Hey there🖐   Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 and to our Community Forums!   Congratulations on the start your new life in Canada. Moving to a new country can be challenging, so we are here to help you!   This “New to Canada” group is a friendly and welcoming place for you to connect with others going through similar experiences.   Join the conversation and connect with fellow newcomers! To join this group, you need to register to the Community first (or sign in if you're already registered).   Once you select your username and complete registration, come back and join this group!   HOW TO JOIN THIS GROUP Click on this button on the main page:   Our forum is open for your questions and comments on many important topics, like information about settling in Canada and useful tips for daily life. And if you need any help with your new Fido service, we're here for that too. We're with you every step of the way and we’re eager to hear from you.   Welcome once more, and come back often to check out new topics! We look forward to sharing this journey together! ... View more

  The joyous festival Diwali is here to light everyone up and Fido is here for it! Have you seen our latest Diwali spot? Check it out here:     We understand that special times like these deserve more than a call or text. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to go and celebrate with your family back home, with a $5,000 travel voucher.   All you have to do is: Enroll in our giveaway here: http://fidogiveaway.ca/diwali Spread the festive cheer all around by sharing your favourite Diwali memory by replying to this blog post.   Fido wishes you and your loved ones a very happy Diwali! ... View more

Welcome back to our New to Canada Guide series, where we make your move to Canada easier. 👋   In this edition, we’ll be covering the topics of credit score and banking.   What is a credit score? It’s a 3-digit number that comes from the information in your credit report. It shows how well you manage your financial status. Learn more here.   Why is it important to me? It’s important because most businesses in Canada require it for: Housing. Getting a credit card. Financing or leasing a car. Financing a phone. Taking out a bank loan.   Learn more here.   How to build a credit score? You can build it by: Opening a Canadian bank account and getting a Canadian banking card. Paying your debts and bills on time (pro tip: set up automatic payments with Fido!) Fun fact: your Fido bill counts as your proof of residency! Not applying for a lot of credit cards or checking your score too often.   Where does banking fit in with all of this? You can’t get a credit card without a bank account. Open a Canadian bank account and use your debit card to build financial history. Eventually, you’ll be able to get a credit card. Continue building your credit score with your credit card by paying bills on time.   We hope this helps, see you in our next series! ... View more

Hey there!   Welcome to Canada and to our group! Whether it’s your first time here or you’ve visited our community before, we’d love to learn more about you.   Take a moment to tell us about yourself. What do you enjoy? Any hobbies or passions you would like to share? Answer any of the questions below or all of them. It's a fun way for everyone to get to know each other! 😊   First name, nickname? What's your home country? Favourite food? Tea or coffee? Fun fact about yourself? Favourite animal? iPhone or Android? Anything else?   I'd like to personally welcome our newest members to kick this off! @xiaoling286 @Fishervr @Thamarai99 @fido715    Feel free to get creative, but keep in mind our community guidelines 🙂   If you want to meet our Fido Community crew, check them out here.   Excited to get to know you! ... View more

Hey there!   Welcome to our New to Canada Guide series — we’re here to help make your move to Canada easier!   Read our first series below to learn more about government ID cards and how to apply for them.   Social Insurance Number (SIN) card To work in Canada or access government programs and benefits, you need a 9-digit SIN card. Applying online is quick, easy and free.   *Pro tips* Keep your SIN private — protect your identity, financial status and more. Skip waiting in line at government or service offices by booking appointments online.   Health card Your health card proves you’re covered by your province or territory’s health insurance plan. You’ll need to show it every time you see a doctor, visit a clinic or an emergency room at a hospital.   Driver’s License card A driver's licence is issued by your province or territory that allows you to drive in Canada legally. You must carry it with you whenever you drive.   *Pro tip* If you have a driver's licence from your home country, you may be able to speed up the application process.   Provincial/Photo ID card Provincial IDs are another form of primary government-issued ID used for Canadians without a Driver’s Licence. This card makes activities that require proof of identity or age easier, such as opening a bank account.   *Pro tip* Apply for your provincial/photo ID card first — it’s the easiest to get and is accepted everywhere as legal identification. Plus, you can keep your passport safe at home!     Explore the links in the table below to understand the qualifications for applying for your government ID cards.   PROVINCE/TERRITORY HEALTH CARD DRIVER’S LICENCE Provincial ID  Alberta     https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html ID requirements for licences and identification cards | Alberta.ca British Columbia https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Government ID - Province of British Columbia Manitoba   https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html How to apply for an identification card (mpi.mb.ca) New Brunswick https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Photo ID Card (gnb.ca) Newfoundland & Labrador https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Photo ID - Digital Government and Service NL Northwest Territories https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Get a general identification card for the first time (gov.nt.ca) Nova Scotia https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Service Nova Scotia - Registry of Motor Vehicles - Photo Identification Card Ontario https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Ontario Photo Card | ontario.ca Prince Edward Island https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Photographic Identification Card (Voluntary ID) | Government of Prince Edward Island Quebec   https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Documents d'identités et preuves de domicile acceptés par le Directeur de l'état civil (gouv.qc.ca) Saskatchewan https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Photo ID - SGI Yukon https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html Get a General Identification Card | Government of Yukon   ... View more