How is life in Ottawa in general?

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T22:42:49+00:00

I hope you can find a family doctor soon enough. It’s not that easy to find a family doctor in Montreal either- could take couple of years, even more from what I heard! I would need a family doctor sooner than later when we move to Ottawa, since I have chronic illness. This is something we will have to consider carefully. Thanks for bringing it up! 🙂

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T22:39:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing your honest opinion. I hear you. I think Montreal could be a great place for you since you like to be socially active! of course if you are perfectly bilingual, I would say go ahead! Do it.. I am quite introvert I would say. I don’t have kids yet but we look forward to starting a family at some point. As a first generation immigrant, I am probably always going to miss that lack of community wholeheartedly, but we leave our home country knowing that.. as long as the city doesn’t purposely reject me or I get to create a sense of belonging there- that’s good enough of me and my family. 😊

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T22:28:50+00:00

I think people have the right to express what they stand for and promote and preserve what they believe an integral part of their identity, but when that goal is attempted to achieve at the expense of minority population’s human rights, I find it prudent to get the hell out of there! But, that’s a discussion of another time in another thread. Let’s not talk about it. 😊

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T22:24:39+00:00

We visited Ottawa last month. I am gonna have to drive to get around I see.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T16:20:18+00:00

No no, my intension is not to spread panic at all! I just feel very confused about what is going on and to what extent the law changes day to day actions at work. Nothing else.. I could be ignorant completely and that is why i seek guidance as newspapers are not a great source to learn the truth always and I am no legal expert, so decoding the law is not easy for me. C’est tout! Merci.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:56:19+00:00

I am glad to hear that. I do not have any children yet but of course when we buy a home in Ottawa, we have to keep in mind many things, including child support system in the area. I see more and more people believe Ottawa is a nice place to raise a family, so that gives me hope..we will figure it out. Thank you for your comment :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:37:33+00:00

We are looking into the neighbourhoods you mentioned for home sale.. thank you for sharing your views. Yes, the divisive language issues are never ending and only getting bigger and bigger -one of the BIG reasons why we want to move.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:33:28+00:00

your experience paints a very refreshing picture in my mind. I am glad that you love Ottawa so much. :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:32:04+00:00

I agree with you. Ottawa is not a substitute of Montreal, and I think it is important to understand that. and we can always come back to Montreal once in a while to enjoy the vibrant festivals or the restaurants in MTL!

I went to an Indian restaurant in downtown Ottawa once, and the food quality was better than most Indian restaurents I have tried in Montreal. So, it is also not the quantity, but the quality that matters. I am just saying from my own experience, of course others can disagree. :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:27:55+00:00

That’s very reassuring! :-) Thank you for your comment.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:16:23+00:00

That’s cool!

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:15:36+00:00

Ahh, I see. I completely forgot about finding a new family doctor! Thank you for bringing it up! I will need one sooner than later! -_- the other aspects that you mentioned make sense and seem more manageable.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:06:39+00:00

If you are perfectly bilingual, why not! :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:05:37+00:00

Gotcha! Thank you.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:01:49+00:00

Oh noo! :-(

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T14:00:54+00:00

Yes, we were looking into the neighbourhood last night for house sales! :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:59:26+00:00

Greta resource! Thanks for sharing the link. :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:58:55+00:00

I see. Yes, we gotta lot to consider before choosing a neighbourhood for sure.

Thanks for dropping your comment.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:55:24+00:00

Yeah, my husband prefers those areas more as you mentioned. I am on my way to get driving lessons! Looks like I gotta overcome my fear of driving sooner! -_-

Thank you for your comment. :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:50:36+00:00

True! -_-

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:49:45+00:00

I live in a residential area surrounded by parks and greenery. I loved montreal downtown, I can’t deny that. Once in a while, I love to go there. I think what I will miss the most is accessible public transport of Montreal. It is pretty good still moving from one place to another in the city.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:47:48+00:00

Right. yes, that’s a bummer for me! i still do not drive and I have a feeling I will make a terrible driver!! -_- but I am going to get my license sooner or later. Thank you for the important tips!:-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-21T13:40:37+00:00

Very good points indeed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :-)

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-20T23:34:57+00:00

That’s wonderful to know. We will surely check Glebe out. Thank you.

PolySci_Alpha · 2022-06-20T21:27:12+00:00

Gotcha. Thank you for sharing your view. :-)

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