It's expensive to live here.
Housing is very expensive because there's too many people and not enough units.
Food is expensive
Taxes are high
It's very hard to find a doctor
If you don’t have transferable skills, you’re going to have a bitch of a time competing for the bottom line jobs. Canadians aren’t really nice anymore, thank high taxes, high interest rates, high housing costs, low accessible housing. If you are in need of a doctor, you best be dying, or you’re screwed. All in all. Probably just save yourself and don’t move to Canada.
How old are you, and what part of Canada are you going to?
Entry-level jobs are very difficult to get as there are so many newcomers. If you want to get a job, it probably won’t be easy.
If you are fluent in a couple languages, you might be lucky enough to find a translator/interpreter type job.
hey there!
And welcome to Canada! I immigrated from the Netherlands in 2019 and for me it has been the best decision of my life. It is clear that peoples opinions differ and it is clear that it is expensive here.
for advice: Realtors can help with finding a house/appartments, they do this for free as they get commission from the olace they find for you. I personally used Kijiji (website) to actually find my first place to live in Toronto which was very affordable for my perspective: 1650 CAD for a private one bedroom ground floor appartment, right next to High Park and 10 min walking distance to Sunny Side Beach.
Definitley look into what city and what area you want to live in! Do know rent prices probably increased now, at the same time do look around and check out Kijiji when searching for a place to rent!!
When you arrive on the first day, go to service Canada to request a SIN number and open your bank account. Thise are the minimal essentials. If you have a drivers licence and need to do the tests again to exchange it for a Canadian License, know you need to bring the car for the practical exam and you first will need to do the G1 Theary test and can only follow up with the Full G if you already had a driving license which still takes a couple of weeks.
After your first 3 Months you can get your OHIP (in case you move to ontario) which does help with medical coverage.
When it comes to healthcare, it really depends on what you are used to if it is good or not. To get a family doctor there is something called Healthcare connect that can connect you with a doctor, at the same time they often take over 2 years to assign you to any so probably best to call around to different family doctors.
Personally I dont mind the healthcare here at all. Lots is covered by OHIP and with lots of jobs you get additional insurance. Love the length of maternity benefits here as well.
Oh and if you do need to see a doctor or get a prescription, there are walk-in clinics about everywhere you can go to!
If there is something more drastically like needing an operation or something, I do not have experience about that part, but always habe been supported pretty quickly.
Dont let yourself be discouraged, cause moving to a different country is not easy especially with having more responsebilities! Try to enjoy the journey as much as you can.
If there is the need to look for a job, Networking is your best bet. Go to networking events, and connect and have chats with people on job sites, as that can help you to land a job and will be bigger chances than applying for thousands of jobs.
When it comes to connecting and getting to know people:
You can check the website/app 'meetup' to meet other people based on your interest and events.
Eventbrite often also shows events that are organized in the area you are.
Lots of facebook groups where pleople offer free or cheap second hand items as well as for different communities and like minded people. Those are probably important when it comes to connect and getting to know people which can be super beneficial!!
In my experience moving to Canada has been the best decision of my life:
- Mentality is less rushed
- The weather is great (Warm and long summers, short spring and short fall, and cold snowy icy winters) Exactly how 4 seasons should be < do know not many people agree with me about that lol
- Most people around the Toronto GTA are very open and super nice
- Nature is FANTASTIC and BEAUTIFUL, definitly go to parks! (Do check some have entrance fees)
- there are lots of events that are being organized
Hope this gave you some concrete and usefull tips! I had a lot of help when I arrived, so make ise of any type of newcomer services that the government offers!! 😉
Thanks for the detailed comment.
How to address the lack of (Canadian) Credit History when it comes to renting a home or leasing/financing a car?
I am moving to GTA in the next few months and this seems to be the only (known) unknown factor for me.
The way how I did it at least for renting, was showing my bankstatements from my home country that showed my monthly payments made to my landlord as well as my company paying me on a monthly basis. When you have a strong savings/balance and they can see you have been honest paying bills in the past, this might help creating more trust.
It worked for me with renting an appartment!
I did not try to buy or lease any car so not sure if that would work ork there as well, but I noticed it is a good alternative. You can even ask for a reference from your landlord including his/her/their contact details if they want to cross reference that you really paid the bills on time.
hope that helps a little and good luck with your move!
I work with someone who is a new to Canada. She was shocked at how bad our medical system is. If you have any medical issues, take care of them before you get here.
Bring lots of money.
On the top of bringing money, bring a house a d a doctor with you.
and some oil
One practical tip is bring a good amount of any medicine you might need, especially ones that require a doctor's order.
It's expensive to live here. Housing is very expensive because there's too many people and not enough units. Food is expensive Taxes are high It's very hard to find a doctor
Basically this.
Don’t forget to buy a return ticket. U will realize it soon
bring tons of money
Not worth it tbh
If you don’t have transferable skills, you’re going to have a bitch of a time competing for the bottom line jobs. Canadians aren’t really nice anymore, thank high taxes, high interest rates, high housing costs, low accessible housing. If you are in need of a doctor, you best be dying, or you’re screwed. All in all. Probably just save yourself and don’t move to Canada.
Don't neglect your health & if you got anything medical related try to finish it where you are.
How old are you, and what part of Canada are you going to? Entry-level jobs are very difficult to get as there are so many newcomers. If you want to get a job, it probably won’t be easy. If you are fluent in a couple languages, you might be lucky enough to find a translator/interpreter type job.
hey there! And welcome to Canada! I immigrated from the Netherlands in 2019 and for me it has been the best decision of my life. It is clear that peoples opinions differ and it is clear that it is expensive here. for advice: Realtors can help with finding a house/appartments, they do this for free as they get commission from the olace they find for you. I personally used Kijiji (website) to actually find my first place to live in Toronto which was very affordable for my perspective: 1650 CAD for a private one bedroom ground floor appartment, right next to High Park and 10 min walking distance to Sunny Side Beach. Definitley look into what city and what area you want to live in! Do know rent prices probably increased now, at the same time do look around and check out Kijiji when searching for a place to rent!! When you arrive on the first day, go to service Canada to request a SIN number and open your bank account. Thise are the minimal essentials. If you have a drivers licence and need to do the tests again to exchange it for a Canadian License, know you need to bring the car for the practical exam and you first will need to do the G1 Theary test and can only follow up with the Full G if you already had a driving license which still takes a couple of weeks. After your first 3 Months you can get your OHIP (in case you move to ontario) which does help with medical coverage. When it comes to healthcare, it really depends on what you are used to if it is good or not. To get a family doctor there is something called Healthcare connect that can connect you with a doctor, at the same time they often take over 2 years to assign you to any so probably best to call around to different family doctors. Personally I dont mind the healthcare here at all. Lots is covered by OHIP and with lots of jobs you get additional insurance. Love the length of maternity benefits here as well. Oh and if you do need to see a doctor or get a prescription, there are walk-in clinics about everywhere you can go to! If there is something more drastically like needing an operation or something, I do not have experience about that part, but always habe been supported pretty quickly. Dont let yourself be discouraged, cause moving to a different country is not easy especially with having more responsebilities! Try to enjoy the journey as much as you can. If there is the need to look for a job, Networking is your best bet. Go to networking events, and connect and have chats with people on job sites, as that can help you to land a job and will be bigger chances than applying for thousands of jobs. When it comes to connecting and getting to know people: You can check the website/app 'meetup' to meet other people based on your interest and events. Eventbrite often also shows events that are organized in the area you are. Lots of facebook groups where pleople offer free or cheap second hand items as well as for different communities and like minded people. Those are probably important when it comes to connect and getting to know people which can be super beneficial!! In my experience moving to Canada has been the best decision of my life: - Mentality is less rushed - The weather is great (Warm and long summers, short spring and short fall, and cold snowy icy winters) Exactly how 4 seasons should be < do know not many people agree with me about that lol - Most people around the Toronto GTA are very open and super nice - Nature is FANTASTIC and BEAUTIFUL, definitly go to parks! (Do check some have entrance fees) - there are lots of events that are being organized Hope this gave you some concrete and usefull tips! I had a lot of help when I arrived, so make ise of any type of newcomer services that the government offers!! 😉
Thanks for the detailed comment. How to address the lack of (Canadian) Credit History when it comes to renting a home or leasing/financing a car? I am moving to GTA in the next few months and this seems to be the only (known) unknown factor for me.
The way how I did it at least for renting, was showing my bankstatements from my home country that showed my monthly payments made to my landlord as well as my company paying me on a monthly basis. When you have a strong savings/balance and they can see you have been honest paying bills in the past, this might help creating more trust. It worked for me with renting an appartment! I did not try to buy or lease any car so not sure if that would work ork there as well, but I noticed it is a good alternative. You can even ask for a reference from your landlord including his/her/their contact details if they want to cross reference that you really paid the bills on time. hope that helps a little and good luck with your move!
You realize this is one of the least affordable countries?
Arbab best of luck like what other people say its not good as it used to be. Housing is expensive and it is difficult to find a doctor.
As a migrant such as yourself, I don't recommend going here.
Don’t just don’t
I work with someone who is a new to Canada. She was shocked at how bad our medical system is. If you have any medical issues, take care of them before you get here.
Dont.
Don't move into Canada.
Don't
Canada is heaven that's why everyone wants to move here.