移居加國
MOVING OR RETURNING TO CANADA INFORMATION & CHECKLIST

[UPON ARRIVING]

  • #Essential documents

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/border-entry.html

  • #Bringing Goods to Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/border-entry/bringing-goods.html

  • #Bringing Pets to Canada

https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/bringing-your-pet-to-canada

[FIRST TWO WEEKS]

Apply for Important Documents:

  • #Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN):

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

  • #Apply for Permanent Resident (PR) Card

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card.html

  • #Apply for a Health Card (OHIP):

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card


Health Care options during the 3-month

  • #OHIP waiting period:

https://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/private-insurance/how-can-i-pay-for-health-care-in-my-first-3-months-in-ontario-or-if-i-don-t-have-ohip/

  • #Open a Bank Account

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/plan-finances/banking.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_and_credit_unions_in_Canada

  • #Setup Phone & Internet access

https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/comm/fourprov.htm

  • #Exchange or Apply for an Ontario Driver’s License

https://drivetest.ca/

  • # Apply for Benefits

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits.html

  • #Know the City & Learn about Public Transportation Options

http://www.ttc.ca/

https://www.gotransit.com/en/

https://www.yrt.ca/en/index.aspx

  • #Know the Emergency Telephone Numbers

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/who-to-call-in-an-emergency/

  • #Learn about Housing & Find a place to live

https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

Buy:

  • Homes Magazine

https://myhomepage.ca/homesmagazine/

  • Condo Life Magazine

https://myhomepage.ca/condolife

  • Toronto Real Estate Board Multiple Listing System (MLS)

https://www.realtor.ca/

  • Toronto Real Estate Board

http://www.trebhome.com/


Rent:

  • Kijiji-Toronto

https://www.kijiji.ca/b-real-estate/city-of-toronto/c34l1700273

  • Padmapper

https://www.padmapper.com/apartments/toronto-on

https://www.viewit.ca/vwgta.aspx

  • Canada Rental Guide

https://www.rentboard.ca/rentals/rental-guide.aspx?locid

  • #Register your children in school

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/

  • #Get your credential accredited (if necessary)

https://settlement.org/ontario/education/evaluate-my-credentials/credential-evaluation/where-can-i-get-my-international-credentials-evaluated-for-employment/

  • #Draft a Canadian-style resume

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob/resources/write-good-resume

[Search & Apply for Jobs]

  • Job Bank

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

  • Indeed

https://www.indeed.ca/

  • Glassdoor

https://www.glassdoor.ca/index.htm

  • Charity Village

https://charityvillage.com/app/

  • The Monster Board-Canada

https://www.monster.ca/

  • Linkedin

https://ca.linkedin.com/


  • #Find a Family Doctor

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner

  • #Learn about automobile and Find a car

https://www.omvic.on.ca/portal/Consumers.aspx

https://www.unhaggle.com/Free-Dealer-Cost/

https://www.autotrader.ca/cars/on/

[OTHER RESOURCES]

  • #Free Newcomer Services

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

  • #Settlement.Org

https://settlement.org/

  • #Learn about First Tax Year

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents/newcomers-canada-immigrants.html

  • #Centre for Immigrants & Community Service (CICS華諮處)

https://www.cicscanada.com/en/

  • #The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA 多華會)

http://www.tccsa.on.ca/