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saki
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« on: March 20, 2011, 11:06:00 pm »

Canada, 17th March: New immigrants coming to Saskatchewan will be provided with driving classes under a new immigrant initiative in Portage, Saskatchewan.

This pilot project by the Portage Learning and Literacy is for enabling new immigrants get prepared for driving on the roads of Canada.

According to the program co-ordinator of this immigrant program in Saskatchewan, Luis Luna, the project will offer lessons in driving for the newcomers not having experience in driving.

Immigrants usually hail from different nations and majority of these immigrants do not possess a driver license, hence, the aim of this pilot program in driving is to speed up the process of making the new immigrants ready for facing Canadian roads, Luna added.

There exists a gap in providing the driving services to the new immigrants and this program is meant to fulfill this, clarified Luna.

The first set of driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan is to begin shortly and if the project is a success, then it will lay the path for a regular service of driving lessons from this autumn, Luna asserted. Nearly 15 new immigrants have already been identified for providing driving lessons under this pilot immigrant initiative in Saskatchewan and the service will begin with five immigrants initially, Luna quipped.

Driving lessons at a nominal fee—

The new immigrants wanting to get driving lessons and training in Saskatchewan will have to pay a nominal fee of $50. The course duration of the driving lessons is not ascertained yet. The driving lessons will also include knowledge to driving successfully on icy terrain in this Canadian province.

The driving classes will be provided by certified trainer in driving.

Self-sufficiency through driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan—

The driving lessons under the immigrant resource scheme by Portage Learning and Literacy Center wants to make the newcomers in Saskatchewan self-sufficient by extending them the required training and knowledge needed for gaining driver's license, he said. This will help them drive their vehicles to their work places, to shopping centers and for all the other things in their day-to-day life, Luna said.

This is a step forward towards economic development of the economy of Saskatchewan, he maintained.

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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 12:47:20 am »

Great initiatives by SKT... wish other Provincial Admin could think of providing the similar for new landed PR.... Thanks bro for sharing
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 12:58:19 am »

Canada, 17th March: New immigrants coming to Saskatchewan will be provided with driving classes under a new immigrant initiative in Portage, Saskatchewan.

This pilot project by the Portage Learning and Literacy is for enabling new immigrants get prepared for driving on the roads of Canada.

According to the program co-ordinator of this immigrant program in Saskatchewan, Luis Luna, the project will offer lessons in driving for the newcomers not having experience in driving.

Immigrants usually hail from different nations and majority of these immigrants do not possess a driver license, hence, the aim of this pilot program in driving is to speed up the process of making the new immigrants ready for facing Canadian roads, Luna added.

There exists a gap in providing the driving services to the new immigrants and this program is meant to fulfill this, clarified Luna.

The first set of driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan is to begin shortly and if the project is a success, then it will lay the path for a regular service of driving lessons from this autumn, Luna asserted. Nearly 15 new immigrants have already been identified for providing driving lessons under this pilot immigrant initiative in Saskatchewan and the service will begin with five immigrants initially, Luna quipped.

Driving lessons at a nominal fee—

The new immigrants wanting to get driving lessons and training in Saskatchewan will have to pay a nominal fee of $50. The course duration of the driving lessons is not ascertained yet. The driving lessons will also include knowledge to driving successfully on icy terrain in this Canadian province.

The driving classes will be provided by certified trainer in driving.

Self-sufficiency through driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan—

The driving lessons under the immigrant resource scheme by Portage Learning and Literacy Center wants to make the newcomers in Saskatchewan self-sufficient by extending them the required training and knowledge needed for gaining driver's license, he said. This will help them drive their vehicles to their work places, to shopping centers and for all the other things in their day-to-day life, Luna said.

This is a step forward towards economic development of the economy of Saskatchewan, he maintained.



Thanks Saki,yes its true but they have to minimize the waiting time for driving classes.
Good Luck
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 02:31:10 am »

Good info saki dear. Keep going.....+1 for you
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 07:26:52 am »

very good one Saki, +1 for u
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 07:30:07 am »

Thanks Saki for sharing.

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Canada, 17th March: New immigrants coming to Saskatchewan will be provided with driving classes under a new immigrant initiative in Portage, Saskatchewan.

This pilot project by the Portage Learning and Literacy is for enabling new immigrants get prepared for driving on the roads of Canada.

According to the program co-ordinator of this immigrant program in Saskatchewan, Luis Luna, the project will offer lessons in driving for the newcomers not having experience in driving.

Immigrants usually hail from different nations and majority of these immigrants do not possess a driver license, hence, the aim of this pilot program in driving is to speed up the process of making the new immigrants ready for facing Canadian roads, Luna added.

There exists a gap in providing the driving services to the new immigrants and this program is meant to fulfill this, clarified Luna.

The first set of driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan is to begin shortly and if the project is a success, then it will lay the path for a regular service of driving lessons from this autumn, Luna asserted. Nearly 15 new immigrants have already been identified for providing driving lessons under this pilot immigrant initiative in Saskatchewan and the service will begin with five immigrants initially, Luna quipped.

Driving lessons at a nominal fee—

The new immigrants wanting to get driving lessons and training in Saskatchewan will have to pay a nominal fee of $50. The course duration of the driving lessons is not ascertained yet. The driving lessons will also include knowledge to driving successfully on icy terrain in this Canadian province.

The driving classes will be provided by certified trainer in driving.

Self-sufficiency through driving lessons for new immigrants in Saskatchewan—

The driving lessons under the immigrant resource scheme by Portage Learning and Literacy Center wants to make the newcomers in Saskatchewan self-sufficient by extending them the required training and knowledge needed for gaining driver's license, he said. This will help them drive their vehicles to their work places, to shopping centers and for all the other things in their day-to-day life, Luna said.

This is a step forward towards economic development of the economy of Saskatchewan, he maintained.


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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 07:34:58 am »

Well done Saki, keep up the good work. it is only a question in my mind, If I have a full UK driving license, can't I use it in Canada !!!

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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 05:24:29 pm »

Well done Saki, keep up the good work. it is only a question in my mind, If I have a full UK driving license, can't I use it in Canada !!!

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As far as i know you can get Canadian license straightaway if you have UK license but confirm it on the below thread where Qorax has provided all the details.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39566.0.html

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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2011, 05:25:03 pm »

Thanks Saki,yes its true but they have to minimize the waiting time for driving classes.
Good Luck

HI Kaneman,

Does any other state offer this as well ?

Cheers
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2011, 05:38:56 pm »

Well done Saki, keep up the good work. it is only a question in my mind, If I have a full UK driving license, can't I use it in Canada !!!

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You can exchange it, see the details at the corresponding driving authority.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/after-transportation-driving.asp
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