Your move · Living here
We’re here. How do we make the most of it?
Keep on top of the dates that matter, make the most of each season (winter included), work towards permanent residence, and protect what you’ve built.
Your dates
Every renewal, in one place
Your work permit, UK passport, lease, car and home insurance, and tax return. Add the dates you know and we’ll show what needs doing first, and when to start.
Make the most of it
2 guides · 2 coming soonHow do we make the most of a Canadian summer?
Lakes and cottages, camping in national parks, wildfire smoke, heat, sun, ticks, bears and water safety.How do we get through, and enjoy, a Canadian winter?
How cold it gets, what to wear, winter tyres, clearing snow, emergency kits, skiing, skating and festivals.How do public holidays and school holidays work?
We’re writing this guide now.Coming soonWork and money
3 guides · 2 coming soonCan I change jobs in Canada?
We’re writing this guide now.Coming soonCan I freelance or start a business in Canada?
We’re writing this guide now.Coming soonWhat are my rights at work?
Who sets the rules, minimum wages by province, holiday, overtime, sick days, notice and where to complain.Articles coming soon:Asking for a pay riseSaving and investing from CanadaEmail me when they’re out →
Family and home
3 guides · 4 coming soonShould we renew our lease or move?
What happens when a fixed term ends, rent rise caps for 2026 and 2027, the notice you give to leave, deposits and Quebec’s 1 July moving day.+ calculatorCan we buy a home in Canada?
We’re writing this guide now.Coming soonHow do we change schools in Canada?
We’re writing this guide now.Coming soonProtect what you’ve built
6 guidesHow do we get permanent residence and citizenship?
The main routes from a work permit to permanent residence, what PR gives you, keeping your status, and becoming a Canadian citizen.What should we check when our insurance renews?
Car insurance in each province, tenant and home cover, extended health and dental, and travel cover for trips home.Do we need a will in Canada?
What happens without one, your UK will, guardians for children, powers of attorney, probate fees and tax at death.Calculators and tools for this step
Your budgetCost of livingC$7,127 a month for your householdWeighing up an offer?UK pay vs Canadian payCompare take-home pay after federal and provincial taxStaying for good?Permanent residence and citizenshipThe routes, the timeline and what it unlocksThinking of leaving?Leaving in the right orderNotice, your lease, departure tax and savings