Information Section for New Immigrants

Moving to a new country takes courage. It also creates exciting opportunities and new beginnings. Taking the time to learn what to expect - and what is expected of you - will help you succeed. I would love to tell you; how awesome it's like to live in Canada. I would like to add my wishes for your happiness and success in Canada.

As I am myself located in Greater Toronto Area, majority of information you will find here is linked with GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Still, I have tried to include as much information I can for rest of Canada.

Before you pack your bags, here are few suggestions which will always help you to have a smooth initial transition.

1. Buy Emergency Medical Insurance before you land

New immigrants to Canada must wait for some time (normally three months for provinces British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec) before being covered by a provincial health plan. Till they get their provincial coverage they need to protect themselves through private insurance for emergency medical.

Buy New Immigrants to Canada Insurance Online Now.

It will be effective the day you land in Canada for 3 months from thereon. If you buy it before landing here, there is no waiting period else you have 8 days waiting period before your private coverage starts.

2. Where you want to live:

This will be your 2nd decision….Look for where you would like to settle in Canada. Being living myself in Greater Toronto Area, I can give you my input for 5 major cities in and around Toronto area. Click on any of them to get more details:

1. Toronto
2. Mississauga
3. Brampton
4. Markham
5. Oakville

Above 5 once clicked, shall take you to relevant text on these cities

3. Finding a place to live.

Whether you want to buy or rent. Please feel free to visit my real estate website GetMyHome.Ca , to get access to 1000s of listings in Greater Toronto Area or email me with your requirements, I will be happy to email you the listings. 

4. Working in Canada

4.1. Starting Your Own Business in Ontario

To find an existing business for Sale or Buying/Leasing a Space for setting up your business in Ontario – please visit www.GetMyBusiness.ca

For getting info on Provincial Government support for opening a new business – visit  Ontario Business Connects

For getting info on Ferderal Government support for opening a new business – visit Canada Business Service Centre

4.2. Getting a Job

Few websites where you will get lots of job postings Canada wide are as below:

5. After you Move

Applying for SIN Number

Applying for Health Card

Applying for Permanent Resident Card

Websites for Finding school for your children.
Schools in Canada
Peel District School Board
Toronto District School Board
York Region District School Board
Halton District School Board