+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
Source: Settlement.org

How can I find housing before I arrive in Ontario?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000231

In terms of temporary accomodation, you can find information on what types of temporary accomodation are available here:

Where can I stay when I first arrive in Ontario?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000326

What services and help can I get when I arrive at the Toronto airport (e.g. accommodation, some social services, etc.)?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000197

You can find information on renting an apartment here:

How can I find housing or an apartment to rent?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000082

What do I need to know about renting in Ontario?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000322

You may also want to read some information on approximately how much it will cost you here:

What are the average monthly rents for apartments across Ontario?
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000180
 
I got a friend who is living in Toronto from one of my old friend's friend....

I have sent an email on the health insurance and will update you guys if I get anything on this.

Coming to accomodation, I am going to share with him atleast for the first month and then have to look for...
When it comes to accomodation, we need to know which city ppl are planning to move and then we need to see what kind of accomodation we need and then look for...

I found some shared acommodation on craigslist searched on Indian where lot of singles & students posted their rentals. Below is the link for the same.

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/search/roo?query=INDIAN&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=



ankit_20 said:
Guys, What about health insurance, has any body figured out a good insurer

Also if you guys can share accommodation plan
 
Friends,

check this

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/whats-new-in-canadaupdate-on-ca-t63557.90.html

Post from Mayank on 6th March 2011
 
hi....
i m done with 90 days insurance.
i ve gone through bajaj alliance and oriental insurance.both r nearly same.
i ve got 50,000$ cover in medical emergencies and 500$ for baggage etc.
insurance is cahsless and troublefree.
for 90 days it costed me 3800rs plus additional service of baggage tracker included in it.
 
Hi Guys,

booked tickets on 8th April 2011,Air India Delhi-Toronto One way it cost me Rs 88310 for 2 Adults &1 child(3 year).

@ankit i sent you email.
 
johncool said:
hi....
i m done with 90 days insurance.
i ve gone through bajaj alliance and oriental insurance.both r nearly same.
i ve got 50,000$ cover in medical emergencies and 500$ for baggage etc.
insurance is cahsless and troublefree.
for 90 days it costed me 3800rs plus additional service of baggage tracker included in it.
Thanks

I was getting same the with Oriental Insurance ... will be going to my insurace agent tommorow to check other options if available .
 
i ve been through travel insurances before also for d family...
before getting one just check out online also.u may get lesser rates.
they ll mail u insurance.and payment can be done later to account which ll activate the policy.
be sure to read terms and conditions,,,,medical claim should be clear and straight without any hassle.
 
Hi

Can you please help me with the medical procdure followed at DMP New Delhi

I have initiated a thread, kindly answer on the same

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/new-delhi-medical-procedure-please-help-by-sharing-your-experience-t66192.0.html

Thanks
 
hey can we do the insurance for 90 day period with indian insurance companies...

or is it better to do it with canadian insurance companies... I also don't understand that how will indian insurance companies help in case there is medical emergency in canada ::)
 
thats not an issue.
isurance type is for overseas travel.
 
hI

Hope u r all in good spirits...I 'm planning to travel by october mid.destination Vancouver!!! I have one doubt. If we book tickets via london or US or dubai, do we have to take transit visa for these countris even we r not going outside the airport..just transit only????

Also I am adding one information tht i got..Its better to have a proof of no claims certificate from the motor insurance company from India and also the immunisation record for kids below 15 years (needed for school admissons)

Cheers

Ajith
 
hey found a blog on temp health insurance - probably might be of some help -

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39920.0.html
 
No Need for Transit Visa of US/UK if traveling through these countries and you are not changing the Airports
 
FYI

If you want to open a account in scotiabank here in India, we have to apply atleast 40 days before our departure.