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21OctReview September 2026 Canadian immigration changes, including study funding, worker study rules, pathway closures, border measures and a PRRA exemption.
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20OctStart a York Region settlement plan with the household’s actual questions: where to register a child, how to reach work, which service can help and what needs an appointment. York Region’s newcomer directory is a useful entry point, while transit, schools and libraries publish their own instructions. This guide uses those direct sources instead of promising identical services across Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and every other community.
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20OctA newcomer rental file can explain income and references without pretending that Canadian credit history already exists. Ontario’s standard-lease guide and the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s housing guidance are useful starting points. This guide concerns Ontario, including the GTA; it does not assume the same tenancy rules apply in every province. It offers a practical way to compare a home, its agreement and the records requested before paying or signing.
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20OctOHIP for newcomers depends on an eligible status and Ontario's applicable residence and physical-presence conditions; a permit alone is not a universal entitlement. Ontario has removed the waiting period for eligible people, but you still need to establish eligibility and register with ServiceOntario.
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19OctIRCC says federally funded Stage 2 advanced language training will phase out by September 2026. Check local providers for classes, eligibility and alternatives.
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19OctYour first Canadian tax return begins with the tax-residency question, not simply the date printed on an immigration document. CRA’s newcomer guidance separates those concepts and explains benefits, income and records. This is a preparation guide, not a personal tax calculation. Use a qualified tax professional for residency, treaty, business or foreign-asset questions, and keep immigration advice within its own scope.
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08SepPlan housing, transportation, food, communication and settlement costs without relying on a single average.
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08SepFind out whether your occupation is regulated, which authority assesses you and why immigration assessments differ from professional licensing.
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08SepPut identity records and health coverage first, then arrange money, housing and settlement services during your first month in Canada.
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