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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.
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