Some Important Info / Links after reading Welcome Guide.....
Sr. No. Document / Event Remarks WebLink
1 Bring all documents in English if possible certifiy Degrees from HEC
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Purchase private health insurance for 3 months for full family."
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Apply for a government health insurance card - after arrival"
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Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). You cannot work in Canada without a SIN. "
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Provide Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) with your Canadian address, so that you can receive your permanent resident card in the mail. You can provide your address online at " "
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp"
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Open a Canadian bank account - TD Bank "
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Obtain a map and walk around to get to know your city or town and the local services available. Also, research the best way of getting from one place to another using public transportation. "
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Learn a convenient way of making telephone calls and accessing the Internet "
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Memorize the national emergency telephone number: 911. If you experience a medical or other type of emergency, do not hesitate to call for help"
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Search for a home to rent or buy "
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Register your children in school. For information on the Canadian school system and how to register your children, read the section on Education."
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Learn about the education options available to improve your qualifications. For information on Canadian colleges and universities, as well as adult secondary education "
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Learn about both public and private schooling available in your area. Because parents are ultimately responsible for the education of their children, parents should take an active interest in what is taught in their children's schools"
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Obtain a Canadian driver's licence if you plan to drive in Canada. For more information, read the section on "
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Find a doctor or health-care centre where you can go for your medical needs. Make an appointment for a medical check-up and vaccination update when you receive your government health insurance card. "
16 If you do not have a copy of the phone book in the home you rent or buy, you can obtain a free copy by mail. To do this, go to www.contactus.yp.ca/yellowpages or call 1-800-268-5637 - You can consult both the Yellow Pages and the White Pages online for free at or www.yellowpages.ca
17 Federal, provincial and territorial websites for newcomers Ontario www.ontarioimmigration.ca
18 Federal, provincial and territorial websites for newcomers Ontario www.ontario.ca
19 Government service offices / Job Help www.servicecanada.gc.ca
20 At the Surrey Public Library "For example, new immigrants can register their preschool children for story times, which will improve their reading and language development and help the children succeed in school," Computers are available in public libraries and can be used by anyone.
21 Magazines for immigrants - Do an Internet search using words such as "immigrant" + "Canada" + "settlement."
22 Labour Laws http://www.justice.gc.ca/
23 Renew your PR Card http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/pr-card/
24 Ontario Health Insurance Plan http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/
25 Free Language Classes after assessment... http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/map/services.asp
26 Assess your Language Online. http://www.clb-osa.ca/
27 Jobs in Canada http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng
28 Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx
29 Job in Govt. Sector https://www.jobsetc.gc.ca/eng/
30 Work Volunteer http://volunteer.ca/
31 Start own Business http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
32 Business Finanace http://www.ic.gc.ca/Intro.html
33 Apply Business Permits Online http://www.bizpal.ca/
34 Ontario Ministry of Labour http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/
35 Apply EI (Employment Insurance for a business) http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml
36 Other Financial Support http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/
37 Apply for Child Care beneifits http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/
38 Canada Pension Plan http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/cpp/index.shtml
39 Old Age Security in case of Low Pension http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/oas/index.shtml
40 Child Education Ministry http://www.cmec.ca/
41 Elementary and Secondary Education (schools) - Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
42 Post-Secondary Education (universities, colleges, etc.) - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/
43 Additional information and enrolling students www.cicic.ca
44 Imagine Study in Canada http://www.educationau-incanada.ca/educationau-incanada/index.aspx?lang=eng
45 Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada www.aucc.ca
46 Association of Canadian Community Colleges www.accc.ca
47 National Association of Career Colleges www.nacc.ca
48 Calculate the cost of post-secondary education at www.canlearn.ca
49 Provincial and territorial student financial assistance programs - Ontario www.osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal
50 Registered Education Savings Plans - To open a RESP, both you and the child must have a SIN www.canlearn.ca/eng/saving/resp
51 For more information on distance education options, visit www.cicic.ca (click on "Studying in Canada," then "Online and Distance Education") www.cicic.ca
52 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - order them for free by calling CMHC at 1-800-668-2642. in 8 languages www.cmhc.ca/newcomers
53 "Condominiums (Condos)
and write ""condominium buyers' guide"" into the search box.------" www.cmhc.ca
54 Renting your first Home in Canada www.cmhc.ca/newcomers
55 Fact Sheet - Tenants & Landlords http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/
56 Provincial and territorial rental authorities - Ontario http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/
57 Buy Home http://www.realtor.ca/splash.aspx
58 Home Inspector http://www.cahpi.ca/en/
59 ask an immigrant-serving organization in your city or town for more information on local subsidized housing (for a list of immigrant-serving organizations, consult www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/map/services.asp
60 Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care www.health.gov.on.ca
61 Vaccinations - Adults http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/index-eng.php
62 Tax Credit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/rltd_prgrms/menu-eng.html
63 Tax Credit - CCTB & UCCB www.cra.gc.ca/bnfts
64 Tax Credit - GST & HST www.cra.gc.ca/gsthstcredit
65 Income Tax - deadline to submit return 30 April of each year www.cra.gc.ca/tso
66 Tax info for Newcomers www.cra.gc.ca/forms
67 Tax Free Saving www.tfsa.gc.ca
68 Other Taxes GST www.cra.gc.ca/individuals
69 Manage your money - FCAC website official financial advise www.ItPaysToKnow.gc.ca
70 Travel - by Train www.viarail.ca
71 Driving License - Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) - Telephone: 1-800-387-3445 www.mto.gov.on.ca
72 Road Safety - Drive Slow & Keep Winter Tyres - see instructions www.canadasafetycouncil.org
73 Communication - Consumer Guide www.ic.gc.ca/consumer
74 Postal Services www.canadapost.ca
75 Volunteering, community centres, schools, charitable organizations, hospitals and retirement homes www.volunteer.ca
76 The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship www.discovercanada.gc.ca