If you are relocating to Montréal from a country with a warm or temperate climate, there are elements of home life and travelling that are very important to consider when living in the Great White North during the cold winter months, which you may not have thought about. Your home and car are two [...]
When you relocate to Canada, you will find there are three different levels of law enforcement: municipal, provincial and federal. Here is an explanation of the differences between the levels of police in Canada. Federal: The RCMP, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, founded in 1873 is Canada’s federal police force. They are world-renowned, and [...]
Relocating a dog to Canada can seem like a big task. Take a look at some of the tips below to better prepare and make this task easier on yourself and your family.. NOTE: We have consolidated our advice for moving pets to Canada in a more complete blog HERE. Things to consider for [...]
NOTE: We have consolidated our advice for moving pets to Canada in a more complete blog HERE. When relocating to Canada, mustn't forget that your cat will need special attention during and after the move so he or she can adjust to living in a new country. Not only do you need to think [...]
When moving to Canada, one of your first preoccupations is going to be money!..And if you want to keep and save your money, you will need to open a bank account in Canada. Whether you come from Europe, the USA, Africa or Asia; keeping your bank account in your country will soon become very costly. Indeed, if you want to avoid bank charges and other expensive fees, you will have to open a bank account in Canada as soon as you get all the needed papers.
When I want to buy something, I’m like a little kid: nothing can stop me; I want it, now, no matter what people tell me. Of course, when the “thing” is a house, you have to be more careful. There are a few steps to follow before you buy the house you’re looking for.
When we move to a new country, there are many things we don’t think about; we think we start a new life; that everything is going to be better and tend to forget some small but important details. When visiting a house, we all look at the place, and the space, think about new furniture, and were to put the sofa, if the metro station is not too far away and if the area is safe at night; but there’s one thing we should never forget : our allergies.
When it comes to your house, it is better to have a home insurance, unless you want to live dangerously, or go bankrupt..
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) can help you to buy your house in Canada.
Every year, Canada welcomes about 260 000 people! We are a welcoming and attracting country!
