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11 tips to help you get settled in Canada

October 19, 2022

The more preparation you can do before moving to Canada, the easier it will be for you to settle in after your arrival. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll have a few things left to do to get off to a successful start. We’ve put together 11 tips to help you get settled in Canada.

In this article:

  1. Find a place to stay
  2. Apply for your social insurance number (SIN) promptly
  3. Apply for health insurance
  4. Finish opening your bank account
  5. Register with your country’s consulate
  6. Get help from organizations for newcomers
  7. Find a job or go into business
  8. Find the best way of getting around
  9. Protect yourself with insurance
  10. Socialize
  11. Review your budget

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Index of articles

    Banking & Planning

  • 11 tips to help you get settled in Canada
  • Opening a Canadian Bank Account
  • Canadian Citizenship Documents
  • Global Money Transfers
  • Money and Finances
  • Daily Life

  • 11 tips to help you get settled in Canada
  • Things to Know About Getting medical insurance in Canada
  • How to get a Driver’s License in Canada
  • Bring out the bucket list and explore your new home!
  • 8 Things for Newcomers to Consider When Settling in Canada
  • Employment

  • Applying for a Canadian Social Insurance Number
  • How to Prepare for Your Job Interview in Canada
  • Canada’s Top 10 Occupations in Demand in 2021 and Beyond
  • Fine-tune Your Resume for Canadian Employers
  • Tips and advice about working in Canada
  • Housing

  • Which Canadian City is Right for You?
  • Renting in Canada
  • Buying a Home in Canada
  • Shipping & Moving
  • Immigration

  • Top 5 Tips for Adapting to Your New Home in Canada
  • What Newcomers or Immigrants to Canada Should Know about Workers Rights in Canada
  • Becoming a Canadian Citizen
  • Language Proficiency Tests and Certificates
  • Canadian Citizenship Documents
  • Study & Education

  • Language Proficiency Tests and Certificates
  • Improving your English and/or French
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Why study in Canada?

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