{"id":251209,"date":"2025-06-06T09:34:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/?p=251209"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:42:12","slug":"canadian-financial-tips-before-you-move-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/canadian-financial-tips-before-you-move-to-canada","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Financial Tips Before You Move to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to Canada requires a solid financial plan. As you prepare, these 10 Canadian financial tips and steps will help you build a strong plan. With these tips in mind, you&#8217;ll successfully navigate your financial decisions, reduce stress, and settle in Canada with greater comfort. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-canadian-financial-tips-to-settle-comfortably\">10 Canadian Financial Tips to Settle Comfortably<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A person is looking at an online rental platform to research rental prices. Researching costs is an important financial step before moving to Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-251233\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04101600\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04101600\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04101600\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Use online rental platforms to research prices before moving to Canada to build a realistic budget. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-research-housing-amp-living-costs\">1. Research Housing &amp; Living Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Research basic costs in the city where you plan to settle before you leave. Find out the average <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/cost-of-living-in-canada-newcomers-guide\">cost of living in Canada<\/a> for housing, groceries, transportation, utilities, and medical insurance. Ensure you have the finances to cover essential living expenses. You can always curb spending on things like entertainment and clothing. However, housing expenses are less flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/housing\/how-to-find-accommodation-in-canada\">Housing costs<\/a> will be your largest expense; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalsfornewcomers.com\/cities?utm_source=ppc&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=22001501167&amp;hsa_acc=6118925515&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_cam=22001501167&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_grp=&amp;hsa_src=x&amp;hsa_tgt=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_ad=&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22001501254&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADn-E0Fjk47U8IOVJomsNV9FG-NTl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw3f_BBhAPEiwAaA3K5LTQYjFbVZh0owhRSedsJqwNkWJUzxgCe6YSlasJqBLRy33MAnb4QxoCLFUQAvD_BwE\">research rental prices<\/a> in your desired city to build a realistic budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While you won\u2019t have precise costs, it&#8217;s helpful to estimate your monthly expenses. Websites like Numbeo are valuable resources to compare costs in different cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling young woman is inserting money into a pink ceramic piggy bank. A good financial tip is to save more than the minimum amount of settlement funds to reduce financial stress when you arrive.\" class=\"wp-image-251234\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04111958\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04111958\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04111958\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A good financial tip is to save more than the minimum amount of settlement funds for greater comfort when settling in Canada.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-assess-your-financial-health\">2. Assess Your Financial Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Assess your current finances, including your savings, debts, and income. Ensure you have enough savings to cover at least six months of living expenses to search for a job upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vJVwLoNo5zU\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re coming to Canada through Express Entry, you must have &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/how-much-money-will-i-need-to-move-to-canada\">proof of funds<\/a>&#8221; for the minimum settlement funds set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you plan to study in Canada, you must also show that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/gic-amount-in-canada-for-international-students\">financial resources<\/a> to support yourself. However, it&#8217;s better to have more than the minimum. More money = less stress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing savings will be vital upon your arrival. You may need to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/job-search\/survival-jobs-in-canada\">survival job<\/a> and reduce unnecessary spending to stretch your savings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"rounded-btn border-b-2 border-light-grey bg-off-white lg:grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-2\">\n    <article class=\"lg:col-span-2 flex flex-col gap-4 p-6 lg:p-12\">\n        <h3 class=\"text-2xl\">Arrive in Canada Financially Prepared<\/h3>\n        <p>Join us for an eye-opening session on how to build your financial future in Canada with confidence. This free webinar is hosted in partnership with Scotiabank, a trusted leader in newcomer banking.\r\n\r\nTogether, we\u2019ll guide you through how the Canadian banking system works and share free tools and strategies to help you plan, save, and invest wisely as a newcomer.<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/webinars\/finance-webinar\">REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18123708\/Banking_In_Canada_webinar_for_newcomers.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-settle-your-financial-affairs\">3. Settle Your Financial Affairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay your debts. Review your insurance policies. Sell your property or arrange to manage it from afar. Cancel monthly services and obtain the necessary proof before moving to Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the excitement of moving to Canada, it&#8217;s easy to overlook details and leave loose ends. Avoid saying \u201cI\u2019ll deal with it later,\u201d because settling financial affairs from a distance will be more costly and stressful.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"A computer tablet is resting on a desk and the screen is open to job market research. Ensure your skills and experience match the local labour market demand, and the housing market is within your financial reach. \" class=\"wp-image-251239\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04113943\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04113943\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04113943\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Research the job market to ensure your skills match the local labour market demand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-prepare-for-your-job-search\">4. Prepare for Your Job Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing your career in Canada is a key aspect of your move. <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/job-search\/canada-job-bank-your-vital-research-tool\">Research the job market<\/a> and industry trends in your field. Prepare a <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/canadian-style-resume-is-it-necessary\">Canadian-style resume<\/a> that highlights relevant skills and experience. Networking and using platforms like LinkedIn can also help your job search efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/choosing-a-city\">choosing a city<\/a>&nbsp;is researching both the labour and housing markets. Ensure there is a demand for your skills and experience in the local labour market, and the housing market is within your financial reach. This Canadian financial tip can help you avoid making a secondary move to a more affordable city. Secondary moves are expensive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-5.jpg\" alt=\"Old notarial wax seal and stamp on official documents.\" class=\"wp-image-251275\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04151748\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04151748\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-5-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04151748\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>It&#8217;s easier and less expensive to gather official documents while still in your home country. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-gather-important-documents\">5. Gather Important Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring important documents such as professional licenses, education transcripts, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/credential-recognition\/what-is-credential-recognition\">credential evaluation<\/a> results. If enrolling young children in school, bring their birth certificates, school records, and immunization records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Other documents include travel health insurance, medical records, driving license, and marriage certificate. It&#8217;s easier and less expensive to gather documents while you&#8217;re still in your home country.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-6.jpg\" alt=\"A woman is wearing headphones and watching an online webinar about job search strategies before moving to Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-251287\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04152935\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04152935\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-6-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04152935\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-register-for-free-pre-arrival-settlement-services\">6. Register for Free Pre-arrival Settlement Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Settlement services help newcomers adjust to life in Canada and help to remove financial, social, and cultural barriers. They can help you with key job search activities even before you arrive in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prearrivalcanada.ca\/\">Free settlement services<\/a> can help you navigate the credential recognition process, the job search process, and connect you to others in your profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This Canadian financial tip makes it easier and faster to join the job market upon arrival. The sooner you can continue your career, the faster you&#8217;ll reach financial stability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-7.jpg\" alt=\"A person is booking short-term rental accommodation before arriving in Canada. Booking at least six weeks in advance helps to get the best deal. \" class=\"wp-image-251299\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04163239\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04163239\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-7-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04163239\/10-Financial-Steps-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-book-short-term-accommodation\">7. Book Short-Term Accommodation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/housing\/how-can-i-find-short-term-rentals-in-canada\">short-term rental accommodation<\/a> and book at least six weeks in advance of your arrival date to get the best price. Select a cost-effective and convenient location that allows you to get around the city with ease while searching for a long-term rental. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n    <div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-192533671053\"\r\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:948px;height:337px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"192533671053\">\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJdybetqsMYjM0k5Ry0Umn46ArWNWX7m3rRhtPaG8jhzVnTK570xUcWLsrNxXM8Pg0EySG4c16JFnw5MrDK0%2BVJKVbKPbFaZW22UEhY5ajv4kP6XuppODHQxwfuT4QHS5nnA%2BNywN5TonMKXmY2wH%2Flk5DzutQOWOe9RLvcSDtTSRNfoRLDcv7m3FKQzt4EcST24%2B%2FKmidTL2OCaW5IWC2%2F4%2F91Z1w6y7gIHHX16U%2B7eKY7o2Dmww1yN0H06FBoHghz6yGVvc0fRms3Wrjy5OcjUvJXyP3Wx%2BeDipZ4QytgvA%3D%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=192533671053&#038;portalId=470123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Canadian SIM pattern\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/470123\/interactive-192533671053.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\r\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\r\n  <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-get-a-canadian-phone-number\">8. Get a Canadian Phone Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a Canadian phone number and <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/utilities\/what-is-esim-and-how-to-get-it-in-canada\">SIM card <\/a>before you move offers many benefits and allows you to:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access documents at immigration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with friends and family the moment you arrive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open a Canadian bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid high roaming fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start building your Canadian credit history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact potential employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-9.jpg\" alt=\"A stethoscope, a model airplane, passport, and medical health insurance application are placed together on a blue background.  Medical health insurance will cover healthcare emergencies. This Canadian financial tip can help you avoid starting life in Canada with an expensive medical bill. \" class=\"wp-image-251290\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154126\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-9.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154126\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-9-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154126\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-buy-travel-medical-health-insurance\">9. Buy Travel Medical Health Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s vital to consider your healthcare needs when moving to Canada. While Canada offers a publicly-funded healthcare system, not all medical services are covered. And, some provincial and territorial health programs may not cover newcomers for the first three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/healthcare\/how-can-newcomers-get-free-healthcare-in-canada\">free healthcare in Canada<\/a>, you must be a permanent resident. Immigrants waiting to join a provincial healthcare program are vulnerable to high medical costs without Canadian <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/managing-money\/insurance\/travel-medical-insurance\">travel medical insurance coverage<\/a>. Private health insurance covers you while waiting to join a provincial healthcare program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uWY-awU4I_k\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/xodus.ca\/cfs\/visitors-to-canada\/?utm_campaign=Onlia-Travel-Insurance%20&amp;utm_medium=in_text_link%20&amp;utm_source=Prepare+for+Canada%20&amp;utm_content=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buy private health insurance<\/a>&nbsp;before travelling to Canada to avoid unexpected medical costs and increase peace of mind. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-10.jpg\" alt=\"A couple are reviewing an online banking statement. Opening a Canadian banking account is a great financial tip that allows many benefits and allows you transfer money securely. \" class=\"wp-image-251292\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154517\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-10.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154517\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-10-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/06\/04154517\/10-Financial-Tips-Before-Moving-to-Canada-Image-10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-open-a-canadian-bank-account\">10. 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You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N438603.3374435PREPAREFORCANADA\/B34658537.442185084;dc_trk_aid=635284085;dc_trk_cid=251240867;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N438603.3374435PREPAREFORCANADA\/B34658537.442185084;dc_trk_aid=635284085;dc_trk_cid=251240867;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open a bank account<\/a> before moving to Canada to simplify your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening a Canadian bank before you move offers many benefits and allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer funds securely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show proof of funds for immigration purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your day-to-day finances, including receiving your salary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canadian-financial-tips-summary\">Canadian Financial Tips Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to Canada requires a solid financial plan. 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