I would like to move to canada and start a new life how can i do that?

Question

I currently live in da bronx and i want a better life for my kids and i want to get an apartment in canada. how is it out there?

Answer 1

We would all like as good a life as possible for ourselves and our kids but your question is a little too vague to provide a reasonable answer.

Before you start wondering about things like apartments, you need to see if you actually qualify to immigrate here. Immigration Canada is currently dealing with a backlog of about 980,000 applications and we only accept about 250,000 per year. So, you can anticipate that it will take 4-6 years...provided there are no problems.

So, you ought to check out this website http://www.cic.gc.ca and go through it very carefully.

As for wanting an apartment in Canada, please understand that Canada is a very big place so you really need to narrow your search parameters somewhat. If, for instance, you are looking for an apartment in Ottawa, you can anticipate paying up to $1000 per month for a two bedroom apartment (roughly). However, if you are thinking about Ft. McMurray (that's in Alberta where all the jobs seem to be), you will be very hard pressed to find anything. For instance, the average cost to rent a 2 bedroom apartment in Ft. McMurray is anywhere from $1550 to $1850 per month - assuming you can find one, that is.

The other responder said that jobs are plentiful, which they are (sort of). However, those are mostly minimum wage jobs and do not make living affordable. For higher paying jobs, you need to have qualifications and experience in fields that are needed here in Canada.

Finally, I understand your desire to provide a better life for your kids - however, so do the other 980,000 potential immigrants. I hate to say this, but you'll just have to get in line, just don't hold your breath!

Answer 2

its awesome. lots of work, good food and drink, affordable housing (most cities). not to mention the beautiful country. go Canada!!