As a part of our services we would like to assist our clients by giving access to as much information as possible. For the new immigrant it is always best practise to know about the country he/she is going to live in. We have covered as much as possible about the settlement in this page. We also included some external links which might be helpful for you to learn more about Canada.

HOUSING

The Housing market: Finding a place to live in Canada

Getting started: How to prepare your housing search

Housing classifieds: A wide range of possibilities

Appointments: Visiting an apartment

Real Estate agents: How to deal with assisted search services

Flatshare and subletting: Options on a tight budget

Contracts: All you need to know before signing a rental agreement

JOBS

The job market: Employment opportunities and conditions

Types of Employment: Different types of Canadian work contracts

Finding a job: Where to look for jobs postings

Job applications: How to apply for a job in Canada

Taxation: Income Taxes, Employment Insurance and Pensions

Telephone

Getting started: Telecom 101 in Canada

Choosing a provider: Local and long-distance calling plans

Getting Connected: How to get a phone line in Canada

Calling: How to use the phone in Canada

Dialing Area codes: The most important prefixes in Canada

Cell phones : Canadian mobile phone operators

Cell phone rates: What to consider when choosing a calling plan

International calls

Calling cards: How to save money on international calls

Choosing: Choosing a prepaid calling card

How to use: Using an international phonecard

VOIP Phones: Revolutionary telephone technology & cheaper calling rates

Internet

Internet access: How to get an Internet connection at home

Language

Languages: Languages in Canada

Learning English and French : How to learn the languages effectively

Language courses: How to choose the right language school

English and French certifications: The most recognized certificates

Money

Canadian Banks: Opening a bank account

Accounts: Chequing accounts and savings accounts

Banking Services: Credit cards, cash machines and opening hours

Health

Medical treatment: Doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacies

Hospitals & Emergencies: Where to go in case of emergencies

The Health System: Canadian Public Health Insurance

Travel

Getting there: Traveling to Canada

Driving: Importing your car & driving in Canada

Public transport: Trains, busses and flights in Canada

Medical treatment: Doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacies