Registration, exams, visas, settling in, housing, work rights, family, money and help in Canada. Government and regulator sites first.
NNAS (set up by Canada's nursing regulators)
Why it helps: Most internationally educated nurses start here before applying to a province.
College of Nurses of Ontario
Why it helps: The fees to apply and to keep your Ontario registration.
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Why it helps: The regulator for nurses who want to work in British Columbia.
NCAS
Why it helps: The competency assessment many nurses take for British Columbia.
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Why it helps: The English tests and scores Alberta accepts.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: Canadian provinces use the NCLEX-RN. Register for it here.
NCLEX (NCSBN)
Why it helps: Where you can sit the NCLEX, in Canada and abroad.
IELTS (official test owners)
Why it helps: Find a test date and a centre near you on the official IELTS site.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: The main route to permanent residence for skilled workers, including nurses.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Health care jobs have their own draws. See if your job qualifies.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Provinces can nominate nurses they need for permanent residence.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: The official list of application fees.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Current waiting times for each kind of application.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: The government's guide to your first weeks: documents, health, jobs and more.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Free government-funded services that help you plan before you fly.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Search for free local help with housing, jobs and language.
Service Canada
Why it helps: You need a SIN to work and to get benefits.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: How public health insurance works and how to apply in your province.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Why it helps: Your rights and the ID you need to open an account.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Why it helps: A national guide to finding a rental and knowing your rights.
Tribunals Ontario
Why it helps: Where Ontario tenants and landlords settle disputes.
Government of Ontario
Why it helps: Your rights on pay, hours, leave and termination in Ontario.
Canadian Nurses Association
Why it helps: The national voice for nurses in Canada.
World Health Organization
Why it helps: The world rules for fair, ethical recruitment of nurses. Use it if an agency asks you for fees.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: How schools work and how to enrol your children.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Why it helps: Check if your spouse or partner can work while you are in Canada.
Canada Revenue Agency
Why it helps: A monthly tax-free payment that helps with the cost of raising children.
Canada Revenue Agency
Why it helps: Your first tax return and the benefits it can unlock.
Statistics Canada
Why it helps: Official data on price rises across Canada.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Why it helps: Call or text 9-8-8 any time for free crisis support. If your safety is at risk, call 911.
Your embassy or consulate can help if you lose your passport or need urgent help. These links come from your own government.
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