{"id":241599,"date":"2021-11-02T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cm2h950.com\/?p=115"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:30:48","slug":"top-10-financial-steps-you-need-to-take-before-you-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/top-10-financial-steps-you-need-to-take-before-you-leave","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Financial Steps Before You Leave for Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While there are many things to do, here are the top 10 financial steps to take before you leave for Canada. And when you take these steps, it will prepare you for better financial footing when 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-open-a-bank-account-pre-arrival\">1. Open a bank account pre-arrival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a Canadian bank account before departure has many benefits. You can use the statement as proof of funds for the immigration officer at the Canadian airport, you don\u2019t have to carry cash and worry about safety, and you have funds ready to use and don\u2019t have to wait a week before a draft clears. Scotiabank is one of the few banks that allow you to\u00a0open a bank account\u00a0online when in your home country.<\/p>\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-2-settle-your-affairs\">2. Settle your affairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay your debts. Review your insurance policies. Cancel your monthly services and obtain the necessary proof. Sell your property or arrange to manage it from afar. In the stress of moving to another country, it is incredible how easily we overlook details and leave behind loose ends. Never say \u201cI\u2019ll deal with it later,\u201d because settling financial affairs from a distance often turns out costlier and more stressful.<\/p>\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-3-research-living-costs\">3. Research living costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave, research the basic costs in the city where you plan to settle. While you won\u2019t be able to estimate your monthly expenses down to every detail, it\u2019s helpful if you know the following costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average monthly rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical insurance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special services you may need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While you can curb spending on things like food, entertainment, and clothes, you will find that other expenses are less flexible. Ensure you have enough money for the essential living costs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" 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>Ready to take control of your financial journey in Canada? Join our expert-led online webinar! Learn essential banking tips to build a strong financial foundation. Hear from David Frattini, Managing Partner at Prepare for Canada, and Neil Dhanani, Financial Advisor at Scotiabank, as they guide you through everything you need to know.<\/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:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/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\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-4-gather-important-documents\">4. Gather important documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring important documents such as professional licenses, education transcripts, and educational credential evaluation 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 and temporary health insurance, medical records, driving license, and marriage certificate.<\/p>\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\">5. Research what goods you can bring into Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/travel-voyage\/rpg-mrp-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Border Services Agency\u00a0(CBSA)<\/a> website for restricted and prohibited goods. You want to avoid paying fines or extra taxes or having to dispose of certain goods.<\/p>\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\">6. List your necessities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a list of everything you need to buy to set up a home, down to forks and spoons. The things we take for granted at home cost money, every single one of them. The list may be long, but you should always have a realistic idea of your needs. This way, you will avoid getting carried away when you shop for your new life in Canada.<\/p>\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\">7. Increase your savings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian government requires immigrants to show they have the\u00a0minimum settlement funds to support themselves and their dependents for six months after arrival. However, it\u2019s better to have more than the minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive, you need to manage your savings carefully. If you can take on extra work and reduce unnecessary spending.  These vital steps financial steps before you leave for Canada will minimize financial stress.<\/p>\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\">8. Take advantage of cheaper services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of cheaper services while still in your home country. For example, in Canada, like in most advanced countries, dental services are notoriously expensive, as are many other medical or cosmetic procedures. Repairs and restorations of items such as artwork or other valuable possessions will, most likely, be more expensive in Canada.<\/p>\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\">9. Find temporary accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any friends or family willing to offer temporary accommodation, research the cost of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalsfornewcomers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short-term rentals<\/a>&nbsp;well in advance, and make reservations. Pick a cost-effective and convenient location that will allow you to move around easily while you search for a permanent home.<\/p>\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\">10. Obtain the appropriate financial tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Know in advance how you will handle your money.  Will you carry cash? Will you rely on credit? Many hotels in Canada do not accept cash and require a credit card, and rental buildings require payment by debit card or cheque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be stressful carrying around too much cash, but you can easily lose track of spending solely relying on plastic. So make a point of checking your balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to a new country will require a solid financial plan. And when you take these financial steps before you leave for Canada you\u2019ll be better able to\u00a0manage your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When moving to Canada, there are steps that you can take in advance to ensure you have a smooth move, manage your costs, and comply with government guidelines. 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