The content found on this RBC Welcome to Canada site
is designed with newcomers in mind. Once you have explored
this site, you may want more information from other
reliable sources. The following links will help you
find more information about the various topics covered
on this website. Note, however, that some of these links
will direct you to sites that are external to RBC.
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Canada
Benefits — for an overview of benefits
for newcomers. |
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Canada
International — for information on services
for non-Canadians. |
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada — for
information on the Host
Program, resettling
refugees and theImmigrant
Settlement and Adaptation Program. |
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada — for
citizenship
or permanent
resident information. |
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Locate an RBC
Authorized Dealer near you. |
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Transport
Canada — for information on bringing your
vehicle with you to Canada. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — Fact Sheet: Elementary
and Secondary School Education. |
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Education
Canada |
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For specific information about the school system in
your area, follow these links to provincial/territorial
Ministries of Education:
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Canadian
Information Centre for International Credentials
— for a list of professions and trades, to
find out more about occupational credentials and
contact information for professional and trade associations. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — read Fact
Sheet: Finding a Job. |
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Going
to Canada — for valuable information on
working in Canada, including labour market information
and how to find a job. |
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Service
Canada — offers a wide range of information
for all Canadians, including how to get a Social
Insurance Number (SIN) and how to find a job. |
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Atlas
de la francophonie — for a breakdown of
Canada’s French-speaking population by province
and territory. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — for a map of
Canada and useful information about geography. |
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Community
groups — to find a local community group
that helps newcomers settle into their new life
in Canada. |
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Government
of Canada — find out about how Canada
is governed and important issues facing Canadians. |
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Statistics
Canada Community Profiles — for information
about population, land area, education, income and
work, families and dwellings, and births and deaths. |
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Statistics
Canada Maps and Geography — for interactive
maps as well as thematic and reference maps. |
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The
Weather Network — to find out what the
weather is like in your new city or town. |
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Government
of Canada’s Health Portal — includes
information about health services for newcomers
and relevant links. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — for more information
about health services. |
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Health card application information. For more information
on applying for your health card (including the documents
you will need) in your destination province/territory,
use the following links:
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RBC
Finding Your Home — to find out about
buying a home in Canada, finding a neighbourhood,
comparing communities, settling in and more. |
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RBC
Mortgage Centre — for all you need to
know about mortgages (including a mortgage calculator)
and to find one that suits your needs. |
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Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) —
download The Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian
Housing. |
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The
Canadian Real Estate Association — an
up-to-date list of current home prices across the
country. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — basic information
about finding a place to live. |
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mls.ca
— provides a searchable database of homes
for sale by realtors across Canada. |
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The
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation —
has information for renters on its website or you
can call the toll-free number: 1-800-668-2642. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada Welcome to Canada —
for information about finding a place to live. |
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Citizenship
and Immigrations Canada — for a complete
list of essential documents and important items,
as well as helpful tips. |
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Social
Insurance Number (SIN) — necessary
to work in Canada and to have access to government
programs and benefits. |
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Language
Instruction for Newcomers to Canada —
to find out about upgrading your French or English
language skills (especially important if you want
to become a Canadian citizen). |
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Canadian
Bankers Association — read the booklet
Managing Money. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — read Fact
Sheet: Budgeting, Banking and Savings. |
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RBC
Currency Converter — for exchange rate
information for a number of currencies. |
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Aide
financière aux etudes — for information
on obtaining a Quebec student loan. |
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The
Canada Student Loans Program — to find
out about getting a Canadian student loan. |
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada — to find out about
work permits and work opportunities for foreign
students. |
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Citizen
and Immigration Canada’s Information for Foreign
Students — for general information about
studying in Canada. |
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — has several
publications
for newcomers and information for international
and non-resident individuals. |
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Community
Volunteer Income Tax Program — to find
a volunteer who will help you fill out your tax
forms for free. |
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