cash
If you bring cash equivalent to 10000 or more when you enter the country, you must remember to declare it, otherwise, once you are caught, you will not only be fined, but all the money you bring may also be confiscated.
alcohol
If you leave Canada for 48 hours, you can bring 1.5 liters of wine or 1. 14 liters of alcohol or 24 tins of 355 ml or 8.5 liters of beer. But you must reach the minimum drinking age to enter the area. Most provinces are 19 years old, but Quebec, Manetho and Alberta are 18 years old.
tobacco
You can take 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200 lessons of tobacco products. But you must also reach the legal minimum age.
Drugs that can only be bought with a doctor's prescription.
If you want to bring prescription drugs into this country, you need to make sure that these drugs are clearly certified. Drugs must be accompanied by original labels, instructions and prescriptions. If not, you should bring a copy of the prescription or a doctor's certificate.
Meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables
Canada has many restrictions on the above items, so try to avoid carrying them.
Articles whose entry is controlled, restricted or prohibited.
Such as weapons, ammunition, fireworks and other dangerous goods. The transportation of endangered animals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and animal skins and bone products is also restricted.
Generally speaking, dangerous goods, meat products, dairy products, animal and plant products, fresh fruits and vegetables are not allowed to be brought into Canada.
After entering the country
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1. Apply for a work card (SIN card)
To find a job, open a savings account, or participate in projects and receive benefits, you must have a work permit, that is, a social security card (SIN).
The quickest way to apply is to fill in the application form at the nearest Canadian social service point. When applying, you must bring all necessary documents, such as permanent resident card or permanent residence certificate, passport/travel document and visa.
More detailed information can be found online.
Apply for a health card
Canada and permanent residents are entitled to public medical insurance.
All medical cards (health cards) in the family that must be applied for or issued by the region can be found on the Internet.
In some provinces and regions, new immigrants have to wait a while before they can apply for health cards. When they can apply, they may also need to apply for temporary private medical insurance. For more details, please check online.
Refugees can apply for the Federal Interim Medical Plan (IFHP), which provides temporary medical insurance for refugees who cannot apply for provincial or regional medical cards. Private medical insurance plans can cover services or products, but the plan does not provide medical insurance.
Detailed information can be found online.
Open a bank account
Bank account is convenient for daily savings, shopping and paying bills. Some people may have to rent a safe in the bank to keep important documents or personal belongings.
When opening an account, choose a bank with convenient transportation, flexible business hours and many ATM outlets.
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know well
Canada is proud of its multi-culture, and there are various institutions to provide various resettlement services for new immigrants. For information about subsidizing new immigrant services, please check online.
The nearby library is the best place to find various community and service resources, and you can surf the Internet for free. Community centers and ethnic minority associations also provide a lot of information, activities and social opportunities for new immigrants from different backgrounds.
to apply for a job
The new immigration service plan is a good place to start looking for a job. Many job opportunities can be searched online. Before applying for a job, you'd better consult the placement agency and the employment society to provide some. After all, it is more difficult to find a job in Canada than in the home country.
Foreign professionals, professional qualifications and skills need to be certified and upgraded to meet the professional requirements of various industries in Canada. More detailed information can be found on CICIC's website.
6. Children go to school and day care
All children in Canada can attend public junior high schools for free. According to the law, school-age children must go to school, and different provinces and regions have different school-age conditions.
When registering children for school, they can register at the local school or the office of the Education Committee. Bring maple leaf card, landing paper or permanent resident confirmation letter, child birth certificate and vaccine certificate when signing up.
Parents who work full-time or go to school also need to find day care. Usually, the new immigration office will tell you how to find the best day care.
7. Find a family doctor and dentist
Canada lacks a family doctor, so it may take some time to find a family doctor. You can find a friend or neighbor to recommend it, or consult the Association of Physicians and Surgeons.
Before finding a family doctor, in an emergency, you can go to a walk-up clinic or hospital for medical treatment.
Also ask the nearby dental clinic. Usually, it is not difficult to find various dental clinics in the community, and some shopping centers can also find medical clinics. You don't need to make an appointment, you can ask for a visit.
range oneself
Most new immigrants who have just arrived in Canada may temporarily stay with relatives, friends or hotels. After a period of time, they need to find a house and settle down as soon as possible. Serviced apartments, houses or condominiums can be accessed online, watched or asked by real estate agents.
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9. Take the driving test
Driving in Canada requires a driver's license and insurance. A foreign driver's license may be used for several months at first, but applying for a Canadian driver's license requires a written test and a test to test whether the driver has mastered the driving traffic rules in Canada.
For more detailed driver's license information in different regions, please consult the motor vehicle license center in this province or region.
10. Improve language skills
New immigrants whose mother tongue is not English or French can participate in new immigrant language programs to improve their language skills.
Canadian New Immigrant Language Course (LINC) is a free language course for new immigrants, and local immigrant housing agencies also provide free language courses.