This web site is designed to provide some valuable information mainly for Newcomers/Immigrants to Saskatoon, Canada from another country. I know that it is hard to settle down in a foreign country once you come from a different country. You don’t know what you should do first, where you can find things you need, and who you should contact for help. If you have a friend or two here in Saskatoon or in Canada, it will be easy for you to settle down. But those who don’t have anyone here, it will be tough and challenging. So I decided to share what I know with Newcomers/Immigrants to Saskatoon, Canada and help them a bit to settle down. This web site contains information needed for Newcomers/Immigrants. But this will be useful to people planning to move to Saskatoon, Canada.
I wish you all the best and good luck in your new home.
If you have any questions/concerns or need a help, please contact me.
Dr. Sumith Priyashantha,
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
E-mail: Priyashantha@yahoo.com
Download Information Package for Newcomers by courtesy of Saskatoon Open Door Society.
Welcome to Saskatoon Checklist:
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Find a place to live
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Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
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Apply for a Health Card
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Apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit and other benefits
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Open a bank account
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Apply for a driver’s licence
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Get information about finding a job
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Find a settlement agency close to your home
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Find a Community Health Centre close to your home
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Find a public library close to your home
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Learn about your rights as an employee
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Learn about your rights as a tenant
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Find out how to register your children in school
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Get maps of streets and bus routes
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Find out where to shop
