Arrival Survival Canada: A Handbook for New Immigrants is an immigrant's guide to the first year of life in Canada and covers a wide array of subjects, such as packing before emigrating, opening bank accounts, creating a credit history, and understanding Canadian school systems. The book guides readers through Canadian culture and outlines solutions to the issues that newcomers typically encounter. The book provides new immigrants, and people still considering immigration, with a foundation of information upon which to build their new lives.

1. Welcome to Canada Multiculturalism History of Canadian Immigration Overview of Canada 2. Canada's Major Cities Economy Climate and Transportation Places of Interest 3. What to Know Before You Go What to Bring With You Important Documents First Expenses 4. First Things First SIN Card Before Canadian Medical Coverage Starts Enrolling Children in School 5. Assistance Available English Classes Employment Insurance Financial Assistance 6. Medical Coverage Health Care System Finding a Doctor Prescription Medicine 7. Accommodation Finding a Place to Live Tenant Rights Buying a House or Condo 8. Smart Consumerism Paying for Housing, Utilities, and Transportation Shopping Tips Dressing for Canadian Weather 9. Banking, Credit, and Insurance Opening a Bank Account Getting Good Credit Buying Insurance 10. Looking for and Landing a Job Resumes Interviews Work Conditions 11. Education School for Children Adult Education Financial Assistance 12. Driving in Canada Getting a Driver's Licence Buying a Car Car Insurance 13. The Law Your Rights Legal Aid Canadian Courts 14. Income Taxes The Tax System Tax Credits Foreign Earnings 15. Customs and Etiquette Families Socializing Business Etiquette 16. Becoming a Citizen Applying for Citizenship Getting a Passport Voting

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