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- Participants Coming to Canada
- Introductory Guide
- Canada for Newcomers
- Obtaining Your Canadian Work Permit
- Obtaining Your SIN (Social Insurance Number) Card
- Preparing Your Resume
- Looking For Work
- Worker Protection in Canada
- Filing A Canadian Income Tax Return
- Finding Accommodation
- Health Care
- Safety
- Currency, Retail Taxes and Banking
- Communications
- Traveling in Canada
- Enjoying Winter in Canada
- A Final Word
Canada for Newcomers
Did you know?
- Canada is the second largest country by total area?
- Canada is a bilingual nation with both English and French as official languages?
- Canada is a federation that is governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state?
- Average winter and summer high temperatures across Canada can vary greatly according to the location?
Find out more about our:
- Land and weather
- People
- Government
- Laws
- Human rights
- Education
- Health care
by visiting the Get To Know Canada section of Citizen and Immigration Canada's Web site.
Download the full Guide For Participants Coming To Canada (PDF* 570 KB) brochure.
For more information about International Experience Canada, please contact us.
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