*Buying a PROPERTY in Canada - click on REMAX logo or go to the PROPERTY page.
*INSURANCE is essential. This is North America, don't be surprised if the guy living below you sues you for a million dollars after your overrun bath flooded his apartment! Click on Breckles Insurans's logo for house; content & life insurance and on TOM WATSON's logo, for auto insurance.
*Start looking for a JOB from South Africa on the internet at www.workopolis.com ; www.monster.ca ; www.hotjobs.ca and www.jobshark.ca Ensure that your curriculum vitae (called a "resume" here), has been updated for Canada. It's for example illegal to mention your age, gender or ethnic background. Also change your resume to American A4-size for fax and e-mails.
*"Sifa" TELEPHONE CARDS allow telephone calls from Canada to South Africa from eighteen Canandian cents per minute.(Currently up to 90 min for 10 Dollars!).
*BEST MONTHS to land in Canada are July and August.
*Ensure to go for your DRIVER LICENCE within the first 60 days after landing.
*DENTISTS charge around R5000 for a single root treatment - arrive with your teeth in an excellent condition and take out Dental Insurance - try the internet.
*"ZELLERS" is reasonably priced and sells everything "Pick 'n Pay" does, but not food.
*For good FOOD prices, try "Price Choppers" and "No Frills".
*PUBLIC TRANSPORT is good, look for special offers for example on a Sunday, two adults and up to four children can travel unlimited distances in Toronto for under eight Dollars.
*Buying a new CAR, look at Pontiac's Sunfire at 11,488 Dollars plus 15% for taxes and Chevrolet's Cavalier at 11,398 Dollars plus 15%.
*ONE DOLLAR SHOPS' quality and range of products might surprise you - give "Dollarama" and "Everything for a Dollar" a try.
*COSTCO is similiar to Macro and their prices may be up to 20% cheaper than competitors.
*IKEA is wonderful for furniture; household items; etc. Their products are modern but affordable and fresh. Don't miss the opportunity to visit one of their giant stores!
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