First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Toronto Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in Toronto.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1SIN (Social Insurance Number) letter — most important Canadian document
2OHIP registration confirmation — keep until card arrives by mail
3Lease agreement — needed for SIN, OHIP, and bank account
4Employer offer letter — needed for bank account and government applications

City context: Toronto

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Toronto. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

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First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Toronto Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in Toronto.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1SIN (Social Insurance Number) letter — most important Canadian document
2OHIP registration confirmation — keep until card arrives by mail
3Lease agreement — needed for SIN, OHIP, and bank account
4Employer offer letter — needed for bank account and government applications

City context: Toronto

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Toronto. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Toronto