Which place is best to settle in Canada?

[parrys]

Hi,

One of my friends is landing in Canada this month. He was not sure where to land in Canada! After his research, he zeroed in on Ontario/British Columbia/Manitoba/Alberta. He has been into Technical Writing in IT industry; however, he is open to other professions as well, as he has varied experience (over 17 years) in General HR/Administration/Training. He is looking for a place that is not very cold, that offers good job opportunities, and that has good quality of life. Currently, he has been seriously thinking of landing in Miisissigua/Toronto for that initial comfort in terms of socialization, accommodation, and food (as many Indian immigrants stay there).

But he has follwoing doubts:

which place is most suitable to settle in terms of finding jobs faster and better?
how long would it take to get the medical insurance card?
whether he must stay in the same province still he gets his?
whether his medical insurance be vaild when he moves on to the other province?

Your ansswers are hightly appreciated.

Thanks and Regeards,

Parry

 

[steaky]

1. Toronto and then Vancouver in terms of IT
2. 3 months from date of landing/arriving
3. Yes
4. Usually

 

[parrys]

Hi, Steaky, many thanks for the info

 

[pecimob]

You will enjoy Calgary Alberta.

 

[steaky]

But the friend of the OP was looking for a place that is not very cold. Calgary in winter is very cold compare to Vancouver.

 

[pecimob]

which place is most suitable to settle in terms of finding jobs faster and better? I STILL THINK CALGARY IS BETTER THOUGH COLD IN WINTER
how long would it take to get the medical insurance card? YOU CAN HAVE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD IN ONE DAY IN CALGARY. YOU WILL NEED TO GET YOUR SIN NUMBER FROM THE REGISTRY (THE SIN CARD WILL BE MAILED LATER) AND THEN PROCEED TO THE HEALTH OFFICE FOR YOUR CARD, WHICH IS PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY; AND YOU ARE COVERED FROM THE DATE OF ARRIVAL.
whether he must stay in the same province still he gets his? YES
whether his medical insurance be vaild when he moves on to the other province? YES, IT WILL BE VALID IN OTHER PROVINCES BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT THREE MONTHS.