Checklist 3: Transferring finances One of the first things you should consider when packing up to come to Canada is how to transfer your cash and your other investments. Here are 6 options to consider. 1. Talk to your banker in your country of origin for advice. 2. Transfer some cash into Canadian funds for immediate needs after landing. 3. Put some money into travellers’ cheques for security and immediate access to your funds. By Barry Nagassar
Wherever in Canada you’re located, the likelihood of having a choice among several cellular (mobile phone) service providers for your wireless needs is high. Major cities usually have a choice between three and five service providers. This makes for some confusing yet interesting options for consumers. Get your cards (SIN, Health, credit)
So you’ve found a place to live, whether or not the arrangement is temporary. What next? Should you start hunting for a job? Checklist 2: What you can bring with you — personal and household items As a landed immigrant, you are entitled to bring with you, free of duty and taxes, any personal and household items that you owned before your arrival in Canada. These may include any of the following. But think about whether it is cheaper to ship or to buy new items once in Canada. The big house hunt
The first big challenge for a new immigrant is finding an apartment or house to rent. (Even if you have the funds to buy a home outright, it makes little sense doing so until you are certain about where you are going to settle. As for getting a loan at this juncture, forget it). |
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