FIRST STEPS

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  POSTAL SERVICES IN CANADA
  Canada’s Post is part of Canada Post Corporation. Mail is delivered on a daily basis from Monday to Friday. In order to send anything to any country in the world, you need to buy a stamp. Payment services depend not only on the size and weight of the letter or parcel, but also on the […]
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  Search and cost of rental apartments in Canada – the price of rental housing in Canada
  After arriving in Canada, almost all immigrants are starting to search for housing immediately. Most of them prefer to rent an apartment for at least few years. It is quite easy to find an apartment in this country. You may use the Internet, visit rent apartment websites, contact specific agencies or walk around the city […]
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  How to buy a house or other real estate in Canada
  Of course, you may select and buy a home on your own. In this case, you will use such information sources as advertising in newspapers, magazines, on TV, or simply in the streets. However, only 15 – 20% of all property for sale is advertised in such way. The majority of Canadians prefer to use […]
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  BUYING PROPERTY IN TORONTO
  The main task in the whole process of property purchase is to choose the correct location. It is desirable that the chosen location had a permanent strong demand from buyers of apartments, as well as raised in price annually. After all, sooner or later you will have to sell the house, and you need to […]
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  Buying and selling real estate (houses, apartments) in Canada
  Selling and buying real estate is one of the leading industries in Canada. Deals related to the real estate are mainly carried out by special companies approved by the government. Representatives of such companies are called real estate agents. Real estate agents collaborate with customers by giving them the opportunity to buy a house in […]
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  DRIVING IN CANADA
  In order to drive a car in Canada, you must undergo the procedure of obtaining a driving license. If you have immigrated to Canada with a driving license issued by your home country, you only need to successfully pass the examination on the rules of the road, based on which a G1 driving license is […]
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  EDUCATION IN CANADA
  As in many other countries, in Canada, there is a secondary and a higher education. The first is obligatory, that is why children from 6 to 16 years old must attend schools in Canada. Most of schools in the country are public. Almost all schools are equipped with modern facilities and high quality sports equipment. […]
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  MORTGAGES IN CANADA
  Getting a mortgage is a significant step for any citizen. In order to apply for a home loan in Canada, you need to study the features of getting a mortgage and interest on it, to assess the risks and meet the requirments. The first requirement to get a mortgage (Canadian mortgage) is to have permanent […]
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  CANADIAN BANKS
  In Canada, banks are engaged in providing various banking services. To open a Canadian bank account you need to present an identification and a Social Security card. New immigrants may use the Confirmation of Permanent Residence form.As to date, almost all Canadians prefer to use ATMs. It’s quite convenient, as 24h ATMs are everywhere. With […]
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  Canadian citizenship – How to obtain Canadian citizenship
  After the government issues a positive decision on your immigration application and you receive the appropriate visa, you must enter Canada within the specified period. Thus, you become a permanent resident, preserving the citizenship of your native state. The aforementioned enables to obtain the citizenship, as the final stage of immigration to Canada, quickly and […]
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  Preservation of the status of permanent resident – permanent residence in Canada
  In order to preserve the status of a permanent resident of Canada, every citizen has to meet a number of requirements, related to the residence in the country. For example, it is obligatory to live and work in Canada for at least two years (out of five). However, if you do not succeed in staying […]
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  INFORMATION RETRIEVAL IN CANADA
  The government of Canada contributed to the release of a special reference book called “Welcome to Canada”, which enables new immigrants to get necessary information about life in Canada. It contains telephones and addresses of state services, religious and public organizations. This reference book gives answers to many questions, such as: “How to find a […]
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  CANADA JOB SEARCH
  Most of individuals immigrating to Canada have a complete education, strong experience in a certain field and an excessive wish to continue their development. What is better to start a job search in Canada? As a rule, it is not difficult to find a job in the country, as there is simply lack of labor […]
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  FIRST 5 YEARS IN CANADA
  During the first few years of stay in Canada, immigrants are advised to take few important steps that will make their life in his country easier. Almost every Canadian citizen has a driving license that is why, newcomers have to prepare for the relevant exam and get the license. The exam is called “Canadian driving […]
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  FIRST MONTHS IN CANADA
  After living in Canada for few months and having dealt with all main issues regarding documents, the immigrant has to plan his/her next months of stay in the country. First of all, he/she will have to find a permanent place to live. It is easy to do – just buy a fresh newspaper and check […]
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  FIRST WEEKS IN CANADA
  The first thing to do after arriving in Canada is to apply for a Permanent Resident Card. Documents can be submitted to one of the “ports of entry” (border crossing) in Canada. Then, documents are sent to the state service to decide whether you meet the basic terms or not. An important issue for a […]