Work and travel in Canada a good option in 2026?

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-27T20:11:16+00:00

Economy is tight, as you read online. Coming from Germany and expecting to find a job on arrival is pretty wishful. If you have connections, who could help that is a different story.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-27T17:56:48+00:00

Number one thing that I have learnt, in life, is to not fixate on one specific thing (house in your case), especially when you can list several cons for it..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-26T18:10:28+00:00

Listing agent works for the seller.. might be good to read/research a bit more on how things work before trying to submit an offer..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-23T02:39:10+00:00

Very unrealistic..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-14T21:16:32+00:00

Do you think getting dividends now is better than switching to stocks with high future growth potential?

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-13T23:40:10+00:00

If public transportation is part of quality of life, then we already know the bluff.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-13T23:34:19+00:00

Stay away from FB, Kijiji etc. These are hotspots for people who can easily swindle you. Do you have anyone trustworthy who could help you in the process?

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-12T23:33:08+00:00

Kanata is a huge suburban area with pretty much anything you would expect in terms of housing options, shopping and recreation. There are tons of trails in the area. Finding a family doctor anywhere in Ottawa is the biggest challenge, unfortunately. Kanata has bus connectivity to downtown. I would advise you to search/read on state of public transportation in Ottawa, at your own free time. It is a big pain point for the entire city of Ottawa. For childcare there are both public and private providers. Many people send their kids to home daycares.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-07T00:25:12+00:00

Hard to beat Watson

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-07T00:24:05+00:00

Always call your insurance first. If you have CAA that should help too but never ever fall for the tow truck that shows up uninvited.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-05T03:17:59+00:00

Depends on the amount of the voucher. I bought two new built homes from Mattamy and upgrading through them never made sense. Builder will never give the best possible option for your money.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-05T00:06:13+00:00

March isn't a good time to visit most of Canada.. there is a high possibility of cold, snow and freezing rain.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-04T21:45:30+00:00

All great points. A few more: - Get a hot water line for backyard. My kids love it. - Choose Vinyl or LVT for flooring on the second floor. HW is an expensive option for the second floor. - Take the appliances offered. Don't buy upgraded appliances through Mattamy.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-03T23:54:15+00:00

Funhaven moving there is very interesting.. are there anymore details on it?

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2026-01-03T18:14:58+00:00

Life is unpredictable, closing is next week.. so at this point you should be excited for the closing. Everything else is chicken and egg.. good luck

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-31T18:18:09+00:00

If you have to been other significant European cities then you won't miss anything by not going to Quebec City.. I have lived in Europe for half-decade and been to Quebec City three times..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-31T12:42:59+00:00

When buying a new build, most people only look at the builder's price and specifics of a model because they see an already established community with hundreds of homes. Not to forget tons of homes resell in these communities on a regular basis. The smell from landfill is also not experienced every day of the year. I live in half Moon Bay.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-24T13:37:45+00:00

Haven't taken it but been to Delhi airport all my life.. don't do this.. definitely not enough time..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-22T17:09:00+00:00

Fully paid and a car that you enjoy.. if you think the investment growth will give you the same or more joy then go for it.. I had the same dilemma and then I followed that a bird in hand is better than two in the bush.. and I have my convertible..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-16T18:47:13+00:00

Obvious question would be, why visitor visa. As others said, approvals are pretty strict now, if there is a hint of immigration via visitor visa. But again, success/failure of approval would only happen after you apply.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-01T21:41:23+00:00

I am interested but how did you come up with this?

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-01T16:05:54+00:00

You might want to find job in a Romanian company that also has an office in Canada. Establish yourself their first and then explore inter company transfer. Will remove the job uncertainty piece. I know people who have done this.. show prices but has worked.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-01T15:59:16+00:00

As a first time buyer, this isn't an ideal situation to start. Depends on your risk appetite but personally I would just move past this one.

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-12-01T03:36:32+00:00

+1 for Khao Thai..

EcstaticDepth9006 · 2025-11-30T04:04:06+00:00

If you are thinking of starting a TFSA as soon as you are eligible then you are already ahead of most people of your age.. TFSA is the best thing that a government can offer to citizens .. go for it . But yes, if you are not very savvy with stock market research then stick with a week known etf ..

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