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New Commers >> Trustees

As a new immigrant and also new in a country you may find many challenges to deal with. Things may be different then your expectations and how they used to be for you in your country of origin. So be open to accept good things of the Canadian society and be ready to adopt the norms of a new culture.

YOUR RIGHTS
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms describes the basic principles and values by which Canadians live. The Charter is part of Canada's Constitution. Details can be see here however, here are some of the basic principles you may review.

  • The Right To Life, Liberty And Personal Security
  • Freedom Of Conscience And Religion
  • Freedom Of Thought, Belief, Opinion And Expression, Including Freedom Of The Press And Other Media Of Communication
  • Freedom To Hold Peaceful Meetings
  • Freedom To Join Groups
  • The Right To Live And Work Anywhere In Canada
  • Protection From Unreasonable Search Or Seizure And Arbitrary Detainment And Imprisonment
  • The Right To Be Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty
  • The Right To Have A Lawyer
  • The Right To A Fair Trial, Through Due Process Of Law
  • The Right To Equal Protection And Benefit Under The Law, Without Discrimination

IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO RIGHT AFTER ARRIVAL IN SASKATCHEWAN

  • Once You Arrive Here In Canada, There Are Number Of Things You May Want To Start Doing It On A Priority Basis.
  • Apply For The Social Insurance Number (SIN) Card. You Need To Go In Person To Local Service Canada Office.
  • Apply For The Saskatchewan Health Card For Medical Coverage.
  • Open A Bank Account. Explore Different Account Packages Before You Sign-Up.
  • For Accommodation You May Want To Evaluate Your Situation And Decide Which Area Of Regina You May Want To Live In.
  • If English Is Not Your Native Language, Then Its A Good Idea That Each Member Of Your Family Enroll For The FREE Govt. Sponsor English Language Training. Regina Open Door Society Is A Good Place To Start With.
  • Canadian Job Market Is Very Conservative And Tough To Get In With Non-Canadian Qualifications.
  • It Is Always A Big Challenge For The New Comers To Get Their First Job Especially In Their Existing Field Of Education And Background.
  • You May Need To Re-Design Your Resume/CV/Bio-Data According To The North American Standards And It Is Very Important. Go To The Closest Library To Look Into Resume Book Or Search On The Net For The Resume Examples. Librarians Are Really Helpful In Any Type Of Research And Questions You May Have Including Job Search. You Can Also Visit Service Canada Website For Resume Help And Career Guidelines.
  • Go To The Library Regularly And Find The Listing Of The Companies Who Work In Your Field Of Interest. Again Feel Free To Talk To The Librarians, They Are Really Good In Helping And Public Libraries Are Free For All.
  • Driving License Used As A Major Identification In Canada. If You Have Already Have A Driving License From Your Country Of Origin You Could Drive For Three Months.