Excellent sources of information about settling in Ontario are
Ontarioimmigration.ca and
Settlement.org, a site managed by the
Ontario
Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI). At these sites you will find information on a wide range of issues
including community and recreation programs, education, healthcare, employment, language training, housing etc. We
highly recommend you review the guide, "
Your
First Days in Ontario", which has valuable information for planning your initial arrival in Ontario.
In particular, building a credit rating can be a challenge for newcomers to Canada. A prospective borrower's history of meeting financial obligations, or credit history, is an important consideration of Canadian financial institutions in deciding to extend credit. Follow the link for more information about personal financial services in Canada.
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration web site also has a guide,
"After You Arrive..." with helpful information.
