Saskatoon Open Door Society
Welcome to Canada Video Series
A practical introductory course designed to help newcomers understand life in Canada, including key systems, services, and everyday essentials for successful settlement.
It provides clear, real-world guidance to build confidence in navigating housing, employment, healthcare, community connections, and more.
About the video series
Welcome to the “Welcome to Canada-What to know” course designed to help you better understand
life in Canada and the many resources available to support your successful
settlement. Whether you have recently arrived or have been in Canada for some
time, this course will provide helpful information to guide you as you build
your life, career, and community in your new home.
This course
has been developed to support newcomers by introducing important systems,
services, and everyday practices that shape life in Canada. The information
presented throughout the modules is intended to help you feel more confident,
informed, and prepared as you navigate your settlement journey.
What You Will
Learn
Throughout
this course, you will explore a series of modules that focus on key aspects of
living in Canada. Each module highlights practical topics that newcomers
commonly encounter during their first months and years in the country.
Some of the
areas you will learn about include:
- Important documents and identification required in Canada
- Accessing healthcare and social services
- Finding housing and understanding tenant responsibilities
- Managing money, banking, and taxes
- Transportation and getting around your community
- Education systems and enrolling children in school
- Improving your English or French language skills
- Employment resources and understanding the Canadian workplace
- Childcare and family support services
- Building community connections through volunteering and local
activities
- Understanding Canadian laws, rights, and responsibilities
- Learning about Indigenous Peoples and their importance in
Canadian society
Each module
will introduce key concepts and provide practical examples to help you
understand how these systems work in everyday life.