First Things First
- Welcome to Canada
- Useful information and tips from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website, such as "how to find a job", "how to find a place to live" and more.
Click here for a printable version. - Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- If you want to work in Canada or have access to government programs and benefits, you need a SIN.
- Apply for your CareCard
- Click here to learn more about the medical service plan (MSP) and B.C.'s Health Care system.
- Get a Driver's Licence
- Borrow a copy of Learn to Drive Smart from the library to study for the test.
» Find out how long you can drive as a visitor.
» Try our online driving test. - Find a Post Office Near You
- Search for the closest post office from the Canada Post website.
- British Columbia Newcomers' Guide to Resources and Services
- All you need to know about settling in B.C. You can also print out a guide in English (PDF) or one of ten other languages.
- Get a Map of Richmond
- The City of Richmond website offers different maps of your new home.
- Taking the Bus, Skytrain, and More
- Learn about the public transportation system and find schedules and maps.
» See a printable version of the Bus & Skytrain Timetable for Richmond (PDF)
» Where to buy bus tickets - Get a phone book
- Check the blue pages in the phone book for telephone numbers for various government departments. You can also find immigrant-serving community organizations.
- BC Seniors Guide
- The BC Seniors Guide is available in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and French.
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