You can find here valuable information for the first years living in Canada. There are links to websites for renting apartments, addresses where to apply for Social Insurance Number (ID without which you can’t work or open a bank account), application for Provincial Medical Service Plan in BC, telephone companies, free of charge internet access, different searches for people, educational sources, public and private schools, scholarship, diploma evaluation, public transportation schedule, how to start your own business, patents in Canada etc.

All kinds of pre-owned goods for cheaper prices, from cars to furniture

• Pre-owned goods for sale in Toronto
• Pre-owned goods from all over Canada
• Pre-owned goods for sale in Vancouver
• Liquidation World – new quality goods for reduced prices

For people who are going to arrive

• Buy Online Immigrants And Visitors To Canada Medical Insurance Simple and easy to buy before you are visiting Canada
• Buy Immigrants and Visitors to Canada Insurance On-line Use your credit card to buy a peace of mind before you are visiting Canada (or emigrating here)
• Agency Timatic (Moscow) Please share your opinion if you used their service.
• Agency Priceline.com Please share your opinion if you used their service.
• Bed and Breakfast in Great Vancouver area There are about 1000 this kind of services. The prices are lower then in hotels.
• Not expensive «Hostels» around CanadaThere are 10 hostels or more in each province of Canada . Prices start from $20.
• The French Connection (Bed & Breakfast) Toronto One more not expensive hotel.
• Immigration to Canada
• Travel to Canada Blog

For people who just have arrived

• Office addresses of Human Resources Development Canada You should fill an application for Social Insurance Number (ID without which you can’t work or open a bank account) .
• application for Provincial Medical Service Plan in BC You can read all you need to know in BC.
• Buy immigrants and visitors to Canada insurance o-line Use your credit card to buy a peace of mind when you are visiting or immirgating to Canada
• BC Hydro Electrical monopoly in BC.
• BC Gas Gas monopoly in BC.
• TELUS – local phone company Monopoly in BC and Alberta local phone company. Telus also is provider of high speed internet.
• SHAW – local cable TV company Semi-monopoly in BC in cable TV. Shaw also is provider of high speed internet.
• Rogers This is cable TV and provider of high speed internet.
• AEBC.COM Internet provider dial-up and ADSL connection.
• Canada 411 Search phone # and address in Canada using last name.
• InfoSpace Canada Reverse Reverse search last name and address in Canada using phone #. There are area codes for Canadian cities.
• InfoSpace USA Reverse Reverse search last name and address in USA using phone #. There are area codes for USA cities.
• Search zip code in Canada using an address.
• Find your family doctor in BC When you choose a city in BC you will see the list of family doctors which provided with languages these doctors speak.
• Find your family doctor in Ontario When you choose a city in Ontario you will see the list of family doctors which provided with languages these doctors speak.
• Mobilicity – one of the cheapest mobile network providers
• Wind Mobile – one of the cheapest mobile network providers

Education

• BC Schools (Vancouver)
• Statistic of high school graduation exams in BC Starting since year 1996
• Information about education of Canada
• The complete list of universities and colleges of Canada
• Link to studying in Canada information overview
• Schools of Toronto

Thanks to Larissa Lavrentieva

• Free English Lessons in Internet This is simple and nice
• Languages on Web Website and good link collection
• ESL Cyber Listening Lab
• ESL Listening Lounge
• VOA News Voice of America
• English as Second Language
• Radio-English
• Alphabetical Index of BC Public Schools with their Websites
• Alphabetical Index of BC Private Schools with their Websites
• BC Ministry of Advanced Education May be useful for you.
• Student Awards You can apply for a scholarship in dozens different sources.
• One stop resource for learning and education oppotunities You can create your financial plan how to achieve your educational goal
• Youth Employment Programs
• Scholarships in Canada
• School Finder
• International Credential Evaluation Service

English language practice

• Writing practice
• Writing practice II
• More for English learner

Job

• Employment Standards ( Government of BC) Employment Standards ( Government of BC)
• Link to Jobs in Canada lists that DO NOT require a work permit
• Calgary, Edmonton, Greater Toronto jobs
• Guide for searching a job and this link
• Alberta jobs
• Work for government and this link
• Reports on job market
• Job searching engine:
• http://www.appleone.ca/CareerSearch/mcs_searchResults.aspx
• http://www.workopolis.com/E
• http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/
• http://www.canjobs.com/
• http://www.canadajobs.com/
• http://www.jobbus.com/
• http://www.eluta.ca/
• http://www.bestjobsca.com/
• http://www.career.com/Career/LayoutScripts/Crrl_JobSearch.aspx

Home

• Rent Canada See also local newspapers
• Canadian Homes for Rent Fee based search shelters for rent ( fees are $15.95/60days, $21.95/90days)
• Home Finders Canada Fee based home search for rent
• ADC Realty Free of charge home search for rent
• Moving manual from Allied Pickfords From BC Hydro
• Realty Link Search Real Estate and businesses on sale around Canada
• MLS On-Line Search Real Estate and businesses on sale around Canada.
• RESALE Home and Condos
• Home Stay & Outdoor Adventures
• Housing market information
• Apartments for rent searching engine:
• http://www.247apartments.com/
• http://www.rentcanada.com/Toronto
• http://www.torontohomerentals.com
• http://www.rentershotline.ca/
• http://www.gottarent.com
• http://www.realstar.ca
• http://www.roomster.com
• Apartments for rent in Toronto:
• http://www.torontosuites.com
• http://www.torontohomerentals.com
• http://www.myhood.ca/
• Houses for sale

Thanks to Michael Levi (Vancouver)

Other websites

• BC Translink – public transportations, schedules, map You can find here the best path to your direction
• Cell phone research in Canada
• Cell phone and their plans research in Canada
• Fido digital wireless services
• Small Business in Canada
• Patents and Copyright in Canada
• Credit bureau Equifax Canada
• Credit bureau Trans Union Canada
• Canada Customs and Revenue Agency You can find many exciting things about taxes you should pay in Canada
• Department of Justice Canada
• Dial a Dietitican From B.C. Ministry of Health, the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board- Thanks Doctor Elena Vorobeichyk

For entertainment

• National TV programs - Very complicated way to get. May be some human hater created this kind of service
• Newspaper Buy and Sell
• Newspaper The Province (British Columbia)
• Newspaper Vancouver Sun
• Vancouver International Airport - Thanks to Michael Levi (Vancouver)
• Café Planet Java in Fort Langley
• The Best Malaysian Cuisine
• What movie to watch in Vancouver
• The list of movie theatres in Vancouver
• What to do in Vancouver

To buy  Insurance online

• Life, Health, Medical Emergency, Travel Insurance
• Buy Canadian Insurance Online
• Buy Critical Illness Insurance Canada
• Find Insurance Online
• About Buying Insurance For Canadians And Visitors Online
• Buy Insurance On-line For Canadians and Visitors To Canada

IELTS

• 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS links
• IELTS preparation (RUS)
• IELTS ( Reading, Writing, Listening ) practice tests
• http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/index.php
• IELTS listening, vocabulary etc. quizzes
• IELTS preparation online
• Web site dedicated to IELTS test
• Increase your reading speed to get better results in listening and reading section of IELTS Test

Useful websites for Canadian Visa applicants

• Application for Permanent Residence (Guide for Provincial Nominees)
• Submitting Fees
• How to obtain a police certificate (CIC)
• FBI Identification Record Request
• State PCCs in US
• Informative guide and document checklist
• To check the list of countries which require visitor visas to enter or transit Canada
• To track visa status
• TO find out an Application processing times
• http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/india-inde/visas/processing_times-durees_traitement.aspx?lang=eng
• To find Canada visa office outside ofCanada
• For SPP knowledge
• PDF of document Checklist for studnet visa under SPP
• FAQ and very useful information Regarding SPP
• Information for the emigrants
• YMCA center for newcomers
• http://ymcatoronto.org/en/index.html

Useful governmental websites of Canada

• Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• The main link to the Government of Canada Website
• The Canada Ministry of Health official website
• The National Occupational Classification to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s labor market

Websites for kids

• Barney
• Teletubbies – games
• Treehouse – games
• PBS Kids – games
• Logic games

Dear Reader, I collected the best websites that I  myself used  as a newcomer and I believe can make your life easier in Canada. I will be happy if you could share your experiences with useful information for new immigrants to Canada. You can send me an email or just post it below in the comments area. If you would like, I can include your name with a thank you from me as well as from  the readers of your experience.

If you decide to live in Vancouver, in BC or Alberta, I will be happy to serve your as Financial and Insurance Advisor. I can also help you find a good deal with mortgages.

Michael Arbetov,
Phones: (604) 875-8878
Email: editor@arbetov.com
Please check, may be my office is just beside your location:
#203-640 West Broadway, Vancouver

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