This weblog is designed to provide some valuable information mainly for Immigrants to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. With my experience, 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 , it will be much easier 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 New Immigrants to Saskatoon and help them a bit as much as I can.  This weblog contains information needed for Immigrants, but this also will be useful to people planning to move to Saskatoon, Canada.

I wish you All the Best and Good Luck in your new home.

  (Note: most of the images in the blog are from City of Saskatoon Image Bank)

Download Information Package for Newcomers by courtesy of Saskatoon Open Door Society.

Welcome to Saskatoon Checklist: 

• Find a place to live
• Sign up for utility services (Power, Gas, Phone)
• Apply for SIN Card
• Apply for Saskatchewan Health Card 
• Open a Bank Account (Saving and Checking)
• Find a School for your kids
• Apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit, and GST Credits
• Apply for the Driver’s Licence
• Get information about finding a job
• Apply for a job
• Find a settlement agency close to your home
• Find a Community Health Centre close to your home
• Find a public library close to your home
• Learn about your rights as an employee
• Learn about your rights as a tenant
• Get maps of streets and bus routes
• Find out where to shop

Dr. Sumith Priyashantha, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

E-mail: priyashantha@yahoo.com