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Coming To Canada: A Practical Guide
Introductory Guide To Travel And Work In Canada
Living in Canada is similar in many respects to living elsewhere. There are some aspects of daily life, however, that are unique to Canada. This introductory guide will help you save time and money, and put your mind at ease by giving you the information you need to know before you arrive for your travel and work holiday.
Planning in advance will help you seamlessly transition into life in Canada and make your entire stay more enjoyable.
We hope that your time in Canada marks the beginning of an enduring relationship with our great country …its culture …and, its people!
This guide has been produced by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in collaboration with SWAP.
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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