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Moving to Toronto

What official sources say about arriving, settling in, and working in Toronto, Ontario. Every point links to the page it came from.

Checked against official sources · last verified 27 Sept 2026

Decide

Is this the right city for us?

Toronto at a glance

The basics about Toronto, plus official sources for time, weather, safety and prices.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Laws & local rules

Official rules on cannabis, smoking and drugs.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Arrive

The first 72 hours

Arriving in Toronto

Airports, official ways into downtown, and what to do first.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Getting around

The TTC, PRESTO, GO Transit, Bike Share and using your licence.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Settle

Home, school, doctor, bank

Neighbourhoods & renting

How to research areas with official data, and your rights as a tenant.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Schools

Toronto's four school boards, how to register, and official test results.

  • To register with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), gather proof of age, proof of address and immunization records, then register online. If your child was not born in Canada, bring proof of their arrival date.
    Source: Registration — TDSB ↗
  • TDSB's 'Find Your School' tool shows families which school their address is assigned to.
    Source: Elementary School — TDSB ↗
  • The Toronto Catholic District School Board's Orientation Centre registers newcomer students aged 14–20 and places them in a grade. It assesses English and math and reviews school records from abroad.
    Source: Orientation Centre — TCDSB ↗
  • Conseil scolaire Viamonde is a French-language public school board. It takes registrations all year.
    Source: Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗
  • Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir runs French-language Catholic schools. It accepts registrations at any time.
    Source: Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗
  • EQAO measures reading, writing and math skills in Ontario's public schools. It publishes provincial results and has a 'Find My School' tool.
    Source: EQAO ↗
Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Healthcare

Getting OHIP, finding a doctor, and where to go for care.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Banking & IDs

Your SIN, a bank account, photo ID and tax basics.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Driving & cars

Licence exchange, graduated licensing, insurance and buying a used car.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Thrive

Work, study, belong

Jobs & work

Job search, labour market data, getting credentials recognized, and your rights at work.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Universities & colleges

Public universities and colleges in Toronto, and what to check before getting a study permit.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Newcomer support

Free settlement help from the government, the City and the library.

Every point links to its official source.Verified 27 Sept 2026

Turn this into your own plan

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