Canada has always been the most preferred country to migrate to among Indian masses. Here is the list of few things you should keep in mind before landing in the beautiful country.

Immigrating to Canada? Here are the things to keep in mind:

  • Weather conditions are different!

 Canada is a country of all four seasons- winters, summers, fall and spring. Unless you’re living on the BC coast, you are almost certain to experience cold, snowy winters and hot summers, with short transitional seasons. Anyone from a tropical country like India is surely to get a surprise to see and experience such harsh weather conditions.

  • You are going in a multi culturist country!

Canada is the country of multi cultures and nationals from all over the world comes and settle down. The country therefore enjoys many multi-cultural benefits such as variety of food cuisines!

  • Giving tip is a must!

Yes you heard it right! In Canada you ought to give out tips whether you are dining out in a decent family restaurant or drinking at a pub, you need to give out tips to servers and bartenders.

  • No smoking, strictly!

If you are a regular smoker, watch out for this point. It is a serious offence to smoke at public places such as stores, hospitals, etc. in Canada. You can only smoke inside the premises of your own home.

  • Health freebie!

Most of the healthcare services in Canada is free of cost. Depending on the type of visa you have on arrival in Canada, you may or may not be entitled to a health card. But if you do manage to get a health card, then you are eligible for free healthcare facilities.

  • Driving license!

The license will be issued by the provincial government and not the federal government. You need to be updated about various rules and formalities regarding car license as the rules may vary province to province.

  • Taxation policy!

Taxation policy (sales tax) in Canada is similar to GST model. Known as HST (Harmonised Service Tax), the rate is 13% out of which 8% is levied by provincial government and remaining 5% by federal government.