Moving to Canada: The 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going

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  • @stephentadgh
    @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +37

    Do let me know if you've made the move yourself and think I've forgotten yet or better yet, if you have yet to make the move and have some tips for other people getting ready to move over!

  • @hannane
    @hannane 2 роки тому +33

    About the subscriptions! Cancel them and buy them again when in Canada. Netflix, Spotify, all of them struggle to do it so it's easier to do it this way. You won't loose your history (at least I didn't for those 2)

  • @mr.CooksBigly
    @mr.CooksBigly Місяць тому +68

    This is about to get a lot more views...

    • @sydniharris8521
      @sydniharris8521 Місяць тому +5

      rightttt cs of that new president …

    • @StaceNyourFacee
      @StaceNyourFacee Місяць тому +8

      ​@@sydniharris8521That's why I'm here ...😕

    • @MibMine_2
      @MibMine_2 15 днів тому +2

      Yaa I'm here because I got news from a friend about the pesidents new thoughts

  • @joy2406
    @joy2406 Рік тому +17

    If you have a Driver's License rememeber to carry and also Driver's Abstract which is very usefull to reciprocate to Canadian License. If you don't then you have to do a complete 2 stage driver conversion and tests as a new driver, which will can be confusing.

    • @cadydenning-kras2907
      @cadydenning-kras2907 Місяць тому +1

      What’s a drivers abstract

    • @brentjames6049
      @brentjames6049 Місяць тому

      ​@@cadydenning-kras2907 you can get one done at the DMV abstract license I have my new York State driver's license in America

  • @takealready
    @takealready Місяць тому

    Thank you for your video. You have the best everyday tips and things that no other person has suggested.

  • @aine9285
    @aine9285 3 місяці тому +3

    Thinking of moving from Ireland to Canada. Just found this video, some great tips.

    • @tammyfitzgerald5336
      @tammyfitzgerald5336 Місяць тому

      Now I am moving my retirement and me ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤can’t do Russia USA 🇺🇸

  • @millymclaugh
    @millymclaugh 2 роки тому +5

    Love this. Thanks Stephen

  • @nemonaalem4471
    @nemonaalem4471 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks really am going move to Canada next week and I was little bit worried.

  • @alpatorix
    @alpatorix Рік тому +57

    I also moved to Canada recently and also opened a UA-cam channel :) And I can say that about those references it is crazy here XD I can understand references from employer but from landlord . . .

    • @Moving2Canadainfo
      @Moving2Canadainfo  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to Canada :) References from a landlord is pretty common to show to potential landlords here and can really speed up the rental process.

  • @Yaroslav_A.
    @Yaroslav_A. 2 роки тому +40

    Ok, an idea for one of the next videos:
    I've heard from almost every person who had emigrated, what the the first apartment they rented was a mess. That happened because newcomers usually are not aware about some local nuances (related to climate, to neighborhoods, etc.) So is there any thing you should be extra aware of while choosing an apartment to rent in Canada? Any pitfalls?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +6

      Great suggestion! That could be helpful because I do think a lot of newcomers don't leave enough time to find a long term place for themselves and end up having to ignore some of the red flags. It can be because its crazy expensive here, amongst other things, esp in the bigger cities, but giving people a heads up to leave a little bit more time in temporary accommodation might leave some breathing room so they spot the flags and make sure they get an actual nice place to live! It could also be such a cool way to connect with some newcomers who have landed last year or even earlier! Love it! Thanks so much 😊

    • @userrrrrrr5436
      @userrrrrrr5436 Рік тому

      Hey man am from Morroco and I want to move to canada

    • @userrrrrrr5436
      @userrrrrrr5436 Рік тому

      Do u think its a good idea

  • @TheTorchMC
    @TheTorchMC 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks for the great video! Something my family and I have been considering as Mexican/US citizens is entering Canada with a USCMA/CUSMA work permit. If you guys could do a video on that process it would be super helpful!

    • @casebeth
      @casebeth 2 роки тому +1

      It's pretty strict with the fields of work

  • @Canadian.2165
    @Canadian.2165 2 роки тому +16

    This is SO SO IMP. Specially the driving, insurance, subscription & CELL Phone part... unreasonably & unexplainably HIGH. I am from TORONTO moved here from middle east... still yeah

    • @markkuuss
      @markkuuss 2 роки тому

      Dubai is much better than Canada

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому

      Crazy expensive insurance is right! Hopefully this can help someone get their plan reduced because buying a car with the fuel costs and insurance prices the way they are now seems like a bad move, but very tough to see the rest of BC without one.

  • @catharineinniss9906
    @catharineinniss9906 Місяць тому

    Just get an adapter for the hairdryer etc. and a CAA membership!

  • @finishlastguy
    @finishlastguy 4 місяці тому +2

    What if I don’t have a landlords reference as I’m still living at home because it’s impossible to rent here

  • @indygogames
    @indygogames Місяць тому +7

    watching this during the election, it isnt looking so good

  • @susanhenderson2322
    @susanhenderson2322 2 роки тому +9

    seriously, moving to Canada and the first 2 minutes on Apple subscriptions, buy a car, buy insurance, show your original country license and away you go. I think you missed the point. talk about health insurance or important stuff

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +3

      Alas, the point I was making was things I wish I knew before I moved across and that if I could go back I would change because it would have been easier to do/ access them in my own country than when I arrived. Health insurance is an important topic for sure and rest assured that we're in the process of making videos about it!

  • @GlaizaJournals
    @GlaizaJournals 2 роки тому +6

    I’m into journaling and stationery. And yup, I’m bringing all my old journals even though they’re heavy 😂

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      We’ll if you like stationary and making the move to vancouver you should check out Paper Ya! On Granville island or 1912 Amax in kerrisdale. There’s also the Pen shop in downtown van or island blue if you make your over to vancouver island.

    • @GlaizaJournals
      @GlaizaJournals 2 роки тому +2

      @@stephentadgh yas! I went to Paper Ya last year. There was a line but I didn’t mind at all. I was excited!! 😍 thanks for the other reco, will check them out soon.

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      @@GlaizaJournals my partner is a stationary fanatic so we always end up in one whenever we travel. She tells me that 1912 Amax in Kerrisdale is one of the best!

    • @GlaizaJournals
      @GlaizaJournals 2 роки тому +2

      @@stephentadgh my husband just reminded me that I’ve been to 1912 Amax in Metrotown Burnaby 😂 but I’ll visit the one in Kerrisdale since their store is bigger

  • @hannane
    @hannane 2 роки тому +5

    What rain jacket is this that cost 500 dollars??? I got one for $80 at North Face 👀

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому

      Far too many of them. There is some big brands over here that have complete waterproof material and jackets starting at $400 ex tax (at the low end). I have been noticing some jackets on sale as of late though so maybe the answer is to buy during the summer months 🥳

  • @RobOnRefresh
    @RobOnRefresh 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent video and full of some very helpful suggestions. The only thing I question a bit is the cost of the raincoat - where did you go to pay $500 for a raincoat?? LOL. Sport Chek is typically running sales that are very reasonably priced (say under $200 or so). Now Sporting Life on the other hand or MEC - not so much. Perhaps a follow up video on reasonably priced places to shop might be in order?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked it Rob. So I properly should have specified that when I got here I had so many locals telling me about the magical properties of Gore Tex and how any rain jacket that isn't gore tex isn't worth buying. This led me down some rabbit holes where one of the cheapest coats I could find (that was gore tex) was $450 pre tax. But a great idea for a video about reasonably priced places to shop! Especially for groceries and other essentials!

    • @RobOnRefresh
      @RobOnRefresh 2 роки тому +2

      @@stephentadgh - Aww those locals are crazy. Lol. I've lived here 3 years (I'm in Poco) and I have several rain jackets - none of which are Gore Tex and I stay completely dry. It's probably the same group of folks telling immigrants to buy a $1200 Canada Goose winter coat for those 5 or 10 days of snow 😉. Keep up the great work!

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      @@RobOnRefresh 🤣 Love it! Thanks very much Rob! And you too! Checked out your channel and loved the photos the bears! Very cool!☺

  • @MsVbrooks
    @MsVbrooks 2 роки тому +4

    Question: I own my own home; I haven't rented since...I don't even remember when. How should I proceed with regards to renting in Canada, then?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +2

      That is a very good question. We were very transparent with our landlord when it came to credit checks etc... so I imagine if you can show proof of home ownership or mortgage payments or anything to prove your a trustworthy tenant you'll be a-ok. A work reference can also help with renting a place as its vouching for your character so maybe still worth getting one of those for your house hunt?

    • @JasmineEMTrudeau
      @JasmineEMTrudeau 2 роки тому +3

      We were in the same circumstance when we moved here. When we found an apartment we were given 3 options. 1)Provide references from previous landlords. (Not possible as we had not rented in over 20 years).
      2)Have a Canadian citizen co-signer on the lease. (Also not possible as we didn't know anyone in Canada)
      3)Pay the first and last months rent up front with a letter from our employer in Canada showing our employment status and how much we were paid and proof that we received those paychecks into a Canadian bank account. The third was the only one we could do. We rented our apartment from a huge corporation so I don't know if it would have been different with a private landlord.

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      @@JasmineEMTrudeau Very interesting. We actually had to pay our first and half months rent as well as we had no line of credit built up in Canada yet. The only positive is that means we are not paying rent in December which is always a nice time to have some extra money in your pocket! But really good to know you found a work around.

    • @MsVbrooks
      @MsVbrooks 2 роки тому

      @@JasmineEMTrudeau Interesting. I'm a citizen (although have not lived in Canada), so maybe that will help in all of this. Thanks for your thoughtful response!

    • @MsVbrooks
      @MsVbrooks 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephentadgh Good ideas, all. Thank you!

  • @beepie874
    @beepie874 2 роки тому +2

    hey thanks for all the info, does Revolut work over in Canada?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому

      I thought I had responded to this so very sorry! You can use Revolut in Canada (as in pay for things with the cards etc) but I've had a lot of trouble linking a Canadian bank account to make moving money around easy so I haven't used it at all since I've landed.

  • @ladydeerheart1
    @ladydeerheart1 2 роки тому +7

    Two suitcases? You "moved" to Canada with just two suitcases? What if you have a house full of stuff?

    • @sideshowblob
      @sideshowblob 9 місяців тому +1

      Two year visa with no guarantee of getting permanent residency. No point bringing absolutely everything over if you don't how long you'll be there.

  • @damiananslik6214
    @damiananslik6214 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting insight about coming in as a visitor first and activating the IEC later. I'm also considering moving from Dublin. How did you find the rental situation, easier than Ireland?

    • @Moving2Canadainfo
      @Moving2Canadainfo  2 роки тому +1

      Hey Damian, Stephen here! So personally when I moved I found the rental market comparable if not slightly cheaper than what I was paying for in Dublin (Grand Canal Dock) BUT I know Vancouver ( where I live) has been pretty rough for people moving over during the last few months and prices have gone way up. If you're looking for shared accommodation though or willing to set aside anywhere from $2300-$2600 for a 1 bed place by yourself I'd imagine you'd be pretty safe just be careful with scams out there as there are many

  • @dudleyrosa20
    @dudleyrosa20 2 роки тому +1

    Question, if you have these documents for housing what is the average waiting period because in America depending on where you live you can wait years for housing/apartments.... I waited 7 years in TX and only moved down 200 people in the list.

    • @Moving2Canadainfo
      @Moving2Canadainfo  Рік тому +1

      It depend Rosa, the documents tend to speed up the selection process for sure, esp when you apply against other people. we haven't heard about longer wait times that maybe a week or so as you have to wait until a unit becomes available and then apply directly to the owner or management company so you don't have the issue of a massive list of people to go through. Hope that helps, 7 years to move down 200 people seems rough!

  • @GDoggProductions
    @GDoggProductions 2 роки тому +3

    "sigh"..... yeaaaaah i really do want to bring many items with myself .... but yeah.... really trying to limit it to just 2 bags ( one being filled with snowboarding gear already ) .... but yeah ... worse case, I'll just buy an additional bag 🙃 thanks for the video

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +2

      I will say, if your'e snowboard gear ain't high end and really special to you, you can usually pick up things very very cheap over here during the off season from people selling on gear before they leave the country

  • @akesajones8382
    @akesajones8382 Рік тому +2

    Someone i know is moving to Canada because of a scandal. I wonder if he will change his name. His parents think that it will solve the problem. I say no fix the problem and clear everyone's name. GOD will balance everything out😊

  • @ParanormalRose-kl4ig
    @ParanormalRose-kl4ig 3 місяці тому +1

    My bff who lives there says a lots changed

    • @nonononononononono666
      @nonononononononono666 2 місяці тому

      Alot has changed, wanna move to my boyfriend there, but it is just so many new things

  • @sharonnayoo
    @sharonnayoo 2 роки тому +4

    So are you saying that we have a print out of the work/landlord reference?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому

      If you have a digital copy AND print
      Out then all the better

  • @DenisRyan
    @DenisRyan 2 роки тому +4

    Fantastic list, Stephen! Great stuff.

  • @aheat3036
    @aheat3036 Рік тому +4

    Moving to Canada maybe much easier than moving to the U.S. but it’s always a mistake!… If you’re a qualified person in Canada, obtain the TN visa asap and move to the USA!

    • @Moving2Canadainfo
      @Moving2Canadainfo  Рік тому +2

      Interesting, what do you find about your life in the USA that was better than Canada?

    • @thompsonevergreen8006
      @thompsonevergreen8006 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Moving2Canadainfo more brainwashing ;)

  • @jackkevillemedia
    @jackkevillemedia 2 роки тому +5

    Do you have any recommendations for budgeting? Would €4-5000 be enough to get set up?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +2

      So I landed with around €6500 ish when I moved. BUT I was looking for a one bedroom apartment and had a stupidly expensive AirBnB for 2 months that was also being taken out of that money. I think if you aim for €5000 it’s a nice cushion to make the move over but the more the better as this city can eat up your money quick. ESP if you want to do some of the more tourists things when you land.

    • @jackkevillemedia
      @jackkevillemedia 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephentadgh Thanks!

  • @Devon-hw6ih
    @Devon-hw6ih Місяць тому +2

    Basically ditch apple of youre moving😂

  • @MichaelgerardCondon-f8r
    @MichaelgerardCondon-f8r 2 дні тому

    I left Canada 🇨🇦. Way to expensive and cold .

  • @liamcage7208
    @liamcage7208 4 місяці тому +4

    Apple is terrible. They are setup so that once you subscribe it is so painful to unsubscribe that you just give up. I'm serious. In my experience it is so difficult to cancel an Apple subscription that I have vowed never to subscribe with them again for any service. I prefer Android anyway and almost any other Streamer.

  • @richt7506
    @richt7506 2 роки тому +72

    CANADA BECAME SOO EXPENSIVE THAT PEOPLE ARE LEAVING THE COUNTRY.

    • @BXBERRYZ
      @BXBERRYZ 2 роки тому +9

      Same with nyc

    • @tjtj7161
      @tjtj7161 2 роки тому +1

      Where are they going? The entire planet is suffering from inflation. Maybe Mexico?

    • @KiingKillerr
      @KiingKillerr 2 роки тому +2

      @@mothball2802 true like Biden

    • @and1597
      @and1597 Рік тому +9

      And at the same time the population growing faster than ever

    • @WRLD-ic4dj
      @WRLD-ic4dj Рік тому +4

      Check Ireland out so 😅 can’t even get a room

  • @TeslaRules1856
    @TeslaRules1856 Місяць тому

    Wait a second - everyone is telling me to skip Canada and go to Ireland. What up ?

  • @cutiefrooty4546
    @cutiefrooty4546 Рік тому +4

    How the heck am I gonna lug my gigantic ps5 over to Canada

    • @Moving2Canadainfo
      @Moving2Canadainfo  Рік тому

      Just be careful with voltage! Make sure it works here before bringing it over!

    • @cutiefrooty4546
      @cutiefrooty4546 Рік тому

      @@Moving2Canadainfo I will I'm even close to being able to move to Cannada

    • @youngmeesha582
      @youngmeesha582 Рік тому

      What is the process before moving to Canada

  • @ambermark581
    @ambermark581 2 роки тому +2

    What should a letter from references include in it?

    • @stephentadgh
      @stephentadgh 2 роки тому +1

      If you're looking for a work reference try and get your employer to talk about how great and reliable you were while working for them, good time management, organized, took the initiative, whatever will make you look more appealing for a potential employer. With regards rental accommodation though you want to show that you can be trusted with the property, maybe have a previous landlord speak about how reliable you were with paying rent on time, how well you treated your rental unit and how respectful you were. Hope that can help you Amber!

    • @ambermark581
      @ambermark581 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephentadgh thanks so much! Definitely something I didn’t think about so appreciate the help :)

  • @obsidianflare4671
    @obsidianflare4671 Місяць тому +1

    You know why you're here

  • @MiraNova23
    @MiraNova23 Місяць тому +2

    Step 1: Don't get Apple
    lol

  • @SC_DC..20
    @SC_DC..20 4 місяці тому +1

    WOW, Apple is your 1st and foremost concern. YOUR laughable concerns are exactly that. Laughable

  • @brentjames6049
    @brentjames6049 Місяць тому

    Now this dumb administration back in America in praying I move to Niagara falls Canada my prayer next year becoming a Canadian citizen

  • @bathlomewhenry300
    @bathlomewhenry300 Рік тому +1

    😂😂