

mcmartii
Canadian citizen
Forum posts
9
About me
Canadian
Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 12 February 2009
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Ever wonder what it's like in Canada?
I mean what it's REALLY like - not the 'snow and igloo' stuff (which seems to be the only thing you hear about Canada - outside Canada). I lived and worked in the U.S, Germany, China, Austria, Portugal, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore...etc and all I ... Read More


Settling in Ontario? by Zhuli
Hi folks! I've been living in Canada since 2004 and I got my Permanent Resident status. I can't believe this forum is empty! I mean, I know Canada can bit a bit cold but still... I got pretty good at all these immigration paperworks after I ...

Hi Nico_efan, I was in Suzhou for many months - miss it a lot! As to your question, it depends on your work. From what I've heard too, your degree may not immediately be accepted - so try to find a job BEFORE coming over (if possible). As for ... Read More


Salary and cost of living - IT job by ithestroller
Hi, I am a software professional in India working for a big US consulting Company.I have around 4+ years of experience in software consulting(Oracle). I want to know the range of salary I can expect form a job in Canada.How much will be the cost of ...

There's a pretty broad range of answers to your question... Salary wise, this site seems to be deliver pretty decent information. salary calculator For the bills/savings - it all depends how big your family is or if you have one...where you live, ... Read More


Canadian/Ontario vs US Elementary Education by sbg
There are important facts for US ex-pats to know about the Ontario/Canadian Public Elementary School system that are difficult to understand until you experience them. We have learned thru experience that the Ontario Public School system curriculum ...

We moved down to Virginia, and surprised that they started a year later... not sure how that relates, but I notice you mention 'affluent neighborhood' as if that should mean better schools. In the U.S - that is absolutely true, the more money the ... Read More


Settling in Ontario? by Zhuli
Hi folks! I've been living in Canada since 2004 and I got my Permanent Resident status. I can't believe this forum is empty! I mean, I know Canada can bit a bit cold but still... I got pretty good at all these immigration paperworks after I ...

BTW - Riz... a house in Toronto for 1300 a month??? How far outside of Toronto are you planning to live? Found a house for a friend in Ottawa for 1600, but most were >1500. Were you able to find something? Read More


Settling in Ontario? by Zhuli
Hi folks! I've been living in Canada since 2004 and I got my Permanent Resident status. I can't believe this forum is empty! I mean, I know Canada can bit a bit cold but still... I got pretty good at all these immigration paperworks after I ...

I'm a Canadian, but was an expat and moved around a few times so know what's it like to settle into a new country (not easy!!!) I recently helped a friend move locally and blogged about it - take a look, and if you have any questions - please let ... Read More