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Hi all,
My family and I have applied for permanent residence in Canada and we feel that we are pretty close to being approved. I now have a bunch of questions about settling down in Canada. Would really appreciate it if someone can help.
We´re thinking about moving to the Toronto area since I´ve read that there are many opportunities in this area (I´m open to suggestions :D). Can anyone advise on what plan-of-action I should take once we get the ´go´ signal from the Canadian Embassy? We really don´t know anyone in Canada and I´m willing work on any profession just to get started.
Also, I would really appreciate it if someone can provide information on how much one usually earns in Canada and how much is the cost of living per month (apartment, transportation, utilities, food, etc.). I´m just a little nervous about not having a job and new in town. Any info will really be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
[21-05-2007,07:09]
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hp |
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(in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
It´s not my data, I just got it from some other forum...
Rent - 1150
Grocery - 200
CAR EMI - 302
Car Insurance - 312
GAS - 200
Rogers - 100
Comwave - 25
Reliance - 35
Outing / eating out - 50
Personal care - 25
Go pass - 135
Misc - 50
Week end expense (drinks etc.) - 25
Total Monthly expense comes to - $ 2609.00
[21-05-2007,18:02]
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samusa |
(in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
thank you for the info. this really helps. it looks like I need to find work at 16/hr or both my wife and I need to find 8/hr jobs.
thanks again samusa.
[22-05-2007,00:23]
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hp |
(in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
I don´t know if Toronto is the best city to start, but all depends what you do for living I guess.
I am from Alberta, and there is a booming economy over here.
[22-05-2007,14:21]
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Bill |
(in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
Thanks for sharing the break downs of expenses samusa. It is highly appreciated. Like hp I too am nervous about the new life and new country that I will live for the more decades of my life. The data you shared although you said ´not yours´ is a good predictor for the kind of job and the amount of money I should be earning.
Thanks again.
[22-05-2007,16:07]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
@Anonymous: ditto :D
@bill: thank you for the suggestion. I´ll definitely consider Alberta when I do searches for jobs and apartments :)
[23-05-2007,15:27]
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hp |
in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada (in reply to: Close to immigrating to Canada)
Hi Anonymous,
Congratulations! Dont worry, all of us immigrants had the same worries and we turned out just fine. If you need initial support upon yr arrival, please check our site: www.canadiantransitions.org. We´ll be happy to help.
[24-07-2007,16:31]
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