Relocating to Canada
Web sites helpful for relocating to Canada include: www.workpermit.com The above website will help with the following: Learn about Canada’s climate, population, government and more How to open a bank account and information about Canada’s currency and how to get insurance. Customs and immigration information including the Canadian entry procedure How to enroll your children in a Canadian school Resources to help rent or buy an apartment or house Canadian laws you should know www.canada.gc.ca The above website will help you find a federal government program or service www.cic.gc.ca Use the above website for information on sponsorship, citizenship applications and immigration in general. www.hrsdc.gc.ca Use the above website for information on applying for a Social Insurance Number www.cra-arc.gc.ca For information on personal income tax, Canada Child Tax Benefit use the above website www.hc-sc.gc.ca For information on moving from one province/territory to another, and for general health issues refer to this website www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/ For information on working temporarily in BC and for Provincial and Territorial Labor Standards, refer to the above website. www.translink.bc.ca This website provides transit information along with fees www.crnbc.ca This website is the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia and is the regulatory body for registered nurses in British Columbia www.healthmatchbc.org This website is a no fee health care recruitment service for nurses coming to BC www.phsa.ca This website is the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) website. The PHSA operates BC Children’s Hospital and ensures BC residents have access to health care services. www.bcchildrens.ca This website is for information on BC Children’s hospital and includes career opportunities.
Helpful Books
Working and Living in Canada by Patrick Tworney Living and working in Canada, 3rd Edition: A survival handbook, by Graeme Chesters