Welcome to Canada: Publications for newcomers

Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. The publications on this page can help you find what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada and learn how to

find a place to live
work and go to school
access health care
connect with your community
manage money and finances in Canada

You will also find information on employment, health care and how to get help settling in Canada.

Looking for settlement services?

Use our service finder tool to get a list of free settlement services near you

Brochure: Helping Newcomers Succeed

Our brochure breaks down how you can start your life in Canada.

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Publications by topic

Image, title and teaser
Before Your Arrival Prepare before you arrive. Learn about free pre-arrival services. English (PDF, 653 KB) French (PDF, 690 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 875 KB) Dari (PDF, 713 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 713 KB) Spanish (PDF, 650 KB)
After Your Arrival Learn about important things to do after you arrive. English (PDF, 659 KB) French (PDF, 706 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 916 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 677 KB) Spanish (PDF, 655 KB)
Housing Get settled and start preparing for your new home. English (PDF, 1.4 MB) French (PDF, 1.4 MB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 2 MB) Dari (PDF, 1.9 MB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 1.4 MB) Spanish (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Employment Get ready to work in Canada. Learn about career options and services. English (PDF, 912 KB) French (PDF, 791 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 2 MB) Dari (PDF, 800 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 700 KB) Spanish (PDF, 700 KB)
Health Care Services Learn about health care in Canada and how to get the services you need. English (PDF, 532 KB) French (PDF, 584 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 798 KB) Dari (PDF, 614 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 556 KB) Spanish (PDF, 819 KB)
Money and Finances Start planning for the future. Find out about the cost of living in Canada. English (PDF, 1.6 MB) French (PDF, 1.5 MB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 3 MB) Dari (PDF, 2.2 MB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 1.6 MB) Spanish (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Build Your Community Learn about building community connections in Canada. English (PDF, 911 KB) French (PDF, 914 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 2 MB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 824 KB) Spanish (PDF, 812 KB)
Education Education is important. Get familiar with schooling in Canada. English (PDF, 944 KB) French (PDF, 949 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 2 MB) Dari (PDF, 938 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 833 KB) Spanish (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Post-Secondary Education Continue your learning. Find more about post-secondary education. English (PDF, 1 MB) French (PDF, 1 MB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 2 MB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 1 MB) Spanish (PDF, 1 MB)
Foreign Credential Recognition Learn about Foreign Credential Recognition and how to set yourself up for success. English (PDF, 680 KB) French (PDF, 685 KB) Also available in: Arabic (PDF, 874 KB) Dari (PDF, 723 KB) Haitian Creole (PDF, 975 KB) Spanish (PDF, 685 KB)