Moving Canada from India

[JazMan]

Hi Charnjit,
I think it would be better for you in Toronto as there are more 'desi' communities here ie Brampton/Springdale. Due to the density of population and # of companies, job hunting would be easier than Montreal. It is bi-lingual Montreal, so you will have to converse in French.

Use workopolis dot com for jobs and locations.
I moved here from UK a number of years ago and the education system here is not as good as UK.

Here is my experience of Canada in a nutshell, good and bad mixed.
Too many pendus, Extreme temperatures -30 to +30, snow shovelling!! Overtaking in wrong lanes!, Car Insurance premiums are high, People are khusk (dry) and introverted, except the ones from England of course!!, Lots of outdoor activities for kids,Good business opportunities, Nice/new houses and open spaces, Disjointed education system and no standardized testing, Education system better in UK, Health system is better in Canada. (OHIP), Companies require canadaian experience (prejudice as even British is not their standard!), Very poor transportation system, no trains/lightrail, only buses, Less congested than UK and much safer too. Mississauga was named the safest city in Ontario a few years back.
If you are planning to sponsor your family that is great, as you may find it boring here initially as the people here are not as sociable as UK or India, must be the water..as they say.
Also do a reality check on website notcanada dot com..shocking but reality!!

Hope this helps and good luck!!

G..

[oddball]

I looked up the site suggested by JazMan and my over all view of the posters etc there seem to come from many expats I have found here in Asis . In a nutshell , those that are disgruntled and are basically unsuccessfull in their own countries , continue this trait in the country they have chosen to relocate in . A poll of LOTTO winners of huge sums of money put it this way , those who are happy with $10..00 before they won , continued to be happy with their winnings , those that were miserable to only have $10,00 before they won , usualy lost their new found millions in a comparatively short space of time . Success is a 'Mind-set' , if you have not shown drive in your own country to succeed , it will not magically come to you after you immigrate into a new society , if you are totally disatisfied with everything around you and point fingers to appoint blame for your failings , this is unlikely to change in a land that is alien to you . Canada is in the same downturn as most of the world at this time , do not go there expecting it to fix all of your problems in a short time , you will become disparate and start your finger pointing all over again . Spend your time looking at your personal shortcomings and how to improve your own attitude , despite any hardships , adding other peoples problems to your own will only dig you a bigger hole . Colin .

[HaverCanada]

I think the best place to live is Vancouver. Not Toronto and Not Montreal.

[oddball]

My son lived there for several years and would likely agree with you , but , how does that help someone who has to get employment to support his family with only the skills he has at hand ?

[JazMan]

Good luck in your move. I have been here from UK since 2000 and its a bit of a culture shock, extreme weather, very hot or very cold, lack of public transportation, definitely better standard of living than UK. I have knowledge of local areas/real estate/schools in the Mississauga and Brampton areas, so If you're planning to move here I can help you with renting in the right area, close to Gurudwara/schools/highways etc..

[Charanjit]

Thank you Jazman,

Yes I may need help from you to find some place to stay in coming time.... Is this for Brampton?. Place for 2 adults and kids (8) and (13)... sure house with fare rent and right area, close to Gurudwara/schools/highways etc.. like you said.

Request in coming time I can get your contact details please?

Regards

Charan

[JazMan]

Yes Vancouver may be best for climate and scenic landscapes. However for work I am sure Toronto would be better. If you can secure a job in Vancouver thats great but Toronto would have a greater volume of jobs...u can email on jaz_mangat@hotmail. cheers