Settle in British Columbia

Settling into a new country or region can be exciting and challenging. These pages will help make it a bit easier and less overwhelming.

Important documents

Learn what documents B.C. residents usually carry, and how you can get them. It talks about:

• medical insurance (MSP)
• social insurance number (SIN)
• B.C. driver’s licence
• BC identification card
• getting foreign documents translated into English

Life and work

Discover the resources available to help you get into a regular routine of life and work:

• settlement agencies
• housing
• employment
• English language courses (ESL)
• finances

Health and family

Find out more about the services available for taking care of your health, children and seniors:

• health care in British Columbia
• schools
• care of children
• programs for the elderly

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