Name: カナダに到着する前に (Before You Arrive in Canada)
Uploaded: 2021-01-14T04:23:09.000Z
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Moving to another country can be challenging.

If you are immigrating to Canada, this video will help you make a checklist of the

things you should do to be prepared for your move.

To start off, English and French are Canada’s two official languages.

Being able to speak in one of these languages is absolutely essential

We know that it takes time, energy and commitment to improve your language skills, but

communications skills may be the most important tool that will help you successfully

If you have a limited ability in either English or French, you should consider improving

your language skills before you come to Canada.

This is up to you, but it will depend on where in Canada you intend to settle.

In short, English is the most common language in the majority of provinces and

territories, while French is the main language spoken in Quebec.

But with Canada being a bilingual country, there are also well-established

French-speaking communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba and most

And Quebec has a large minority of English-speaking residents.

So, do some research on the place where you’ll live to see which language is most widely

Next, be sure that you have all the proper documents that you and your family will need

Examples include birth certificates, passports, education diplomas and transcripts,

medical and dental records, marriage or divorce certificates, driver’s licenses, adoption

records for adopted children and other official documents.

A word of advice: it can be much more difficult to get these documents after you have

left your country of origin, so take the time to gather them before leaving.

If any of your family members are immigrating at a later date, make sure to bring copies

of their documents with you as well in case you need them for any reason prior to your

Another thing to do before leaving for Canada is to translate your documents into either

This means you need to choose a translation agency with a good reputation.

The translator should also give you an affidavit.

This is a document on which the translator has sworn that the translation is accurate.

The affidavit must be sworn in front of a person authorized to administer oaths in the

Record the name and contact information of the translation agency in case you need it

You must keep the original versions of your documents as well.

One of your first needs after arriving in Canada is, of course, finding a temporary

place to stay until you find long-term accommodation.

If it’s convenient, you can arrange to stay with family or friends

Or if that’s not possible, search for a hotel or hostel in a central location.

Try to book your hotel or hostel at least several weeks before flying to Canada.

By booking in advance, you will likely save money and have a better chance of finding

To help you choose, most hotels and hostels have websites with prices, photographs, a

location map and a description of the services they offer.

A word of caution: beware of very cheap hotels or hostels.

They may be located in unpleasant areas or be of very low standard.

One of the most important tasks is preparing to find work in Canada.

Providing for yourself and your family will depend mainly on being able to find a

For many people, the first job in Canada may not be the most satisfying.

But, keep in mind it can take time to build your qualifications and gain Canadian

experience before finding the job you really want.

There are a few things you can do before you arrive in Canada:

Gather all your educational diplomas and certificates and get letters of reference from

As mentioned, be sure to get these documents translated into English or French.

Learn how you can get your educational and professional qualifications officially

recognized in Canada, and begin this process.

Being accepted to immigrate to Canada doesn’t mean that your education, work experience

and professional qualifications will automatically be recognized in Canada.

There are processes you have to follow to make sure the education, training and job

experience you obtained in another country are equivalent to the standards applied to

The Foreign Credentials Referral Office can provide you with valuable information on how

As part of this, find out if your profession is “regulated” or “unregulated” in Canada:

Regulated occupations—in fields like health care, engineering, skilled trades, and

others—have set standards for how the profession is practised and require a certificate

Standards can be different across Canada.

Most jobs in Canada are non-regulated occupations,

which don’t require a license or certificate.

In these professions, requirements vary between employers, so always be ready to show you

have the education or experience to do the job.

Knowing which category your profession falls into will help you determine the

requirements for your occupation in the province or territory where you’ll live.

Lastly, take some time to learn about searching and applying for jobs in Canada.

There are many job search websites in Canada you can use, including the Working in

If you need to return to school or have school-aged children, do some research on the

education system before coming to Canada.

Throughout Canada, education is the responsibility of each province or territory, and

the various English and French language school boards are publicly funded.

There are different schools for children of different ages, but all boys and girls must

attend school between the ages of 5 or 6 and 16 or 18, depending on where you will live.

There may also be private or religious schools in the area where you’ll settle, and the

same rules apply, but these schools could be outside the public system.

For the most part, the educational systems are similar across the country, but there are

some differences between provinces and territories.

For this reason, the ministries or departments of education in each province or

territory are your main sources of information on anything related to education.

They all have websites, which you can visit to learn about the system before you arrive