Congratulations! You are taking a big step. Moving to a new country offers exciting opportunities and new beginnings!

This sitewill help you get ready to leave your home country and make a new life in Canada. It was written especially for newcomers. It tells you what documents you will need to bring, what to expect in the first few days and weeks, how to find a place to live, get a Social Insurance Number and a healthcare card, and find a job. It also explains what services you can expect to receive from the immigrant-serving organizations across Canada. You will also find useful information about Canada's geography, history, government and way of life, and how to become a Canadian citizen.

You can either read this site from cover to cover, or one section at a time, depending on what you need to know. If you have access to the Internet, you can do more research before you leave for Canada by visiting the Web sites listed.

A Newcomer's Introduction to Canada was written to give you helpful information for planning ahead, but it is not a detailed guide.

When you arrive in Canada, you will be recieved a book called Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know, from the Government of Canada

It contains specific information on all the practical aspects of living in Canada.