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Has anyone had issues getting an apartment without Canadians credit history?
What was the work around to that? or any advice?

Hey guys

I got lucky and got the POE, planning to go to Canada in the beginning of 2027.
I’m still doing my research on what city should I stay at, but I’m still lost on what would be ideal for me, so I wanna ask what do y’all think about these cities and if you have any recommendations?

So I’m 23 (M) Black European, I’m a homebody introverted, my hobbies are like music, tech, gaming and movies. I have no university degree or diploma, but I’ve worked in retail, restocking, at the airport and customer support. My true passion is music and I want to be a music producer. But for now I have to go with a entry level job, I would like to work at cineplex or Rogers, Telus, Best Buy or a supermarket

So now these are the cities that I’m interested in.

🏙️Metro Vancouver Area - love the vibes, water and mountain looks perfect, reminds me of LA but from what I’ve seen there’s not much music industry and is expensive

🏙️Toronto - looks amazing, modern American mixed with classical European style, good music scene, diversity, but maybe too busy, kinda cold, still expensive

🏙️Halifax - cheaper, nice coastal areas, but maybe not to much opportunity for jobs and housing

🏙️Ottawa - looks good, clean, European architecture, cheaper than Vancouver or Toronto, but maybe not the best for my interests

Hi, i am a first time australian traveller to canada. I arrive in a few days, and i have all my documents and insurance, etc. but my problem is that my passport expires in jan 2028, so they wont give me the full 2 year visa. I know i can apply by mail to extend it to 2 years once i have my new passport, but does anyone have any idea if I need to be physically in canada to extend it? Or can i work the winter season, go home and get a new passport back in aus, then apply via international mail as long as i do it before the original visa expiry date? (jan 2028) or do i need to apply for a new passport at the aus embassy canada

Help much appreciated, thank you!!

Hi Everyone!

I have been thinking of the following

OPTION 1 - FLY IN AT END OF OCT & ACTIVATE VISA, GET SIN NO. ACTIVATE BANK ACCOUNT AND START TO BUILD CREDIT BEFORE MY INTENDED FULL MOVE ON JAN 17TH 2027

OPTION 2 - JUST WAIT UNTIL JAN 17TH TO DO IT ALL

I understand my visa starts from date of entry, however, would it be wise to build a small credit history for 2 months before arriving? Will this have any benefit for me rather than just waiting until January?

What is the situation on finding employment in Canada. I'm not looking for whether or not the employment market is good or bad as I know the answers.

I hear and see videos online of people securing work before arriving

1. How is this legal or possible without work permit issued

2. Do some employers take POE letter as being enough to be hired?

Anyone know if any agencies can help you find work in PEI or Moncton NB or do they only serve the bigger cities?