After You Arrive

Now that you have arrived, there are many things to do and it may seem overwhelming. Along with this website, there are several organizations that can help you settle into your new home:

• TR Leger Immigrant Services
• 5 Eastern Counties Local Immigration Partnership
• Service Canada
• Settlement.org – Your First Days in Ontario

A Checklist: Settling in Ontario

Here are some of the most common steps newcomers take after arriving in Canada.

• Find a place to live
• Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Apply for an Ontario health card (OHIP)
• Provide Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) with your Canadian address
• Open a bank account
• Prepare for working in Cornwall
• Locate a doctor, dentist or other health services
• Find a school for your children
• Apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
• Get a map of your community and learn about public transportation
• Find language classes for you and your family
• Apply for a Driver’s Licence