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Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 (2527409 Views)
| Electroweb(m): 1:45am On Jun 01 |
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Hello e-Fam What is the typical duration to obtain your renewed port from the Immigration office at Ottawa after doing biometrics? Thanks |
| pecky34: 1:02pm On Jun 01 |
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Hello everyone , I’m currently planning on doing a soft landing in Canada sometime in August and I’m in search of an apartment preferably in Ontario ..if there’s any I’ll appreciate if someone can reply to this post Thank you |
| miolad20(m): 7:38pm On Jun 01 |
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Ontario is quite large - e.g. Ottawa ON is 1 hour ahead of Dryden ON - so you need to narrow down your search to specific cities or areas. Examples just to give you an idea of cost Greater Toronto Area $$$$ Kitchener Waterloo $$$ Ottawa Area $$$ Barrie $$$ London/ St Thomas $$ pecky34: 1 Like |
| safex(m): 8:32pm On Jun 01 |
Electroweb:It's quite fast. I think one week or two at most within Ontario. |
| Electroweb(m): 2:43am On Jun 04 |
safex: Ok. Thanks |
| eniola1010(m): 6:03pm On Jun 04 |
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I wanna ask some questions 1) are winter tyres a necessity, i mean are they worth it, would they thru 80% of snowy conditions? Also, is it wise to put it on all seasons or you have to change it to normal tyres when its summer. Interchanging as the season comes and go seems stressful too me, i’d rather just leave it on irrespective of the season. But i wanna hear you guys opinion. 2) also, whats the best place to get a used reliable car, i checked autotrader and fb market and their prices are so so high. Is copart a good alternative? 3) trying to buy a 2015 suv and most of the mileage i am seeing is mindblowing. Why are most cars in canada having so much mileage? Is it because the country is big or what. I am mostly seeing = or > 150k km. |
| lanresz(m): 8:35pm On Jun 04 |
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Some answers to your questions below. [quote author=eniola1010 post=135625636]I wanna ask some questions 1) are winter tyres a necessity, i mean are they worth it, would they thru 80% of snowy conditions? Also, is it wise to put it on all seasons or you have to change it to normal tyres when its summer. Interchanging as the season comes and go seems stressful too me, i’d rather just leave it on irrespective of the season. But i wanna hear you guys opinion. Winter tires are advisable during winter. Not advisable to use year round. Winter tires are designed for cold weather and winter driving. To reduce the stress, you can have them on different rims. 2) also, whats the best place to get a used reliable car, i checked autotrader and fb market and their prices are so so high. Is copart a good alternative? You can get cheaper vehicle through private sale. However, they will come with no guarantee. You can check Kijiji as well as autotrader and fb marketplace. The risk with copart is very high but you can get good deals from time to time. If you are buying a used vehicle, pull the carfax yourself. Don't depend on what a dealer gave you some of them alter the report. 3) trying to buy a 2015 suv and most of the mileage i am seeing is mindblowing. Why are most cars in canada having so much mileage? Is it because the country is big or what. I am mostly seeing = or > 150k km. A 10 year old vehicle with more than 150K km is normal. On average people drive very close to 20K km a year. If I see a 10 year old car with less than 150K km I will check the record well before buying it. The size of the country is a contributor. [/q 4 Likes |
| eniola1010(m): 9:27pm On Jun 04 |
lanresz: Thanks oh wise one |
| lanresz(m): 12:52am On Jun 05 |
| Sheron50: 10:12am On Jun 05 |
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Please I have a question. My workplace has already selected a day to celebrate Pride Month, but participating in this event doesn't align with my personal faith and values. I want to be respectful and professional ,how can I politely excuse myself from participating without causing offense?
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| NuCypher: 12:38pm On Jun 05 |
Sheron50:"Celebrating" doesn't mean jumping up and down with your colleagues and screaming at the top of your lungs when music is playing. You can "celebrate" with them in a measured manner while remaining respectful. You can disagree with your some of your colleagues' ideals, but still work with them to push your organisational goals forward. The organisational goal in this case is to create an inclusive workplace for all, regardless of sexual preferences. That's what this demands of you now. Don't make a fuss about it. On another note, perhaps you shouldn't be working there anyways, since the organisational principles don't quite agree with your personal ideals. You can't eat your cake and have it, same way you can't hate alcohol and work in a brewery. 2 Likes |
| humblemoi: 12:41pm On Jun 05 |
Sheron50: Book the day off or call in sick! The choice is yours. In the end, its not about celebrating, you can sit in one corner doing your thing. |
| lanresz(m): 1:18pm On Jun 05 |
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The good thing in Canada is that you have freedom of association. You don't have to participate in such events. You can go to work and decide to attend. No one can force you to participate. Participation can never be compulsory. Sheron50: |
| sanima770: 2:10pm On Jun 05 |
NuCypher: Spare me this ur polished hypocrisy..ASking someone to "respectfully celebrate" something which is unequivocally incompatible with their values is manipulative, not inclusive. Inclusion should not involve enforced silence or phony participation. The same individuals sermonizing 'inclusivity' aren't too slow in holding their noses up at anything outside their comfort bubble such as traditional religions or native culture but expect everyone else to bow down to theirs. And no, standing your ground does not equate to "you don't belong" in the workplace. That's lazy thinking. According to that line of reasoning, anybody who has religious or cultural beliefs should never be employed anywhere that is resistant to them. Respect is a two-way street not only when it suits your cause!! 4 Likes |
| funkyy598: 2:45pm On Jun 05 |
Sheron50: A white lady who works with me do not attend the annual office Christmas party or any celebration. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects her right to make this decision because it guarantees freedom of conscience and religion. The law does not require employees to participate in social or cultural events including holiday celebrations so no one can force them to attend. She remains free from any form of penalty or discrimination or adverse treatment because she has the right to decide not to attend. 1 Like |
| Kenn55: 2:53pm On Jun 05 |
Sheron50: I don't think there is any big corporate organization that doesn't do this. However the law protects those who align and those who don't align with this shit. I have worked in different organizations and they always do this on June. This is why I'm always less excited about the month of June. Those nonsense people have colonized it. I have never partaked in those programs in all the places I have worked and nobody has asked me why. In fact, they sent out invitations for the event 2 days ago but I will ignore it as usual. A lot of people stay away too not just me. Some people go because of eye service to show they are accommodating to everybody but I no send anybody papa. I am also accommodating but I won't endorse nonsense with my presence. So don't worry, you can just ignore them but don't go and start rebuking them or saying things that would be interpreted as hate towards that community. You know they are always forming victim and their fake ers cry more than the berieved .If you are asked, just say it's personal and don't elaborate, it us not by force 6 Likes |
| ednut1(m): 6:17pm On Jun 05 |
Sheron50:if you don’t attend your long term stay in that company is at stake and you wont be able to prove wrongful dismissal 😩. Attending does not mean you align with LGBT sha. In my previous workplace a Nigerian director was a co host of the event. Deep down i know the man doesn’t align with the values😂. It is what it is o |
| House34: 6:30pm On Jun 05 |
ednut1: No employer has the right to coerce participation in events that go against someone’s conscience. It’s called freedom of thought, not optional courtesy. I’ve personally skipped several of these events, and to my surprise, the only person who privately confronted me about it was another African colleague at work lecturing me with that misguided proverb: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” That mindset is completely wrong. You don’t compromise your values just to blend in, especially when the law protects your right to opt out!! 1 Like |
| ednut1(m): 6:32pm On Jun 05 |
House34:ok . When they were cancelling people for having opposing views where was the law 😂 |
| House34: 6:45pm On Jun 05 |
ednut1: Sir, I’m still working for the same company, and there were some layoffs two months ago. Interestingly, my African colleague who once told me “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”always wearing wigs, painting his face, and dancing during Pride Month every june to celebration at the office with his photo on the wall was among the first to be laid off. This just goes to show: these companies don’t reward eye service or pretending to fit in. Let’s stay true to ourselves, uphold our values, and follow the law not sentiment or pressure..thank u 8 Likes |
| affoncad: 8:11pm On Jun 05 |
Kenn55: Please, My eye service almost ruin my marriage. I took part in a Pride event at my previous work place when l first arrive Canada and there was free drinking ,eating pizza and dancing with face painting with diff rainbow flag and cross dressing involved and I even gave my consent for a photo that was later published on the company’s website as part of pride day celebration just to feel among . To my surprise, my in-laws in Nigeria somehow came across the photo, even though they didn’t know where I worked. It became a serious issue at home with my family. I’m sharing this because I’ve learned the hard way some decisions, even if they seem small in the moment, can have a lasting impact on your personal life. person need to be carefully about what you allow yourself to be part of, especially in a public or work setting and in my situation it was even optional to attend but l just want to feel among as jjc 2 Likes |
| RodgersAkpafu: 8:24pm On Jun 05 |
Kenn55: Your last paragraph is funny The LGBT community fought for (rightfully so) for their rights NOT to be discriminated against and they have their own time to mark that (just like black folks, women etc all do) "They are always forming victim...." aspect to that last paragraph is insensitive talk tbvh and I know you will say you don't care, and i don't care IF you don't care, just thought to point it out That said To the other guy It's not compulsory to participate in pride month Anyone who tells you otherwise dey whine you on my own part, I do participate with my full chest and anyone who don't like it that knows me can go bang his head on a pole  But you don't have to Just don't sound like a jerk when giving your reasons 1 Like |
| orjohn24: 9:04pm On Jun 05 |
RodgersAkpafu: You sound more like a jerk with ur weak explanation.The LGBT community rightfully fought for equal rights and protection from discrimination but let’s be honest, many now constantly play the victim, even when there’s no actual attack. What’s the purpose of those naked parades in Toronto every Pride Month? Does that make any sense to a reasonable person? Would you seriously take your children to such a gathering? It’s become less about pride and more about public indecency, shock value, and attention-seeking. Let’s not pretend what dominates these events is cross-dressing and performative behavior, not genuine advocacy. It's loud, exaggerated, and often disconnected from the real issues affecting the average LGBTQ+ person. And let’s be clear most companies only jump on the Pride bandwagon for financial gain or public image. It's not about values; it's about profit and staying “on trend. But many companies are withdrawing this year like Home Deport confirmed that it has withdrawn its sponsorship for the pride parade. |
| uchennay: 9:33pm On Jun 05 |
RodgersAkpafu: Chairman ,Are you asylum seeker becos majority African l know attending these events are mostly asylum seeker and attending the LGBT events to take photo and you use it to their asylum claim as part of the lgbt community and homosexual running from places like Nigeria even person with wife and 4 children using same format 
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| RodgersAkpafu: 9:41pm On Jun 05 |
uchennay: I'm not am asylum seeker why would u even think that? I've got colleagues who are openly LGBT and we are cool with each other I just appreciate what they have been able to fight for and how "great" it is to live in a "free" society Esp as one who comes from a third world failed shytehole soon to be doomed failure of a shame disguised as a country It's a great thing tbvh |
| RodgersAkpafu: 9:43pm On Jun 05 |
orjohn24: Dunno how yall do it in Canada But Pride Month as done here is civil enough (at least in my experience) and it's lovely with broad There is NO pride event I attended that had any nudity. Maybe that occurs sometimes, and that aspect I cannot it, but condemning pride month in totality because of that doesn't make sense imo There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Pride Month Just like we have black history Month etc Days/Months to mark the fight preciously disadvantaged people had to fight to be treated like humans It's just that an average Nigerian is a homophobe And as for the companies withdrawing That's their own perogative I work in a Uni so it's a constant K for us every year to the community during prise month, even though the session is over, regardless of who is in charge of our uni And NO I didn't sound like a jerk Your homophobic self couldn't stomach the message in my post And again, NO, till date, the community still get attacked by homophobic rats.... so while things are much better, there is still much work to be done in that regard Esp with the influx of third world fellows who imported their homophobia So no, they are NOT PLAYING VICTIM in many instances they are STILL victims 1 Like |
| uchennay: 11:14pm On Jun 05 |
RodgersAkpafu: So what exactly are they fighting for? That men who dress as women should be allowed to use women’s bathrooms or compete in women’s sports? Or that a man can wake up today and identify as a lady, then tomorrow as a cat? Any Nigerian you see in Canada with an LGBT ID card or attending those fake LGBT meetings is just using it as an asylum strategy. Those are the same ones rushing to take pictures at Pride parades or dancing like brooms — all just for asylum purposes. The whole LGBT agenda has made it difficult to distinguish between someone who is genuinely struggling with identity criss, a pedophile, someone who needs psychological or mental help, or even a sexual predator hiding under the LGBT label. And pls how many gender do we have as human being according to ur own classification?? |
| RodgersAkpafu: 5:51am On Jun 06 |
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| clayfounder: 6:59am On Jun 06 |
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| clayfounder: 7:00am On Jun 06 |
uchennay: According to some lgbt advocate we have up to about 43 genders 1. Male 2. Female 3. Transgender – someone whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth 4. Non-binary – does not identify strictly as male or female 5. Genderfluid – gender identity shifts over time 6. Agender – does not identify with any gender 7. Two-Spirit – Indigenous North American term for someone with both masculine and feminine spirits 8. Bigender – identifies as two genders (simultaneously or switching between) 9. Demiboy – partially identifies as male 10. Demigirl – partially identifies as female 11. Androgynous – expresses or identifies with both male and female traits 12. Genderqueer – umbrella term for gender identities outside traditional norms 13. Neutrois – gender-neutral or null-gender 14. Third Gender – recognized in some cultures (e.g., hijra in South Asia) 15. Pangender – identifies as many or all genders 16. Intergender – between male and female 17. Maverique – a non-binary gender that is independent of male/female 18. Aliagender – gender identity entirely separate from traditional concepts 19. Graygender – weak or occasional connection to gender 20. Novigender – a complex gender that’s hard to describe in existing 21. Trigender – identifies as three genders 22. Cassgender – indifferent to or unconcerned about gender 23. Autigender – a gender experience shaped by being autistic (used within autistic communities) 24. Apagender – a feeling of apathy toward gender or not caring about one’s gender identity 25. Ceterogender – a nonbinary gender with a connection to masculinity or femininity 26. Colorgender – when a person’s gender is associated with one or more colors 27. Deliciagender – feels like one's gender identity fades in and out like a flavor 28. Egogender – gender tied closely to one’s sense of self or ego 29. Enby – slang for "non-binary" (from NB) 30. Gendervoid – feeling of having no gender at all 31. Juxera – a feminine-adjacent nonbinary gender 32. Libragender – mostly agender but with a slight connection to another gender 33. Mirrorgender – one’s gender mirrors the people they’re surrounded by 34. Nanogender – a very small or subtle gender identity 35. Ninbinary – a humorous or light-hearted take on non-binary identity 36. Polygender – identifying as multiple genders simultaneously 37. Quoigender – unclear or unable to define one's gender 38. Subgender – a gender that exists under or within another gender 39. Technogender – gender identity influenced by technology or the digital world 40. Velgender – gender that is felt very softly, like a veil 41. Verangender – gender that changes depending on the time of year or season 42. Vocigender – gender that's hard to vocalize or put into words 43. Xenogender – gender identity defined by concepts outside human norms (e.g. animal-like, space-like, object-based) |
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