Canada Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Canada. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Canada.
Visas & Permits
- Getting started: Who needs a Visitor Visa? And how do you apply for it?
- Visitor & transit visas: Temporary travel to Canada
- Work Permits: Regulations and application process
- Study Permits: Documents for studying in Canada
- Permanent Residency: How to become a Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizenship: How to become a Canadian
- Family Sponsorship: Process and applications
Jobs
- The job market: Employment opportunities and conditions
- Types of Employment: Different types of Canadian work contracts
- Finding a job: Where to look for jobs postings
- Job applications: How to apply for a job in Canada
- Taxation: Income Taxes, Employment Insurance and Pensions
Housing & Rentals
- The housing market: Finding a place to live in Canada
- Getting started: How to prepare your housing search
- Housing classifieds: A wide range of possibilities
- Appointments: Visiting an apartment
- Real Estate agents: How to deal with assisted search services
- Flatshare and subletting: Options on a tight budget
- Contracts: All you need to know before signing a rental agreement
Property
- Introduction: An overview of the Canadian property market
- Research: How to find a house in Canada
- Buying property: How to buy property in Canada
- Loans and mortgages: Financing your Canadian property
- Running costs: What your property will cost you
Health
- Medical treatment: Doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacies
- Hospitals & Emergencies: Where to go in case of emergencies
- The Health System: Canadian Public Health Insurance
Money
- Canadian Banks: Opening a bank account
- Accounts: Chequing accounts and savings accounts
- Banking Services: Credit cards, cash machines and opening hours
Language
- Languages: Languages in Canada
- Learning English and French : How to learn the languages effectively
- Language courses: How to choose the right language school
- English and French certifications: The most recognized certificates
Telephone & Internet
- Getting started: Telecom 101 in Canada
- Choosing a provider: Local and long-distance calling plans
- Internet access: How to get an Internet connection at home
- Getting Connected: How to get a phone line in Canada
- Calling: How to use the phone in Canada
- Dialing Area codes: The most important prefixes in Canada
- Cell phones : Canadian mobile phone operators
- Cell phone rates: What to consider when choosing a calling plan
- Why is mobile data so expensive in Canada?: Avoid surprises
- Calling cards: How to save money on international calls
Education
- Education in Canada: An introduction
- Public Schools: The Canadian public school system
- Private schools: Private schools in Canada
- Higher Education: Universities, tuitions and qualifications
Travel & Leisure
- Getting there: Traveling to Canada
- Driving: Importing your car & driving in Canada
- Public transport: Trains, busses and flights in Canada
Culture
- The history of Canada: A summary of Canadian history
- Ice hockey - the national sport of Canada: The origins and importance of ice hockey in Canadian culture
- Crazy Canadian facts: 10 things you didn’t know about Canada
- Who are the Canadians?: Culture, facts and stereotypes
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad