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<\/h2>\nYou are given clear and concise instructions and followed standard protocol when you are still on the process of filing and signing immigration papers. The same is done with your flight to Canada. Once you have landed, though, you might be overwhelmed by the independence and lack of direction. Here\u2019s a checklist on what to do first to make your first day in Canada a little bit more hassle-free.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, look for the Immigrant Reception and Information Services (IRIS) kiosks. But if you\u2019re at the Vancouver International Airport, go to the Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN).\u00a0These kiosks provide pamphlets and booklets to help you find your way in your first days in Canada.<\/p>\n
Though most immigrants probably have temporary accommodation after landing, it is highly recommended that you find a permanent residence as soon as possible. Learn more about housing and start looking for long-term leases or buy a house or an apartment or a condominium.<\/p>\n
This is so you can be sure that you will receive your permanent residence (PR) card in the mail. It\u2019s acceptable proof of your permanent resident status.<\/p>\n
A bank financial advisor the right way of arranging finances and is one\u2019s first step in building a credit history.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nAs a newbie, you need to be accessible as well as be able to communicate and return calls. You can get a post-paid (monthly plan) or a pay-as-you-go type plan.<\/p>\n
Most important of these are your SIN, Health Card, and Driver\u2019s License. SIN or Social Insurance Number is a 9-digit number that you need to be able to work in Canada and to avail of the government services and benefits. You need to apply for SIN, and it is highly recommended you do as soon as possible. For immigrants to use, you need to provide your Permanent Resident Card if it\u2019s already available and Confirmation of Permanent Residence\u00a0AND\u00a0visa counterfoil\u00a0attached to your passport or\u00a0Record of Landing.<\/p>\n
The Manitoba Health Card is needed to\u00a0avail the health benefits or medical care. You also need to register for this one at Manitoba Health\u00a0to be covered. You can present this card to any health institution. \u00a0Manitoba Health issues a card containing your PHIN (Personal Health Identification Number), which includes another 9-digit lifetime identification number. This also consists of\u00a0some of you and your family (spouse and children) personal information.<\/p>\n
A Driver\u2019s License is needed to drive around the city or if you\u2019re planning to buy your car.\u00a0If you already have one before moving to Canada, Autopac will\u00a0determine the Class and Stage of license you should hold in Manitoba. \u00a0You can present your old driver\u2019s license to\u00a0Manitoba Public Insurance\u00a0office so they can verify and determine your class following Manitoba\u2019s Class License System.<\/p>\n
Canada Child Tax Benefit or CCTB is a tax-free monthly payment provide to eligible families to assist them with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. \u00a0The amount of the\u00a0Canada Child Tax Benefit\u00a0is calculated according to the information provided on the Income Tax and Benefit Returns; payment is usually issued every 20th day of the month.
\nUniversal Child Care Benefit (UCCB).\u00a0\u00a0Canada Revenue Agency also pays this benefit. It is a\u00a0taxable benefit\u00a0designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. UCCB was\u00a0expanded to include a new benefit for children aged 6 through 17, and the payments that parents\u00a0receive for children under the age of 6 were increased. UCCB is a fixed amount of monthly fees to families for children to help cover the cost of child care. \u00a0Families receiving CCTB will automatically receive\u00a0UCCB\u00a0if they have eligible children.<\/p>\n
Child Care Subsidy.\u00a0\u00a0This program is applicable for low-income families, to\u00a0qualify for child daycare subsidies, the parents must show a need for childcare, and family income must be below a certain amount. \u00a0Application for this subsidy should be forwarded to\u00a0Child Care Subsidy Intake and Inquiry.<\/p>\n
A street map is a big help to get to know your place and how and where to search for establishments and services. These may be provided in the newcomer welcome center or can be bought from general stores. You can also use mobile apps nowadays for more convenience.<\/p>\n
Canada mostly uses public bus service and taxicabs. With the public bus, try to familiarize yourself with the stations, so you don\u2019t get lost. If the public bus is not your style, there are taxicab companies with operations in Canada, and each city has its own local companies that they can contact for these services. You can also use the train system to go around the city. There are three rapid rail systems, namely, Montreal Metro in Quebec, Toronto Subway in Toronto, and Sky Train in Vancouver. Calgary, Edmonton, and Ontario have light rail systems, the C-Train, Edmonton LRT, and O-Train, respectively. There are also commuter trains that go around the cities and surrounding areas of Montreal that are with Agence m\u00e9tropolitaine de transport, Toronto with GO Transit, and Vancouver with West Coast Express.<\/p>\n
Everybody should know the national emergency telephone number \u2013 911. This number can be dialed free of charge from any telephone. Memorize also the name for the fire department, police department, and local hospital.
\nIF you have kids, research about the school system in Canada, and find out how you will be able to register your kids in a school, children in Canada aged 5 to 16 must go to school. There are three ways you can do this; you can enroll your kids in a public school, a private school, or you can also home school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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