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NewStart Canada

New to Canada? A free app for your first steps.

NewStart Canada is a free mobile app for newcomers to Canada. It explains first steps like getting a SIN, health coverage, banking, housing and work rights, with guidance for your province, in 13 languages. Most features work without an account.

  • Steps and a documents checklist for your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Health insurance, work rights and housing for your province or territory
  • Free local help: settlement services, legal aid, language classes, jobs
  • Next steps for permanent residents, work permit and study permit holders
  • Cost of living planner, reminders, safety and emergency contacts
  • Free, no in-app purchases
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Available on the App Store and Google Play

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Korean, Vietnamese, Tamil, Ukrainian.

NewStart Canada is an independent app by AuraBull Inc., Winnipeg. It is not a government service and is not affiliated with IRCC or any government. It gives general information only, not legal or immigration advice. It does not submit any application. Always check official government sources. In an emergency call 911.

Disclosure: the app and website include affiliate offers from KOHO and PhoneBox. NewStart Canada may be paid if someone signs up through those links.

Questions: [email protected]