My First Days: A Guide to Your First Two Weeks In Ontario

The First Days Guide has useful information for your first two weeks in Ontario. Although this guide may not answer all your questions about Ontario it provides helpful information on what to do when you just arrive in Ontario like finding temporary housing. You can find answers to other questions about other topics on Settlement.org.
The following is a checklist can help you settle in Ontario by providing a list of things that you need to do to ensure you have access to services and know how to get around.

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• Find a place to live
• Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Find an Employment Resource Centre (ERC) close to your home
• Apply for a Health Card (OHIP)
• Find a public library close to your home
• Apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
• Learn about your rights as an employee
• Open a bank account
• Learn about your rights as a tenant
• Apply for a driver’s licence or Photo ID card
• Find out how to register your children in school
• Get information about finding a job
• Get maps of streets and bus routes
• Find a settlement agency close to your home
• Find English classes for you and your family
• Find a Community Health Centre
• Look for information on www.settlement.org

Settlement.org provides information about Immigration & Citizenship in Ontario. Find a list of the topics discussed in detail on their website below:·