Moving to a new country can be hard. You might have a lot of questions. The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide will help you settle into B.C. quickly and easily. You’ll find information about:
- finding a place to live
- driving in B.C.
- finding a doctor and other medical services
- getting your BC Services card
- registering your child in school
- working in B.C.
- opening a bank account
- getting help for those needing extra support
The 2021 B.C. Newcomers’ Guide is available to download as a PDF in thirteen languages.
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The information we provide on this site explains the law in general and isn’t intended to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Because each person’s legal issue is different, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. See Where can I get legal advice? to find legal services.
