After You Arrive
After you arrive in a new community, the settlement process can be overwhelming. There are many things to do; from finding a house and applying for Canadian identification, to getting a job and registering your children for school.
This section of the Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal provides useful tips and resources to help newcomers settle and integrate into their new life in Northwestern Ontario. You can also find information about essential support services that can help you feel at home during your first few weeks.
Find more Information about:
- What to do during your first days in Northwestern Ontario
- Ideas to help you and your family settle in Northwestern Ontario
- How to find a place to live in your new community
- Where you can find a job and how to apply
- Where to find a doctor
- How to apply for Canadian documentation including a health card, social insurance number (SIN) etc.
- How to open a bank account
Read our After You Arrive Checklist to guide you through the important things you should do after you arrive in Northwestern Ontario.
Useful links:
- Government of Canada Immigration Services
- Government of Ontario Immigration Services
- Settlement.Org
- Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
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