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Bank accounts for newcomers

Find the best bank in Canada for you!

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Transfer your money to Canada cheaply

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Want a free, next-day service when transferring money internationally?

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Your first week in Canada

Here are seven things you should do during your first week in Canada.

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Finding Accommodation

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Getting your phone

Prepaid or Contract: What is the best type of phone plan for newcomers to Canada?

How to pick the best Canadian phone provider as a newcomer to Canada

A newcomer’s guide to understanding Canadian cell phones

Make sure you read this guide before getting a Canadian cell phone!

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How to file your tax return

A easy-to-follow guide to filing your tax return in Canada

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Why you need a SIN number

You cannot legally work in Canada without a Social Insurance Number. Here's how to get one.

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Healthcare in Canada

Canada is highly regarded for its excellent standard of healthcare. Find out more.

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Buying your first home in Canada

Buying a home is a big decision. Let us help you!

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Internet Service Providers in Canada

Your choice of ISPs varies depending on where you are in Canada. Here are your choices.

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Utilities providers in Canada

A look at who will be bringing you your electricity, TV, and other services to your new home.

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Gathering local knowledge on arrival in Canada

A comprehensive guide to finding your feet, sampling different options, and making good decisions.

Travel

10 things to do in Canada

Day trips from Vancouver

15 ways you can have the best summer ever in Canada

Explore the best that Canada's cities have to offer!

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Driving in Canada

Options for carsharing in Vancouver

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How to drive in the harsh Canadian winter

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How to get a driver's licence in Canada

Find out how to legally get on the road in each of Canada's provinces.

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Buying a car in Canada: a step-by-step guide

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Car care priorities in Canada

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Options for carsharing in Toronto

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Moving2Canada Writers' Community

A selection of articles submitted by Moving2Canada readers like you.

COVID-19 and travel restrictions to Canada

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How to virtually nail down a job in Canada for your IEC Working Holiday

Getting a job offer to move to Canada in the age of COVID-19 requires new thinking.

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In Our Place - Dan & Taya's IEC Working Holiday in Banff

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