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Originally Posted by amitoj Canadian |
O Canada,
Mirage for some and Life for some.
I had the pleasure of staying in Canada from 2008 -2010 ( one year education + one year work visa).
Canada is an independent country, and has been the refuge for Immigrants, right from the beginning.
Pierre Trudeau introduced the Multiculturalism Policy in 1971, promoting immigration as a policy, and it was never looking back till Jason Kenney took office.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...tion_to_Canada
(Please also read of Indian Immigration and Continuous Journey Regulation of 1908 in the article above).
Even today as I type there will be off the boat (OTB) or just simply boat, these are general slang terms not to offend but put reality in picture. (terms used to describe immigrants that have arrived from a foreign nation and have not yet assimilated into the host nation's culture, language, and behavior) people entering Canada, from across the world, in search for better.
Present scenario: Canada also has industries, businesses jobs etc etc.
Some Industry, businesses, jobs, do well, and some not, like any other country.
Earlier Canada was a Manufacturing hub of USA, am not sure if it was Nafta or the exchange rate. Presently China and manufacturing has changed the landscape, and Canada is becoming more of a service economy.
Just like in India, a Nurse requires professional certification (an example), some jobs in Canada require relevant background.
Now people who study in India have course/syllabus/ regulations as per Indian laws/acts/ parliament, keeping in view the welfare of Indians in India.
Similar is also the case with any other country, or Canada.
People from India have been immigrating to Canada for better, as always.
Now friction happens when a person who studied in India enters the job market of Canada, similar for a Canadian to enter Indian Job Market.
Basic survival skills to start I feel is English communication skills as Canada though is officially Bilingual, French is only predominant in Quebec. But some jobs do need you to be fluent in French also.
Convent Education is a winner here. Why am I saying is, service economy always needs communication skilled employee.
What do I do If I am an engineer/ Doctor/ lawyer/ etc etc from India or any other country, and will like to be part of skilled work force in Canada.
(Now this is a problem just like Air Canada which does not directly fly into India but only has code sharing)
In India, Architect/ Doctor/ etc etc get a licence with a number, same in Canada, so re certifying existing skills as per Canadian guidelines comes in the picture, this is only fyi, and more detail help can be found at corresponding professional regulatory authority of the intended country.
It is not to say that people without language skills or professional skills have not flourished, some have not only flourished but have become pillars for Canadian economy.
A kid starts in nursery, and post ten years comes out of school, similarly time is needed for being successful, assimilating into Canada's culture, language, and behavior, if that is the final purpose.
Canadian government in general wants new Legal Immigrant to survive and thrive, their main purpose and economic goal.
They provide help in terms of education funds, immigrant acclimatizing centers, paid day care, child benefit in general.
We all have played the snake and ladder game, life is similar, and success or excellence is not a leisurely mistake.
IT as a sector:
Indian IT companies are all present in Canada.
Field of IT, whose demand and needs have been constantly churning, and the Government just like any Government has suddenly realized, that it has no control over it (certification/education requirements). It also does not want to control, coz it is a change management happening all over the world.
I have worked for a small Local IT company in Toronto, and can tell you a little of Canadian work environment. We had a medium office with pantry, and everyone managed their own stuff/work. The only time I was asked a non work role was to water the two planters once as both boss were away. There was zero dependency, every time, every assignment, I was asked as if seeking permission. Also people in general are more productive, in their role, or with their time, or only those survive.
Also to survive and thrive in Canada one has to be more manly (may I use it as a term only) due to weather/ snow. In India we have so many people to do stuff for us.
What earlier waves of immigrants landing did was as per requirements of that time. But with jobs drying up across the world, Canada has tweaked the immigration policy accordingly - Fast Entry but selective of ones who can survive and thrive.
Canada is great for outdoor type people, who prefer snowmobile than a car.
Fishing ( prefer catch and release) starts with childhood just like French Immersion. Poutine or fries with sauce a favorite food.
having Firearms licence for hunting is good just like a Fishing licence.
Across Canada you find signs warning of deer crossing, and there are legal hunt tags available for deer/ bears etc.
This is more of a New World thing, outdoors, hunting, fishing, boats and you have a store - Bass pro (Temple for outdoor people).
Canada at least is blessed with number of wild animals, and yes Beaver their national animal, can also be hunted, legal.
Road kill are common, and damage to car is always more in a deer/moose crash.
Trappers and Hunters is a occupation officially listed in Canada, and Canada has seal hunts, and some Canadians are also concerned of Dogs as human food but, in China.
Canadian geese are social but are treated like a pest, especially when they go south seeking sun and entering USA.
Canadians save their money and shop at USA border, as Canada has GST and PST. Taking of GST/PST (tax), some new immigrant business advertise of no GST/PST meaning cash sale, like in India, and by some Indians.
Finally since this is a forum of automobile enthusiast, amazing free roads away from city.
Since my time was spent in Ontario province, I end this post with the message found on all Ontario plates,
'YOURS TO DISCOVER'