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Canada Starts Here
We connect you with the people, networks and organizations that can make your immigration journey easier – before and after you arrive.
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Find Your First Job
The Canadian job market is changing. Use our job finding resources to learn what the changes mean for your job search. Register to make connections you need for your career pathway in Canada.
Find Your Place to Call Home
We help you research the right landing city, which is critical for your economic success. Learn about local housing markets and lifestyles and connect with services to simplify settling in your new city.
Find Your Financial Success
You have financial goals and dreams for your new life in Canada. Our free guides and resources will help you get financially established quickly, so you can achieve your goals.
Find a Place to Call
Home in Canada
Discover the best options for newcomers to Canada to find a home. Rentals for Newcomers, Real Estate Agents, Home Sharing, and Rooms for Newcomers are all great options to explore.
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I have been following materials from Prepare for Canada before landing and it has helped me a lot. With the techniques learned from you, I recently got a job with a very reputable company and with decent pay.
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ACCOMMODATION IN CANADA
Finding suitable accommodation in Canada for you and your family is a top priority if you’re arriving within the next three months. And, key success factors will be selecting the type of housing that you prefer, in a city that you want to call home, and at a price you can afford.
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SETTLING IN CANADA
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BANKING & FINANCE IN CANADA
Building Credit History in Canada
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5 Tips to Get the Best Mortgage Rates in Canada
When searching for your first home, here are five tips to ensure you get the best mortgage rates in Canada. And, to get the best rates will require you to research so you know how to select a mortgage that's right for you. Many newcomers arrive with savings to own a...
Do Newcomers Need to File an Income Tax Return?
If you moved to Canada and became a permanent resident in 2022, you will have to file your first income tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Even if you only lived in Canada for part of 2022 you will have to file a return if you: want to get benefit and...
We’ve Helped 1,000,000+ Newcomers Find Success in their Canadian Journey
+1.2 million
Subscribers Since 2010
The “Prepare for Canada” program has helped thousands of prospective immigrants to prepare for success in Canada by delivering quality information focusing on job preparedness and settlement first steps.
Proven
Track Record
Based on a survey conducted in 2017:
67% of our audience were employed within the first year
Over 50% employed in their field!
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Over 10 Years
We have been doing this for a long time. We are always thrilled to get feedback from successful newcomers.
Who Should Register
for Our Program?
If you have applied to come to Canada or have landed already, our Settling In Canada resources are for you.
Our program is available for anyone who has any of the following documents:
- Confirmation of Permanent residence
- Canadian Visa pick up letter
- Request for medical examination letter
- Passport request letter
- Canadian visa
- IRCC invitation letter to obtain pre-arrival services
- Invitation to apply for permanent residence
- Unique Client Identifier