What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I First Came to Canada

[C.h.r.i.s.t.y]

When I first came to Canada, I found myself searching so many different websites just to figure out the basics — housing, jobs, banking, healthcare, taxes, benefits, credit, and everything else that comes with starting over.

I kept thinking how helpful it would have been to have all this information in one place.

That experience inspired me to write Starting Your Life in Canada, a practical guide for newcomers covering the things I wish I knew when I first arrived, including a first 90-days checklist.

I recently published it on Amazon and wanted to share it here in case it helps someone else starting their journey in Canada. Please click on the Link

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

When I first came to Canada, I found myself searching so many different websites just to figure out the basics — housing, jobs, banking, healthcare, taxes, benefits, credit, and everything else that comes with starting over.

I kept thinking how helpful it would have been to have all this information in one place.

That experience inspired me to write Starting Your Life in Canada, a practical guide for newcomers covering the things I wish I knew when I first arrived, including a first 90-days checklist.

I recently published it on Amazon and wanted to share it here in case it helps someone else starting their journey in Canada. Please click on the Link

SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!

$12 for this? I mean, ChatGPT will give you 10x more info!

• Getting your SIN, health card, bank account, phone plan and other essentials
• Finding a rental and understanding the basics of renting in Canada
• Searching for jobs, preparing a Canadian-style resume and navigating your first job offer
• Understanding paycheques, taxes, benefits, credit and the cost of living
• Avoiding common rental, financial and government scams
• Adjusting to Canadian winters, culture, everyday customs and starting over
• Following a practical 90-day checklist to help you stay organized

 

[C.h.r.i.s.t.y]

SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!

$12 for this? I mean, ChatGPT will give you 10x more info!

• Getting your SIN, health card, bank account, phone plan and other essentials
• Finding a rental and understanding the basics of renting in Canada
• Searching for jobs, preparing a Canadian-style resume and navigating your first job offer
• Understanding paycheques, taxes, benefits, credit and the cost of living
• Avoiding common rental, financial and government scams
• Adjusting to Canadian winters, culture, everyday customs and starting over
• Following a practical 90-day checklist to help you stay organized

Fair enough! A lot of this information can definitely be found online. I created the book for people who prefer having the practical information organized in one place rather than searching across multiple sources.

 

[MikeTom2]

The practical lessons about planning ahead, paperwork, and settling in are valuable for newcomers.