Your First Week Checklist
You’ve landed. Now what? This is your action plan for the ‘Big 5’—getting your SIN, bank account, phone plan, and health card. No fluff, just the essential checklists and experience-based tips official sites won’t tell you. Let’s get your first week done right.
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Finding Your First Home
This is a huge step! Let’s find you a place to live without the stress. We share our best apartment hunting tips, reveal the top rental websites Canadians actually use, and show you exactly how to spot those common rental scams. Plus, get our guides on furnishing your first place affordably using second-hand treasures.
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Your Newcomer Money Plan
Let’s get your Canadian finances started strong. We’re not accountants, but we’ve found the best resources to help you learn about money management, like free financial literacy programs. Discover smart budgeting strategies that actually work, explore flexible side hustle ideas, and find out where to turn for emergency financial help if you need it.
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Your New Daily Life
How do you actually live here? We cover the everyday essentials, from finding a family doctor and navigating grocery store tiers to adapting to Canadian winters and finding the best free courses to upgrade your skills.
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