Information for New Canadians
About Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is located in western Canada between the Canadian provinces of Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east and just to the north of the U.S. states of North Dakota and Montana. Along with a rich mix of history and culture, Saskatchewan offers visitors endless freshwater fishing and water-based recreation opportunities, abundant wildlife, uncrowded parks, outdoor adventures like canoeing and horseback riding, farm vacations and amazing and accessible golf. Festive towns and cities, and friendly, down to earth people, whose prairie roots run deep, will make you feel right at home. Choose your perfect Canadian vacation. Explore Saskatchewan, The Land of Living Skies.
Introducing Affinity Credit Union
Affinity Credit Union is the second largest credit union in Saskatchewan and number one for community support. We are experts in helping new immigrants settle into life in Saskatchewan. We have friendly, professional staff that can help serve you in multiple languages. For a listing of these languages, click here.
Just Arrived?
After months, or maybe years of planning, your dream of moving to Canada has come true. Here are some important things you should do as soon as you arrive:
- Apply for a Social Insurance Number (called a SIN number). You need this to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits. To download an application, visit the Service Canada Website.
Submit the completed application together with required documents to:
Saskatoon Service Canada Centre
Federal Building
101-22nd Street East
Saskatoon - Register for health coverage. To download an application, visit Saskatchewan Health Website.
- Visit Affinity Credit Union for advice and the right financial tools for each stage of your life in Canada.
Affinity Credit Union welcomes all new Canadians. Drop into any branch. No appointment is necessary. One of our financial advisors will be happy to see you. Alternatively, call TeleService to make an appointment at a time to suit you. Our financial professionals will help with the following:
- Opening an account to ensure easy access to funds.
- Establishing a Canadian credit rating to help you qualify to borrow in the future for purchases.
- Buying a house.
- Applying for a loan.
- Starting a business.
Here are some links you may find useful.
- Budget Calculators
- Tourism Saskatchewan
- SaskTel Phonebook
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Government of Saskatchewan
- Schools in Saskatchewan
- Doctors taking patients in Regina
- Doctors taking patients in Saskatoon
- Airport Authority Regina
- Airport Authority Saskatoon