Just moved to Canada? Do these 5 things ASAP 🇨🇦

Just moved to Canada? Do these 5 things ASAP 🇨🇦 1. Get Your SIN + healthcare card You need it to work, get paid, and file taxes. Apply online or at Service Canada. I recommend in person because I got mine the same day when I went in. For healthcare, depends on province but most places allow you to apply online. I went to urban registry in Calgary and filled out a form. Super easy. 2. Open a bank account + credit card Start your credit history early. Newcomer packages help a lot. Banks in Canada tend to have a lot fees so be careful what type of account you have. I currently have a Wealthsimple chequing account (not a bank, but works mostly the same way). I have no fees on it and I earn a good interest rate. Some banks have newcomer programs so worthwhile to check those out too! 3. Find your coffee shop ☕️ The place you go when you don't know routine yet. Routine = comfort = home. 4. Find your grocery store 🛒 This sounds small, but it's huge. Knowing where to buy "your" food changes everything. And once you get a hang of the food items here, you can also rely on apps like Instacart if you have a super busy schedule 5. Build tiny routines early Same walk. Same café. Same gym. That's how a new country starts feeling familiar. When I moved to Calgary, I built a very repetitive routine while also exploring new places, because it helped with the feeling of 'home' Save this for later 📌