Landing and Living in Ontario

Prepare for your first arrival in Canada - customs, proof of funds, initial settlement help. Also, get some information about settling and living in Ontario

I am immigrating to Canada. Can I bring my belongings with me?
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has information that will tell you what you can bring into Canada with you.

What documents should I bring with me when landing in Canada as a new immigrant?
When you come to Canada, you must show your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officer at the Port of Entry. The officer will make sure your travel and immigration documents are correct.

How can I bring money into Canada?
The implications of this financial question are serious (especially concerning financial and banking laws in your country of origin), please consider obtaining professional advice from your bank or financial institution.

What settlement services are available in my community?
Settlement services are designed to assist newcomers to Canada in a culturally sensitive environment and in many languages. These services try to help newcomers with all their requirements during the process of settling into their new community.

What is the weather like in Ontario?
Ontario is a large province. The weather depends on the area. The further north you are in Ontario, the colder it can get.

What is the HOST Program and what can it do for me?
The HOST Program is a "befriending" program. The goal of the program is to create friendships between newcomers and volunteers from the local community.

Landing and Living in Ontario

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