by John Marco | May 12, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
There are several types of housing available in Canada: Apartments These are self-contained, single family unit in a building or house. Most apartments have one, two or three bedrooms; “bachelor” or studio-type units have a combined living area that also serves as a...
by John Marco | May 11, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
Immunization records for your children are important and will be required by schools when you enroll them. The following is the routine immunization list as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular...
by John Marco | May 10, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
Short Distance Tips: Always carry an exact change. Bus Drivers and Streetcar operators do not carry change It is better to get a pass which is cheaper and which you may pay on a daily, weekly or monthly basis Average fare per trip is CAD 2 to CAD 4 Average fare for...
by John Marco | Apr 25, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
If you’re planning to purchase a house in Canada, here’s a list of house prices from the different areas in Canada. The average price in 2011 is $557,750. The figures were taken from a report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Report as of March 2011....
by John Marco | Apr 20, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
House and Apartment Rental For newcomers, rental eats up at least a third of the total household expense. In 2010, the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment across Canada is $ 835 per month. Provincially, the highest average monthly rents were in Alberta ($1,036),...
by John Marco | Apr 15, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
Coming from a country that has a weak health care framework, I’m amazed to see the benefits that Canada provides for their people. The healthcare in Canada is mostly free and covers most of the services that are being offered by private entities. Healthcards are...
