Travel & Life : Canada
Aamir Ali
Senior Software Engineer / Systems Analyst
Aamir Ali is a Senior Software Engineer and Systems Analyst at the Statistics Center Abu Dhabi, with over a decade of experience in software development and mobile application development. His expertise includes native and hybrid mobile applications, requirements analysis, system integration, SQL, and continuous integration. He has also worked with the General Civil Aviation Authority, developing software solutions for both internal and public users.
LinkedIn profile →✈️ My Journey to Canada : “A Story of Family, Loss, and Hope”
The Visa: The Plan
In 2019, my parents were granted a two-year multi-entry visit visa for Canada. After years
apart, they planned to meet my sister in Vancouver.
My Father’s Final Words
On 20th February 2020, before departing from Lahore to Islamabad, I spoke with my father, Haji Jamal Din, on a video call. The next day, 21st February 2020, tragedy struck when he suffered a fatal heart attack just before immigration in Vancouver.
“بیٹا جب بھی ہو سکے انسانیت کی بھلائی کرو۔”
(“Son, whenever you have the power to do so, do good for humanity.”)
— A father’s wisdom continues to light my path
✈️ My Journey in 2024
Four years later, on 16th August 2024, I finally traveled on a direct PIA flight from Islamabad to Toronto, continuing to Vancouver to reunite with my sister.
Vancouver Memories:
• Paid respects at my father’s grave at Chilliwack Cemetery
• Explored University of Fraser Valley in Abbotsford
• Enjoyed traditional Punjabi food at Ustaad G76
• Hiked to the scenic Bridal Veil Falls On 24th August, I visited my father’s grave once more before departing.
Toronto Experiences
In Toronto, I stayed in the Admiral Inn hotel, Mississauga and company with my university friends Waqas Qureshi and Attique Yousuf. Together we:
• Explored CN Tower in Downtown Toronto
• Shared a midnight Pakistani breakfast
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• Witnessed the breathtaking Niagara Falls, an unforgettable experience
Closing Reflections
This trip was more than travel—it was healing, a tribute to my father, and a reminder of his timeless wisdom. I now look forward to revisiting Canada again, this time with my family