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Chapter 9: Becoming a PR
The Canadian tax system
Learn more about the and how you can complete your firstCanadian tax system
income tax and benefit return as a resident of Canada.
Improving English and French language ability
Improving your ability
English and French are Canada’s two of ficial languages. in
either language will make it easier for you get a job, go to school , soc ialize with ot her
Canadians and .apply for Canadian citizenship
Connecting with Canadians
“ ” is an initiative to help newcomers settle by matching them withCanada Connects
Canadian citizens or long-time com munity members. The initiative helps newcom ers
settle in Canada and integrate into the community.
Cost of Living in Canada
Understand the by learning about the costs associated withcost of living in Canada
housing, the price of food and transpor tation , utilities, spor ts and leisure, childcare,
clothing and shoes, rent and average salaries. If you know which city in Canada you
intend to reside in, you can narrow you r search further and even com pare on e city to
another.
Living in Canada Settlement Plan
The Canadian government has an that will assess your needs as aonline questionnaire
newcomer to Canada and provide you with a settlement plan based on you r current
situation.