things I wish I knew BEFORE moving to canada | IEC VISA UK TO CANADA 

Welcome to Canada! Just a couple of notes: having money to buy a car is great but it’s also very important to know how to drive during a Canadian winter. In addition, as was stated by another viewer, Canada has serious geography going on and most UK citizens have no idea about the distances one has to traverse when travelling between communities here. Public transport hasn’t been as much of a priority here due to the popularity of cars, however, it is improving more and more. Good luck with your Canadian life! 👍🏻🇨🇦

Me and my husband have only recently explored the idea of moving to Canada. This holiday thing puts me right off, as well as the credit score. We ideally wanted to do 12 months in Canada to see if it was for us, no pressure if not as we would just go back home. But it seems we would have to start our credit scored from scratch everytime. This is worrying.

By default, you get 2 weeks a year by law after working for a year. However, you can negotiate what vacation you are entitled to. You can make it 3 weeks or 4 weeks. Usually employers are ok with that after your 3 to 6 month probationary period.

The credit score situation blew my mind when I moved to Canada. We couldn’t get an internet connection in our apartment as we had no credit score yet. It took 3 days of calling round different providers and asking to speak to managers before we finally managed to persuade someone to give us a connection. For rent we had to give 12 months of post-dated checks. I was really worried that this was some sort of scam, but it was fine in the end.

I was keen optimistic to travel to Canada, I tried all I could to get a Canada visa I failed for three years, A medical doctor based in Canada referred me to Mr Ethan Lucas and his team really guided me through and I migrated to Canada in 2021 successfully at affordable cost.

Insightful!! Thank you ☺️

To transfer money from Canada to the U.K. or vice versa, you can try using HSBC's global transfer and most transfers only take seconds to complete. The only thing is that you need to have an HSBC account at both places and HSBC 's headquarters is in the U.K, by the way.

Amazing Video, Thank you for the pointers before moving to Canada,

You can take Megabus from downtown St. Catharines to downtown Toronto. It’s cheap and (pre-pandemic), frequent.

Me as a Mexican "wait you get 4 weeks in the UK and 2 weeks in Canada? Sweet!" (In Mexico you don't get any vacation days the 1st year... and the 2nd once you get only 6 days...)

She's got a really British face.

Hi Louise, I am glad I found your channel, so useful and packed with info. How is current situation in Canada in terms to find a job? xx

Good vid, I’m considering emergrateing. If I’m going to do it I’ll come across on the fast track due I’m a Trucker and due to the shortage In can its on the fast track, I’m going to see what the score is with the licensing score is from uk to Canada 🇨🇦. Currently it’s early days of my research I’ve been to Canada with the Army so I have some limited experience of Canada, I’m looking to move over by myself so I’m. Not sure if that’s a pro or con. Thanks for the advice and the vid.

Losing my mind that you’re also from Weston-super-mare and are living in Canada! I’m using all your videos to help inform me during the process and that’s so cool we’re from the same place 😂 thanks for such helpful videos x

Don’t go to Saskatchewan it’s a tundra

Vacation varies so much from country to country. In the US you don’t get paid vacation and it’s still only 2 weeks... so lots of people don’t take any vacation at all because they can’t afford to miss a paycheque.

The amount of vacation you get is a provincial jurisdiction not a federal one, so it varies across the country

I only discovered your channel a few days ago when I searched the IEC process as me and my boyfriend are thinking of doing it and I'm so glad I did!! I wouldn't like to admit how many of your videos I've already binge watched hahaha.. these sit down ones are so helpful and your vlogs are so fun :) we went on holiday to Niagara last year and fell in love with it, we are planning another trip for next year to explore some more places and then hopefully apply for IEC, thank you so much for all the info!!xx

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Please keep in mind Canada is huge. Traveling from a smaller town to a city means covering greater distances. There's also regional, municipal, and provincial transit systems that you have to transfer between. It will be more expensive. I lived in London for a year. England is tiny in comparison and more densely packed with people. The transit system there does not deal with such large distances.

Hi louise isabelle just wanted to say she isses you so much in pontins x

Ok good to know about the jobs! I’ve never worked seriously since my partner has always had a good job to support us comfortably. So my plan was to get an easy job but it looks like I’ll have to brush up before we head over. Thank you

Any chance of your 3 year update 😅 tonnes of "just moved" videos not many long term updates

Hi I’m 17 and from England my uncle lives in Canada and ive been planning on living there after I finish collage next year thanks for the video Edit: by the way I am also from Somerset

hey babe, quick question - so if you're living with a partner, does only one of you need to be eligible for the PR (even if you're not married)?

I had no idea about the management fact!! Super informative video thank you so much!

Great video. Some people reckon Canada is overrated compared to Australia or New Zealend. Judging by your video, i don't think so. ❤

Whoever run away from uk It’s just been luck 👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Two weeks vacation isn't etched in stone. When I switched jobs I negotiated for weeks before signing my employment agreement.

Take a day befor and after long weekend..stretch them out...and add in a few sick days...bend the rules..you must live in a city...go out of the city try some snowmobiling camping fishing boating and all our seasonal fun.

I’m from England and it’s depressing. I’ve seen the salary in Vancouver is like over $3500 per month, flats are $2000+ I was thinking to go halves with my friend but I know everything’s different there, like I might get taxed so much or other deductions from my salary in Vancouver so if I worked and earned around $3500+ as well as my friend would we be able to afford a $2000 flat between the two of us? Also we have not good or bad credit scores here, how can we get a flat there? Do we just need to prove we can pay off a few months+ rent by showing how much money we currently have in the UK in our bank account?. Thank you😄

I have a question :) I was wondering if doctors appointments/dental appointments etc are included in the 2 week holiday leave? Or are they honoured separately? Hoping to move out to Canada in the next couple of years, so this channel is so useful! x

I'll ask my MP to write up a private member bill to allow all RU-vidrs praising about Canada and with more than 2k subscribers to get PR automatically ☺️

LOL I’m crying in American with the vacation time hahaha 🤣 two weeks is a blessing

What is a PR? I’m confused. I’m taking notes and I so confused haha? Any help? I’m thinking it’s public relations or something like that

Thanks Louise! This is sooo helpful we are moving from the UK soon to Canada so this info is extremely helpful new sub😊🇬🇧✈

Hi Louise. It''s been a lot of years since I've worked at a 'job' but back in the day when I was working in an office environment, we not only got vacation days (yes, unfortunately only 2 weeks) but also sick days. If I only needed a day here and there, I would use a sick or personal day so I didn't have to use up any vacation days. Maybe you have this as well that you can take advantage of when the need arises? Awesome about your new job. I'm rootin' for you and Jake that you will have a smooth process for getting your PR next year :D

Hi, I hope you are well. How do you manage the days you get to take off vs working, is it stressful at first knowing you do not have much time to take off?

2 weeks a year?? It's crazy! You can't travel at all...

I’m only a teen but I know what I want to do I want to move to Banff and have a decent sized house and also have enough time to explore the rockies so what do I have to do?

Hi, is there any way we could message through something? I need some advice 🥺 thanks

Good morning friend 💜🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰💜

no way have I just randomly clicked on this video found this video and found out you're also from WSM

Hi Louise I had a quick question about your PR application. My boyfriend and I are looking to apply for this Visa but I just wondered do we apply together under one application or two separate applications? What did you do?

I totally agree with the holiday time! It's unfair for us coming from Australia or the UK who are used to having long holiday time off work! Great video xxxx

That holiday thing would annoy me! I look forward to going on my holidays every year.

wayyyyyy Bristol! That’s where I live haha, in the process of moving out to Canada as a truck driver!

LMIA .. can u help find out about this and how much it cost also... but thank u..

Hay miss louise,,, I am your new subscriber,,,❤ you are so cute❤ I'm chanu ,from sri lanka 😍

Do you know any good sites i can look for apartments ect ? Im so glad my credit score can start from stratch !

Great video! I live in Wales in the Uk and I'm considering a move to Canada and thinking about doing PhD in the UK first to better my chances, maybe getting a job as a lecturer in Canada. How much money did you have saved, generally, before making the move to Canada? Just wanted an idea on a general amount to have saved to cover most things? Thanks! :D

Depends there are a lot of landlords who will work with you if you are not so well off, they may want some other kind of surety, such as multiple names on the lease, a letter from your employer or so forth. You need to be careful though there are far too many snakes who will take advantage of you. Best advice I can give is contact a realtor. They do t just sell houses or condos, they also broker rental properties. They can help you sell YOU to the prospective landlord and once you build up a relationship with them they can help you find your first home purchase.

1 question on this one. Did you let monzo know that you were moving to get linked with the transfer wise?

Excellent video thank you very much!!

Why are you coaching people on how to come here, even those with bad credit?

The first one isn’t a big deal.

Hi, do you know if it's possible to apply for jobs before moving or only once you've already arrived in the country?

Moving to Canada soon. Toronto, Ontario. 💪 🇨🇦

As far as vacation time. We get allot of stat days off .

You can ask for more , I have never started a job with less than 3 wks ,it depends how bad the job wants you. Current job gave me 3wks up front and 1 week at xmas =4wks

Awful

I only ever got two weeks off (not that I could ever afford to take them either due to $ or work schedule) till the government changed the law... I now get 3 weeks after 5+ years service but still no $ to take them.

In New Zealand you are entitled for 4 weeks vacation and its paid it could be 4 weeks or more it depends how long you been working and you can choose if u want to use it in once shot, I remember i used to have 8 weeks before i go holiday i keep using my holiday. Adding to my days off then went for 4 weeks holiday when i came back i still have a week left

Did they look at your schooling and work experience when you applied to enter Canada? For example if you have a uni degree are they more likely to accept you in comparison to someone who doesn’t, also when you talk about a management job is this in a shop?

in canada you dont need a vacation, its got everything.

did you seek advice from immigration lawyers or consultants when you applied for your visa?

Most managers/schedulers will fanagle the shifts to get important days off like b days , anniversaries etc.

How much would permanent residency cost or can it b paid over time once start working there

Wow loved the video will be watching all your other ones I think you are lovely thanks so much very very useful information xxxx

Does Revolut work in canada

Im on verge of moving to canada

Great video and very valid/ helpful pointers!! X

Hi Louise. Me and my mum are looking to move to Canada permanently from the UK. Can you please explain the procedure of a PR visa as I am starting from scratch. Btw love your videos. Keep it up.

This is such a great honest video, new subscriber 🥰

coffee does not give energy, it stimulates, these are not the same thing, but thankyou for the videos.

Holidays depend on what province you live in, where you work and for how long. I live in Manitoba where companies are required by law to give you two weeks holiday and then after 5 years, 3 weeks. And most companies have their own holiday increments. After 10 years in my last job, I had 5 weeks holiday. So it can vary from province to province and company to company. Also whether the company and your position is unionized or not.

Did you use an immigration company? or did you and Jake do it alone?

How old are you if you don’t mind me asking?

Can I go to UK for a holiday then come back to Canada with IEC visa?

Thanks for your advise😊

most Canadians wouldn't consider St Catharines a 'small town'. Its considered a city. I moved from that area 10 years ago to Alberta. The town I live in now is around 10,000 people. Still not really considered a 'small town'.

Can you take unpaid vacation time?

Things I wish I HAD KNOWN before moving to Canada. The grammar in your video title is incorrect. (Check out Third Conditional sentences.) Why not use an upper-case letter to start your title and for the proper noun too?

Vacation and Holiday. In Canada you have to understand these are two different things. Vacation time is personal. Usually starts with two weeks and depending on Employer over time can work it’s way up to a maximum of Eight weeks usually. Usually at a rate of two weeks for each additional five years. Holidays refer to what we call Stat Holidays or Statutory Holidays. There are many and usually are planned so that we have a 3 day weekend. So either the Friday or the Monday will be the holiday. Normally if you work for a car Manufacturer. Or a car that supplies parts to a car Manufacturer the Company insists you take one week minimum of vacation in the month of June because Car manufacturers shut down for two weeks in June. Stat Holidays also include. Dec 25,26 and January 1. So it is quite common to be off for no less than a week at end of year. This is dependant on Employer and Industry you are in. For more specific information see this site. www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0 I would speak to a fellow employee you know to ask them about your Employer and Christmas Holidays.

I do wish you wouldn't keep repeating yourself and waffling on. Tedious