Life of immigrating to Canada

There is no denying that Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Every year, the United Nations selects the most suitable country for human habitation from 174 countries around the world, and Canada has been ranked first for six consecutive years. If Canada is the most beautiful land on earth, Vancouver is simply the most dazzling pearl on that land. Although the whole city is only about 100 years old, Vancouver has almost become synonymous with heaven in the eyes of the world. So what is the life of Canadian immigrants like? Let's take a look with the overseas immigration network.

Vancouver is located on the western edge of Canada, backed by the Rocky Mountains and facing the Pacific Ocean. Statistics Canada's population statistics show that the total population of 199 1 the whole large temperature area rose to more than 1.83 million in early 1.6 years, with an increase of nearly 230,000 in five years. According to this growth rate, the current population has exceeded 2 million, making it the third largest city in Canada after Toronto and Montreal. Vancouver is named after a man named George? The name of Vancouver, the British explorer arrived in western Canada by boat on 1792, so this area was named after the explorer.

Vancouver is also a city with mountains and rivers. Large and small bays extend to cities and even mountains. Vancouver is also a city full of flowers and trees. In those spring and summer days, all the streets are full of countless exotic flowers and plants, and the whole city is full of intoxicating flowers day and night. Even in the long rainy winter, there are still thousands of dark green or light green pines and cypresses everywhere. All the year round, the fresh air always carries the fragrance of pine trees, and from time to time, black squirrels can be seen jumping among trees outside the window.

A Malay couple born and raised in Singapore, the man has his own company and business in Singapore, and the woman works as a senior secretary in a Chinese multinational company in Singapore. Singapore is described as a garden country with a good ecological environment. The couple's life in Singapore is also very comfortable and should be satisfactory. However, after their trip to Vancouver, they were deeply moved by the beautiful environment here and moved abroad. In order to be prudent, the man went to Vancouver three times, made repeated inspections, and finally made up his mind to give up Singapore and immigrate to Canada.

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Canada is really beautiful, but it may not be suitable for all immigrants from Chinese mainland. A boss Gu I know may be one of the people who regret it the most.

According to him and his wife, Mr. Gu has invested hundreds of thousands of Canadian dollars in order to immigrate to Vancouver, but the situation has never been opened. The main obstacle is that he can't speak English and can only turn around in the Chinese circle. After all, the circle of China people is too small, and the China market only has 1/5 of the mainstream market, so his 65438+ million towels have only been introduced to 1/5 so far.

Facts have proved that Canada is not suitable for ambitious and energetic immigrants from China. When I talked with foreign presidents and managers of some local companies in Canada, even these native foreign devils agreed that Vancouver is actually just a place suitable for providing for the aged and enjoying life, which can be used as a rest home, but it is not a place to do business, and even the whole of Canada is not a good place to do business. Only the United States and, of course, China can make people feel passionate and energetic, so we should do business, whether in China or the United States.

For a person or a family, immigration always means migration and turmoil. It takes hard work and a huge price to re-establish roots in a strange land. For Chinese mainland people, immigration means the beginning of a completely different new life. This new life was once the dream of many people. Now people's dreams have come true, but people also wake up from their dreams.

For skilled immigrants in Chinese mainland, choosing to emigrate is voluntary, not forced, active and not forced. If you have taken this step, you really have nothing to complain about, because you want to take a Canadian identity after Chinese mainland has a successful career, so that you can show your talents in the international competition stage in the future; It is that you have made a lot of money in the mainland through various channels or efforts over the years and want to retire and enjoy life in Canada; You want your wife and children to live a better life, especially their children to receive western education as soon as possible and have a better future; You, too, want to go to Canada and even the United States to try your hand and learn some foreign tips, hoping for your future life and career in by going up one flight of stairs.

Canadian immigrant life

I have been in Canada for a year and a half, and I am used to it. I still remember all the problems I encountered when I first came here, and now most of them have become jokes with my friends on weekdays. When new immigrants arrive here, it is inevitable that they will encounter unsatisfactory things or be troubled. Today, I will share with you the experience I learned from living in Canada. They are all small details and customs of life, hoping to give some help to people who want to come to Canada or just come to Canada.

China people who have just arrived in Canada will be unfamiliar with many customs here, or even don't understand them, because it is a brand-new place with a different social environment and cultural background from ours. Many things that are common in China and you can see when you open your eyes every day never even exist here. This is a bit exaggerated, but it is a fact that we must try to accept.

Take a very small example, such as the thermos bottle and washbasin that every household in China has. You can't see them here unless you go to China City to have a good look. Canadians like to drink cold water. No matter what level of banquet, cold water with ice always occupies a place. Juice, milk, beer and other drinks are also put into the freezer and taken out directly for drinking, whether it is breakfast or bedtime drinks. When you go to a friend's house or restaurant, if there is no special requirement, you must serve cold water. Because the water quality of tap water in Canada is guaranteed, people often directly quote the water from the tap water pipeline.

Of course, Canadians pay more attention to the dining table than just cold water with ice. Like most western countries, Canada eats with knives and forks. They are used to holding a fork in their left hand. The food on the table is distributed according to the head, and they can only eat what is on the plate in front of them. They can talk while eating, but generally they are not too loud and excited. According to my observation, they don't chew with their mouths open, let alone show up? What's the point? Sound.

Canadians are also different from China in terms of diet. In their eyes, we can't eat the internal organs of animals with relish. The fat that men like to eat is what they don't like to eat. From this, Canadians pay more attention to the nutrition and quality of dishes. They think that viscera and fat are bad for health.

Canadians like to eat meat such as beef, chicken, eggs and sardines, as well as fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, vegetables, potatoes and cucumbers. There is no soy sauce and soy sauce in the seasoning, but tomato sauce and butter are used instead. The production method is generally frying, roasting and frying. For me, one and a half years is 15kg? The culprit? . They like sweet and sour food that is light and not spicy, and they like to drink plain soup. Seasoning will be placed on the table for people to add freely according to their own tastes.

At the dinner table, no matter in other people's homes, restaurants or bars, there will be no persuasion, even if it is a party for drinking. China people like modesty, but Canadians like informality. This goes deep into the social etiquette of the two countries. Our social expressions in China are subtle, but Canadians are straightforward. These differences need to be gradually eliminated? Running in? .

Speaking of drinking, if you walk down the street with a bottle of wine, people will walk around you at most in China, but in Canada, you will be taken away by the police in a short time, because Canada stipulates that you can only drink in places or houses with liquor licenses, and it is illegal to drink in other places. Moreover, the liquor sales time in restaurants and bars is mostly between 1 1: 00 and 1: 00 the next day. Of course, the above drinking scenes are based on the fact that you have reached the legal drinking age. Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec stipulate that people over 18 can drink alcohol, while other provinces in Canada require people over 19 to drink alcohol.

In addition, the federal government stipulates that you must be 18 years old to buy cigarettes, but some provinces stipulate that you must be 19 years old. Ontario also stipulates that no one may sell or provide cigarettes to teenagers under the age of 19, and offenders may be fined up to 50,000 Canadian dollars.

Canada is a country on wheels. You can walk here, but you can't drive. Foreigners who come to Canada can legally drive in Canada for 90 days with the original driver's license. But after 90 days, if you want to drive in Canada, you must get a Canadian driver's license. In Canada, disabled people can also get a driver's license. All public parking lots are equipped with disabled parking spaces, which are located in the most convenient position and wider than ordinary parking spaces.

When driving in Canada, you must remember to drive on the right, strictly abide by the speed limit regulations and strictly follow the instructions of traffic signs. Drivers and passengers should fasten their seat belts at all times. If they don't do this, they will be fined. On the street, do you see the school bus carrying children to and from school with a flashing red light, or do you see the children holding it? Stop? When the placard crosses the street, other vehicles must stop on both sides of the road to let them cross the street first, no exception is anyone's vehicle.

If you don't have a car for the time being, or feel that driving is troublesome and unsafe, cycling is also a good choice, but it is completely different from cycling in China. In Canada, bicycles are regarded as means of transportation, and they must obey the same traffic laws. You can't ride a bike on the sidewalk. /kloc-cyclists under the age of 0/8 must wear bicycle helmets. At the same time, if the bicycle doesn't brake on the road, it will be fined several hundred yuan.

After talking about living habits, let's talk about how to communicate with Canadians and social etiquette. First of all, what does China use? Drop in. It is not feasible to enhance friendship between friends and neighbors. Before doing anything, Canadians like to make an appointment in advance, such as business and personal appointments, job interviews, treats, and even appointments before going to a friend's house. Uninvited guests? Not popular.

Pay attention to politeness and politeness when communicating with Canadians. Please. 、? Thank you? 、? Excuse me. 、? sorry If you want to say it often, you will usually say:? Have a nice day/evening/weekend. Make a concluding speech. It is also impolite to avoid talking or arguing loudly in public places and to stare at others all the time.