You have decided to take the plunge and move to Canada. No doubt this is a scary and exciting prospect, with many unknowns.
No matter what your reasons are for doing so, know this. It is not hard to make Canada a home. It is a safe, civil and tolerant society that thrives because of it's amazing diversity. No matter where you are from or who you are, it is possible for you to actually integrate yourself and your family into this amazing society, if you choose to.
Moving to another country however is no small endeavour. You will have to spend many hours doing research to figure out how to deal with some of the simplest and most basics things of just living.
No doubt the paperwork and all the challenges associated with actually moving will be complex and frustrating. Expect that this will be the easy part however. At least the immigration processes are well documented and come with guides and people to help you navigate them.
It is much harder to figure out whether you can actually make it in Canada after you have arrived. "Can you find a job?", "How do you find one?", "How much does a loaf of bread cost?", "How much can I actually earn?". The questions are endless.
Then when you get the invitation to immigrate from the Canadian Immigration Service (a fantastic day) the reality of it all will dawn on you like a truck rolling over your chest.
You still have to get there.... Somehow....
Then you need to figure out how to live there..... and whether you can actually afford it?
Having lived through all these challenges personally twice, and slogging my way through useless and pointless information online, I decided to write this book to help remove at least some of the mystery of your new life in Canada a little. Help you plan a little better.
Within the pages of this book you will find information about life in Canada, how much it costs, and some very useful tips and resources that will help you make some critical choices, and some plans that will make your journey less stressful and more successful.
The information you can expect to find this in this book will include tips, explanations and details of useful resources on topics including your job hunt, your move, your pets, travel and medical insurance, useful paperwork to have, cash and money transfers and drivers licenses.
You can expect to find information about, car rentals, hotels, food, winter arrival preparation, public transport, communication and emergencies.
This book includes information on renting and buying property, types of properties, home construction, home heating and air-conditioning, internet, phone and TV, considerations for area selection, how to find a home and what is included in the rent or sale, the process of purchasing a home and even some useful Canadian real estate terms.
There is also some information about most of the major cities in Canada, language, natural threats in Canada, weather, time zones and daylight savings time, immigrant help organisations, Canadian currency and local currency lingo, detailed analysis of cost of living with some sample budgets and information on income possibilities, setup costs, stores you will likely shop at, schools, healthcare, buying a car and useful related equipment, measuring systems in Canada, how to develop a credit score fast, investment opportunities and some comments on smoking in Canada.
You will be introduced to the Canadian system of government and law, risks and responsibilities of home ownership, insurance, taxes and personal taxes and some information about family legal issues to consider.
Last but not least you will get a detailed summary of all the references and resources mentioned in the book, to make your research easier.
Hopefully this book will have made your life just that little bit easier. I know the information contained here would have been life changing for me, if I had it.
I wish you all the best...
No matter what your reasons are for doing so, know this. It is not hard to make Canada a home. It is a safe, civil and tolerant society that thrives because of it's amazing diversity. No matter where you are from or who you are, it is possible for you to actually integrate yourself and your family into this amazing society, if you choose to.
Moving to another country however is no small endeavour. You will have to spend many hours doing research to figure out how to deal with some of the simplest and most basics things of just living.
No doubt the paperwork and all the challenges associated with actually moving will be complex and frustrating. Expect that this will be the easy part however. At least the immigration processes are well documented and come with guides and people to help you navigate them.
It is much harder to figure out whether you can actually make it in Canada after you have arrived. "Can you find a job?", "How do you find one?", "How much does a loaf of bread cost?", "How much can I actually earn?". The questions are endless.
Then when you get the invitation to immigrate from the Canadian Immigration Service (a fantastic day) the reality of it all will dawn on you like a truck rolling over your chest.
You still have to get there.... Somehow....
Then you need to figure out how to live there..... and whether you can actually afford it?
Having lived through all these challenges personally twice, and slogging my way through useless and pointless information online, I decided to write this book to help remove at least some of the mystery of your new life in Canada a little. Help you plan a little better.
Within the pages of this book you will find information about life in Canada, how much it costs, and some very useful tips and resources that will help you make some critical choices, and some plans that will make your journey less stressful and more successful.
The information you can expect to find this in this book will include tips, explanations and details of useful resources on topics including your job hunt, your move, your pets, travel and medical insurance, useful paperwork to have, cash and money transfers and drivers licenses.
You can expect to find information about, car rentals, hotels, food, winter arrival preparation, public transport, communication and emergencies.
This book includes information on renting and buying property, types of properties, home construction, home heating and air-conditioning, internet, phone and TV, considerations for area selection, how to find a home and what is included in the rent or sale, the process of purchasing a home and even some useful Canadian real estate terms.
There is also some information about most of the major cities in Canada, language, natural threats in Canada, weather, time zones and daylight savings time, immigrant help organisations, Canadian currency and local currency lingo, detailed analysis of cost of living with some sample budgets and information on income possibilities, setup costs, stores you will likely shop at, schools, healthcare, buying a car and useful related equipment, measuring systems in Canada, how to develop a credit score fast, investment opportunities and some comments on smoking in Canada.
You will be introduced to the Canadian system of government and law, risks and responsibilities of home ownership, insurance, taxes and personal taxes and some information about family legal issues to consider.
Last but not least you will get a detailed summary of all the references and resources mentioned in the book, to make your research easier.
Hopefully this book will have made your life just that little bit easier. I know the information contained here would have been life changing for me, if I had it.
I wish you all the best...
