make things right by legal means respond please let me know
your feedback.
Regards.
Julio C. Mexico.

December 04-2011
Hello all, I read the messages here. I lived 2 years in
Canada, Quebec first and then Toronto. All I can say, respecting their
individuality and opinions and respecting the principle that each person chooses
his/her own way, is to tell you, if you are qualified in the
area of health. DO NOT GO TO CANADA.
There is racism, discrimination, but at high levels, I had eight job
interviews where I was told when I was rejected to work for preferring
one born there. The Canadian immigration system is a complete lie, it is
true the streets are quiet, but there are also Italian
mafias, drug and alcohol abuse, troubled youth and high rates of suicide
among those who live there. I met many immigrants like me who do not
go back home, to avoid criticism or for getting the citizenship and I
wonder, if living on social assistance will allow them to travel the world.
One is happy where they love you and you materialize your life plans. In Canada they
do not want us, only the government want us to give our money and
populate the countryside. Canadians are
comparing themselves with the United States all the time and want
to work there.
Think about it, you as skilled health care professional, your
life is more sacred than the reputation of any nation.
Luis C. Bogota, Colombia.

December 07-2011
I really think there's more discrimination in Canada than in the US
regarding skilled minorities trying to get jobs in Canada.
From my experience, I get the impression that Canada would rather have
people of African descent coming to their shores as refugees than as
skilled personnel. I really think that's the image they want to portray
to the rest of the world.
Morlan J. St. Vincent, West Indies.

December 10-2011
Just wanted to say that you give a very good and detailed
information.
God bless you greatly.
Pablo M. Chicago, USA.

December 10-2011
This website is really a great help to anyone who finds/looks for the
big dreams in life.
Marilyn. Lippa City, Philippines.

December 10-2011
Good day,
My name is unimportant, I have heard very good comments about the
country, I need to travel before the end of this year, but, what I need
to do it?
Margie. Mexico.

December 11-2011
To David, from Argentina... My parent immigrated to Canada when I
was 11 years old, and we don't have an European background, we are only
and solely pure Colombians, also sad, no European passport. And my
father was a well-established architect and my mother a house wife. My
sister and I, 11 and 14, at the time, students, now I have 3 children.
My father died and he loved Canada everyday till died. We re are
university and college educated, our children as well, first generation
Canadians, and they are doing well, working, and are good exemplary
citizens of this country and even if they not do it would not be a shame
be cleaning.
David please go to Italy and immigrate there, we don’t need more racist
people here.
Regards,
Monica. Toronto, Canadá.

December 15-2011
My husband has been offered a position with a company in Canada. We
have been given the options of Alberta, Edmonton, Saskatchewan,
Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Halifax to live & work. We are wanting to know
exactly what the cost of living is currently... Would an income of
$80,000 a year before taxes afford a family of 3 (2 adults & a 4 years
old) a good comfortable life (i.e. not struggle to make ends meet every
month)? What are the costs for utilities, vehicles, insurance, mortgage
(3 bedroom detached house) be in the various regions? Would it be
beneficial for both parties to work?
Thank you,
Cayly. South Africa.

December 17-2011
I am Civil Engineering Degree holder, I migrated to Canada with my
family in 1999. For the last years I was unsuccessfully trying to find
any suitable job in my field. Since I was not able to find job in Canada
I concentrate abroad and I had to work in Oman, Kuwait, India, Africa
and Maldives for many years and send money to my wife and children in
Canada. After working every year abroad I stayed in Canada for six
month to one year and still was not successful to find a job.
Now once again I am returning to Canada at the end of December so I can be
with my wife and children. Can anybody help me to find any job in
construction industry (with contractors, consultants, builders,
renovators, building product manufacturing or selling companies) in
Ontario or any other part of Canada? I am looking for a person, partner
or mentor who has influence in construction industry in Canada who can
help me to get break into construction industry.
Iqbal M. Ontario, Canada.

December 18-2011
I am a resident of India. Pursuing my Undergraduate studies B.A. in
Criminology from University of Windsor, Ontario. I am in the second year
of my course. I have got student visa up to 2014 and three years of PR
to work in Canada after my studies. My question is that what is my fate
with the course in Canada. What jobs will I get there? Can I enter into
the police officer job in Canada? I have interest in the career of
police officer. Is there any institution where I can enroll myself and
do the training and get a job of a police officer in Canada? I can
complete my studies simultaneously with distance education papers. Can
anyone please help me?
Anuj M. India.

December 20-2011
Dear all,
I just came across this website and read some of the comments posted.
This gives me the opportunity to share my own experience.
In short and generally, Canada has been good for four (out of five) of
my children born abroad. As for me, it is at best a mixed experience.
I came to this country in 1985, because I was fed up of the glass
ceiling that hung on my career in my country of birth, due to the fact
that I was from a small, politically insignificant tribe whose members
could not expect to reach certain levels in their career in Public
Administration, despite excellent performances. Everything depended on
the region and tribe you were from - close to the Head of State, strong
and/or innumerable voters, or potential political adversaries. If you
were just a qualified professional, from a small tribe not susceptible
to threaten the power in place or to bring it consistent electoral
support, although you could enter the civil service, your perspectives
were limited.
For instance, the person who replaced me when I resigned kept the same
position for 21 years while others, from more «lucky» tribes or regions
reached higher levels in public administration and political sphere
easily and quickly.
As for Canada, although I received a Masters Degree in organizational
communications, a postgraduate diploma in international public
administration and above all, a PhD in International Development and
Communications Studies from Canadian Universities in the end of the 80s
and beginning of the 90s, I have been unable to secure any valuable job
in Canadian universities or at any level of public administration (my
main targets) after graduating. And this, after getting the precious
Canadian professional experience while studying or immediately after, on
special programs. The worst is the Federal Public Service, where I
successfully passed a few lengthy recruitment procedures for
professional positions, and failed some. In the end, I was told a job
will be offered to me later on. This was in 2001-2002. I am still
waiting... Anyway, my guess is that «true Canadians» who were successful
in the same processes have since then been actually recruited.
As for the provincial and municipal public services, the same
recruitment processes yielded no job, for someone as qualified as I am.
Finally, I raised my children and earned a living working abroad, mainly
in the United Nations System, or with some US-based organizations which
really value my qualifications and international experience in West,
Central and Southern Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as my
full fluency in French, English, Spanish, Swahili and some African
languages, as well as in Lao, from Southeast Asia.
My conclusion is that perhaps Canada needs immigrants, but only those
who can do menial jobs, or who are from the «good racial stock». Of
course, there are exceptions, but my own, more than 20 years experience
living here shows me every day that there still remains a lot of covert
and concealed racism in the Canadian job market, especially in Public
Administrations and universities, despite all the Human Rights Charters,
laws, rules and regulations. And this is more so in Quebec, where the
perceived threat of their very existence by old stock French people
makes them less open to newcomers. After all, we are all humans, and the
situation I faced in my country of birth (Cameroon), seems to be the
same here.
Good luck for some, but overall and for other, be prepared to face
hurdles on the way to a possible integration through work in Canada.
Henri-Paul. Quebec, Canada.

December 22-2011
I would like to welcome any immigrant to Canada. Everyone deserves
the right to be here especially if they are skilled. I read a lot of
complaints that certain foreign skills are not recognized here in
Canada.
The situation is that Canada has an extremely high skill standard and
has one of the most highly skilled work forces in the world. I have
spent over 10 yrs. traveling and living abroad in other Countries and
for instance my job to do it in Canada is a 3 yr. degree. To do it in
England or Australia it is only 10 months. HERE is the problem. It is
not that we are being racist or discriminating against you and your
skills. IT is dependent on the quality of the education you have and
weather it is recognized here within Canada. Unfortunately I did a
massage course in England to be a massage therapist whilst I was over
there. To have as a second job. It was only 8 weeks in England. I came
back to Canada thinking I could do massage therapy from home on the side
and found that the education I received in England is not recognized
here as it is a 3-4 YR. course in Canada. So i just want to verify that
it is not a discrimination against immigrants. It has everything to do
with the quality of Education you received in your country might not (I
only say might) not be recognized here. I hope this helps.
I wish you all the best of luck and hope you find your time here
amazing. I grew up in Toronto and despite what one or 2 comments say
MOST foreign people (and I have many foreign friends) LOVE IT HERE.
Canadians are incredibly open minded and welcoming as voted to be the
most welcoming Country in the world. I would think that a lot of these
immigrants have not lived in other Countries SUCH as Australia where
they are not so open minded and have racial issues. I know this as I
lived there and experienced it myself. We allow people here to bring the
good of their culture here to be celebrated. The same can't be said for
other English speaking Countries. WE also have the Chartered rights and
freedom ACT and we were the first Country in the world to have an
immigration built on SKILL and not RACE. UNLIKE Australia which had
WHITE AUSTRALIA policy till 1977. I use Australia as an example because
many of you are looking to immigrate to An English speaking Country. I
hope this helps. I hope you do choose Canada.
WE love everyone. XXXX:)
Bridgette. B.C., Canada.

December 24-2011
I am a resident of the United States, I currently living in Miami Fl,
I would like making my life in Canada but I have my doubts I need a
guide or someone who want to instruct me, as time goes wrong and does
not return and I want to give to my wife and children a nice way of life
thanks...
Tony G. Florida, USA.

December 28-2011
I prefer life in Canada. In Chile you have 1000$ for spend one month
and life cost almost the same. In Canada you have more than that. And as
an immigrant I was well received and treated. Sorry for my English. I
like Canada except for the cold winter. Summer is hot. And people is
nice.
Enrico. Santiago, Chile.
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November 03-2011
Hi everyone,
First of all I want to thank the founder of this forum. I’m a student
from Mauritius. I speak English and French and I always dreamt in living
in Canada, primary for its magnificent beauty and of course the major
opportunities that the country has to offer.
I have been looking forward to emigrating in Canada.
Also, I’m viewing my career in working as English Teacher in a secondary
school or as French Teacher in Primary School or Secondary School. (A
preference for French) Can I know the actual pay for teachers in Canada?
Is there a high demand in a particular region?
I have read many experiences on this forum and I have learnt that most
immigrants having been specialized in particular fields and having years
of experiences, but they have encountered obstacles; in some way their
qualifications and skills are claimed not to be valid ones in Canada
compared to their home country.
So, I wanted to know, what course do I need to undertake; should I study
in one University of Canada and whether do I need to get a work permit
for part-time jobs. Is it advisable to gain experience from my
home-country only? And will I get the opportunity of living permanently
in Canada? Also, what cities are most suitable and affordable for
students? (Housing costs, taxes, availability of part-time jobs, leisure
activities etc.) What kind of part-time jobs are available for
immigrants? I know I have loads of questions but can someone guide me in
realizing my objective.
However, once again, reading this forum has show both positivism and
negativism of Canada. It is clear that not all individuals see things
from the same angle and I have learnt that one need to struggle to gain
a living, if lucky but at times, struggle and hard work don’t pay off
unfortunately.
Hoping to bring a contribution towards this beautiful country and also
hoping to see a quick reply from the chatboard.
Best Regards,
Jessina. Mauritius.

November 05-2011
My personal story is similar to others that have posted here, but it
does have a happy ending I suppose. I have an undergraduate and
graduate degrees in engineering and had immigrated to Canada very
shortly after my graduation in 2002. Fortunately for me, APEGBC
recognized my education and granted me an E.I.T. status (I know others
do not get this far).
So like everyone else, I sat behind the computer and started to look for
a job and ran into the same problem that everyone else has of....No
Experience = No Job and No Job = No Experience. So I emailed my resume
and cover letter to any and all jobs that I saw on monster.ca and other
websites. Not once did I even get a call from doing that.
THEN, I attended a workshop for new graduates and there they taught us
to cold call the employers and/or personally take your resume to the
employer. This was not something easy, but emailing resumes had
absolutely Zero effect, so what did I have to lose.
I walked into 4 different engineering firms holding my resume and I
basically handed it to the receptionist saying that "just in case you
guys are looking for someone with my skills" and walked out of the
office, it was odd but easy.
I tried this method with 4 engineering firms and all 4 firms called me
in for an interview and 3 of those offered me a job after the interview
(but not all at the same time).
The first firm I walked into was around February of 2003 and they
offered me a job the next day when I called back. Unfortunately for me
I was laid off a few months later because of slow business.
I had to start looking for another job and walked into 3 firms around
July of 2004 with my resume. The first firm held an interview but did
not hire me. The second firm pulled me in for an interview while I was
walking back to my car after giving the receptionist my resume (was
unexpected and made me a little nervous) but in the end they hired me.
Fast forward to December of 2004, I get a call from Amec to come in for
an interview. This was a company I had emailed my resume numerous times
but never got a call. The interview went well and I was given a tour of
the building (at that point I knew he was going to hire me), so I asked
him where did he get my resume, since the last one I submitted was at
least 6 months old.
Sure enough, he said that it was the resume that I had simply walked
into the reception and handed it to the receptionist (not the emailed
variety). I can only imagine how many resumes were emailed to them over
the 6 months, yet somehow they pulled mine out. And believe me, there
was nothing spectacular about my resume to hang onto for 6 months for
such a big firm.
Based on my personal experience, for those of you having a hard time
with employment, please try what worked for me, you have nothing to lose
except a piece of paper with your resume on it. Hopefully it will work
for you
Today in 2011 I am still with the same company and make $100,000+.
But I still remember the void feeling I had in those few months where
job hunting felt like a black hole, where the resumes went in and never
came back.
Good luck to you all!
Lastly, while Canada is not a perfect country, I am grateful to it for
making me one of its own and treating me as one of its own. Being a
Canadian has afforded me with many opportunities and allowed me to
travel the world that I might not have been able to do with the passport
of my home country.
Sure the life is tough in Canada, there are lots of bills and expenses.
But when I visit my home country I realize that I am very fortunate and
that millions would love to trade places with me.
Ray. North Vancouver, Canada.

November 05-2011
Hello,
I'm installing in Edmonton, I'm a little lost, I wanted to know if the
immigration service gives some help to make English courses in Edmonton,
or any financial assistance until they find work.
I have a letter of employment for a year, I can provide any contact with
any employment exchange.
I hope some kind of response.
Thank you very much.
Valenti R. Catalonia, Spain.

November 13-2011
The Canadian government, is asking for professionals, young people,
with excellent health, to fill cleaning jobs, which have never done in
their countries of origin, wash baths, dishes, picking lettuce, to work
on plastics companies, in cold places with only boots endowment and
apron, jobs to peel chicken, to be waiters have to speak "fluent"
English and French, and already have obtained a residence visa, or it is
some kind of test? Then why professionals? If never let them exercise,
or educated employees?
Luisa O. Bogota, Colombia.

November 13-2011
I have read various comments, good, bad... My husband, my son and I
are applying for leave to reside permanently in Canada, I have a couple
of relatives there and they speak of very good things in that country.
In our case, we are both professionals and we have every intention of
going to work to forge a better future, just as we know that we going to
start from scratch. We also believe in educating our son, because we
want him to grow and be educated in an environment much better than our
country.
Regards and success for all.
Hada. El Salvador.

November 19-2011
Hello
For several months I have been evaluating the possibility of emigrating
to Montreal, my main motivation is the academic and professional future
of my child. I am a surgical instrumentist and would like to know if
there is an opportunity there to pursue my profession.
I appreciate any guidance.
Patricia B. Bogota, Colombia.

November 19-2011
I think that Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the
World, I wish get information about what I can do to get an employ and
go to work to Canada.
Thank you and have a good day.
Regards
Sadia K. Lahore, Pakistan.

November 19-2011
I have lived in Canada for 7 years. it is true that the immigrant is
discriminated occupationally. starting with that their skills and
experience are not recognized. also true that for many immigrants, even
so by the economic situation, is slightly better live in Canada. The
immigrant must assess the priority by which immigration, whether for
security or if adventure is worth doing. I think professionally worth it
but there is limited job opportunities can not be denied. it is also
important to note that you live with a long and extreme winter and in
many cases far from the family that involves isolation because
Quebecoise's society is not as integrated as they say so.
I hope this report
Thanks
Fer. Montreal, Canada.

November 24-2011
Hello friends!
Well, what I can tell you from Canada? I live here a year and half ago,
I emigrated from Peru, and I did my paperwork on Canada, delayed year
and a half, unable to do anything. Work, study, drive ... nothing. I am
a systems engineer with 4 years experience . Currently I have my
residence and I am applying a month ago to work in my career, but it is
quite difficult even though my English is very good, but not having the
references and the Canadian experience they want, is one reason to
prefer other candidates. The competition is tough, keep in mind that
compete with professionals from around the world who come to Canada and
the Canadians themselves.
Many times you feel less with the questions that make you in interviews,
but most appear an attack than anything else. It is quite difficult to
get work in systems here (I say for people who want to come in my career
and know what to expect). I heartedly say that I think twice before you
come because it is not easy.
Karen P. Vancouver, Canada.

November 27-2011
Well, first of all, every one says how it goes, in my case, not well,
I'm Spanish immigrant married to a citizen of Canada and my daughter was
born in Canada, of course my wife has spent 20 years working for a
Canadian company, paying their taxes in this country without living
there, my wife convinced me to came to live here, I'm an air
conditioning and control technician, first officer, I do not speak
French but I defend myself with English, I've been more than a year
living here, my daughter who used to receive help was stopped paying by
the Goverment and they even do not know why, you ask them and they tell
you a thousands things but they always contradict, in the end, if you
sponsor someone in charge, do not help anything and do not get sick
because you got it clear, what advantages does being a citizen of Canada
as is my wife and my daughter, none, and paying so many taxes. Canada is
a beautiful country but their policies are dismal, so we go back to in
January 2012, thank God we can do it, I hope no one passes through what
we went through us, because not everyone is going well, if you are
refugee not have problems, each case is different.
Regards.
Manuel.
Montreal, Canada.

November 27-2011
I was wondering if someone could help me out. A friend of mine who
is Russian wants to move to Canada permanently. She has bachelors in
Journalism from a good university in Russia. Is there any way she can
work in this field in Canada? Is it even possible for someone with her
type of education to move to Canada? If not what would she need to do
in order to be able to live in Canada?
Shawn. Calgary, Canada.
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October 22-2011
I agree with what I read from a contributor named Michel, regarding
concerns of those who come to Canada to live off the taxes, who arrived
there and DO NOTHING OR THINK DO NOTHING.
For these people is that it puts at risk those who want to look for a
better quality of life where we can come by our effort and discipline.
Those who will seek opportunities to improve their lives... to seek to
receive, to stay as lazy... it better stay in your country... do not
look bad in that country that gave them life, contrary to do it look
good...
Hernan C. Bogota, Colombia.

October 23-2011
Canada...What a Sham!!!
They need to reform their immigration system URGENTLY to ensure the
current immigrants are absorbed...Freeze skilled immigration for a few
years... Give people already onshore a chance.....
Sanat. United Kingdom.

October 23-2011
I want to live and work in Canada because I feel my aspirations to
be fully employed lies over there in Canada, I also want to commend the
economy in Canada, it is suitable for growth to the common man this are
my thoughts for now thanks.
Yours sincerely
Victor A. Lagos, Nigeria.

October 24-2011
Dear forumers,
I am surprised, thrilled and disappointed by the comments I've
been reading ... one hand, by Canadians, I find their comments, racist,
worrying and expired in the XXI century, isn't Canada a country migrant?,
Don't you look that there are more Europeans that the native people
themselves who inherited these land? ... may be due to the psychological
effects that the economic crisis have on their citizens, such as the
migrant takes away their jobs, gentlemen, do not realize that migration
is useful in a country like yours with such a low birth rate?, who's
supposed to going to maintain your pension?
On the other hand I see that there are many unanswered questions and few
answers, but I will adding to the unanswered, you will see, I am a
professional in the mining and Canada is a country with a great mining
industry and with staffing needs, I am equally young, I have the B2
English and French A1 MCERL, do you think I have a chance to be admitted?
Is it easy to integrate the labor market?
Javi. Barakaldo, Spain.

October 25-2011
Hello,
Is interesting all the comments here, since helps us get a clearer
picture of where we want to go... for me all I desire is to undertake
this challenge. As someone said the experiences are different for each
person, trusting God for my would be positive. I have 2 children and
would give them a better lifestyle, other education.... as Uriel G from
Mexico would ask for help to get contact information and apply for jobs
in Canada...
Thank you very much and blessings of our Heavenly Father.
Dulce C. Choluteca, Honduras.

October 28-2011
Soon I will be in Canada still do not know what state. I'm
rapporteur on Human Rights, founder of a civil association with
affiliation to: UN, OAS, WATUN.
Amnesty International suggested me to go to Canada, and I'll be there,
do not know anyone there, and I know how difficult would be for me at
first, so that all information that you provide me would be important.
I request reports of civil associations, the human interaction is
important.
Laura S. D. F., México.

October 29-2011
Dear all,
My partner and I used to live in Toronto. We moved away from Canada back
in 2006 - Not long after we finished university.
To be fair, Toronto isn't a bad place to live but it's definitely not
the best.
I would say the health care system is a nightmare - very expensive and
inefficient. Yeah, thanks to Dalton Mcgunity for setting up the
healthcare premium. An average worker needs to pay a couple hundred
bucks more for nothing! A new immigrant would find it challenging to
find a good family doctor because there are hardly any.
Cost of living is going up and up - the property market bubble makes it
impossible for a normal working class person to buy a house/apartment.
Bills are expensive. On top of that, you pay income tax, property tax,
sales tax and it's just blizzard that all the price tags in groceries/restaurants
aren't tax inclusive. This means if you see a price tag of $1, you need
to pay $1.13 at the counter - do the math before you go pay for your
groceries!
In terms of employment - Yes it's true - there's always an issue of
hidden racism no matter how much people want to deny it. A lot of
employers just simply aren't all that open minded. Many employers don't
recognize oversea work experience - "Canadian work experience" is what
they are looking for!
Talking about racism/discrimination - No, of course this is not
happening in Toronto because "we are all friendly people and well
educated" - let's see...It's a wellllll hidden problem. No one would
ever admit the truth but if you are from India or Pakistan or even from
China, you may have a different opinion.
For those people who are considering moving to Toronto - Think twice
before you go! There are always better options.
Cedric. London, United Kingdom.

October 30-2011
First, and with all due respect I agree with all the people who
defend their country of Canada. that is their right, I think anyone
would do it, and I say this because I'm Mexican, I grew up in America
because my parents took me there when I was a little kid, unfortunately
for me I never had the opportunity to legalize my status in this
country. I am a professional in Mexico, but my country is embarrassed by
so many situations, and I admire Canada, so that friends who have
visited this country rave about him and as a parent I want my son to
grow up in a country like Canada and not in a country like Mexico.
I know that sounds bad to speak ill of my country, but unfortunately it
gets worse every day and those who defend Canada, to keep doing, which
is their right to do something for his country...
Thanks in advance and if you have any information to immigrate to Canada
as temporary workers, would be infinitely grateful.
Thanks and the best regards
Carlos G. Mexico.
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September 03-2011
Hello,
I am writing for a friend and I hope you may be able to help. My friend
is a doctor in another country, she has her Canadian residency now. How
can she practice in Canada???? Any help would be appreciated.
Maria. Thunder Bay, Canada.

September 04-2011
Hello everyone,
Let me share with you, I consider Canada one of the best choices to
live, I want to be there to put in the service of that country my
skilled labor, and I want my children to have good education and
prosper. Now start the application process CSQ. I'm waiting to see what
follows.
Thank you.
Elizabeth. Cucuta, Colombia.

September 05-2011
Dear friends,
I came to this site by accident looking for things on google.
I really appreciate the attitude of every person who has told us about
their experiences without pride. I appreciate the total honesty. My wife
and I are a young couple with many projects and we have less than 30
years the two both. We were considering the option of emigrating to
Canada but after reading carefully for almost 5 hours every experience
in the forum, we have virtually abandoned to begin the process and
consider this country as an option. In Argentina, unfortunately, the
uncertainty and improvisation are rife and it seems that the future lies
ahead for future generations is to complain here, this question is the
one that motivates us to get out of here. We are Europeans descended
from both my wife and I, she has her Italian citizenship.
I work for some time as an advertising photographer, I have my
consolidated company and I could say that I have success in my
profession, being a renowned photographer in the middle and earning
between $ 3000-4000 per month. Good command of English. My wife has a
degree in political science, graduated with honors, fluent in English
and French.
For next year, in addition to our professions, we were considering
starting a 3-year career as a translator of English, on one of the best
institutions in the country, and in the case of my wife, with another
year to reach a targeted of interpreting on their profession. Tools that
would be welcomed in USA as has said some friends (immigrants) that have
been there working on the same.
Reading this forum made me think we should sell our properties, vehicles
and give up our life in Argentina to finish in Canada spent all the
money in a few months just to survive and possibly go from having a
company and be recognized as an artist to driving a taxi by 16 hours a
day and my wife may use the title to clean the house of a
well-positioned Latino exploiter in Canada.
Reading and summarizing, for anyone who is about to start reading all
the stories, we anticipate that the migration to Canada is for the
person who has nothing to lose, does not have study or profession. Do
not believe the advertising or false promises. It seems to enter Canada
is relatively simple, but then the system will absorb the money you are
wearing and there is no more choice but to go back to your home country
or stay in the level of poverty, because as a legal immigrant to get a
job seemed impossible decent, much less professional, much less fulfill
dreams of professional growth. Making fast numbers ... $ 20 000 average
about 100,000 immigrants per year according to figures I read, would
enter the Canadian system about USD $ 2 billion annually. What a great
business about immigration.
With $ 20 000 in Canada is useful to live six months doing a lot of
economics, 2 people in Argentina with that same money you can buy a plot
of 600 square meters in a residential small town with all services
enabled and ready to build.
Unfortunately we will stay in our home country now, although not even we
get to the third world. From here we are doing everything possible to
have a better country, but spend governments and we are away achieving
something with our small contribution.
Regards.
David. Argentina.

September 06-2011
Hello everyone,
First of all I wanted to thank you for this website has proved very
useful. Well my case is very different, I've always been independent
with my own business a few months ago I had to close down because was
not selling anything. Looking at the situation of the country (Spain) I
do not think that I would risk opening another business or something, so
I decided to take a trip to "Canada" I think it is a country with high
expectations, though I can not go well with studies, but on the
contrary the business are for me. So I'm a little afraid of the
language, but I have enough to cover my expenses for 1 or 2 years so I
can learn it well. If someone could help me, provide a phone number or
address of a center for newcomers foreigners in "Canada".
Sincerely,
Lazaro. Madrid, Spain.

September 07-2011
Dear Canadians and to-be-Canadians!
I have re-immigrated from Canada back to the country I have come from.
By the way, I am a nuclear engineer with 10+ years of really practical
experiences in nuclear power engineering. I have found that Canada has
created a special ugly System of preventing the skilled, but
non-Canadian engineers, to get ANY engineering-like job in Canada. It is
extremely stupid, since the only result Canada will get from the
situation is - a lot of garbage instead of normal specialists as
new-comers. Take a look at the France and England - this is the future
of Canada. Canada is full with the cowards and morons. The Systems will
destroy Canada.
Good luck!
Yuriy. Ontario, Canada.

September 09-2011
Well, I've been reading various comments, both good and bad. I'm
from Caracas, Venezuela, I am a young woman of 22 year old with a
lifetime ahead and from some time now I want to emigrate to Canada. I
could visit Calgary to study English a few years ago and I fell in love
with the city I have seen several negative comments, which certain
considerations may arise, on the other hand my reason for emigrating is
not wealth if not to seek peace. My country has a terrible insecurity,
without possessing anything in my pocket and I have been assaulted more
than 4 times at gunpoint and my colleagues has known worse situations.
Every day is a constant restlessness.
The racism is in every country, none is saved from this humiliating
situation, white, black, tiny, big, chubby, skinny, ugly, pretty have
all been victims of racism at some point.
Emigration is a difficult situation for anyone, in any country is
difficult go through migration systems. It should be clear that all work
is going to go through but always focusing on one's goal. Fight hard,
always positive and with heads held high.
All you have to do is study the situation, read these forums, to acquire
knowledge of emigration and be clear on the situation of each person, if
they are alone if they have children (think how you want your children
will live, how would be educated) and with a family you'll have to think
about it and do things carefully. Remember that nobody but nobody can
solve their problems and help more than you.
God willing I will try to acquire this risk and with great regret taking
it as an adventure, with fear, with almost nothing and leaving few
things behind, but thinking that I can walk the streets with peace.
Anairda. Caracas, Venezuela.

September 13-2011
Hi friends,
I am thinking apply for migration to Quebec, so go into Canada...
How is Quebec? Do we have job opportunities for software engineers? I
have done my bachelor of engineering in computers and have 2 years of
experience in microsoft technology… Can i get job there? I need advice
from you guys on my same career.. I heard that Quebec is a very cold
place, worse than Ontario's weather, is it true? Can i survive there?
How is the I.T. sector in Quebec?
In advance thanks for your replies...
Regards
Guru. Bangalore, India.

September 14-2011
Hi,
I would like to ask if my agency in Canada is accredited by immigration
or it was listed in a good agency in Canada, the name of the said agency
is ONTARIO CAREGIVER RECRUIT AGENCY INC. located 33 Lindsay road,
Woodstock, Ontario N4V 1A7 Canada. Please help me to find on your list
if it is good and trusted agency in Canada.
Thank you very much.
Rica. Tel-Aviv, Israel.

September 16-2011
There is a huge number of Internationally Trained Medical Graduates
(IMGS) in Canada. Majority of them are skilled immigrants. They have to
follow a long process to be a Canadian Physician/surgeon. It may take
4-8 years. They have skills and knowledge to employ in hospitals, long
term care home or nursing homes as other auxiliary medical/health care
workers, until they become Canadian doctors.
But at present they cannot find an employment even as attendants,
personal support workers, Health care assistants. Pharmacy assistants,
patients transport, etc. Because this recruiting institution always ask
for a particular certificate which they do not have to follow because
they already have all the knowledge and skills to those auxiliary work.
Most of the IMGS are unemployed and on government support. Majority of
them are taxi drivers or labourers workers in gas stations, shopping
malls, convenience stores, etc.
WHAT A WASTE OF VALUABLE SKILLED HOURS!!!!
PLEASE MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS TO UTILIZE THEIRS SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE UNTIL THEY BECOME CANADIAN DOCTORS... PLEASE USE OUR
SKILLS......
Senaka. Ontario, Canada.
Skilled Immigrant (Medical Practitioner).

September 21-2011
Good day,
My name is Axel I went 3 times to Canada and I would love to live there
because I feel it would have little difficulty for me in adapting to
their way of life. I would like to guide me on how I can do it?
Thank you very much
Axel. Mexico.

September 21-2011
Hello,
I currently have my husband's family in Jamaica. I have been talking to
his cousin, she is looking for employment in Canada, but isn't sure
where to start. Unfortunately I’m not sure either. She was just recently
Married had a 3 year old son and Graduated from University for Guidance
Counseling. She has been looking for jobs in any field but has had no
such luck. I am looking to see if anyone can give me some information to
pass on to her what would be the best thing for her to do or if you know
of anywhere that sponsors workers.
Thank you for your time!
Jennika. Ontario, Canada.

September 23-2011
Hello,
I wonder if there is work in Canada also for people like us, who are
not professionals, because of life circumstances will be many who could
not access to higher education, and we only left with the will to fight
and move forward ... but I think if you have the opportunity to rise
above must be seized. Then I want to know what requirements and the
steps to get access to a chance like this...
Thanks before hand for that you can tell...
Santiago G. Pereira, Colombia.

September 23-2011
My wife and I have wanted to move to Canada for quite some time. The
problem is, neither of us possess what Canada considers to be the
correct skills. I make a decent living here in the US, but after having
spent some time in Canada, I feel that I would much better, and be a
better fit for the more laid back lifestyle. I sell cars, and I'm good
at it, and that's what I'd like to do in Canada. Since it's not
considered a skilled job, what other options do I have, since I also
don't have a college degree?
Jason Y. Ohio, USA.

September 24-2011
Hello,
The story I'm about to tell is not about an immigrant, is about my
father, who has lived all his life here in Venezuela, whose parents was
very poor and illiterate, had no opportunity to study in college,
married my mom at age 22, my mom either did not went to college,
daughter of very poor parents too, was pregnant with me. When they
married they had nothing, my mom had to stay at home caring of me and
dad worked all the time and anything, at 3 years my sister was born. My
dad got a job as a technical assistant in a company bank security
systems, where he trained and living in Caracas got a better job in
Puerto Ordaz (inside the country), did not think 2 times we moved 28
years ago.
My father spent his youth working as a slave, he did not know what they
were Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, vacations or holidays, and he just
knew I had to strive for a better future. Years passed and now owns his
own company banking security systems, is doing very well financially, I
am a pediatrician who graduated from the UCV. My dad says something very
true, so I decided to share with you about all the negative comments
I've read on this page, he says, anyone that is hard worker and capable
of effort is a winner anywhere in the world.
I hope my story would be helpful and for reflection. Nothing is free;
all require a lot of effort.
Margaret. Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

September 24-2011
I was shocked to see how they express all about immigrants;
apparently they forgot that they are immigrants too! The country does
not belong to you, do not see why, if born and with roots Canadians are
not affected, why the foreigners are affected? how sad to see that the
main racism in Canada is given by FOREIGN.
Emily. Mexico.

September 26-2011
Dear Folks,
I have lived in Canada for 26 years and now living in USA for 11 years.
I have been educated from 1st grade in Canada till I get graduated from
a Canadian University with a professional health care degree.
I have practiced in Canada in my profession for 3 years and almost 11
years in the USA. I deal with patients with all walks of life including
recent immigrants to Canada and to USA.
One thing I noticed or stands out right away is that in the USA foreign
credentials are recognized by USA companies because they value foreign
skills and inputs, and global connections, since we are living in a
global economy and thus there are global opportunities.
I personally see the difference in standard of living in new comers in
the USA vs in Canada. From a personal level, in the USA they are happier
because they are living the American dream whereas in Canada they are
living the Canadian nightmare.
So if you want yourself and your family to be enjoying the fruits of
your labor and be happier, go to USA but if you want yourself and your
family to live in poverty and be miserable, go to Canada.
Bapsdds. Seattle, USA.

September 27-2011
Hello!
I want to go to Canada next year, but i want to work and study English,
I'm in class currently... But I Would Like to Know Where I can apply for
jobs ... I want to be legal and have everything in order.
I agree with the comments you put, not to ending the resources we have,
the truth is That it is not nice ... Because I think (Canada) is a
country where they have no discrimination as to go doing that ...
I appreciate if someone Could help me.
Regards
Vero. Mexico.
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August 10-2011
I'm a first generation Canadian of European immigrants.
All I'm going to say is that "they" don't make immigrants like they used
to. Did you know that only 18% of immigrants coming into Canada these
days possess employable skills? The rest are either unemployable or the
elderly. I, as a Canadian taxpayer, am angry that I am responsible for
their very existence here in my blessed country.
To those who criticize Canada, GO HOME. Honestly, just go home, because
we Canadians are not fond of whiners and ne'er do wells who can't make
their own country work and EXPECT miracles i.e. handouts when they come
here. Honestly, just shut up and go away!
To those who truly have found the kind of success in life and in
commerce they've been seeking, welcome aboard! We need you!
Michael. Canada.

August 13-2011
I've been hearing a lot of, "what can Canada give ME".
Yes, my country has many resources to help those who come here, but
please know this, these resources aren't meant to be abused.
Do you wonder that when you come here why there appears to be resentment
toward you? It's because a lot of recent immigrants couldn't care less
about Canada. These people just want to rape my country of it's
resources, but refuse to join together with the rest of us to make it a
stronger society.
I, as a first generation tax-paying Canadian, resent anyone who comes
here and takes advantage of Canada.
Michael. Canada.

August 16-2011
I've been reading for a while here and I see positive and negative
comments. We immigrated from Belgium to New Brunswick a few months ago
and don't regret it a single second. We took the PNP route and that went
quite fast, about 9 months only. Please consider NB as your new place to
live, it's a very friendly area.
Lewis. New Brunswick, Canada.

August 20-2011
I will like to know which is the average salary of a Land surveyor
or surveyor engineer (I don't know the exactly name) in Toronto.
Is there any problem to work with a foreign degree?
I've a possibility to come to Toronto to work with a Spanish company.
Thank you
Enric V. Sabadell, Spain.

August 22-2011
Hello, my name is lavanya. My husband is thinking of shifting to
Canada Quebec but i am worried about the children education as most of
them speak French which my children don't know and not only that my
husband is a software manual test engineer. How about the I.T. field
there? Is there openings for this can my husband survive. What are the
expenses we have to face if we come there.
Please advice.
Lavanya. India.

August 25-2011
All opinions are welcome, it is wise to listen and be heard. That is
democracy. Personally, I commented that the province of Quebec has many
good choices and resources in the migration process, and if it is true
that no one will get to be waiting with open arms and contract work in
hand to sign... but the choices are many and better than most countries
in the world ... yes, it is required to speak French and second language
is English... logically... and let me say that the opportunities are
forged by yourself... You have to study hard (subsidized by the
government) to adapt to the new culture, education, customs, etc.. and
you have to start working from below, do not expect to be managers or
members of the board of a company, having just arrived as an
immigrant... must be known and show that it can make things right. There
are many well-paid jobs.... while we get a good job, you can make other
informal as newspaper delivery job, kitchen helper, and so on.
Anyone who wants to progress has work to get it.
Samuel F. Bogota, Colombia.

August 27-2011
Hi,
Interesting site. Do you have any information on how difficult it is for
medical doctors to work as doctors in Canada? I’m an Ophthalmologist.
Thanks,
Eduardo F. Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

August 27-2011
Although the provincial program page has been misinterpreted and the
lawyers often do not provide complete information on provincial program,
remains the best and fastest way to get residency in Canada.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?
The employer must submit a project to migration to bring in foreign
workers. For every worker who wants to bring the employer must submit a
LMO (Labour Market opinion) to show that there is no Canadians available
in the area to fill the position.
An employer must be accredited by migration to give a job to the
employee with the job you are applying for a migration work permit
specifically in the area.
After receiving the work permit (this can be between 2 and 6 months of
paperwork) you can start working for that employer and collect a minimum
of 6 months of experience working for that employer in the province that
will give you the nomination.
If you change employers at any time during the process must start the
process again.
With the LMO already processed, the 6 months of experience and the
specific work permit you can request provincial nomination (it takes 2
to 6 months).
With nomination received, you can applied to the residence (the time of
this procedure is 8 to 16 months depending on your country of origin and
consulate where is processed ) Although the propaganda and lawyers say
that is some much shorter times.
Each province has different times, different categories and
requirements.
The faster province and easier to obtain residency through this program
at this time is Saskatchewan.
Norma. Canada.
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July 01-2011
I find that the immigration policy in Canada is out of date and
based on data that is incorrect. The number of immigrants into Canada
should be dropped and as far as positions for university trained
positions in Canada there are not enough decent positions for the people
who are already there. As for me I also do not appreciate the
multicultural Trudeau style theory of immigration. I find that many
third world immigrants are rude mean and are stealing jobs from people
who are in Canada Also I believe Trudeau invented the refugee act to
screw up the country and it has done just that. Now there are so many
bogus refugees and criminals in Canada it has made the country not the
ideal place it once was. That is why I left Canada. Destroyed by the
caliber of immigrants now let in since 1969. All due to Trudeau.
Carol. Riverside, Canada.

July 03-2011
I'm still in Canada but soon I must leave the country because I am
what they call erar or PRRA, I worked hard and got a good job, they gave
me a job offer, if I continue with the process in Mexico, how I can get
a work visa? if they say (another Mexicans), that once you are in this
PRRA or erar, not allow you to return.
Very interesting your forum, thanks.
Lorenzo. Mexico.

July 04-2011
Hi!
I have an application to migrate in Manitoba, I'm still thinking if i
should pursue that application. I'm not decided if i would love to live
there. I just want to know, is there a chance for me to succeed there? i
am accountant here, what kind of job will i get when i get there?
Thanks.
Chel R. Batangas, Philippines.

July 06-2011
My family and I are examining the possibilities of immigrating
abroad. We are very interested in Canada and feel that we have a great
deal to offer within our community and Society as a whole. We have three
young children and would love them to grow up in a warmer climate that
is child friendly. I am trying to find out information on how to apply
and what the requirements would be for immigrating.
Yours Sincerely,
Stephen. Dublin, Ireland.

July 08-2011
I am a very ambitious person and I look forward to develop my
professional life in a cosmopolitan country like Canada I would like to
find a job in my field and in the English part of Canada. To expand my
career and improve my English.
Thanks.
Sima, Belgium.

July 08-2011
My husband and I are interested in starting procedures residence for
Canada. We want to know if there are good job opportunities for college
graduates, specifically in the area of biology. Is it difficult to find
jobs for immigrant professionals? Is there any support or government
programs (subsidies) while looking for work?
I hope you can answer my questions
Lila F. Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

July 09-2011
Could someone recommend a plan for legal migration to work as
professional in Canada.
Regards!
Arturo M. Guadalajara, Mexico.

July 09-2011
I would love to be part of the Canadian system seems to be a country
with a great future.
Javier B. Argentina.

July 11-2011
Hello!!
My name is Monica, a year ago I renounce the refuge in Canada,
regardless of jeopardizing the safety of my daughter who was born in
Canada, I come back when she was 4 months, my husband stayed and he is
working legally, without any problem. I wonder if there is any chance to
visit him or return to Canada?
Monica. Mexico.

July 13-2011
Hello!
I just want to share my experience and comments of Montreal, the city
where I lived for almost 3 years;
It is a beautiful city with many opportunities for people who want and
like to work there, you start from the bottom, and you can climb to
higher positions, whatever they say, of course is not easy but it is a
lot easier than in our country and much better paid. a person earning
the minimum wage, can living quietly in Montreal, can buy a car, eat
well, take vacations, dress decently, and much more.
With respect to discrimination is much less than in my country, I found
a lot of friendly people willing to help both locals and residents of
other countries, security is outrageously good, you can walk late at
night alone, you go to all places, including discos, without the famous
problem of the guy in the chain at the entrance as in Mexico, as well as
restaurants, and people are not seeing how you dress or how do you look,
they live their lives and let you live yours as you like at this point.
Bottom line it is a wonderful first-world country with many
opportunities for working people.
I want to return again
Jorge M. Morelos, Mexico.

July 20-2011
Hello everyone,
My anger is toward immigration officials in Mexico City, I'm here on a
tourist visa but I engaged to my boyfriend in March to get married this
July and in May we did all the paperwork for visas for my daughters, so
they could attend my wedding but was denied, citing lack of income. We
insist for second time with a copy of remittance, the purpose of travel
that was my wedding, a copy of my fiance's income, he is Canadian, we
almost sent them the vaccination card so they can see my daughters are
healthy, but ohhh! surprise! to just 11 days for my wedding, they send
back the passports with rejected visa, citing the lack of income proof.
So my daughters will have to expect, to be manager of the bank where one
works as a cashier, and the youngest get graduate from architecture
career who is currently studying the 5th semester, but for that I'll can
go to see theirs first. God.
Ricela. Alberta, Canada.

July 23-2011
Hello,
I was reading these messages that are nothing but problems had to face
the most people when move to Canada. But the good has its cost, that's
what protect to Canada from terrorists, so it's more or less difficult,
but I already get through this, and I live in Montreal Canada and is a
very beautiful and really worth it. I suggest counseling before coming,
please contact someone from here, make friends, I don't know, but it
have to be someone from the same place where you want to come, I as a
friend to their orders if they want to come to Montreal, the most
beautiful city of Canada, Oh! but you have to speak fluent French, but
does not take much to learn it, it's easier if you know Spanish, you'll
take like a year to learn it.
Ok, contact me if you need help and do not forget that the good things
have its cost.
Memo, Montreal, Canada.
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June 03-2011
Hi,
A very helpful website, there is no doubt in this. But I never found
some data or information that I particularly interested, I’m an
international student and I'll take an admission test in Edmonton, I
want to know what kind of jobs are available there, and what kind of
professionals are more demanded, would be very helpful, if you guys
could provide me this information I will be very thankfull...
Thanks,
Jass. Ganganagar, India.

June 07-2011
Hi, I would like to know what sources of information should I refer
to find work in Canada, and what steps should I follow.
Thanks,
Yair. Madrid, Spain

June 08-2011
Dear Friends and folks who are thinking of settling in Canada. Yes,
it is a beautiful country, but it is not easy to succeed here,
especially for people with education.
Many policies become fairly discriminatory, for example most government
jobs require bilingualism, so if you are happy that your English is
getting decent - wait another few years to get your French decent, you
may not live to see the results. (just kidding) Consequently, a
BILINGUAL person with a community college diploma with qualifications
amounting to those that in many European countries are obtainable at a
high school vocational level WILL have precedence over someone with
solid knowledge and experience and even University degree who is NOT
bilingual. The fact that you speak other languages, such as Spanish, is
not consider bilingualism here - they do not care about other languages
than French and English. In provinces other than Quebec most in jobs you
really do not need to know French, it is just required so it eliminates
people like you - immigrants. Even in tourist exposed places like
airports there is not enough people speaking foreign languages. In
reality knowledge and professional experience is not valued in Canada.
Many jobs are also restricted to current university students that will
reduce your chances of professional employment even further.
If you are doctors (one post from a couple from Latin America) - you
will not get a job, you will struggle for years and years to afford and
to pass the official medical exam. Many doctors from various counties do
not work in their profession, even though Canada reports a shortage in
medical practitioners.
In general Canada is trying to appear friendly to immigrants, but in
reality it is discriminating and quite hypocritical. I have never heard
of a Canadian family inviting a Somali family to their cottage. So
called "Canadian way of life" is carefully guarded so it is not spoiled.
Nepotism and even corruption in public employment is common, persons of
colour may get some hiring points as the visible minority, but if you
are just white-looking immigrant, you don't get any help.
Most so-called community organizations, including immigrant services are
rather self-serving, their usefulness is next to none.
Sorry to sound discouraging - you may have better luck if you come here
with a lot of money and take one of those one or two-years college
diploma coursed and then merry and French Canadian. If you are a couple
- hmmm, you will have it harder.
On the other hand, if you have no money, no education and no ambitions
then you probably will not be worse off than in your old country - it is
a very safe country, no wars and no shootings, people watch TV all the
time - keeps the streets quiet.
Good luck.
Alicia. Ontario, Canada.

June 13-2011
I must say that I am disappointed with the response I have gotten so
far from Canadian employers. I am very qualified, and yet I am being
totally ignored by employers in the financial sector.
I was in a good job in my home country and I have made sure i have the
qualifications which are said will help me find a job here. However what
CIC says and the truth on the ground are very different. There appears
to be a disconnect between what the government of Canada is saying and
what private sector employers are saying.
Firstly an applicant can never get a face to face with an employer
especially in the financial sector for which I am trained. They ask that
one applies on line but you either get no response or they reject your
application for a flimsy reason after some delay.
The so called recruitment agencies simply do an interview and take your
information and it ends up just building their database.
Again if there is an oversupply of candidates or individuals are not
qualified for these jobs, people should not be encouraged to leave where
they are from to come here. This is especially true for the skilled
immigrants who are usually well established in their home country and
the dislocation and then rejection here can be very discouraging.
I detect a subtle bias against darker skinned males in particular. The
resume is scanned for any general indication of this and then the
rejection comes. It’s not overt of course.
I am also finding the cost of living very high. Too much to put down on
paper right now.
I will shortly be sending another email with the things you requested. I
will of course keep trying because I have no choice at this point.
Carl. Mississauga, Canada.

June 16-2011
Hello everyone
I'll tell the anti-human and degrading treatment and third-world I found
on arrival at Toronto, to catch the plane in Barcelona and had a
Canadian immigration officer asked me the passport and ID and I wonder
about the reason for my trip, etc… And everything fine, after landing at
Toronto had two officers who stopped me, they asked the same questions
and also right, after arriving at the police stop the same questions,
the police take me there step by migration and the problem began.
They put you into a department with agents that appear ready to
humiliating treatment and anti-human, surely, my Arab last name did not
like them, they were suspicious of everything I said, the blonde agent
and looking superior told me that he not believed what i said and “if
you do not convince me, don't get you allow enter to Canada because I'm
the law”, words he repeated several times and over made me sign a paper
to return voluntarily on the plane, which I did, because if not, his
exact words, I can arrest you, detain you and deport you, after three
months to Spain and have serious consequences with the Canadian
authorities, was in the department more than five hours without any
attention to insulting and psychological treatment and had anti
humanitarian. there were several people there, most Arab and received
the same treatment...
I am a photojournalist and have traveled around the world, and never,
nor Iran, nor Africa, I have received such treatment. I was arrested
more than five hours depending by a young officer who is believed to be
God and that I could do whatever he wanted without giving me any chance
to even talk to his superiors. I have all the documentation and want to
publish it, that does not happen to others what happened to me, I hope
my country Spain, do the same for Canadians who come here to see what
they think about it, though I doubt that a Spanish police, however bad
it is, could do that….
Thanks for everything and my advice is not to travel to Canada.
Basim K. Spain.

June 19-2011
Hello, I would like to know what sources should I refer to find a
job in Canada, what steps should I follow?
Thank you.
Yair M. Madrid, Spain.

June 21-2011
Hello,
My name is Marcela, my family and I immigrated to Canada long ago and
yes it is a country that gives you many opportunities, which in your own
country does not have, but takes away all desire to follow up, breaks
entire families, so that even in your comeback to your own country still
paying the consequences of having immigrated.
The children cannot study cannot work, it's hard but I have to give
thanks because I kept fighting and thanks to my deportation from Canada
I have more than what I lost, in my own country and soon I'll see all my
friends I left there thanks for letting me express my feelings for this
country.
Marcela. Argentina.

June 22-2011
I think what happens to us, is that we don't knock at the correct
doors; we can find some little competent people who just want to make
money and that our processes are quite long so they can extend the
maximum amount of gain, or we can find people who actually are competent
and show us things as they are.
We must start from a universal principle, is that everything good is
hard but always have a good retribution, I thank God who helped me find
the right person and to have all my proper documentation, those who need
guidance I can refer the attorney or give tips. Just contact me.
I hope will be useful
Carlos. Montreal, Canada.

June 23-2011
I agree with Alicia. This is not a good place for immigrant
physicians. My recommendation is that US or Ausi is better.
Jade.

June 23-2011
This website is very helpful for work permits and other visa. It's very
helpful for Indian and other people I am very happy for join this
website.
Simranjeet. Haryana, India.

June 23-2011
I want to work in Canada, what is going to help me??
Selamawit. Juba, South Sudan.

June 23-2011
Hello, greeting in advance and thanking this space.
I am writing to ask help, because I have a daughter 3 years old and I am
just arrived with my husband and she. I would like that she adapt to
Ottawa and this environment, where for obvious reasons, English is
spoken, so I would like to know if anyone knows where she could study it
because I need to work and have her in a Daycare, but I do not honestly
know where take her, I really need help and she needs to engage with
other children.
Who can please help me, or somewhere where Spanish-speaking, whatever it
is so we can go and find out. I expect prompt response. Thank you.
Carolina. Ottawa, Canada.

June 26-2011
Good afternoon,
Through this message I requesting your help to know some information
that relates to the Canadian market, specifically in Vancouver,
lifestyles, income, education, customs and culture, this focused on the
development of a proposed export of Mexican flowers to this country.
No more for now and thanking them for their prompt response.
Regards,
Andrea G. Mexico.
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May 08-2011
I came to the city of Montreal an April 17, 2008, with my suitcase
full of dreams, of finding peace and stability for my family and I found
it. Now April 16, 2011, the dream is over ... I returned to my country,
but I'm happy, because Canada gave me more in three years, than my own
country in my whole life...
I worked hard, had gotten myself in a good company, and I hope reap what
I sowed, I'm very productive. And here I do nothing, I hope to god to
return to that blessed land...
Julio G. Veracruz, Mexico.

May 12-2011
Hello,
My name is Paul, I want to know what I should do for work, study and
live in Alberta, I have 27 years old, eight years of working experience
in mining, I have a good command of English and technical standard, in
August I will do the test "First" as it is compulsory to study abroad, I
have really wanted to make my life in Canada, since I live in a country
beyond the beauty that is suffering from a socio-economic instability
and political terrible and I compare with daily growth there and I have
a hunch that Canada is really a good place...
From already thank you very much for everything and all useful
information or contact.
Pablo. San Juan, Argentina.

May 14-2011
I've always wanted to emigrate to a country where
there are better living conditions, and Canada is the ideal country to
emigrate and bring up my family.
Thanks.
Jose M. Cortes, Honduras.

May 19-2011
Hi good day I want to know everything about getting a job in Canada,
I have 24 years living in Venezuela and I have Spanish nationality
in October I will go to Canada for a month to
take a course of intensive English, so
I like to know how I can get a work permit. On
the other hand I'm denture technician who graduated from dental school
of the UCV-Venezuela I am very interested to see if I can get a job.
With nothing else to add, and awaiting a response from you farewell
....
Hany M. Venezuela.

May 23-2011
I Think Canada is a good opportunity for a better working life,
excellent website.
David M. Veracruz, Mexico.

May 23-2011
Hello.
My wife and I are doctors in Colombia interested in immigrating to
Canada, during our research on the requirements for immigration, we are
asked to validate our degree in Canada, our medical school must be
supported within an international organization medical schools.
A search on this list, and our faculty is not registered, we have sent
several emails requesting information on what other procedures can be
performed to validate our degree because our faculty is not registered
in that list or if absolutely cannot approve our degree without this
requirement.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Jorge R. Medellin, Colombia.
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April 25-2011
I want to work in Canada because I want my children progress and a
future for them, also I heard say that Canada is very progressive
country, my nationality is Colombian and I have Spanish nationality I
would love to work there.
Francisco Luis. Spain.

April 27-2011
I immigrated 28 years ago to Canada .I became a Canadian and feel
myself Canadian. And i started a job in the capital of Canada a year ago
and I did get compliments from my direct manager, and from coworkers.
But the last 8 months it was a nightmare that I had to see a doctor .I
could not take any more insults and name calling and racist remarks any
more.
Now the worst have happened. I was sent home by my new manager and the
reason they gave me it did not work out. Now where to turn? Even when a
co-worker Canadian is telling me that this is not right.
Is there any one that can help me?
Thanks
Johan S. Ontario, Canada.

April 28-2011
I am interested in to work and more specifically in Canada since the
country offers a great interest in both nature and possibility in
workforce development, therefore, appreciate information for workforce
development in this country.
Luis G. Vizcaya, Spain.
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March 10-2011
Greetings,
First of all thank you for all you hard work in making this page
where I found information very relevant to what I feel more motivated to
go to Canada.
I understand that I must be employed by an employer who will take care
of all formalities due to my trip and return, I just wanted to ask for
helps to have a contact, where to contact and apply for jobs ... I would
go to Vancouver or Montreal ...
thank you for your kind attention.
Uriel G. Mexico.

March 10-2011
I would like to reside in Canada since I was there for a year and I
had work on various sites and I have letters of recommendation from
Montreal, Quebec, but by other circumstances I had to go back home… now I
would like to return to my family
Luis A. Spain.

March 17-2011
I've been teaching in China as an ESL teacher for the past 6 years.
Since my two daughters have already finished their degrees and have
rendered the required number of years to be able to be qualified for
immigration, I have now decided for us to pursue our immigration papers.
We are from the Philippines. My elder daughter is a Medical Technologist
with more than 3 years experience in a tertiary hospital in the
Philippines and my younger daughter is a Registered Nurse with more than
2 years hospital experience in Saudi Arabia.
Since applying as immigrants in the Philippines usually takes at least 2
years for some lucky applicants, is it better for my daughters to apply
for work on line first so that the process will be faster?
I welcome your suggestions and thank you very much.
Gloria R. China.

March 23-2011
I am happy to know that a British and Irish person wants to forge
his development as workers in Canada, this speaks about how well are
perceived Canada by workers around the world, sad thing is that many
agencies have abused the needs of many workers by charging a lot of
money for their services, with the concern that some will not be
accepted. In my case I'm nurse and my husband Engineer, one of the two
will have to leave until get a residence and then forge a united way
from there, we do not know which of the two, but it really is difficult,
expensive at all stages, costs, process, separation, time, loneliness,
etc... But reading your comments it sounds like a lot of many paid
sacrifices.
Mirna C. Mexico.

March 28-2011
Thanks for the idea that you share on this website. You really have
touched the hot point of discrimination we face. Even in a dating site,
if you are black AFRICAN? It is hard to chat.
I am a Cameroonian of 36 yrs, long ago that I am looking for general
labour job, but up till today, i face just scammers. What can I do to
have a job?
Please help me get something doing.
Sebastien. Bafoussam, Cameroon.

March 28-2011
I wish have the opportunity to work in Canada, I work in an
international company and that some of its business is mining. I've
always loved Canada and I think I would adapt very quickly, I had the
opportunity to work with people from Canada and I love the way they
work. I would be a contribution to Canada.
I hope that is well received, thanks!
Richard R. Santiago, Chile.
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February 03-2011
Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico.
I worked in Alberta, Calgary, I worked very hard and did go very well, I
earned the respect of all my colleagues, I felt the racism or
indifference but we are mature and we know there is racist people in
everywhere, there are in my city , which have a better standard of
living so they think are higher, work in Canada was the best day of my
working life, the work filled, absence of my family but I was very happy
working in Calgary, I felt a little frustration when they does not gave
me the opportunity to fix my residence with only 4 months to get it, and
a friend from Germany got it.
I'm looking for the opportunity to return to work in Canada, and God
bless you all, and this life have to be very positive, and more
concerned about being right with God and not for banal things, enjoy
that Canada opened the doors and seize that opportunity, thanks.
Omar C. Monterrey, Mexico.

February 09-2011
I think that Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the
world, the way how they have managed a diverse population, a migrant
economy. So my wish is to migrate to Canada.... thanx.
Aftab. Islamabad, Pakistan.

February 09-2011
Hi,
I hope someone can help me. I'm British, but for the moment I am living
in France. I applied to the Canadian High Commission, London, for
Canadian permanent residence while I was still living in England.
My application started to be processed in July, 2007 (so-called 'fast
track'). Then in September 2009, I was asked to complete and send a
detailed file (we all know how that goes!) - I had to ask for an
extension of time, which was granted. In February, 2010 I sent my file
and the outstanding amount owed, which was immediately cashed, and have
not heard a word since.
Every now and then I go to the official Canadian Immigration site - and
I am now dismayed to see that the goal posts have been moved again, and
that the waiting time seems to be from when they start to process the
'complete' file - not from when one first applied through the 'fast
track process'. In my case, this will extend the wait from 4 years to 7
or 8. Love to hear from any of you who might be wondering the same thing
- or, who have sorted it.
I applied under the Business section as 'self employed' which seemed the
closest to my situation.
Nichola. France.

February 11-2011
Hello,
I have a few questions for you. I'd like to meet or live in Canada with
my wife. We are very young and educated. I'm engineer in microwave and
satellite domain and have a good working experience. What are the
opportunities for good life in Canada?
Almir. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

February 17-2011
Hi All,
I am a 32 year old male from Ireland and I am currently looking to
relocate to Canada due to the current economic climate in Ireland. I
have 7 years experience in working within the insurance industry (p
lines underwriting, commercial underwriting, sales and risk
assessment/account management) all of which was for a major direct
insurer. I then moved onto group manager of a large construction company
where I worked for 2 years. I would like to know if there are many
opportunities in Canada and also what cities or areas I should look at
relocating to.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Stephen R. Dublin, Ireland.

February 22-2011
Hi;
I wish get information about how I can do to get an employer to and go
to work in Canada.
I already went to work to Canada for two years and my contract finished
and I would like to go back there to work, I have work experience and I
had a test apart to see how good is my English and everything is fine.
I would appreciate some feedback so I could explain my questions more
openly.
Thank you and have a good day.
Regards.
Miguel A. Mexico City, Mexico.
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January 01-2011
A while ago I worked in Canada, specifically Calgary and I loved
that city, the truth is that I like to live back there and be working in
the same company and the good friends I made in that city so I would
like to return, I would recommend it.
Gezieli. Mexico.

January 11-2011
First of all, congratulations to this forum as it gives a broad idea
of the different versions, but I want to raise my concerns as all you, I
am Venezuelan and married with no children for now, and we are both
electronic engineers and I am studying an electric engineering masters
and my wife is specializing in telecommunications.
We both are working and have a living medium-high to be modest, however,
we have been considering migrating to Canada in order to have a higher
living standard and worthy for our future children.
At first, I'd like you recommend me cities with some detail, concerning
employment.
I've seen some successful and others not, because from what I've seen
come to work any job but without applied to his studies, which that is
my fear, but it prevails the slogan "Nothing ventured, nothing gained or
lost "I would therefore advise me about the migration to this country as
I have heard that offers many opportunities, but I notice this forum
that there are racism to immigrant either Latino or not.
People who have tried thank you for your comments and those that are in
the process please give me an idea of the current situation that is
presents for immigrants.
Thanks in advance.
Hans Ch. Bolivar, Venezuela.

January 13-2011
Hi all, very interesting all the comments of each person based on
their experience, I have a degree in accounting, I'm single, I'm
planning to study and work in Canada. My brother is studying English in
Edmonton, Canada, and has made it difficult to get jobs because he do
not have the work permit. But he has something in his favor, a Canadian
family was very fond of him and love him he was offered help at all to
stay there.
I am from Cumana, Venezuela, please i need help and recommendations for
migrating to Canada.
Thank you very much.
Rafael M. Cumana, Venezuela.

January 15-2011
Dear colleagues from Canada immigration
I am an architect working on the Toncontin airport in Tegucigalpa,
recently got my degree as Master in Project Management, concerned about
the environment and global warming, seeking better opportunities to
contribute ideas and eager to work on projects aimed to ecological
architecture and integrated projects to management and disposal of solid
waste.
I hope to find a feasible and viable opportunity for employment and to
reside in Canada with high spirits and positive energy in these
expectations.
Greetings.
Cristian F. Architect. Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

January 21-2011
You guys are nice and informative even helpful to one another.
How true and what are the chances of wining Canada green card lottery?
it is true that there is a daily draw?
Blessing. Kano State, Nigeria.

January 22-2011
I just read one of the publications of 2010 about go to Canada to
have only a 25% chance of working in the profession that one has studied,
is too daunting... I'm not going to another country to thrown away the
more than 5 years of university studies and exchange them for a job for
which I did not study...
Miguel. Lima, Peru.

January 31-2011
My partner (an electrical engineer) and I (a
podiatrist) would like to apply for permanent residency under the
skilled worker scheme. We are interested in joining family (partners'
brother) in Nova Scotia. I would like advice on how successful my
application is likely to be.
Thanks
Caroline. United Kingdom.
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December 02- 2010
Hi all,
I came to Canada over 20 years ago, when I was 22 and had just graduated
with a degree in engineering. Because of my work during my college years
and my grades, I had enough points to qualify. They needed experts in my
field (logical systems, electronics) and seduced me into coming here.
Once I came to Canada, my degree was not recognized at all. My studies
in Bolivia were deemed to be worth merely one year in college here in
Canada. So I had to do what many of you had to do: settle for a low-pay
job.
I was fluent in both official languages, and had a brilliant future in
La Paz. My native tongue is Aymara, and I look completely "Aboriginal."
As others have said, the Hispanic community is full of discrimination
against Native people, and the government and the Canadian people are
not any better.
I worked hard, and happily, because I was young and naïve, and could pay
for another degree, this time in chemical and petroleum engineering, at
the U of Calgary. I didn't get any job offers, and after searching for
two years, decided to go for the master's degree.
I obtained it nine years ago. With excellent marks. I'm in my mid 40s
now, and with all my extensive education, command of the language(s),
and impeccable police record, all I've found is work part-time in
government dependencies, making barely above minimum wage.
I feel I've wasted my life. But it wouldn't have been any better in
Bolivia, either. When I grew up there, people like me were second class
citizens over there. It seems it's the same here, but at least I've been
able to afford comforts I wouldn't have there: I rent a nice, small
place; I have all the electronic toys I could wish for; I love the
safety of the area where I live.
Yet, all my knowledge and training seems to have been for nought. And,
after 23 years here, I'm afraid I must say I've never managed to make
any friend among the majority (white Canadian) population. In Canada,
there is nothing worse than being a First Nation --or looking like one.
Scratch Canada. It's in this whole continent. There's nothing worse in
America than being a Native American.
Gerardo. Vancouver, Canada.

December 08- 2010
I am originally from the UK and I married a Canadian nearly 2 years
ago. He successfully sponsored me and I became a permanent resident
about 15 months ago. Permanent resident!! - that's a laugh. I have a BSc
degree in Biomedical Sciences and over 10 years experience in my field
of work. I have spent the last 15 months studying for 16 exams in order
that I can qualify here to do the job I have been doing very
successfully in the UK for the past 10 years. I have applied for
non-qualified posts in my field of work as I appreciate that I cannot
work in a qualified capacity at the moment, but foolishly thought that I
would find employment in a lower role for the time being.
I have applied for numerous positions here in Calgary and haven't even
got as far as an interview. As a result I have had to return to the UK
for employment spending months at a time away from my husband. The UK
health system is an excellent system that uses the latest technologies,
excellent training and is highly regulated, yet Canada does not
recognize the skills of people from the UK. I feel very bitter about my
experience, it has been a very frustrating and demoralizing experience.
I only wish that I had met and fallen in love with someone from a
different country. I could travel to Australia, New Zealand and South
Africa and find that my qualifications and skills would be recognized
and appreciated.
Canada has left me feeling depressed, worthless and lonely. I am doing
everything that has been asked of me by my medical governing body and
all I have achieved so far is a huge dent in my bank account.
What would I say to anyone in a medical profession thinking of moving to
Canada? Unless you have plenty of money and can afford not to work for a
few years while you repeat the training you went through to get where
you are now and are prepared to forget all your current qualifications
and experience - then don't do it.
Marie. Calgary, Canada.

December 08- 2010
Greetings, to Emma in particular
I live in Dominican Republic, and like many I am thinking of immigrating
to Canada. I have not visited Canada, but I'll do it next year. Unlike
many immigrants, I for many large haven’t particular economic needs. I
own a business here, although not a millionaire, it cover my bills and
expenses, my wife also works and earns well. My interest is to emigrate
by the great increase in crime and economic instability, which fear
affects us. After the earthquake of Haiti, everything has gotten worse.
What interest me is the way of life and safety in Canada, especially the
city of Saint John and parts of New Brunswick. Also, the employment
rate, because at first I have to get a job there.
Thanks
Lesther. Dominican Republic.

December 20- 2010
Hi all,
I read the comments of many of you, and I feel really sad for your bad
experiences in Canada, but I also have the similar experiences. I know
that these comments are not pleasant to read for Canada-born Canadian,
but they do reflect the general pictures of immigrants’ lives in Canada.
I don’t want to argue that these bad experiences are true for all
immigrants because different people have different experiences, but I
believe that these are true for more than 80% of immigrants in Canada,
and I also believe that these comments did not come from imagination,
but came from the hearts of immigrants.
All immigrants had their dreams before they migrated to Canada, and they
all believed at the beginning that their hard works and qualifications
would help them, and nobody expected their lives would be ended up like
these. This is the reason I want to participate in this forum to give
some advices for those people who are thinking about immigration to
Canada permanently. As immigrants in Canada, we have responsibilities to
prevent people from making a similar mistake that we have made.
I intend to those people who are professionals (especially physicians)
and want to migrate permanently to Canada as skilled workers for a
brighter future, and not for people who want to come here for safety. I
won’t tell my story again because you can imagine my life by reading
other comments in this forum as I mentioned that I have similar bad
experiences as other immigrants. I just want to give some advices to
help you in making decision whether or not to come to Canada. At first,
let me ask you what you are expecting from Canada as a skilled worker
migrant. If you are expecting a nice apartment or house, a latest model
car, electronics that you cannot get in your home country, then welcome
to Canada. But do not forget that these fancy things can make you
satisfied just for temporary or short term.
When you visit your home country and meet with your old friends, you can
say “hey look, this is the latest model iPhone 4 that I am using now”,
but when they are talking about their professions, you may be just
listening and drinking beers. So what about the other things that can
make you satisfied for long term; that is your ability, your talent,
your self-identity, your dignity and so on. You might get these things
partially in Canada if you have one or more of the followings.
-You get a job offer of your profession from a reliable organization
before you migrate
-You know a person who has a good reputation in an organization that can
offer you a job of your profession, and that person can recommend you to
get a job
-You have good professional experiences (not only education) that Canada
can recognize (for physician, experiences from South Africa, Australia,
England, etc.)
-You are a social-able beautiful young lady if you have at least one of
the above things and you can tolerate invisible discriminations at work,
then welcome to Canada. Otherwise, I would recommend you to stay in your
home country and participate in building your home country for the
brighter future not only for you but also for your home country.
So don’t be desperate to migrate to Canada, sit back and think very
carefully, and collect as much information as you can. Think
realistically what your life will be in the next five years in your home
country and also in Canada. If you have doubt that your life will not be
good in Canada, then don’t come. I don’t want that you will be
struggling endlessly in Canada when your colleagues will be successful
professionals in your home country.
Good luck!
Jade. Calgary, Canada.
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November 03- 2010
Hi to all,
I was born in Canada and have lived here in Vancouver all my life. While
there are lovely things about living in Canada, for many immigrants,
even those who are highly skilled, it is often very difficult to find
meaningful and challenging employment. For example, many neighbours of
mine have various degrees in Engineering, Nursing or Teaching, yet are
only able to find low-paying, undesirable work, many as taxi drivers,
cashiers, nannies, security guards or farm labourers.
Please, if you are considering migrating here, talk to someone who has
gone through the experience if you can. Find out what their credentials
from their home country were and if they were able to get jobs in their
fields right away or if they had to go back to school and re-take entire
degrees.
I think it is shameful that many internationally trained doctors,
engineers, teachers etc. with years of experience are treated as though
they have no degree at all.
My many neighbours with Bachelor and Masters degrees remind me of this
every day when I see them going to their second job on the night shift
while their children sleep.
As for myself, a Canadian and native speaker of English, my own
Bachelors degree has not helped me to acquire employment and I am
currently taking a course to teach English as an additional language to
new immigrants and refugees.
I am very open to people migrating to Canada, I think we have a lovely
diversity and many people are humanists who love learning and sharing
between cultures. We also have many freedoms and access to nature,
education (at a price), and healthcare.
However, like Richard of Calgary wrote, we also have many steeped in the
culture of consumerism, debt and heavy workloads.
I imagine a Canada where we work together to create a more balanced
society.
Sincerely,
Lalena D. Vancouver, Canada.

November 05- 2010
My first comment please do not select Montreal as a city of
choice... here are many Job offers but only for Quebecers. The racism
here is very present in Job Market.
About the choice of Canada I don’t agree with that for the men who earn
10000$ per month. It’s clear you will be loser.
Aziz. Montreal, Canada.

November 08- 2010
Hi friends, I very respectfully like to request some information, I
am a graphic designer and my wife is an occupational therapist, both
with good jobs, very pro-active, I dominate the English, I'm starting an
intensive course in French, because I want to move and make life in
Canada, my question is: What opportunities do we have with our careers?
What about the demand there? Is it profitable to the standard of living
compared to the minimum wage there? What about housing? These are my
main concerns as to whether it is a good idea. And if I wanted to invest
in setting up my own business or design store, How difficult can become
in plain legal? Can an immigrant? What is the value of the Canadian
Dollar?
I know that is a lot of question, but the risk is much to run and I
really want to offer something better for my family, a better future in
a better place, not take them to go through complications!
Thank you so much, and good luck for you too.
Joseph H. Los Teques, Venezuela.

November 09- 2010
Hi everyone,
My name is Patrick (Paddy) and I’m from Ireland. I will be coming over
to Canada on January 2011 under a 1 year work and travel visa. The
stipulation of my visa is that I cannot have a job of employment set up
before I arrive. I admit this is strange however I am ready for the
challenge. Unfortunately my ex and I were due to get married in April
2010, but this relationship sadly finished. She has permanent residency
and originates from England. The plan was once we moved over together
she would apply for sponsorship for me as her 'husband'. Today I’m in a
different boat. I am still happy to travel to Canada because it is a
beautiful country. I don’t know where I will end up or who I will meet
but I intend to enjoy my experience and see where the wind takes me. I
would love to stay in Canada after my 1year visa expires. Is it possible
that my employers can sponsor me during this period??
Anyone who can help me on this matter I would truly appreciate.
P.s To those of you who moan and moan about Canada you need to take a
step back and realize that Canada is not full of handouts!! I can
understand Canadian citizens being offended and outraged by some of the
pessimistic comments that I read on this site.
I truly wish one and all the very best!
Regards
Patrick. Tyrone, Ireland.

November 18- 2010
I would like to be explained, please, what is the significance of
"visible minorities"?
Are there any other kind of minorities in Canada (like non-visible,
East-European)? If there are, do they have the same rights and
protective policies as the "visible minorities" have?
If we (all minorities) have the same rights why it happens that all
foreign city and governmental employees are exclusive representants of
"visible minorities" and there are no "non-visible minorities" hired in
these positions.
These questions originate in two years of heavy harassment and bully I
have experienced during my Canadian secondary education studying for a
bachelor degree in Public Health in Edmonton, Alberta. I truly
appreciate that Canada have protective laws and regulations regarding
"visible minorities" but please inform me, what and do those whose
foreign identity is betrayed only by a slight accent in their English
speech and yet have no one paragraph or section in the legislation for
their help.
I would greatly appreciate a reply from you.
Thank you,
Rosemarie M. Calgary, Canada.

November 26- 2010
@all offended Canadians.
There is a huge difference between being patriotic and being a bonehead.
For me the issue is clear: the immigration system is broken. It is not
about some "unsuccessful" immigrants who try to "vilify" Canada; it is
about their qualifications and experience not recognized in Canada. In
that sense I agree that the government sets rather deceptive standards
for potential immigrants. You also need to consider that the majority of
all immigrants are good specialists in their areas of expertise and
belonged to the middle, upper-middle class in their countries and yes,
believe it or not, it is better to be an engineer, accountant etc.
somewhere in Eastern Europe than a laborer in Toronto. If the government
of Canada said explicitly that recognition of your credentials for
immigration purposes does not mean anything for the employment, the
number of applications would drop significantly.
I am myself an immigrant who got educated in Canada (BA, MA and
currently in a PhD program). I have a Canadian passport in my drawer and
when some people refer to themselves as "real Canadians" just because
they were born here and to the rest as "them", I just want to shut them
up. Canada, Australia and WE are all countries of immigrants. You can
not compare immigration to these countries to immigration to Germany,
Italy, France or Japan. Canada is MY country as well and WE in Canada
understand the problems that most immigrants face and WE want the
government to change immigration policies and WE are ashamed of the
so-called "patriots" who don't see the existing problems and ask other
residents to leave rather than hear them speaking. How can people talk
about freedom, justice and fairness in Canada in one sentence and then
draw a distinct line between "white, born in Canada" and new immigrants
in the next one?
To all prospective immigrants:
There is no clear answer to the question if it is worth it to immigrate
to Canada from your home countries. Some people love Canada and some
hate, some are very successful while others are not. Nonetheless, I have
to say that based on my friends parents, very few of them were able to
achieve the same status as they had back home.
Good luck to all of you!
Serg. Toronto, Canada.
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October 04- 2010
I wanted to point out that Richard from Calgary posted some comments
on September 5th, 2010, that I as a Canadian found extremely offensive.
People should be able to share their thoughts on life in Canada, but
should also be careful about how they are abusing this country. It is a
privilege to live in Canada, and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
I'm sorry that he's having a bad experience here, but he should consider
researching all the positives that Canada has to offer. This country is
unique in its culture, its diversity, and its acceptance of all people,
and I hope that all of its citizens fully understand and appreciate
that. Canada is beautiful, I wouldn't change it for the world! :D
Emma S. British Columbia, Canada.

October 11- 2010
I am a consultant and working in Ghana, Indian National, I have
applied for Canadian Immigration in 2007 May, and now I am about to get
my Visa. I have read most of the comments in the forum and it seems most
are very negative, I would like someone to really let me know if it is a
nice idea to immigrate to Canada, at age 40 and with a good job, I
really don't want to have mid life break down. I earn 10000 USD/month
Net. Please assist me in taking a good decision which I will not regret.
God Bless you.
BR//ZM. Ghana.

October 20- 2010
Each human being make his fate and the place where do is the least
we are made of the same material that dreams and therefore our
experience that we live in any country are the result of what abounds in
our hearts. I've seen people who speak the worst of Canada and
highlights the bad, I think they are people who see the glass half empty
and wherever you are, your life will be very sad and difficult, life is
easier if you see the best of it and if you multiply the good things not
bad.
For Mr. Richard I would give the advice to return to his country and
take a few minutes to think if in the proper place according to the
awareness it has today. For the others I hope we meet in Canada next
year, I began to study French and I hope to apply soon.
Blessings to all.
Nunil. Bogota, Colombia.

October 23- 2010
To Richard and all the unhappy people here in Canada, I suppose that
people that decided to sell their properties and gave up good jobs back
home were smart enough to do their research before coming to Canada. I
don’t understand why someone would jeopardize family, job security and
future for the unknown and then blame Canada for their lack of common
sense. If you used those “high” skills that you claim, you would have
probably came here and assess the situation before making the move.
Canada like any other country is not heaven and is not meant for
everyone, for some people would be a good move while for others might be
the worst option but you need to make your own assessment and stop
blaming others for your own mistakes.
Richard is also being condescending by thinking that Latin American
people come to Canada as refugees and have a better view because we used
to live in extremely inferior countries. I’m from Latin America, came
here as a “skilled” immigrant and am grateful to the Canadian and
Quebec governments for helping me in getting 3 graduate degrees at
almost no cost. However, unlike “Richard”, I came here almost 20 years
ago and before making the move, I evaluated the situation and decided to
come here as I thought it was the best move for me. 20 years later, I
don’t regret this decision and thank God for giving me this opportunity
in life.
People should stop blaming others for their own mistakes, the decisions
you made were not imposed on you. If you made the mistake to come to
Canada, this was you own mistake based on your own decision, you are the
only one to blame and not others.
Raul. Montreal, Canada.
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September 03- 2010
Good day,
I am a girl of 28 years with French and Spanish nationality, my husband
have Peruvian and community of the European Union citizenship, he will
travel to Winnipeg in September, and I possibly (if things go well) in a
year to go there. Our level of English is very basic right now, and we
both speak French. I am a marine biologist, and I have two Masters, one
in Environmental Water Systems, and another in international cooperation
and development with which I have a one-year scholarship in Latin
America. My husband is an electrical engineer and has a resident visa in
Canada.
I wonder if we would be easier to find work in Quebec than in Toronto or
Winnipeg, in many websites say there is work in Montreal, but many
people who goes there says there is no work. I'm a little lost.
We deeply appreciate your help, because from afar it is difficult to
get an idea of how things are in Canada.
Greetings.
Olivia. Santander, Spain.

September 05- 2010
I have made many mistake in my life but the worst mistake in my
entire life was the day I decided to come to this fake country full of
human rights violations, my life won't be long enough to repent for
destroying my life and my family future, life is not only money, is also
principles than don't exist at all in this pseudo country. It is not the
same when you come here because you don't have anything to loose compare
when you loose love, the best job even any Canadian will dream about it.
I also traveled a lot and saw how the life in some countries, especially
in Western Europe is; I'm talking about Scandinavian countries. it would
be a lack of respect compare this Canadian farm with a decent country,
Canada is a cultureless country, no art at all, life spin around fast
food, huge obesity rates, LCD TV, and a buying a house you will never
paid, that's the meaning of live here. By the way in this fake country
there are not such a thing to work 40 hours per week like in decent
countries, most of the people work 60, 70, 80 or even more hours just to
pay the bills, no vacation period, no illness compensation, nothing, you
get sick, you die in poverty, that's the Canadian reality for most of
the people. Canada can easily ruin your life and get away with this.
Canadian companies cry for one dollar, they are incredible cheap. I'm a
very lucky one because I work 40 hours work per week and 2 weeks
vacation period for year. In decent countries if you work 40 hours per
week you have the right to get sick and receive a payment, also a
remunerate vacation period, but Canada is not a decent country
Richard. Calgary, Canada.

September 06- 2010
Hello there!
Nice to meet all you guys
I’m here just because I’m a student and also a dreamer
I would like to know, how can I travel to Canada to try find a job, I’m
living in brazil, i know this must be a kind hard, but what exactly I
have to do to start think to live there, is my biggest dream and i want
make this dream, reality...
Please answer me when you can
Regards.
Hugo. Vitoria, Brazil.

September 09- 2010
To Francisco R, Gerardo, Oscar and others, please do not confuse skill
immigration with refugee, they are not the same. If you come to Canada
as skill immigrant and pay a lot of money, in most cases all your life
savings, it is completely different. Remember one very important thing,
not all of us came here because we were escaping from what ever problems
someone faced in their countries, in this case is more likely as refugee.
Some of us lost everything, good jobs, family, savings, etc., to come
here, spend several years till we could get something decent to live.
Don't compare Canada with south, central America, Africa, Asia and the
poorest countries in the world, the fact that many have never seen other
countries does not mean that Canada is a heaven. Why don't you find many
immigrants from Sweden, Norway, Finland, etc.? Because they have a lot
of better quality of life. Here in Canada you can find several workers
that don't have right to vacation period, Sundays, Saturdays, holidays,
etc. In fact most people work a lot more than 40 hours a week just to
survive, this is the undeniably reality.
In this country you life spins around your work, not your family because
you don't have enough time to share. If you are going to share something
please, be neutral, don't base your conclusions solely on your
experiences, the world is bigger than that.
Ricardo. Calgary, Canada.

September 14- 2010
Hi,
My name is Ulises, I'm from México and I want to go to Canada. I'm a
systems engineer, I'd like to know what are my chances to get a job
there? Can I send you my resume or do I have to be there first?
I know it can be a little hard but is something that I've always wanted
to do, get a better life, a good job etc. I've been reading about it and
most people say "hey, submit the application to a visa office at a
Canadian embassy" I also read that if you have a job offer it would be
easier to go.
Can you give me some advice please?
Thanks a lot for your time.
Best regards.
Ulises. Mexico

September 17- 2010
Hello,
I am a nurse and would like to work in Canada, I've been there on two
occasions and I thought that I would like to work there, the culture and
people are very friendly and there are better opportunities to grow
personally and professionally as a nurse.
Maria G. Michoacan, Mexico.

September 21- 2010
Hello,
I am a journalist with more than ten years of experience in various
media. I'm thinking of going to look for work in Canada. Not sure if it
is a good option, I fluent in English speak and write. Thanks and I hope
someone can tell me something about your own experience in the same
field field.
Luis D. Madrid, Spain.

September 27- 2010
Stan J.: I read your comment about your job in health. I got a
question; you know if is very complicated get a job as a medical
specialist?
I know the tests to obtain a license (something like the USMLE), but
there are employment opportunities after their approval?
Thanks in advance for your response.
Douglas H. Guatemala
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August 09- 2010
Invisible racism is very much alive and well in Canada. I immigrated
to Canada from India in 2000 and have encountered this invisible racism
at interview with an all white panel. Initially i was asked about having
"Canadian experience" as a subtle way of screening me out. I currently
work with the federal government in Ottawa and find the same thing there
too. I always manage to do very well in job tests for higher level
positions in various departments, but when it comes to interviews i
never seem to get through. There is always something that i should have
said or could have said differently. I guess my name which is very
Anglicized. Which fools people into calling me for the interview, till
they see me in person and my ethnicity is revealed.
Edward. Ottawa, Canada.

August 15- 2010
The amount of people coming here to complain is unreal. Yes not
everything is fair in Canada, but I get the feeling many of these people
would complain about anything no matter the Country, no matter the
issues, I think the problem is the person complaining themselves, not
the country they complain about, look at yourself first, then be
realistic with what Canada has to offer. If you don't like it, then
leave, why complain??
Guess what Canada is not cheap, and there is a highly educated
population meaning good jobs are hard to come by. Whether you are born
in Canada or not, there c be times where finding a job can be incredibly
stressful. Yes lots of people are too proud to work at Tim Hortons, but
the reality is if you need a job...there are always jobs here. That
cannot be said for my home Country Guatemala. People there are willing
to risk their lives and travel great distances for small amounts of
money. I don't have to live in a community with armed guards, bars on my
windows. I get healthcare, I have safety, and my children have a great
education. Not to mention there are communities from all over the world
here for support which gives the city I live in (Toronto) great
diversity.
Is it perfect...No, have I become rich...no......but nowhere is perfect.
But for me this country gives me freedoms I would never have back home.
For those who complain I suggest to replace your bitterness with a dose
of the reality and humility.
Welcome to Canada
Oscar, Toronto (Guatemala City)

August 16- 2010
Greetings to All:
There is much important information here. I just like to say that both
sides are right, there is much opportunity for employment and
development, but equally there are many obstacles and things you need to
confront, understand and overcome. It is not easy, but it is not
impossible.
Although the most important of my comment is that I am totally agree
with that the vast majority of whites, not to say that everyone always
want to have the post of nerd, to be the perfect leader and always have
the best opportunities and facilities wherever they are, and that's
something they came to do since arriving in America. For we remember
that America had neither white boys, neither black nor Asian, they came
also as immigrants and dairy nobody qualify, nor evaluated, nor did they
put obstacles, but rather the true humility, simplicity and warmth of
the Latin American man received them with original affection and respect
and saw the option to manipulate people to live in us. And to this day,
they feel they can govern and rule over any people or race. The truth is
that if you have been a predatory and opportunistic.
On the other hand, here in Canada, anywhere in the world, truly
civilized people find that this eagerness and interest in forming a
society more just and mutually supportive, but you are too poor and
ignorant people as I have resolved their migration process, wants abuse
and benefit from the new immigrant. There is everything and in every
place, society, race and culture.
And finally, it is very important remark still continues to be
discrimination and abuse to the Hispanic Latino from the same Hispanic
Latino, of course! The poor and ignorant Hispanic.
But we must move forward and find a way to build a better world and be a
truly advanced and civilized society. Good luck to all.
Gerardo. Toronto, Canada.

August 22- 2010
I’ve read all your comments and viewpoints, and respect all of them,
though personally I lived two years in Canada, and I can tell has been
the best experience of my life, after having a child. security,
tranquility, respect that people have towards others are things which
never find anybody who has lived in any country in Latin America, my
plan was to stay to live there but family reasons prevented me.
If someone are interested in going to live in Canada, but with the
mentality that lives in your home country, BETTER NOT GO, but if you
want to go and change your lifestyle to respect the laws and have
respect for the others, think it is a good opportunity, in addition to
forming a culture of saving, which many of us in our countries do not
have it, it is true you have to start from the bottom in jobs that his
country would never imagine I could do but also it is true that his
country will never have security or peace of mind that exists in Canada,
and knowing that your family can go out without feeling fear when there
will be a shooting or if they returned without being assaulted etc. or
at home does not have to put a prison bars as in our countries, for me
personally this is worth much more than all the money I could win.
Another very important for survival is to accept that change all this,
and avoid making comparisons, maybe in your country the weather is
better, or the most beautiful beaches etc., But thinking like that does
makes you life difficult when the truth is not, I met people of all
kinds in Canada, I met many people emigrated to countries like ours and
it is amazing how still trying to live as they lived before without
thinking they are in a country where they can build a better future
working, but they live thinking that the responsibility for all their
woes is the government, when they don’t realize they are themselves.
I also met people migrated from our countries which were encouraged to
work and now have a successful business, and employ people, and like
everywhere I met many generations of Canadians who do not live well
because they are working and equal complain about the government, which
is surprising when people are hungry and they see an opportunity where
others see an unfortunately do amazing things.
I saw a lot the Hindu or Chinese who have made a lot of money working a
lot. Cheer if you have the chance and let's have a little hand for me to
get back now that I resolved my problems here are my data there need
only an employer no matter whether in construction or cleaning or
whatever as long as I work.
Francisco R. Guanajuato, Mexico.

August 23- 2010
I came to Canada from Mexico for a better life. I met a good
Canadian but I am still sad as I am a registered nurse from a busy
hospital in Mexico City. I have good skills and I thought I would be
welcomed at a hospital here but that not the case. I tried for a long
time to get registered but it was no good. Canadians registration thinks
we are not as good as them. I was very sad. I found a college that
recognized my training and made it real easy for me to become a
certified rca. I have found a good job that I like and I make pretty
good money, not like RN but I do make $21.00 an hour so I am pretty
happy. I like to help others with my experience by telling my story.
Please share. Thank you and god bless.
Donna R. Vancouver, Canada.

August 25- 2010
I am an Indian Expatriate currently living in Dubai, U.A.E. I have 3
successful businesses here in Dubai and wish to leave everything here
and come to Canada. Can anyone advice on whether this is a wise move?
Also, how are the business opportunities in Canada? The reason I want to
come to Canada is long term stability and Citizenship which
unfortunately an Indian Expatriate will probably never have here. I wish
to hear from everyone and with all kinds of opinions.
Gorav R. Dubai, UAE.
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July 06- 2010
I've heard comments about a plan of population of some territories
in Canada where the government requires immigrant people to populate
parts of the country.
I am interested to know about this because I would like to migrate to
Canada.
I’ll appreciate any information can give.
Alexander. Bogota, Colombia.

July 09- 2010
It seems like the term of Canadian Immigration existed for as long
as people world wide has learned about existence of Canada. In fact the
Canada in the perception of international community is closely
associated with historical facts of immigration of different communities
from many world countries to Canada for better life and fortunes.
Hafez. Comilla, Bangladesh.

July 14- 2010
It's incredible the diversity of comments you can find on
immigration to Canada.
Currently I have 24 years I am finishing my degree in marketing, I have
a one and a half years old son and I am married. My husband is 25 and
already received the same degree.
Recently my parents suggested us make the request to work in Canada, of
course the suggestion is very attractive, but a little scary because it
is a complete change to our lifestyle.
I'm really glad for have found this website because I wanted the opinion
of any of you on so many opportunities we could have.
Both (my partner and I) we are aware that everything is achieved through
hard work, but equally we have doubts about whether everything is as
nice as they painted.
Currently we do not have any knowledge of the French language. Only
English, because where we live is a tourist place with American influx.
On the other hand we also think about the welfare of our son, and what
is best for him.
I wish someone could answer my comments, because I would have a broader
vision of the panorama.
Have a nice day.
Eugenia V. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

July 19- 2010
A Warning for Immigrants Engineers:
I wanted to post something regarding the professional license here in
Canada, which some Canadian employers look for in a candidate.
I graduated in engineering in the UK. Immigrated to Canada and tried to
start the license process. I later contacted Professional Engineers
Ontario (PEO), the regulatory body for the profession in that province.
They like to talk about ethics and professionalism. But be aware that
they don't like to answer your legitimate questions before you pay their
fees, which currently stands in about $300, for a start.
Now my point: To obtain a license you need to fulfill several
requirements. One of these is practical engineering experience in
Canada, which is currently next to impossible to find because there is
no jobs. They tell you to pay the initial fee so they assess your
credentials. If they find it "deficient", you will need to make likely
several exams, each cost $165.
Total costs can reach many hundred if not thousands of dollars,
depending on personal circumstances.
Note that after paying all this and approving the exams still doesn't
give you ANY license because you still don't have the Canadian
experience!!
You cannot figure this out early, because they don't want to answer your
questions. The result is you pay a lot of money and get nothing.
To prevent this, I am not registering until I find a suitable job, that
even despite I have all the documentation.
The bottom line is, do not register for a license until you know -for
sure- how you are going to finish it. First find a proper job, only then
register if you wish.
They exploit immigrants by telling them they can register even before
they get immigrant status, when a non-immigrant cannot receive a license
(but he/she already pay hundred of dollars!!)
Be warned: Do NOT pay money in the air, you will get NOTHING.
Thank you.
Reuven. Scarborough, Canada.

July 23- 2010
Hi to you all,
Today I received news from Centralized Intake Office. It seems I am
capable to get my residence as skilled worker.
I am worried about migrating to Canada because the terrible experience
that my sister has faced the last 18 months on Quebec.
Why?
The same reasons I’ve read on this forum.
Lack of opportunities for skilled workers in the labor market
Any comments about this...
Fabian L. Mexico City, Mexico.
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June 06- 2010
Hello,
My name is Ruben, I am a Mexican who wants to find a better quality of
life in Canada, I have said this country was less racist than the United
States. And people are more open to immigrants, because they are growing
economically. I have also heard and read that the living conditions of
their people are better than we have in Mexico.
I hope someone reads me and send me some feedback, thanks.
Ruben. D. F., Mexico.

June 10- 2010
I was employed in a sales/consulting position for a local health and
weight loss company in 2008.
A new manager joined and on her first day made racist remarks towards me
and Asians. It continued over the next day and I filed a complaint with
my area manager. The area manager said they will look into it and only
attended to the matter after a week or so and said a verbal warning was
given.
I did not receive any apology from the manager and while I continued
working I asked for the company’s harassment policy for my reference,
which was never given to me till date.
My manager continued making racist comments about Asian clients and
customers every now and then laughed it off. I walked away and ignored
her comments; it hurt me and showed great disrespect but what does one
do?
Despite the promise there won’t be any retribution from my manager or
the company. My area manager instead fussed over my vacation request and
gave me an ultimatum in forcing me to quit my job. He intimidated me and
spoke very harshly. (This vacation request was a no-pay to visit my
family for Christmas which I had mentioned at the start of my employment
and was agreed)
I wrote to the VP of Operation about the mistreatment and my employment
was reinstated. Then my manager started cutting hours and gave more
hours to my co-worker than me and when questioned my manager denied it
and I have proof of it. The manager turned my co-workers against me.
Anyways this went on until I finally could not take the stress and
decided to quit in February this year.
Up to the time I resigned my manager and I maintained a professional
working relationship despite everything else as we were involved in a
customer service industry. I asked if she could be my reference and she
agreed (in retrospect, I must have been naive) then again my perception
of a reference is someone from the most recent employment and I figured
my manager will be professional enough.
Dated: May 21, 2010
North Vancouver, BC
Over the past 2 months I had sent out dozen job applications and
attended a 2nd interview on one and in following up with my potential
employer last week I was told I didn’t make it because of a negative
reference given by my former manager and then followed by another
candidate interviewed stronger.
I called my former manager and enquired if indeed my potential employer
has called for reference but she denied receiving any calls. This was
rather puzzling and I re-checked with my potential employer who
confirmed she did indeed call my reference. I called my former manager
again but she refused to take my calls. I sent her an email but she has
not replied to that either.
Now I am thinking who is discriminating against me? my former manager or
my potential employer?
I could live with the fact that maybe someone else is a better candidate,
but instead the potential employer quoted 'negative reference' instead
of just saying ‘we found someone better’.
Obviously I lost the job on the basis of negative reference and I feel
my potential employer would not have called my reference if I was not on
their priority hire list.
If indeed my former manager gave me a bad reference she has waited the
right opportunity to get back at me.
Overall, I was an exemplary employee and was offered the manager
position (I declined) prior to them hiring the former manager. I feel I
have been wronged and the bad reference is just outright vengeance at
its best.
I have never seen myself different in color, creed or ethnicity but
after this ordeal it did indeed destroy a part of me and shed light into
the darker side of local people and employers.
Nonetheless I licked my wounds, left it to karma and walked away but to
be prejudiced again over employment, just seems a little too much to
accept.
Oh well, as immigrants we have been through a journey and survived far
more and one thing for sure if it hasn't killed us, it only makes us
STRONGER!
Cheers all,
Juliana. British Columbia, Canada.

June 12- 2010
Mrs. Maria Jose has a very good base to become perfect Canadian. His
comment sent to Kasun is full of tolerance, understanding and good
intentions. Well done Mrs. Maria Jose. Canada belongs only to you and
people sharing your views. How nice for this multicultural society where
people are smiling whole day, barbequing, doing to different churches,
singing about pace and love. Some people don’t understand that Canada is
not perfect country and not the country as Seen on TV. Life in Canada is
one long struggle to survive, pay bills, make some savings for the
retirement, pay for dental, keep employment, avoid harassment based on
race, language, religion etc. Life in Canada is not a Dream. In Canada
you can be arrested, sent to jail, beaten by police or by criminals,
robbed, fired from work without any reason, you can be discriminated ,
you can be evicted from your apartment because greedy landlord want to
make more profit etc...
Anyhow welcome to Canada mister Maria Jose. Join our huge family of
happy people with smile 24/7. And don’t forget to write email to this
discussion group after you become Canadian citizen. I would like to hear
your opinion after you spent some times here with us.
Drago. Vancouver, Canada.

June 15- 2010
Hi Ruben from Mexico,
As an immigrant, I can testify that Canadians are great people and
receive immigrants well. As in any other country, you may find
xenophobic mentality but my perception is that in Canada it is only
shared by a really small part of the population.
You can refer to www.cic.gc.ca for more information on the immigration
processes available as of today. I posted a previous comment in the
forum about the challenges you may face to immigrate to Canada if you
are a skilled worker. The post it will give you an idea of my personal
immigration experience.
Hi Rhonda,
I was glad to see a Canadian born citizen commenting in this forum. I
understand your point and partially agree with it. I didn’t read all the
previous comments posted by other immigrants but I can comment about my
own immigration experience. In my view, immigration polices need to be
clearer in regards to professional certification in Canada during the
selection processes. Selecting a person that most probably will never
have his/hers degree recognized, in my opinion, is not a good strategy.
In my view, the immigration and certification processes should take
place simultaneously, so you guarantee to new immigrants equal chances
to succeed. Certification process would not necessarily arrive in its
final stage but would state that the given professional has the required
qualifications to be recognized once he is Canada or the steps he may
need to take to obtain the certification, eg: go back to school. I can
guarantee to you that a good part of the applicants would have a second
thought about the entire process.
Andre. Toronto, Canada.

June 17- 2010
Hi Everyone,
I hope that what I write here is useful and will help new immigrants who
are already here or would be immigrants contemplating to come to Canada.
Please note that this is purely my own personal opinion from my
experience as an immigrant for more than 20 years.
I don't really know where to start so my writing may not flow smooth
when you read it, please excuse me for this.
Please don't decide to come to Canada unless it is absolutely necessary
i.e. don't immigrate to anywhere unless you are absolutely convinced
that you have no other choice. The problems with immigrating to another
country is immense and you may not realize it while you are in your home
country thinking about going to a better place and leaving all your
problems. Nobody can tell what will happen, except that in Canada you
will not starve, food is simply plentiful (both free and cheap). You
will be safe from crimes and all other forms of personal danger and also
do not have to fear the authorities here. You will get far more justice
and freedom than you can get anywhere in the world. Your child will
receive one of the best education that he/she can get, probably much
better than the best in Asia. Your entire family will get one of the
best healthcare in the world. You can walk the streets and not be afraid
that something terrible will happen and you can go home and close your
doors and sleep peacefully at night and know that when you wake up
tomorrow everything is OK. There is water (drinkable) from the tap and
your fridge is still running. Of course some of these basic things are
also available in many countries but many of the immigrants coming to
Canada come from places where all these are not available. I haven't
mentioned many other extremely important things like a sound economic
system and good governance, a stable currency and banking system. Good
transportation, clean air and beautiful environment. The actual list is
endless.
If you want to live well.....then the problem is different. How well do
you want to live? Everyone wants to live comfortably. This is the
difficult part. The secret to many immigrants who appear to live
comfortably here.....is to bring your own money. If you are coming here
with tens of thousands which may appear a great deal from your country,
forget it. The cost of living in Canada while still relatively cheap
when compared with other 1st world country will deplete you tens of
thousands easily, within a few months. You need to come here with
hundreds of thousands to live comfortably and you still need to
compliment that sum with a job or 2 jobs (both you and your spouse work)
and be very careful with your expenses. If you're bringing millions,
then you can take it relatively easy. You still need a job if you bring
a million or so. That's the truth of the matter. Many immigrants from
Asia have quite a nice sum of cash after selling their home(s). So they
live comfortably in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary. Many of the less
fortunate immigrants look at these and wonder how they did it?
In the early nineties, I was talking to a guy with a family who probably
came with a good sum of money and he told me that if he could get a job
that's a bonus.
If you come here with very little cash, you are going to find that life
is not going to be very comfortable. To get a well paying job, or
reasonably well paying, you're going to need very good spoken English
with as little accent as possible. Many new immigrants have levels of
English that is so poor, I couldn't understand what they were speaking
and they hold an MBA from a Canadian University. Many immigrants think
that they speak very good English which they may be right when comparing
the standard of English in their home country, but in Canada, their
level of spoken English is just very poor. Most companies will not
employ people with such a low level of spoken English. It simply
reflects very badly on the company.
It really is very difficult to employ an immigrant based on his/her
overseas qualification. No one knows whether your degrees and training
is genuine and it is very difficult for the employers to confirm both
your training and qualifications. Who knows? This sounds very harsh but
that's the truth of the matter. When you come to Canada you have to
start from scratch, if you don't like it then you have to start your own
business. The level of competency from overseas qualifications varies
considerably. Some may be very good while some others simply cannot be
counted upon.
You are going to find a certain level of racism and biasness here
against immigrants especially if you speak poor English with a heavy
accent. There is no equality, you have to accept this. It may take time
as the world becomes more globalized but it will take time. Again the
level of racism you will encounter in your workplace also depends on
your luck, you may be working for an extremely tolerant Canadian or you
may end up working for one who is slightly redneck. The pure redneck
will not employ you but you may encounter these people on the bus or
outside somewhere. The level of invisible racism is much higher than
many people think, because the level of visible racism is appears quite
low. Hence it's much harder for you to get a job, get equal pay and get
promoted as these are the invisible racism that you will face.
Please consider carefully before you make your decision. Everyone is of
course different and really there are some who should never immigrate
because they don't have the mindset. Remember if you don't come with
sufficient funds you need to be a long suffering person.
Bill. Edmonton, Canada.

June 20- 2010
Hello everyone!
Well... I've been living in Canada for over 1 year & a half, I came here
(from Mexico) with a 2 year work permit which only allows me to work for
the restaurant that first help me through all the paper work.
Unfortunately, due to a personal situation, in January I loss my job &
since then haven't been able to find another employer willing to hire/help
me with the new work permit.
I've sent as many resumes as you can imagine, I've attended over 10
interviews but as soon as the employers realize that I'm a foreign
worker they step back & well... my searching starts over & over again...
I can't complain about the country, as long as I kept my job all my
expectations were fulfilled. The issue that I'm facing now is that
Immigration Canada requires an open LMO (labor market opinion) from the
employers in order to be able to hire foreign workers & finding THAT is
the problem!
So the reason why I'm joining this forum is to ask for ANY help from the
people who read this; any website, contact, employer, advise... whatever
you can relate to my situation that could help me is gonna be TRULY &
DEEPLY appreciated!
I wish all the best to all of you! Good luck on your path!
Tania. Edmonton, Canada.

June 28- 2010
Hello to all, I really want to be honest with about to go to live in
Canada...
Just wanted to add that I am not racist, I am a pretty cute mixed, low
height (not much really), and proud of my color...
Due to political changes that has taken my country I'm thinking of
emigrating to Canada, but when I read these comments really discourages
me to think that there is racism and I have always thought that this was
not like that. really everywhere is racist but that is something I
haven't take care much, I am worried but I can not find it as an
obstacle because there are more good people than bad, it is difficult to
leave their country for a better life, but we all have rights to pursue
happiness, if it is expensive to live there, also, it is here is too
expensive to live too and you could get killed by a cell phone,
you tell me I have no right to live better, with corruption and poverty
in my country, and that stupid coup really depresses me know how we
are... My field is the music and teaching, and am currently getting my
college career with a degree in arts and my current age was 21 years. I
do not aspire to the USA because they believe their country has it all,
they are a great power but I really do not realize that things they do
and they are made with the sweat of the source of immigrants. I'll not
wait for my country get better, if not is Canada is another country...
But I will seek an alternative to look forward... I deserve a
better life, we were born on the same land and we will die in it.
I can achieve my goals... Greetings to all Canadians! And to all the
races of the world! And blessings to those who have the privileges of
living well because of their effort God bless!
Meribeth. Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
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May 05- 2010
Hi this message is directed to Kasun.
Totally obnoxious your comment about the Joes, unmerited the people who
did not have, nor have the possibility of a studies. And of course
people like you are not well received in Canada, nor anywhere in the
world.
I live in Spain, but I'm Argentinean and our next destination would be
Canada and with the hope I will not find people like you.
Ahhh Mr. instructed Kasun, just for you information, the first to arrive
in Canada were the Spanish not the English.
Maria Jose. Spain.

May 08- 2010
Yesterday, at 7:00 pm GMT+11, I found this Forum. After half an hour
reading it, the only thing that I could think about was: Why I didn’t
find this freaking website back in 2005!!!
My Canadian immigration story is not different from the majority of the
other ones described in here. Up to this point, I had been holding it
for myself; just moaning over it, over and over. The more I analyze the
set of events that happened to me, more I think that I was living in
some sort of really low budget B movie. You know; the ones with big
clearly fake plastic spiders attacking Japan. During the last 5 years I
hold almost all type of Visa/Permit that immigration Canada has to
offer. I was a proud holder of work, study, off campus work, pos grad
work and finally permanent resident permits. So does not matter your
path, I most probability went through it as well. I believe that the
only one missing is the refugee status. I decided to open my hearth
because if I had had the chance to read a realistic view of the
immigration experience before taken the decision, I could better
evaluate the pro and con of the process and had taken a more sounded
decision. That is what I am offering, a realist view.
Note that I am successful, have a well paid job in the same area that I
used to work in Brazil; I am totally integrated in the Canadian society.
I am a 30 years old Engineer based in Toronto. I disagree from our
Peruvian friend stating that the people failing to succeed in Canada are
they ones that did not work hard enough. My view on it is that does not
matter how hard you work, you also need to be luck and find someone
willing to give you the first chance.
So let’s go to the conclusions I ended up with analyzing my life
experience as an immigrant in Canada:
-If you have a well paid job back home, do not want to go back to school
and have a family, I would only recommend the immigration process if
your life or the life of your family is under serious risk; if not and
you are doing this for your kids, I would say to let them do the
sacrifice, when it is time; Let them immigrate to Canada
-If you hold a University degree note that most probably you are only
going to find a job in the same field/level if you go back to school. A
Canadian Masters/PhD degree open doors but also do not automatically
guarantee recognition by the entity that regulates your profession;
-Canadian education helps you to enter in the job market but don’t
expect to earn as a born Canadian citizen with similar or lower
qualifications. You will most probably have to start from the bottom;
-Living cost in Canada is high, and associated with high tax rates make
the life of the working class quite challenging. If you have a family
both of you need to work to have a minimum level of comfort.
That is all the advice that I have. In relation to the whole immigration
process, I totally disagree with the current process to select/ invite
immigrants to come to Canada. The skilled worker class only accepts
individuals with a high level of formal training, not taking into
consideration the fact that almost all selected individuals will not
have their qualification recognize by the Canadian entity responsible to
regulate their profession. I think immigration Canada is misleading
these people, selling them the idea of a smooth immigration process. If
they want taxi drivers accept our taxi drivers as well as suitable
applicants and clearly disclose this point during the application
process.
To all of you thinking that you own Canada big time, keep in mind that
as you may beneficiate from the immigration process the Canadian
government also does so. If you are here is because they need you. With
an aging population the government needs young and productive people to
pay for the bills.
All the best
Andre. Brazil.

May 15- 2010
Well, I am a native born white Canadian female. I am actually a
guidance counselor in a high school. One of my teaching areas is ESL and
I have had extensive experience travelling, including three years
teaching in Japan. Can I simply ask each writer to reflect on what the
immigration experience might be like in their own home country. What
type of treatment might I expect to receive? Would I ever be permitted
as an immigrant to your country? As a citizen of your country, what
rights might I expect? What rights do you actually have in your home
country? If you come from such a wonderful place, why did you ever
decide to emigrate to Canada? As one writer said, immigration is a
privilege. The reality is that first generation is rarely as successful
as they would choose to be. The big payoff is with the children. In the
meantime you will receive every right and responsibility as any other
Canadian. Once your children are educated, they will, indeed, receive
equal consideration regardless of colour or religion.
Canadian have a tremendous sense of guilt over the atrocities in the
World. We feel guilty that we have so much, when others have so little.
The reality is that we have what every citizen of the World should have;
responsible government, a solid social program, free education and free
medical. As for expensive, perhaps prices are high, but we all live well.
If you don't like Canada, please leave. This is not a perfect country,
but it is a wonderful country. Some of you naysayers may be well
educated and hard working, but you are clearly difficult to work with.
Compatibility is very important in Canadian society. In this country, we
value people who value others. We especially appreciate those who offer
solutions rather than simply complaining. Think about it.
Rhonda G. Canada.

May 16- 2010
It is with sadness that I read some of these comments here. It's sad
to see people in dire straits in a new country. My wife and I both work
in the health care industry in Canada, we are Canadians born here. Our
great grand parents immigrated to Canada around the turn of the century,
if it's any consolation, it's every bit as hard for us to keep
employment these days as well.
North America as a whole is dealing with a terrible economic crisis. It
does not matter who started this, or how things got so badly out of hand.
Both Canadian and American governments have to deal with this quickly.
That is part of the problem. Yes, there certainly are some social issues
and some bad behaviors from people and Government that needs to be
corrected. There are people that resent immigrants, this is true. If you
look closely these people are not educated generally, they are having
difficulty in their own lives and find it easy to blame everyone else.
Don’t let the minority drive you away. I don’t know what Immigration
Canada has been advertising lately.
There are jobs, lots of them if you are a tradesman. Both my wife and
myself Have had to deal with layoffs and closings over the years in the
health care field.
Sadly, I don’t recommend looking for work only there. If you are a nurse
or doctor jobs are hard to get right now. If you work in construction or
the oil business you will do well.
Some people have said they are embarrassed to take a job at Tim Hortons
or drive a cab. There is nothing wrong with anybody that works period.
It may not be the job you wish, and this is an expensive country to live
in, I understand all too well that people need to feed themselves and
their families. The point I am trying to make is simply don’t give up on
Canada because of stupid or ignorant people.
I also know that from some countries there is some serious culture shock.
Don’t be afraid to talk to Canadians, 99% of us will always have time to
help, or befriend newcomers. Sadly there are idiots all over.
Well, I wish you all well.
Stan J. Ontario, Canada.

May 20- 2010
I have searched this website through Google. This
site should be kept alive so that people specially the new as well as
old immigrants should know the diabolic designs of government.
Pranab. Ontario, Canada.

May 27- 2010
I'm glad I found this forum where we can pour our opinions.
It is worrying to see the pessimism of some people, people who are not
given the opportunity to fall to get up again. Life is full of setbacks,
falls but is full of satisfaction - this only if we are willing to fight
to achieve a particular goal or goals.
For a week I was talking to my husband about the possibility of seeking
opportunities in another country and as a first option is Canada.
I know that if one knows how to direct your search, you can find a good
job. I do not know if any of you could give me information about jobs or
opportunities for a professional with a long career.
I would appreciate any information that can help us in our search.
Many greetings and blessings.
M. Cordova. Lima, Peru.

May 29- 2010
I have read several negative comments here while researching for an
English assignment. I was trying to find examples how some newly
immigrants had found it difficult to obtain a job due to not having a
perfect command of English (this is irrelevant). I just wanted to say
that before you immigrate to any country or even move to another
province within Canada you have to do your research. Check to see if
your degree will be recognized so that you’re not surprised when you get
here. Every province is different in Canada for example I'm a licensed
practical nurse in BC but if I moved to any other province I would have
to do more courses and apply for licensing within the province I'm
planning to go to. Look online to see if your degree is accepted; there
are many successful immigrants in the country that have obtained jobs. I
have a South African doctor, I work with several Canadian residents whom
emigrated from another country and I am not racist in anyway towards
anyone.
We are all equal but unfortunately whether you’re a new immigrant or
"Canadian", some people are racists just as I have heard on these forum
very discriminatory comments towards Canadians. I also wanted to point
out that everyone has a difficult time with employment here, one of my
friends was unemployed for a year, and hundreds are laid off every day.
Every Country has its flaws, no country is perfect. Child care, housing,
insurance, paperwork is expensive for everyone (there is no special
pricing because you’re Canadian, just so you know) the reality is if you
want something you have to work for it. I was a single mom went to
school, now I have a good job. I worked $10 an hour jobs too. You also
need to research the area you are planning to move to the cost of living
is different depending where you live i.e. Vancouver is expensive.
Temperature wise varies depending upon the province you live in. Are you
ready to live in Canada during the winter time? If you’re serious about
immigrating know all your facts think about everything.
The Government is like any Country leader you think they just don't
listen to immigrants? But that doesn't mean its right that's for sure.
I'm going to bring up something else (I'm not making up excuses) some
employers in the private health sector (Elderly facilities) have been
firing their workers and replacing them with cheaper immigrant’s
workers. This is not right nor is it Canadian resident or newly
immigrated workers fault. I was just showing you an example of how a
Canadian may have some harvest some negative feelings towards immigrant
workers. I don't however this has happened to three facilities in my
community.
Cheers, Welcome to Canada!
Adrienne. Vancouver, Canada.
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April 03- 2010
I've come to know that Canada requires many fresh
doctors at the moment. I am a Doctor having completed my Graduation (MBBS)
and would like to know if I can get a job in Canada?
Khalid. Srinagar, India.

April 05- 2010
Hello,
I'm thinking about migrating to Canada with my family, me, my wife and
daughter of 1 year old, But I'm concerned about the comments about how
bad they are going to many immigrants, please I'd love your advice and
recommended that cities travel, I am willing to work on whatever, but I
wouldn’t like to make my family suffer, I'm from Peru and we live well
here but we would like to live in another country.
Robert L. Lima, Peru.

April 08- 2010
The Canadian immigration system is well geared for immigrants with
no skills what so ever! It follows the rules of if a brown\black\yellow
person cleans our roads, houses, toilets it’s totally OK! But when
skilled immigrants with experience\sound education come here and tried
to apply his\her skills it’s not OK! The government is trying to make a
change but because of the system over here the government can't do no
squat about that, its just a puppet and brings more and more skilled
immigrants with all its lie publicizing, "A better future for people in
unstable countries and fast tracking of certain professions!" Yeah
right! In my view the whole job market is lie, only hires a few
immigrants to save them selves from legal issues. I have been here
nearly a year and still I didn't even get one freaking interview (and
YES I went those so called government sponsored Immigrant Job
Integrating things when they teach to Canadian system of finding jobs,
making resumes etc.) No freaking entree level jobs and I compelled to
work at a garage and busted my back two times and the doctor just doses
meds and tells it’s nothing! For crying out loud I'm an experienced
computer administrator! Not a guy who cleans up cars in a garage as a
full-time job. Isn't it obvious why immigrants want to abuse the service
Canada’s support systems, and the country is having a deficit economy,
tell me when you read what I have written do I sound like your average
immigrant? With all the spelling mistakes and grammatical errors? Now
why could that be? "Because I'm not the freaking average immigrant" I'm
educated and have more knowledge than all of the Canadian any-Joes put
together, you pick a subject and I can relate to it for hours and hours.
I am so depressed with this whole place, at least one interview for all
the time I spent on making dumb cover letter and resumes to match the
job requirements, just one! Is it because my name sounds funny or
different? Oh yeah I know because I'm from another part of the world and
people from other parts other than North-America are loons, slow,
retarded, liars and freaking terrorists. Increasing socioeconomic costs
to the government are something that it deserves if it can't manage the
labour market and influence the business that run within its borders.
There is a huge pool of diverse professionals out there doing jobs that
any-joes can do and the any-joes blame us for being here, we steal their
jobs! How ironic! We are robbed by insurance when we want it for our
cars, because we are different? (We can afford the rip off if we were
given the jobs we deserve)! Canadians are the biggest hypocrites that
ever walked the earth, "We are for human-rights" - What are you'll doing
in Afghanistan, helping those savages torture the prisoners? "We are
multi-cultural" - Our countries have been multi-cultural for centuries
before Canada, we lived in harmony with no quarrel until the white man
arrived and left (British, Dutch, and Portuguese). "We are not racial" -
The truth is your give immigrants cr*p in such a structured way
that they can't understand what is happening, but alas there are the
educated and smart ones you know!
So here is my ultimatum about Canada because a day is not enough for me
to go on about the injustices that is happening to us, so - Its a
freaking frozen waste-land that promises a better world for the
misfortune but delivers HELL in such a way that nobody knows what
happened! It’s no wonder why your population is a declining one because
of the amount of laws on children that nobody wants to have them it’s an
utter menace. And God-Bless Asia! We were better off there.
PS. I'm leaving in two months to never return here again! And will
spread the news to skilled people to seek else where and enrich the
other places that they choose, economically and socially, Canada is not
worth a dime. But I got to agree with you this entire place is good for
the any-joes of the world. (NOT SKILLED IMMIGRANTS)
Kasun. Toronto, Canada.

April 12- 2010
Good afternoon,
Thanks to my girlfriend's family offered me to go to Canada if given the
chance. I am graduated from the PUCV and quickly (a couple of months) I
will draw my degree in electrical engineering. I was reading the website
of Immigration Canada and what I found out as required in the country's
workforce (technicians), besides that, there are races and titles that
are not recognized in Canada and need to be a leveling, which is
equivalent almost reach the same career again (BA). The zone is intended
in the area of Montreal Quebec, from what I read has variations in other
areas.
The big question is whether I am fit to go? I have command of English
and I'm studying French. About obtaining an employment contract there, I
know people who could help, but first I need to know well about the
opportunities I have.
I like the quality of life of the country, but I think that I will get
restless and could not find a good job, or you'll lose several years
doing the grading for having a title that is not recognized.
Very grateful for your help, carefully farewell
Victor S. Valparaiso, Chile.

April 16- 2010
Dear Sirs:
I agree with your premise that all Canadian citizens
regardless of background must be free to live and work free from all
forms of discrimination.
But what you don't comment on, is that those of us
who were born in Canada face such a massive increase in immigration that
we are starting to see our communities and some cities transformed into
virtual colonies of foreign countries.
The side of immigration you supporters of immigrant
rights don't want to face, is that it is so high that the very social
fabric of those who were Born here is now threatened in many areas.
Would the Japanese, Australians, Chinese, Saudis or
anyone else tolerate such immigration?
Immigration is a Privilege, NOT a Right. That's why
the debate about when, whether, and how much immigration is a debate to
be had between Canadians born in Canada. No one else has any right to
tell us what to do in our own country. THAT would be prejudice, for it
would be to assume that immigration is a right, not a privilege.
Thanks for your time.
Jeremy W. Brampton, Canada.

April 19- 2010
I want to share with your readers my "Canadian Experience", since
moving to Canada 20 months ago. I am a USA citizen born and raised, and
am white, by the way. I mention this because most of your readers are
presumably from India, China and other far away lands.
Since moving to Canada in August 2008, all I can find for work is
substitute ESL teaching, which on average pays me maybe $200/month if I
am lucky. Further, my ESL teaching credentials are NOT recognized
here--even though they are recognized in the Canadian CIC point system
for immigration (??). Anyways, the national certifying body for ESL
teachers here, TESL Canada is a total rip-off! They refuse to
acknowledge my European TEFL certificate, and want me to do the entire
TEFL certificate all over again in Canada! Plus, they act like total
as*holes when you call them or deal with them. Jesus christ what a
nightmare and money pit. I was teaching in Europe with no
problems...come to Canada and PROBLEMS ALL THE TIME. Paperwork, money,
more paperwork, more money...it never ends. Canadians are masters at
screwing each other, I've found.
So, I gave up trying to teach ESL here, as they refused to recognize my
overseas ESL credentials. I have applied to countless jobs, office temp
jobs, barista jobs, deli counter, dog walker, office manager, program
assistant, staffing clerk....on and on and on and on filling out endless
job application forms/cover letter/re-doing the resume for the umpteenth
time. And what is the response? ZERO. ZIP. ZILCH. NADA. NOTHING.
And don't get me started about the cost of this fu**ing country.
Jesus christ, everything is soooo expensive! I saw a can of refried
beans for $5 at Sav On foods in Richmond, BC just last week. And a pint
of beer at the local pub? It can cost up to $10! Fu**ing
ridiculous! I lived in Toronto for the first year here (it totally
sucked as*, big-time--large, dirty, dysfunctional city, terrible
subway system, etc), and now I'm in Vancouver (want to buy a house here?
They cost ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Oh--a house in Toronto will cost you
HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
Just last week I went to a YWCA job fair in North Vancouver. Oh...my...gawd!
The line of jobless and unemployed trying to get into the job fair
looked like something from the 1930s GREAT DEPRESSION: it was over a
football field long, and 3-5 people wide! Passers by looked in
disbelief at the giant line of job seekers. The smallish YWCA building
hosting the job fair was like a sardine tin of humans, all packed in
there, struggling to get face time with the clearly overwhelmed few
employers. What a fu**ing disaster, or maybe a tragi-comedy? The
air smelled like vomit and body odor from severe over-crowding...it was
then, after seeing this job fair, that I realized why I never got any
replies to so many, MANY job applications: I was one of thousands--or
millions of immigrants looking for a job in Canada.
What a disaster the Canadian immigration system is!
I've spoken with many, many immigrants who all say the same thing: they
can't find work, or only can get sh*t jobs.
I have now decided to leave Canada. Thankfully I can go back to my old
job in Europe. To all who read this: WARNING! DO NOT IMMIGRATE TO
CANADA! This place will take all your money, and you will not have a
job, your educational credentials will NOT be recognized. You will hate
it here.
I wanted to share my story with all of you because I'm white, have a
western name, and am native born US citizen: it does not matter, I can't
get a job here either. Also, a native born white Canadian citizen
neighbor of mine candidly pointed out to me that Canadian employers hire
native born Canadians with Canadian experience--NOT Americans like me,
NOT immigrants from other lands. We are the last choice of Canadian
employers, she explained. After being here over a year and a half with
zero success at finding a job, I believe her words are truthful. What a
costly disaster for me… this place is a fu**ing money pit.
Dreaming of leaving Canada SOON,
Steve :-). British Columbia, Canada.
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March 2- 2010
Hi!
It’s a wonderful forum to place your comments.
Am from India and landed in Canada as immigrant in 2008, after landing I
had attended almost all programs which are meant for new immigrants such
as Mentorship, career edge, ELT, Co-op, Volunteer and even collected few
reference letters as well. But finding job in this country is not an
easy task, believe it’s more on your luck instead of your hard work.
Canadian govt need immigrants for labor jobs and currently all educated
people are coming to Canada and finally survive with labor jobs. They
involve in such a cycle which never allows to come out of it hence going
back become very difficult.
I feel there must be some norms in terms of applicability of 'Equal
Opportunity Employer', percentage of immigrants in an organization and
so on. About all this, it is not enough to educate immigrants or new
comers, it’s equally important to update employers towards hiring
immigrants like employer can hire any new comer on a contract basis say
for a quarter, temporary basis with pre defined conditions or on
performance based and alike.
To my surprise, positions are lying vacant for months and years but
recruitment never takes place. In today’s world when distances are
reduced drastically, singing same music of Canadian experience, cultural
differences etc. are the issues of past. If immigrants are accepted
after Canadian govt norms and evaluation then they must be accepted with
open arms. I also realize....
- Canadian govt is spending lot of money only one side and i.e.
educating immigrants wherein they need to change some programs and
update employers as well
- I am MBA, my partner is B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Ed, MBA and currently studying.
Also got Teaching License from Ontario College of Teachers but there is
no job!
- Before granting visa, credentials, statistics etc. must be evaluated
thoroughly if that jobs exists in that area or not. Calling and then
putting someone educated on Personal Support Worker, Taxi Driver,
Security Guard kind of jobs is any way not going to promote respect.
- Immigrant decision is based on the information whatsoever is available
on internet or through their near and dears where in reality is
different.
- Canadian govt need to ensure employment may be in other provinces
which need people or isolated locations.
Its very easy to come out with comments such as if someone don't feel
good in this country can go back, this country is very safe or similar
things. Friends, immigrants come here with courage to do something
extra ordinary, contribute in an exemplary manner but a platform is very
much needed. Putting in the jobs where they lose their enthusiasm is a
great loss to such a wonderful country. They can go to any location,
area but with an expectation of appropriate employment only then calling
immigrants will make a difference.
One cannot forget that in current scenario a category /class of people
coming to this country and wasting their talent is no good at all. Best
and optimal utilization of human brain/knowledge is very essential.
Good luck in your job search.
DK. Toronto, Canada.

March 5- 2010
Very sad to read that many people are in a bad situation in Canada,
I live in Guatemala and I will say one thing compared to Guatemala,
Canada is paradise, here in Guatemala there is extreme poverty, no jobs,
no business or sales, crime kills every 5 minutes, there are stray
bullets that kill children and the elderly, corrupt governments steal
what they want, we are in extreme poverty. I worked for the Supreme
Electoral Tribunal and had to resign because of death threats, which
continue even without any reason, if someone can guide me as to run away
to Canada I will thank, I do not mind leaving my country, life is worth
But already those who are there consider yourselves fortunate to live in
a country where human rights are respected and all work is worthy.
Sergio C. Guatemala.

March 6- 2010
I been living in Toronto, Canada for 6 months, I'm Uruguayan, but I
lived the last 8 years in Buenos Aires before coming here.
This message seeks to break some myths.
If you are thinking of coming here, the money that the embassy advised
is NOT ENOUGH everything is more expensive than what we had said and I
assure you that $ 20,000 for a family of 4 people reach only to 6
months.
If you have U.S. dollars multiply x 1.04 Just come will have to pay at
least 6 months rent (average 1300 x 6 approximately 7800) are already
resting 12,000.
And we must add $ 350 per month for utilities Electricity / water / gas
/ phone base / basic internet / basic cable and insurance (required) in
6 months 2000 so only resting 10,000 are now in the electric company
make you leave a deposit 150, 250 in the gas Remember that the house is
empty. Just cook, refrigerator, hot water and heating, microwave maybe $
2000 If you are humble reach, mattresses / tv / mobile or landline some
basic cooking utensils can they give away a table that seats maybe a
chair ...
There are left 7500...
To open a bank account there are no major problems, but to apply for a
credit card you have to freeze money, at least $ 1000 left and 6500.
And I advise you do so you need a credit history Getting driver's
license CAD 125 each, several paperwork $ 100, transportation and
another $ 100 minimum per month and things for the house (and left 6000)
The car is a complicated issue because economy cars fail the test and
the cars cost more if they work, 5000.
No car ... you came a month ago and you still have only $ 6000.
If you can live with less than 1000 a month you're a genius.
That is money that is left for 6 months.
Is very difficult to get a job the first 6 months and if do you do that
LIKELY TO GET A “SURVIVAL JOB” THAT ALLOWS live poorly few months.
We're talking $ 10 an hour, 1600 per month to reach your pocket and
spend approximately 1350 and transport 100 The conclusion is:
If 20,000 is the only money you have when coming here, then you are
playing with fire, maybe after a year you would be IN BANKRUPTCY.
And if it is true that 200,000 immigrants arrive in Canada each year is
also true that 80,000 returning to their countries broken losing an
average $ 5000 each and can check it in statistic.ca years ago by what
they say everything was very different, but now MARCH 2010 this is the
reality of someone trying to survive in Canada.
Adrian. Toronto, Canada.

March 9- 2010
Hello all,
In the following months to live I'll move to Canada as a resident. My
immediate objective will be to get a scholarship for master’s studies.
Some of the forumers would know which institution can look for
scholarships or loans? ... Know if they can even offer scholarships to
study abroad?
Regards
Juan C. Mexico.

March 13- 2010
I read with great interest the experiences described by people who
have come to Canada and even empathize with what they mean I think it is
necessary to break down myths about what is truly looking for a new
country. But we assume that we choose to emigrate from our countries in
search of a better future for our children or ourselves, we understand
that as immigrants come to our countries and that these have been
successful, this is due to the work and effort made them overcome, I see
with great interest as the Spanish, Jews, Germans or any other group
that has come to Mexico (and now many of them are moving from here).
So we have to do it in Canada, nothing is free, we must work and
struggle every day to get ahead and that's in Canada or any other
country. I believe there are many myths about what Canada can offer the
immigrant. Important is that it has a stable political system, market
economy, excellent education system, a clean environment with natural
resources, especially water, which are the envy of any country in the
world. I invite you to reflect and put things in perspective because I
do not think the small spaces of any European country and its costs is
what immigrants want, or live in the midst of violence in Latin America,
or the crowds and misery on India, China or the despair of African
countries.
Canada has problems, is also a very large young country to meet each and
every one of its inhabitants. True, many Canadians leave and seek their
fortune in other countries, we live in a globalized world and it will
always be Canada but in the end is an oasis in the land to many
immigrants want to have like home.
David M. Mexico.

March 18- 2010
Hello,
I have read several opinions, and the truth there are so many people I
know who is in Canada and is pretty good and that encourages me to go.
I'm about to travel there. I think it depends on the persons that adapt
to everything and do the job, in these beloved times we are not able to
choose from. Personally I do not do ugly to anything, must be risked to
gain encouragement and move on, there is future in Canada
Esther O. Guatemala.

March 24- 2010
I think our communities would do well to agitate for better
transparency in the hiring process.
Currently, most job openings are not made public. This makes nepotism a
necessity and puts visible minorities at a great disadvantage, even
second-generation young people like myself.
Simply agitate for a law that makes all job openings public, so that
people cannot secretly hire their brothers. No more dependence on
nepotism coded as 'networking.'
Furthermore, the qualifications of the person hired for every job can be
put on the public record as well, even if their ID/personal information
is masked. This is so that all applicants can compare and contrast
against their own qualifications to ensure that the process was fair,
and have information on which to build a case if the process was unfair.
Transparency will promote meritocracy in Canada.
Bonnie. Ottawa, Canada.
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February 2- 2010
Greetings to all,
There is a saying: Everyone talks like he does at the fair.
Although, for us hispanic speaking people is more difficult to integrate
professionally than someone speaking English / French in Canada, by the
barrier of communication, a person wishing to live in Canada should seek
the techniques for successful installation and not simply terrified by
bad experiences of others.
There are several ways of coming to Canada:
1) As a
student. Come to Canada as a student in any program related to your
career or your interest. The program must be full time
When you are
studying full time (have a student visa), it is possible that your
spouse process an open work permit which would allow him/her to work
legally where could get work. This is a good option for the following
reasons:
a) When you are a newcomer on the country and get to study, you’ll
practice your English, and make contacts/friends in town where you are
studying. It is important to make friends and contacts for mental health
and because they can connect you with prospective employers.
b) The schools usually have offices or officers dedicated to advise you
to seek employment or work where you can get your bearings, or sometimes
also hire students.
c) Having studied or worked 1 year in Canada, you increase your score
to emigrate to Canada, as the Canada Govt. considers to have worked or
studied in Canada for at least 1 year as an increase in your
adaptability.
d) Future or prospective employers usually feel more compliant with
regard to the language if they see you studied in Canada for a while (think
ah, the English must be good, if you study here) The degree of
importance in Fluency depends on what job you seek. If you work in
sales, making presentations or written, of course it will be important.
2)
Temporary work permit. There are several ways to work temporarily in
Canada. It depends on your country of origin and level of study. For
example, engineers from Mexico, may work in Canada if they get a job (of
course, must obtain their permission to work) but this profession, like
many others (accountant, graphic designer, etc..) Fall into
international agreements. Note that if you come just like that without a
job offer, "sometimes" because employers here ask you to your
engineering degree or another regulated profession this revalidated /
inspected by the Corps evaluator of the profession
Note that my
partner engineering study in their country of origin - study in Canada
for 2 years - and now, working while studying and after study. Because
study in Canada, never had the need to evaluate their foreign degree in
Engineering. The Official title of his work is not "engineer" but
considered their Engineering, and his studies in Canada to his current
position... that is not your / their studies abroad are not worth. If my
partner wanted to work in a company with the job title of "Engineer"
probably should register and make some tests in the College of Engineers
of the province, as it is a profession / degree for which is regulated
in some cities . (They want to be updated)
There are several programs to work temporarily in Canada, to name a few:
* Live in
caregiver-aid to someone at home with children or with patients. Due to
the demand of domestic and care workers here in Canada, was created a
special program. If you do not like they treat you, find another
employer for the same, learn about your rights before resigning or
returning you to your country.
3) Calls the residence from your country of origin:
Immigration laws are constantly changing.
If you order from your country of residence may take 1 to 2, 3 years to
get it, depends on your country of origin and the times that the
Canadian immigration offices later installed on your country to review
your case. MEANWHILE, do not waste time, study English, and / or a trade
that will be useful to get to Canada (hair stylist, tailoring, making
furniture from wood, etc.). Something that gets you a job while you get
some professional Or looking for an internationally recognized
certification, ie a global review, as the following examples:
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Certified General Accountant (CGA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Insolvency
Restructuring Professional (CIRP) Chartered Business Valuator (CBV)
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Certified Sales Professional (CSP) Certified Professional Purchaser
(CPP) Certified Sales Executive (CSE) Certified Human Resource
Professional (CHRP) Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)
These assessments / professional designations may be made in several
countries, and have high value here
Well, I hope the information given will be useful. There is work; you
can have any job (café, restaurant, etc.). While you get some of your
profession. Canada was in recession, and there was a time that lowered
recruitment of professionals. As a migrant, you can take time to perfect
the language and learn to express yourself professionally, with self-esteem
and sell your abilities / work at the best price.
To practice your speaking, presentation you can join TOAST MASTERS in
Canada, or in your home country to practice and have a great presence
and self-image ... Trusts you ... and get ready, do not house the
destination. FORGE YOUR DESTINATION, be prepared to not be a victim of
fate. It is disciplined, no one can force you to improve yourself.
And if you do not like Canada, return to your country of origin or go to
another country, because with experience abroad and another language is
very sure you'll get a good job ...
I wish you success and send you a hug,
Kenny. Alberta, Canada.

February 3- 2010
I have read the comments and just wanted to say that I do feel for
you and the difficulty involved in becoming an immigrant. IT is not for
the faint of heart!
Realistically Canada does absolutely require continued immigration
because our birthrate is so low, and this is the case in all the western
democracies. However, there are warmer places to live in the winter, and
for the person who immigrates life will be hard and possibly stay hard
for the 1st generation at least. You would have to be willing to
basically give up everything for your children's future.
My own grandparents immigrated to Toronto prior to WW2 and nothing has
changed, only back then there was no social assistance of any kind. As
for discrimination, that is unfortunately human nature, there are no
countries without it on this earth. Try having a German/Russian
ethnicity following WW2 and during the cold war. I put myself through
university, following a first career, and took out loans that required 9
years to pay off with high interest rates. I am the 3rd generation and
many generations on the other French Canadian side of my family. The
taxes are sky high in Canada and you need to know that people commute
for long hours and often even so-called successful people have a day job
and a part-time or home business as well, if your idea of success is
slaving your whole life away.
Unless you are coming from a war torn or unstable country it is not
worth it to uproot unless you are quite young and determined. Foreign
education might not help, so many are driving taxis AND ALSO so many PhD
Canadians are driving taxis here as well.
You must be prepared to live simply, be very adaptable and do a lot of
research. As far as living expenses go, I'd suggest to live like a
student in an upscale part of town, in a small basement apartment near
the subway (cheaper) so you don't require a car because it will make you
feel more alive and included in a vibrant society. When you choose to
live in a suburb or isolate yourself in an immigrant community, it may
seem supportive, but it won't help with the very long travel days and
integrating/finding leads. There is a fine Indian community in Downtown
Toronto at Coxwell and Gerrard, for example, with all the items from
home, the culture and community, but you will have more free time living
in the city
Lisa K. Ontario, Canada.

February 4- 2010
This is my first time writing on this forum. I am an immigrant
from the States and been up here for nearly 2 years. I find it
very difficult to find gainful employment in my field of business. My
family and I live in a rural area and we are finding it very difficult
to locate work. We want to move to a different area but you need
money for that and with a family of 5, it's very hard just to feed them.
We have sent out resumes to no avail, and even emailed the NDP, for
suggestions without any responses. I see jobs posted on job board
but only if I was aboriginal, I could apply. It's just a
frustrating feeling that I can't support my family here in Canada.
Canada shouldn't focus on trying to get immigrants if they don't want to
help them get started.
JT. Ontario, Canada.

February 6- 2010
I want to say what I think.
My family and I came from South Africa in '08. All this negative talk is
insane. If you do your homework before you come, then you should not
have a single problem in this wonderful country. We came because of
safety concerns for my family, seeing I carried a gun in South Africa
every day of my life. We came over; knowing we will make less money and
that it’s VERY cold, but I wanted my family SAFE!! I’m willing to shovel
snow the rest of my life, to have the safety we have here. Nobody will
force anyone to move to Canada, it’s your choice. If
it’s so terrible, move back then,
don’t complain!!
Adrian. Alberta, Canada.

February 9- 2010
Hi,
I am a landed immigrant in Canada and been living in Brampton from past
six months. I am Bachelor in Mechanical engineering with five years of
R&D medical device Design experience in a fortune 500 company. I had a
perception that I could find a job for me easily in this country, but
from past six months I am not only applying for jobs in my field but
also in other fields too. It is frustrating for me not even a single
call from any company.
I use to meet with people around me. I found after a meeting to my
community people and the present scenario that I made a mistake. I left
my lucrative job for better prospects in this country. Everyone told me
that this is not a country for the immigration of educated people.
Everywhere in the companies I have seen the slogan `Equal opportunity
employer` but there is nothing like that.
I think Canadian government should take stringent measures for retaining
the skilled immigrant if they really want otherwise they should remove
the option for highly skilled class from their immigration policy. At
least those people who have everything in home will not be the prey of
current situation here.
Regards,
A. S. Brampton, Canada.

February 18- 2010
I am a native from Mexico who looking to immigrate to Canada to work and
live. I feel that Canada has many opportunities to offer and full of a
variety of ethnic groups from all over the world make it a special place
to live. I'd be honored to live in such a beautiful country and thankful
to be privileged and the opportunity to work and get success in a great
country such as Canada.
Sincerely, Your friend,
Jose. Nayarit, Mexico.

February 21- 2010
Hello everyone!
After reading some comments on emigration to Canada (Montreal), the
truth is that I have been astounded and frightened.
I plan to go to Canada for a better life, I have informed and I can go
as a tourist for up to 6 months, but to me what interests me is to go to
work and could stay there.
I'm with my mother and 2 younger brothers, but my father abandoned us
and we want to start a new life do we have any chance there? At first we
wanted to go all 4 at once, but I wonder if my brothers will have school,
if my mother for her age may find employment...
Ultimately I don’t know if we'll survive. I would appreciate it if you
have any kind of information... If already there I could get work and
residence... I don’t know, I'm very worried, lost and scared, I hope
someone of you can give me a cable.
Greetings
Basma. Spain.

February 25- 2010
I have my degree in accounting since 2008, I been looking for
employment for six months, I can’t find anything. They’re telling me
that I don’t have experience, blah, blah… how am I going to get
experience if I don’t find a job. I did my training for school at the
National Bank of Canada and everything. I know a Canadian who’s working
at the National Bank, he got a high school degree. It’s unfair, which
you pay a lot of money to study and then they tell you that you don’t
have experience or you not qualified for the job.
I am pretty upset
Joel G. Winnipeg, Canada.
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January 01- 2010
Hi all,
The reason for my query is because this new year I will go to Canada to
take a course in English for six months, this is a benefit that I have
in my work, but I will investigate a little more about
the chances of staying there legally, I understand that if I stay there
for a year studying is easier then apply for a visa from there, if true
I would manage everything to study 6 months English and the remaining 6
months to do the equivalent of my
degree (Public Accountant), so, what is true on this and where I could
find more information?
Thanks....
Hebert. Venezuela.

January 04- 2010
I came to Canada as an immigrant
two years ago and brought with me a realistic vision of what I was going
to expect: difficulty in finding a job that matches my qualifications.
Being realistic and able to realize and utilize the options available to
you is the key to success. I started from scratch and ignored the past
and its glories.
Immigration is a challenge and to accept it you must be ready. I
succeeded in securing a job in a call center one month after arrival. I
worked so hard and accepted difficult shifts and excelled in the
training and in my performance. Three months later I applied internally
for a higher position and was accepted; followed the same 'Die Hard'
strategy then again another internal job application and I won that,
then another and now I am one of the operations team in a field
different from my field; I accepted to learn and start all over.
Accepting the new, realizing the options and working hard is your key if
you want to enjoy living in Canada. It will take you sacrifices but do
it for your children.
Take the challenge but be realistic and forget about your past
glories... Don't look back and keep looking forward. Accept to start for
example in a cleaning job to secure minimum wage and references: take
overnight shifts and study something during the day. Work in retail even
if you were a doctor in your country. Do whatever it takes to survive,
and development will eventually come due to your hard work.
Hala. Toronto, Canada.

January 12- 2010
Hello,
After reading through some of the comments in this column, I thought I
would like to share some aspects of my Canadian immigration story.
My immigration to Canada took place way back in 2004, after quitting my
progressive corporate career in India. I have landed in Toronto and
traveled many areas of Ontario, I could not find any job other than a
minimum wage gas station counter job that also with the help of umpteen
references. Neither my British Master's degree nor my Indian engineering
degree was recognized. My vast experiences in Engineering / Management
field were not counted as I was not counted as an engineer. I was ready
to work as a technician / operator but I was over qualified. My British
Management Master's degree had nothing to do in Canada as Canada has no
shortage of management pundits.
My wife and 3 years old daughter joined me for a week and then returned
back to India after getting their PR cards. Luckily my wife did not
resign her Government of India - (Sr. Lecturer) job as I did with my
corporate job. That was one of the best decisions we took in our married
life.
After the entire struggle for a year in Canada, I then returned to
India. However, I had already become a professional outcast in the
Indian corporate view point, resulting a strong re-entry barrier to the
same hierarchical position. I had to then satisfy with a position which
were two steps down and almost half of what I was previously paid prior
to my immigration.
After spending a year on the same job in India, I have then tried a
second attempt to Canada, but this time a different place, Alberta,
where I had some family links. To my surprise, situation was not
different. I fought against all odds and became a taxi driver. But to be
honest I enjoyed that job for a while. However, I became a victim of
social outcast due to my newly acquired profession. I could not attend
Indian family parties, get together and other functions as I found it
was embarrassing to reveal my job to the conventional Indian community.
So it contained more or less a solitary life.
During the course, I was pondering the trajectory of my life post
Canadian immigration. I had everything back home a good professional
corporate job, savings, family life, recognition with all other sorts of
binding luxuries. Post immigration, my life resorted to a mere
existence, struggling to meet both the ends. My immigration to Canada
was in order to achieve greater standard of living but it had led to a
quite miserable, unstable position affecting me and my family in total.
That's the point I took another strong and most wonderful decision.
Return back permanently. Yes I did. After my return back in India, I
have got an excellent offer from Saudi Arabia.
Past two years on, by God’s grace, I am in Saudi Arabia, as a
comfortable Project Manager position with everything in life.
Here is my piece of advice to those who would like to immigrate... if
you already have a good position in India or your own home country...
better think twice before you decide to immigrate. Immigration itself is
a big decision and it contains many unexpected, complicated events.
For those of who already struggle as landed immigrants, better show the
courage to return to India or your own home country. After all, it may
take only a while and easy for you to get back to your own profession in
your home country or to find some reliable avenues.
As Indian immigrants should also remember that Indian economy grows at 7
to 9% as compared to Canada, which is at less than 2% and most of other
developed countries, where it's been recorded negative growth.
Regards
Pradeep. Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

January 14- 2010
Good Comments Pradeep. One thing I noticed about Canada is
easy to get immigration, however is hard to make a decent living for
most of the recent immigrants. Anybody wishing to immigrate has to do
some independent research before immigrating. Also don't resign your
present employment till you find something suitable here. You may live
to regret.
Samuel. Hamilton, Canada.

January 19- 2010
Hi,
This is the first time I enter this forum and like everyone here, I
would give my opinion, I have exactly 24 months living in Canada, I have
my papers and everything in order, how has been my experience?
Very difficult at first, it's easy to comment or talk when no one lives
in this country, but let me tell something to all, is not easy waiting
bus for hours with 25 degrees below zero and sometimes 34 below zero in
Alberta, it is not easy to deal every day trying speak good English,
when you never spoke English before, not easy to take your family far
away from you, this is very difficult, I will not say I felt
discriminated because I never lived in Canada illegally, but I can say
what I hear daily in my circle of friends or in my work and I hear from
Canadians, who say things like "I have no problem with any immigrant,
but as a Canadian I am not working in McDonalds nor Tim Hortons, that's
for not Canadians" say as well," do not work for ten dollars an hour,
but many immigrants do", etc, etc., that is not discriminating? Again
they have not done with me, but I hear these comments every day and my
circle of friends is 90 percent Canadian.
Too many ask in this forum, Canadians are cold? Yes they are and very
much, of course that does not make them bad people. On the other hand is
anyone who lived in Canada knows that no one becomes a millionaire here,
everyone who lives here knows that I do not lie and if you earn 4
thousand U.S. dollars, end of the month you’ll have 100, why? Because if
you want a good place to live in a nice area and you have to spend a
thousand dollars in rent, you have to have a car, not for wanting to
live well, but because it is necessary in Canada, or stand at the bus
station below 34 degrees, you choose, you have to eat and let me tell
you I go to the supermarket once every two weeks and $ 500 is nothing at
wal mart or Dominion or Sobey `s, etc., wanting to go to the movies? Two
people are charged $ 25, excluding drinks and popcorn, you want to go
dancing? Please hand over $ 100? Why? if you drink do not drive, pay a
cab is not cheap, do not ever think about driving if you drink a big
problem if the police got you, and so on.
So, go making your math, it is a safe country? Depends on what you call
security, because in Toronto in a month several boys, some criminals
have robbed after leaving school, I don’t know what is the end, but
believe me, read newspapers, watch news from Toronto…. so you will find
safety in Canada, depending on where you live, in bottom-line, I enjoyed
my stay in Canada and no doubt I'll be a while longer, but is 100
percent sure I’ll my old age in my country, with people I love.
Greetings to all!
Victoria. Canada.

January 20- 2010
I visited Canada last year, because I work for an
Canadian company, and I was impressed with
the country, I want to emigrate to offer my children a better future, in
Mexico there is not much to offer, the country's situation is very bad,
what awaits to my children in my country, it is a sad but true reality.
Carlos. Coahuila, Mexico.

January 28- 2010
Hi Everyone,
I am a Peruvian immigrant with a degree in Broadcasting and Video
Engineering, 8 years of experience came with me which I thought would
never throw them out the window just to do something else. 2 years and 8
months ago that I live in Canada including 6 months in Toronto, most of
the time I was in Gatineu, Quebec.
This is my opinion, I read some comments and the truth is that they are
a bit negative and the majority ignores the fact because I took the
decision to emigrate to Canada, the truth is that most immigrants here
decide emigrate because their weren’t happy in their home country and /
or seek better life which is my case. Obviously it's tough at first
nobody knows you, do not speak or write the language well, you have no
work experience, not like your accent and so on. etc. All this is true
and they know well who like me launched thousands of resumes.
Finally after looking for work with super-negative results, achieved
only work on calls at early morning, when nobody wanted to go out at -20
it was something so I did it. Take a firm decision to return to Peru,
but at least I'm going to take my time studying, so I devoted to
studying to improve my English and French in Canada because is vital is
to be bilingual. After 1.5 years and my English improved I decided to
take technical courses in my career in Ottawa, and finally after finish
my course and achieve A + average with 92 points (he was the only thing
that encouraged me to continue fighting, show me I got the height of any
Canadian and I am able to do the same). Then was there when someone
Canadian saw my performance and recommended me to a TV channel in
Toronto, I moved without thinking and after 3 months of testing, I
achieve the permanent job.
Today, I work in my profession and I earn as any local technician, I
belong to a union, I achieved what I came to look at the first world but
for now I have more goals to accomplish.
I don’t want seem pretentious or conceited just want to show that a
foreigner have options here. On the other hand it is true that there is
not the heaven, life is expensive, insurance, market, transport and
people are dying of something or other too, but I'm sure more people die
on the streets or by attacks in Latin America than Canadians in
Afghanistan and Iraq together if they want. And to the costs at least
you have money to pay them in our countries you always are short, right?
Closing, I love my home country, I’m going back someday but
professionally Canada offered me new challenges and a new life and it is
here where I belong now. Migration is very hard but only those who are
capable of striving to achieve what you came for get what they deserve,
the goal is put it by each are of each person, the money comes by
itself, do not confuse the concepts, this country doesn’t needs mediocre
immigrants, it’s my opinion.
Greetings to all and just wanted to share my experiences.
Oscar. Toronto, Canada.
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