I think you're going to find that your job hunting experience depends quite a bit on what line of work you're in. Some jobs actually require "Canadian experience" particularly if there are local differences in procedures or regulations or local knowledge needed to do the job.

A fortnight is also very little time in which to expect to find a job when you're new to an area. Again, depending on the type of work you do, it's far more reasonable to expect to spend one to three months or longer.

One other factor - in North America there is a tendency to put greater weight on your experience than on your degree or other qualifications - at least for anything other than an entry-level job. Your degree may be equivalent to a Canadian one, but if you have experience in your field, you should explain (on your CV or resume) what you've done in previous jobs that shows your abilities on the job. In some countries this is seen as "bragging" but in most of North America, it's expected.
Cheers,
Bev