My First Days

A Guide to Your First Two Weeks in Ontario

About Ontario

First Days Guide
The "First Days Guide" has useful information for your first 2 weeks in Ontario. It is available in French and English.
Orientation to Ontario Workbook
This workbook offers information about starting a new life in Ontario. It can help you develop a settlement plan and understand what resources are available in your community.
Community Profiles
Find information about different regions of Ontario before you arrive. This will help when you make your decision where to settle in Ontario and to find community services.

Welcome to Canada
The "Welcome to Canada" guide has useful information for your first few weeks in Canada. It is available in PDF, eBook or you can order a print copy. This guide is from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Living in Canada
Living in Canada is a tool to help newcomers settle into their new Canadian lives. This tool includes a few simple questions to help personalize the information given. This tool is from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Before you Arrive in Canada
This video can help you get ready before you arrive in Canada. It will explain some things you should do before you leave your country. This video is from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Alternative Jobs
If you are an internationally educated professional in a regulated profession you might want to work in a non-regulated job in your field. It can take some time to get a licence to work in Ontario.
Access to Professions and Trades Guide
If you are an internationally educated professional or tradesperson coming to Ontario or are already here, this guide can help you access your profession or trade.

Settlement.Org has information in more than 30 languages. You can choose your language to see what is available.

Landing Stories
You can ask questions and share your landing experience at a Canadian Port of Entry with other users. You can share information about customs, proof of funds, and what happened when you first landed in Canada.
Finding a Job
You can share information and ask questions about finding a job and share information about Labour Market Information (LMI), Starting a Business and Volunteering in Ontario.
Finding a Home
You can share information about landlord and tenant rights and ask questions about buying or renting a home, and where to get help.

What you will find on Settlement.Org Website

Your First Two Weeks in Canada