Welcome BC Newcomers’ Guide includes information related to BC about:

• Getting Started
• Settling In
• Finding a Place to Live
• Money and Banking
• Health Care
• Education
• Help for individuals and families
• Driving
• Employment and Business
• Legal system, government and immigration

The Welcome to Canada Guidebook includes information related to Canada about

• Canada: a brief overview
• Sources of information
• Your rights and freedoms in Canada
• Canadian law and justice
• Important documents
• Improving your English and/or French
• Employment and Income
• Education
• Housing
• Health care in Canada
• Money and finances
• Transportation
• Communications and media
• Community connections

In the Living in Canada tool, answer a few simple questions to get the help you need to settle in Canada and learn all about living here.

Working in Canada is a federal website with information on a wide range of areas, including

• Get your credentials assessed
• Get help finding a job
• Improving your English and/or French
• Social Insurance Number
• Find free newcomer services near you
• Link to federal Job Bank
• Help Centre if you have questions about working in Canada

Useful information about education for parents and teachers.  Featured topics include

• B.C.’s New Curriculum
• Certificates of Graduation
• Teacher Certification
• Scholarships, Grants, Awards & Bursaries
• StrongStart BC

Useful federal government website with information on student aid: education savings for your child, planning for post-secondary education, student loans, grants and scholarships, and continuing education.

An essential workbook for newcomers. View the workbook online or download your own copy here. Sections include:

• Living in British Columbia
• Learning English
• Finding a job in British Columbia
• Work-related documents
• Education and academic credentials
• Important links