sanjeevindia said:
hi all
can anyone shed some light on the topic? for a person from finance and accounts backgroud which city is a better option, Toronto or Vancouver? i have heard some different opinions from many friends. if anybody has any exp? plz share.
regards
My opinion for a new immigrant: TORONTO.
-It has a bigger job basket, for any occupation. Thus, the share is bigger -so the opportunities are larger.
-Weather wise, it is not that bad. Perfectly manageable even in winters or summers.
-Cost of living wise, quite Ok too -quite compititive vis-a-vis the other deciding factors.
-The higest minority populace. Ppl are extremely tolerant to race, color, creed, faith etc.
-Land there first, take a 'survival job', which'll be easier here & move to any city after getting the choice job.
-Important: It's not the profession of a newcomer that's important, it's the initial survival that'd be the decider.
VANCOUVER:
Very aptly said by others before me on this thread. It's the best city weather wise & has a charmed beauty. Quite nice minority populace, yes -Indians rock here. But:
-No or minimal jobs today for any field.
(note: the winter olympics thing is temp)
-The costliest city to settle down.
-Housing costs are sky rocketting.
-Not at all a good choice for a newcomer, w/out AOE or friends/relatives support.
-What's the point of all that beauty, if u do not have money in ur pocket?
CALGARY-EDMONTON CORRIDOR:
Very nicely coming-up. Weather is cold, but adjustable
(Edmonton needs adaptation though). Has the 'rockies' to enhance its beauty. A perfect alternative to Vancouver. But:
-Newcomers should take it as a 2nd choice to Toronto. Due to the factors I said under Totonto.
-Accounts job is plentiful
(put here for the OP). Though initially will be survival jobs only.
-Damn good for establishing a business.
(no provincial tax)
-Essentially a befitting place for Oil & Gas sector, which also makes other jobs available in their HOs.
-But remember again: For newcomer jobs, take Toronto as POE.
There is nothing wrong in other Canadian cities. But this post is meant for newcomers, looking for instant jobs, not for business and for those who do not have an AOE or freinds/relatives to initially assist. Else, any other city has its own merits/demerits.
Ps: I have visited all the above cities. But my views are based on limited info. The actual residents, who are on this forum, might have a better opinion.
