FEDERAL STATISTICS:
Bank of Canada, Financial Statistics
The Bank of Canada's responsibilities focus on the goals of low and stable inflation, a safe and secure currency, financial stability, and the efficient management of government funds and public debt.
Canadian Crime Statistics
Information Centre
Our Information Centre is full of practical and helpful information to assist you in the moving process, to ease your transition and to help you turn a potentially stressful move into one that is more organized and less stressful.
Energy Shop
2006 Canada Census
2001 Earnings Statistics in Canada
2006 Statistical Profile of Canadian Communities
The Consumer Price Index Monthly
The Labour Force Survey
PROVINCIAL INFORMATION:
Alberta Advantage
Alberta Human Resources
BC Budget
British Columbia Statitics
Bureau of Statistics Northwest Territories
Newfoundland & Labrador Financial Info
Living in Manitoba
Manitoba Financial Reports
New Brunswick Budget
Newfoundland & Labrador Economic Review
Nova Scotia Economic Indicators
Nunavut Finance
PEI Business Development
Quebec Statistics
Saskatchewan Bureau of Statitics
The Ontario Budget & Economy
Weather & Climate Statistics for our Cities
We spend half our lives worrying about weather. When you want to Relocate it plays an important role, so we have made it easy for you to check on our cities average temperatures and overall climate. For current Weather, check our cities "Weather" categories.
Yukon Bureau of Statistics
ACCOMMODATION:
The cost of a house or apartment varies greatly depending on which city you live in and, of course, the type of
accommodation you choose. In the bigger cities, the rent for a downtown apartment usually runs anywhere between $500 and $1,800, but that price drops considerably if you're willing to
(which could be a good way to meet people in your new city!).
House prices also range greatly from city to city.
If you want more specific information go to your
new city and select the Real Estate Category
Easy Rent
The first step in finding you a new place to live, is to let us know a few things about your needs. Fill in the no obligation "Easy Rent" form below and we will send you a list of available apartments in your requested city.
House and Mortgage
If you are buying a property ask your human resources representative at your new placement if he/she has a working relationship with a real estate agency or relocation firm. This is an advantage when starting a home search.
Housing Price Indicators
COST OF LIVING:
Average Canadian Food Prices, 2008
TAXES:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 5 per cent and the (HST) 13%
Check with the province you are moving to if they have HST or GST + PST
Income tax rates vary from province to province.Want to know more:
Canada Revenue Agency
CRA administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.
Income Tax Individuals
Information to get, complete, and send in your tax return, including payments, refunds, and more.
Income Tax Business
Registering your business and its accounts: GST/HST, payroll, import/export, and corporate income tax.
Intergovernmental On-Line Service
Intergovernmental Affairs is part of the Privy Council Office. Directed by a deputy minister, it supports the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and, through the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, with respect to policy and communications in such areas as federal-provincial-territorial relations, Aboriginal affairs, the evolution of the federation and Canadian unity.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
The CBSA's mandate is to manage the nation's borders by administering and enforcing about 75 domestic laws that govern trade, duties and travel, as well as international agreements and conventions.
RELOCATING IN CANADA:
Canada is huge!
The country stretches 5,500 kilometres from east to west, with 300,000 kilometres of paved roads and 530,000
kilometres of unpaved roads.
At 7,775 kilometres, the
Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the
world.
We suggest you browse the "Transportation" Category Located on all our City pages.
There are currently
71,133 kilometres of rail lines, used for transporting freight and
people.
Airline connections to major airports have
frequent service, as well as regular
service to smaller communities.
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