Claim it–this is your year! Nothing is more exciting than a big move to Canada. Especially when you’re moving to one of the best countries for immigrants in the world. Let 2024 be the year you fully experience what it means to live the Buhay Canada that Filipinos dreamed of.

But first, it comes with proper planning. The excitement must be overwhelming you but moving to a new country must be done with smart choices. You need to plan your steps accordingly to ease your transition to life in Canada. Otherwise, you’d be surprised with how Canada life is totally different from what you’re accustomed to. 

Now, let’s get you ready for your 2024 Buhay Canada with these tips!

Research is key!

Culture shock will welcome you! It’s a different country with totally different laws and culture. Get ahead by doing your research so you don’t mess up on the basics as you settle in Canada. Here’s a fun fact: there’s a law against swearing in a public park in Toronto. No matter how excited you are to be there, never swear! For more unique Canada traits and customs, check out this article here.

If you need help with research, get you a CanadianSIM to get you internet-ready. With free delivery prior to your arrival in Canada, you can easily activate as you land so you’re ready for when you need the internet for answers.

Checklist is a must

If you’re not a checklist person, well, you must be. There’s a whole list of documents for your flight and government requirements. You can get them all ready and set but you need a masterlist to keep everything in check. It’s also a reminder when your mind is confused from all the madness of planning and moving. Just have a notes app list or a handy notebook at reach when you need it! Top of mind items include your residence, passport, VISA, bank application forms, and SIM card. Yes, a SIM is a must because you need data to pay with your phone, contact people as you arrive, access maps, and more.

Be financially smart

The cost of living in Canada may be high, but that’s when financial literacy makes it bearable. According to the forecast of CTV news, families of four will spend an estimated $16,000 on annual food costs. But that’s not to worry, because there are bargains and sales around the corner. In real estate, peak months for renters will be in spring and summer so expect higher costs. There’s also the choice between choosing postpaid vs prepaid SIM cards but you can get affordable packages from CanadianSIM so you can enjoy savings on top of excellent data service. Remember it’s a different country so make sure to plan out your living and expect the challenge as soon as you start living your life abroad.

Plan out your career path

It’s not as easy as it looks. You chose to have a career in Canada because of its promising opportunities. If you’re looking for Canada universities for international students, there’s a lot of options to be found in different cities like University of Toronto, McGill University in Montreal, University of Waterloo, and more. All of which are excellent choices but it’s a matter of what kind of lifestyle you want as it varies per city and the kind of career you want to build after you graduate.

To help you settle in, get a CanadianSIM plan for ultra-fast data connection and Canada-wide coverage. Enjoy hassle-free SIM delivery to your local address prior to your arrival so you can connect as soon as you land in Canada.

To know more and to get your own CanadianSIM card, feel free to reach out to us here.