Are you considering relocating to Ontario, Canada? At this page you will
find several useful links for newly landed immigrants.
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PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD
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DRIVER'S LICENCE
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 You can download the following application forms by clicking on the name:
 Building on multicultural strengths, Canada welcomes legal visitors and immigrants from around the world. Explore the Going to Canada site and discover links to information and services when planning a temporary stay or making Canada your new home.
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 The Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) is a new, wallet-sized, plastic card. People who have completed the Canadian immigration process and have obtained permanent resident status, but are not Canadian citizens, can apply for the Card. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pr-card/index.html |
If you are a new resident in Ontario and have a valid driver's licence from another province, state or country, you can use it for up to 60 days after you move to Ontario. If you want to keep driving in Ontario, you must get an Ontario driver's licence. New Ontario residents have 30 days before they have to register their vehicles and get Ontario licence plates and vehicle permit. Click here for more information.
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WORK PERMIT
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SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER
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 In almost all cases you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.
The following steps must be followed before you apply for a work permit:
 An employer must first offer you a job. HRDC must normally provide a labour market opinion or 'confirmation' of your job offer. However, some types of work are exempt from this process. After HRDC confirms that a foreign national may fill the job, you can apply to CIC for your work permit. Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.html
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 SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. You will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government benefits. To apply for a SIN, you must complete an application form and provide an original of a document that proves your identity and status in Canada. A SIN card is issued bearing your Social Insurance Number and your name.
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/sin-nas/010_e.shtml
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ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
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 The Ontario Health Insurance Plan is publicly funded. Following the standards of the Canada Health Act, OHIP provides for universal coverage of all "medically necessary" services. This includes unlimited visits to the doctor of your choice, surgical fees and hospital ward charges. For further details about the extent of coverage offered by OHIP, please refer to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ohip/ohip_mn.htmlA resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide range of services; however, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary such as cosmetic surgery.
Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP). To be eligible for Ontario health coverage (OHIP) you must :
 be a Canadian citizen or have immigration status as set out in Ontario's Health Insurance Act, and make your permanent and principal home in Ontario, and be physically present in Ontario 153 days in any 12-month period. OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario.The ministry strongly encourages new and returning residents to purchase private health insurance in case you become ill during the OHIP waiting period.
How do you get an Ontario Health Card?
If you have never had an Ontario health card, you must register for a photo health card. To register:
Go in person to your nearest Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care office. Complete a Registration for Ontario Health Coverage form. Provide the necessary original documents. You can download the Registration for Ontario Health Coverage form at the website of the Ministry of Health and Long-Tern Care. At that site you will also find comprehensive information about the necessary documents, as well as a very useful Frequent Asked Questions page.
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IMMIGRANT SERVICES
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 CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/
Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge.
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status. Read about these programs and decide which class suits you and your family best.
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 COSTI
COSTI provides educational, social and employment services to help all immigrants in the greater Toronto area attain self-sufficiency in Canadian society.
http://www.costi.org/
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 WALK A MILEWalk A Mile, as the name implies, aims to encourage Canadians from all walks of life to build bridges with newcomers by helping them to gain insights into the immigrant experience in Canada.
http://www.walkamilecanada.com/english/index.htm
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 INTEGRATION NET
Integration-Net was developed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as a communications, information and research tool to support the work of the Canadian settlement community.
http://integration-net.cic.gc.ca/
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FINDING A JOB IN CANADA
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 Job Bank is the largest Web-based network of job postings available to Canadians. Between 300,000 and 500,000 new jobs are posted every year. Over 30,000 job postings can be accessed at any one time. Up to 2,000 new jobs are posted every day. Job Bank has introduced a new feature called Job Bank for Employers that lets employers post their job openings free of charge through the Internet.
Employers are able to manage their own job advertisements at their own convenience – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/Intro_en.asp
 The Canada WorkinfoNET Web site is about helping Canadians connect to the resources they need in the areas of jobs, work and recruiting; learning, education and training; occupations and careers; labour market information and outlook; self-employment; workplace issues and supports; and financial help and issues.http://www.workinfonet.ca/
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BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
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 Ontario encourages business people from around the world to seek out new opportunities here. We offer a place that people from everywhere can, and do, call home, and we offer limitless business opportunities from our central location in North America's heartland, with easy access to the continent's major markets.http://www.2ontario.com/home.asp
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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 A degree from a Canadian university is recognized world-wide and as a result, international students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.
http://www.studyincanada.com/english/index.asp
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Homestay Toronto supplies professional and friendly services to international youths with accommodations in Toronto during their stay to learn English, to attend exchange program or other purposes. http://www.toronto-homestay.com/
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Rick McGuigan
Toronto real estate sales representative
Coldwell Banker Case Realty
Phone: 416-696-5100
Pager: 416-461-0925
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