Saskatchewan’s diverse economy, abundant natural resources, lower costs of living and great quality of life make it an excellent choice to live, work, raise a family and invest in a business. The province’s beautiful, wide open spaces are only surpassed by its warm, friendly and welcoming people. At its highest population yet, the province continues to attract newcomers from across the world, to its various communities.
Settlement in Saskatchewan
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General
- Saskatchewan Immigration-Regional Newcomer Gateways – Information and listings of Regional Newcomer Gateways in Saskatchewan. Regional Newcomer Gateways are welcome centres for newcomers providing services that help people settle in the province.
- Welcome to Canada: Publications for Newcomers – Publications by the Government of Canada to help you know what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada.
- Francophone Immigration: Information on immigrating to Canada as a French Speaker
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Government Services
- Saskatchewan Official Immigration Site – SK’s main immigration website, outlines a variety of government services and resources.
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Information for immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada. Includes employment authorization, immigration applications, sponsorship and services available to newcomers.
- Service Canada: Services for Newcomers to Canada – Information about Government services for newcomers to Canada from acquiring personal documents to employment and raising a family.
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program – The SINP is designed to support Saskatchewan’s economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the province. Successful applicants will receive a certificate that will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.
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Health Care
Saskatchewan Health – Saskatchewan governmental site explaining how to obtain provincial health insurance and services.
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Housing
- Saskatchewan Immigration–Housing and Household Needs – Explains how to find a temporary place to stay when you first arrive and how to find a permanent home, and much more.
- Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Canada’s national housing agency. Information on buying a home, renting a home, mortgages, maintaining a home, safety in the home, renovations, and more.
- Craigslist – Housing rental search for various SK cities.
- Viewit.ca – Housing rental search for various SK cities.
- Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service – Property information from realtors across Canada.
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Legal
- Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center – Immigration law site features information on Canadian immigration and Canada employment placement services and visas.
- Canadian Human Rights Commission – Promotes knowledge of human rights in Canada, and to encourage people to follow principles of equality. To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.
- Justice Laws Website – Online source of the consolidated Acts and regulations of Canada.
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Transportation
- Service Canada: Driver’s Licence – Links to each province’s driver’s licence information page.
- Public Transit Systems in Saskatchewan – Links to SK cities’ public transit websites.
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Cultural
- About Saskatchewan – Information about the province of Saskatchewan: its history, people, government, and much more.
- Government of Canada: Arts, Culture and Heritage – Learn about the vibrant people and cultural industries that contribute to the creation of a Canadian cultural identity.
Education in Saskatchewan
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International Credentials
- Qualification Recognition in Saskatchewan – QR contacts and services in Saskatchewan.
- Canadian Information Centre For International Credentials – Collects, organizes and distributes information in regards to recognition of educational and occupational qualifications. It does not grant or assess qualifications, but rather promotes and provides information in this area.
- World Education Services – Established in 1974, WES is a not-for-profit organization specializing in foreign credential evaluation. Their major purpose is to facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country.
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Language
- Saskatchewan Immigration–Learning English – Information about learning English in Saskatchewan including where to get language assessment, where to find information about language classes.
- Canadian Language Benchmarks – The Learner Gateway for the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) provides an overview of Canada’s national language assessment system.
- CELPIP – Designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada for those applying to immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers Class, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and under various Provincial Nominee Programs.
- IELTS – IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by 7000 organizations worldwide.
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College and University
- StudyinCanada.com – Comprehensive listing of universities and colleges in Canada. Also contains scholarship and career information as well as virtual tours of selected schools.
- CanLearn – CanLearn provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what and where to study and how to cover the costs. The site aims to provide all the necessary resources (from interactive planning tools to information about savings programs, student loans, and scholarships) to Canadians facing important decisions when saving for, selecting and financing their post-secondary education. This is a Government of Canada site.
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Daycare, Primary and Secondary Schools
- Saskatchewan Immigration–Education – This comprehensive site explains public education in Saskatchewan from Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12.
- Daycare Bear: The Canadian Childcare Providers Information Network – Listings of childcare providers across Canada.
Employment in Saskatchewan
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Government Services
- Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) – Government of Canada’s website helping foreign-trained workers succeed in Canada. It provides valuable information for newcomers, persons planning to immigrate to and work in Canada, employers and various FCRO partners such as regulatory bodies and immigrant serving organizations.
- Saskatchewan Immigration–Working – Information about how to plan your job search, where to look, what documents you need, what to expect at work, and how to plan for your future.
- Working in Canada – Government of Canada’s site providing employment information for newcomers to Canada. Find out about jobs, wages, qualifications, and what you need to to before and after arriving in Canada.
- Employment for Newcomers to Canada – Lists benefits, programs, and services available to newcomers seeking employment.
- Service Canada: Social Insurance Number – how to obtain a Social Insurance Number–you must have a SIN to work legally in Canada.
- Canadian Labour Market Information – General and detailed information on local labour markets across Canada.
- National Occupational Classification & Career Handbook – Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s labor market.
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Self-employment
- Saskatchewan Immigration–Starting Your Own Business – Free resources to provide you with information on starting your own business.
- Canada Business–Services for Entrepreneurs – Provides information and support to develop your ideas and business plan, registering your business name, buying and financing a business, and various checklists and guides.
- Strategic Canada’s Business and Consumer Site – Timely business and consumer information: start a business and explore new markets, research trade and investment data by product or industry, keep up with technological innovation, access a library of consumer information.
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Trades
- Red Seal Trades – List of trades that fall under the Red Seal Program-a program maintaining the standard of excellence for skilled trades across the country.
- Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission –
Provides support services and training to help immigrants work in the trades in Saskatchewan.
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Job Search Websites
- Job Bank – Job Search, Job Match, Job Alert, Résumé Builder and Career Navigator tools are available, as well as a Training and Careers section that will help you identify career options. Also discover the latest trends, employment prospects and salary ranges of skilled trades and occupations. (A Government of Canada Site).
- Public Service Commission of Canada – The Public Service of Canada offers a wide variety of employment opportunities in many fields and areas of specialization.
- Saskatchewan Public Service Careers – Search for careers in the provincial public service.
- Workopolis – A source for finding employment and contract work in Canada. Search millions of jobs in all industries.
- SaskJobs.ca – SaskJobs provides a variety of tools and resources to assist people looking to find a new job, make a change in careers or market their skills and abilities to prospective employers. Includes searchable job board.
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Professional Associations
Canadian Professional Organizations of Canada– Comprehensive list of professional associations in Canada.