Just Arrived in Canada? Things you need to know.
Here are some free resources to help you with starting your new life in Canada.
Living In Canada
Schooling in Canada|A look at the Education System
Moving to Canada with young children? Then you'll want to read this overview of schooling in Canada to help your children adapt to school smoothly. Canada has one of the best school systems in the world to help your children grow and prosper. This is important for...
Services in Canada to Help Newcomers Settle
You received your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), and you're excited! But still, you have questions about life in Canada and might wonder whom to turn to for answers. Are there any services in Canada that can answer your questions? The good news is that...
Maintaining Your Rental House | Smart Tips to Know
When you first move to Canada, it is very likely that you will have a rental house or apartment before you buy a home. Renting a house has many benefits over owning one, especially for newcomers. Not only is renting a home cheaper but it also gives you the flexibility...
Manage Your Finances
Buying a Car in Canada? Tips for Newcomers
If you're a newcomer thinking about buying a new car, the Canadian auto market offers a wide range of vehicles to meet different financial situations, lifestyles, and driving habits. If you're in Canada from a country with a smaller auto market and fewer choices, this...
How to Qualify for a Mortgage in Canada
One of the first things new immigrants want to establish when they move to Canada is somewhere they can call home. Your ability to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage is tied together if you do not have the funds to purchase a property outright. You will need...
How to Apply for a Credit Card in Canada
There are many types of credit cards with unique benefits Financial stability is very important for anyone who has recently arrived in Canada. Even if you have a strong financial standing in your home country, you will need to establish yourself in Canada as well....
Employment In Canada
Earning Money with Survival Jobs: Is it Worth it?
... Watch Linda Ryan discuss how BCCA-Integrating Newcomers can help you access jobs faster! Once you arrive in Canada, you have a decision to make: should I get a "survival job" to earn money or look for a job in my profession. A survival job is not the best first...
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Canada
Being new to Canada, one of the first things you will want to do when you arrive in the country is begin your job search. It can take some time before you get a call for an interview. But you can use this time to learn how to prepare for a job interview in Canada....
Build Canadian Work Experience Before You Arrive
... Watch Linda Ryan discuss how BCCA-Integrating Newcomers can help you build your Canadian career before you arrive in Canada! Building Canadian work experience before you arrive in Canada can give you a competitive advantage. It can also help you to achieve your...
Buying Your First Home
All you need to know about Canada’s new mortgage rules
If you are planning to buy a home in Canada after you immigrate here, then you need to make sure that you have the latest information regarding Canada’s mortgage rules. As of January 2018, prospective homebuyers in Canada will be subject to a new mortgage stress test.
How to find temporary accommodation in Canada
Once you arrive in Canada, you will need a place to stay temporarily until you are ready to consider renting or buying a home. For those of you without friends or family in Canada to stay with, hotels and hostels provide stopgap accommodation. Hotels typically offer...
How to find a builder or realtor?
Builder or Realtor Often, when buying a new home, you'll deal with a builder/contractor. If you're buying a resale home, however, you'll probably encounter a realtor. In the sections below, some tips and advice are provided for finding a reputable realtor or builder....