Useful Links

 

Here are some links that might help you in knowing more about the various aspects of migration to Canada

 

 

Benefits for newcomers

 

Canadian citizenship and permanent resident information

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — for citizenship or permanent resident information.

Cars and automobiles

·         Locate an RBC Authorized Dealer near you.

·         Transport Canada — for information on bringing your vehicle with you to Canada.

Education for your children

National:

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — Fact Sheet: Elementary and Secondary School Education.

·         Education Canada.

 

Provincial/territorial:

For specific information about the school system in your area, follow these links to provincial/territorial Ministries of Education:

·         Alberta.

·         British Columbia — click on "Education and Literacy".

·         Manitoba.

·         New Brunswick.

·         Newfoundland and Labrador.

·         Northwest Territories.

·         Nova Scotia.

·         Nunavut.

·         Ontario.

·         Prince Edward Island.

·         Quebec.

·         Saskatchewan.

·         Yukon.

General information about Canada

·         Atlas de la francophonie — for a breakdown of Canada’s French-speaking population by province and territory.

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — for a map of Canada and useful information about geography.

·         Community groups — to find a local community group that helps newcomers settle into their new life in Canada.

·         Government of Canada — find out about how Canada is governed and important issues facing Canadians.

·         Statistics Canada Community Profiles — for information about population, land area, education, income and work, families and dwellings, and births and deaths.

·         Statistics Canada Maps and Geography — for interactive maps as well as thematic and reference maps.

·         The Weather Network — to find out what the weather is like in your new city or town.

Healthcare in Canada

National:

·         Government of Canada’s Health Portal — includes information about health services for newcomers and relevant links.

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — for more information about health services.

Housing: buying a home

·         RBC Finding Your Home — to find out about buying a home in Canada, finding a neighbourhood, comparing communities, settling in and more.

·         RBC Mortgage Centre — for all you need to know about mortgages (including a mortgage calculator) and to find one that suits your needs.

·         Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) — download The Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian Housing.

·         The Canadian Real Estate Association — an up-to-date list of current home prices across the country.

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — basic information about finding a place to live.

·         mls.ca — provides a searchable database of homes for sale by realtors across Canada.

Housing: renting a house or apartment

·         The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation — has information for renters on its website or you can call the toll-free number: 1-800-668-2642.

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada Welcome to Canada — for information about finding a place to live.

Studying in Canada

·         Aide financière aux etudes — for information on obtaining a Quebec student loan.

·         The Canada Student Loans Program — to find out about getting a Canadian student loan.

·         Citizenship and Immigration Canada — to find out about work permits and work opportunities for foreign students.

·         Citizen and Immigration Canada’s Information for Foreign Students — for general information about studying in Canada.

Taxes in Canada

·         Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — has several publications for newcomers and information for international and non-resident individuals.

·         Community Volunteer Income Tax Program — to find a volunteer who will help you fill out your tax forms for free.