Resources Websites for Future Expats in Toronto
About Canada
- Canadian Border Services Agency: Know what the rules are for importing, and get access to assistance in importation. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
- Citizenship & Immigration: Everything you need to know about moving to Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
- Welcome to Canada – A detailed guide for mving to Canada.
- Welcome to Canada: More information about what it is like to live in Canada and how to make the most of living here. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf
- Canada Revenue Agency: Learn about income taxes, getting your Social Insurance Card, and much more. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca
- Foreign Credentials Referral Office: Find out what you need to bring your credentials into Canada and get recognition for them. http://www.credentials.gc.ca
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Learn about Canada’s food safety and regulations. http://www.inspection.gc.ca
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Learn about Canada’s Foreign Affairs and Trade policies. http://www.international.gc.ca/international/index.aspx
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada: What you need to know if you are immigrating to Canada. http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca
- Service Canada: Where to go to get government services. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
About Toronto
- The official Toronto website with tons of information about living in the city: http://www.toronto.ca
- The official Toronto Tourism site: http://www.seetorontonow.com
- A more commercial site about Toronto that has many business listings and lots of information: http://www.toronto.com
- Based on a Toronto magazine, this site offers reviews and information about many places around the city: http://www.torontolife.com
- The Toronto Transit Corporation website
- An unofficial Toronto tourism site: http://www.torontotourism.com
About the Greater Toronto Area
- UReach Toronto – Greater Toronto Website
- Brampton: http://www.city.brampton.on.ca/
- Durham: http://www.region.durham.on.ca
- Halton: http://www.halton.ca
- King Township: http://www.king.ca/
- Mississauga: http://www.mississauga.ca
- Oakville: http://www.town.oakville.on.ca
- Peel: http://www.region.peel.on.ca
- Vaughan: http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca
- York Region: http://www.york.ca
Social Sites for Toronto
- An expatriate blog site run by several Toronto-based expatriates: http://www.expat-blog.com/en/destination/north-america/canada/toronto/
- The Toronto portion of Craigslist, a huge classifieds network
