Those moving to CANADA can open a Canadian dollar account after receipt of visa and copr. The account will be with Scotia bank in Canada and Indian partner is Kotak Mahindra bank under star right program. Kotak bank has International Account branches in major cities of India.
Scotia bank also has branches at New Delhi,Bangalore,Mumbai. The account can be opened within 6 month of departure and before 15 days of landing.
The account shall be activated only when one lands in Canada and contacts the Scotia bank. If one does not land in Canada with in 6 month the account shall be closed.
For those who do not wish to carry cash ,this is the best solution .The bank statement can be shown while landing as proof of settlement funds,if so demanded by Immigration Officer.