Living in Canada

Find out which bank best fits your needs!

These are the best deals on international money transfers.

Finding a comfortable place to live is one of the most important priorities for new arrivals.

Make your Canadian adventure a success by following these steps during your first week.

Canadian phone providers are a little confusing. Let us explain how it works.

Explore Canada’s many popular destinations in our destination guides.

Our best recommendations on managing your finances as a new arrival.

These are the different options for banking in Canada.

Depending on how long you live in Canada, you may need to file taxes. Here’s how it works.

Building a good credit score is essential to your long-term financial success.

Interested in investing in Canada? There are tons of unique accounts that can pay off for your investments.

There are a range of mortgage calculators that can help you work out your mortgage payments, if you should rent or buy, and more.

A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required for many things in Canada.

Canada’s is well-known for its quality healthcare system, but are you eligible?

Thinking about purchasing a home? Here’s what you need to know.

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

A look at who will be providing your electricity, TV, and other services.

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

Canada has a publicly funded healthcare system, but it doesn’t cover everything or everyone. If you’re coming to Canada as a worker, student, or permanent resident, understanding how health insurance in Canada works is important.

New residents to Canada get different access to healthcare depending on their immigration status. Learn more about your insurance needs for your first few months in Canada.

Getting adequate health insurance is mandatory if you want to receive your IEC work permit (including working holidays). Learn which insurance counts for your IEC.

Unfortunately for newcomers to Canada and temporary residents, it’s not just a matter of renting or buying some gear and lift tickets and hitting the slopes. You need to think about whether your health insurance policy covers snow sports.

Choosing the right home insurance can be confusing. There are so many options, and it’s hard to know which policy is the right one for your new home. We’re going to explain home insurance in this article, so you are empowered to choose the best home insurance for your needs.

With limited public transport options in many rural areas and even in some cities, Canada is a nation of vehicle owners.

But finding the right auto insurance policy can be challenging, especially for newcomers who may not be as familiar with Canada’s provincial licensing and insurance requirements.

Start with this overview before you buy a phone in Canada.

Here’s a breakdown of Canada’s different options for phone providers.

Here are the pros and cons for prepaid and monthly contract phone plans.

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

Follow these tips to ensure you make the best decision when buying a car.

Driving in the winter can be a little scary to start. Follow these steps to ease onto the road.

Starting a family is a big milestone for anyone moving to Canada. There are new social benefits and healthcare systems to navigate – and all (probably) without the same level of support from family and friends that you may have in your home country.

Parental leave allows parents to take time off work to bond with and care for their newborns without losing their jobs. However, navigating parental leave as a newcomer to Canada can be complex, with different types of leave and eligibility criteria to consider. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about maternity leave and parental leave in Canada.

Getting pregnant and expanding your family is an incredibly exciting and meaningful life event. Nothing should derail your excitement – not even deciding to move to Canada.