How do you apply for a SIN in Canada?

The SIN (Social Insurance Number) is obtained at Service Canada after arriving in Canada; it is needed to work and file taxes. M2W guides you in preparing the documents for a quick registration.

What do you need to open a bank account in Canada?

You can open an account with the Big Five (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC), which usually require a passport and residency documents. Many banks offer packages specifically for newcomers.

How do you convert your driver's license when moving to Canada?

Driver's license rules are managed by each province; depending on the province, you may convert it directly or have to retake the test. M2W provides guidance based on the province where you settle.

Canada Settlement Services: SIN, health card, banking, housing

M2W's settlement service accompanies your family through the first months in Canada — from applying for a SIN, registering for a provincial health card, and opening a bank account, to renting a home and enrolling your children in school.

The first few months after landing in Canada determine how quickly the family settles in. M2W's support team helps you handle each administrative procedure in the right order.

Canadian streets — settling into a new life

Canada settlement services include

The two things to do early are applying for SIN (Social Insurance Number) in Service Canada and register provincial health card (for example OHIP in Ontario, MSP in British Columbia). M2W assists in order of priority:

Airport pickup + temporary accommodation
Meeting the family and taking them to a short-term rental prepared for the first 1–2 weeks.
Apply for a SIN
Social Insurance Number from Service Canada — needed for work and tax filing in Canada.
Registering for a provincial health card
Each province has its own programme (OHIP, MSP…); some provinces have a waiting period before coverage starts.
Opening an account + renting a home
RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO or CIBC; viewing homes and signing lease agreements with you.
School for children + driver's licence
Enrolment in public schools based on area of residence; converting or taking the driving test varies by province.

SINsocial insurance number

Health cardprovincial healthcare

Big Fivemajor bank

By provincestate-issued driving licence

Why trust us

Why choose M2W's settlement service in Canada

01The correct order of priority

SIN and health card first, then banking, housing, and schooling — follow the right order to avoid getting stuck on paperwork.

02On-site companion

Direct support during the first weeks while the family is still getting used to Canada's administrative system.

03Transparent scope

Clearly state what the settlement package includes, how long it takes, and in which city — no ambiguity.

04Practical experience

SIN, health card, bank, school procedures based on real cases already handled.

Frequently asked questions about settlement services in Canada

How to apply for a SIN in Canada?

SIN (Social Insurance Number) is applied for at Service Canada after arriving in Canada; needed for work and tax filing. M2W guides document preparation for a fast application.

Where do you register for a Canadian health card?

Health cards are issued by each province (e.g. OHIP in Ontario, MSP in British Columbia). Some provinces have a waiting period before coverage begins — M2W advises on temporary insurance for this period.

What do I need to open a bank account in Canada?

You can open an account with one of the Big Five banks (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC), usually requiring a passport and proof of residency. Many banks have packages specifically for newcomers.

How do I convert my driving licence when moving to Canada?

Driving licence rules are managed by each province; depending on the province, you may exchange it directly or need to retake the test. M2W provides guidance based on the province you settle in.