Canadian Bank Account

[DandJ]

Can I open a Canadian Bank Account from the UK while waiting on my Visa for PR?

Would this be a good thing to do?

Many Thanks

[toby]

It would be difficult, since they want to see your signature, and you must provide several types of ID.   No benefit that I can see.  I researched the bank and the type of account online, told the bank by phone what I wanted, set an appointment, and in a 30-minute meeting I got everything done including debit card.