What you need know prior to coming to Canada as a Temporary Foreign Worker.

Prepare your life in Canada:  This link is a good resource on alot of the topics we have touched on and a few more. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada.html

Getting to Know Canada: We are vast country and each province/territory is different as are the laws, traffic, cost of living, etc. You should get to know them to ensure you have a full understanding of where you will be residing. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/learn-about-canada.html.

Find Free Newcomer services near you: This link will assist you with some free services;   https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Provincial Health Care: this is the medical coverage you will apply for once you land in Canada, as you require your work or study permit in order to apply and this covers you for doctor visits, hospitals stays, etc. Due to the delay in processing its good to have your travel insurance extended to cover this period and if you are coming as a worker, the employer will reimburse you only the coverage that is extended once you land in Canada, not before or during.  Check the province you will be residing in for more information, as all provinces are different. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/health-care.html

Company Benefits (for temporary foreign worker only): this is different than the Provincial Health care as this is a company policy where all employees pay into and it covers benefits like; medications, ambulance coverage, etc. all plans are different and normally start enrollment after a probation period, to which is outlined in your employment contract and once you start your employment, the employer or their designate would explain this to you. 

Social Insurance Number (SIN): this is a number you need in order to get paid by the employer, as it's tied to your deductions that are taken off your pay for government taxes, etc. and is a personal number only for your tax record purposes. You should apply as soon as you land, as you need your work permit and when you apply you will be issued a temporary number with a "9" and the link is here to apply:https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.htm and here is the link which explains what it is: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/qualify.html 

Getting a Canadian bank account, debit card, credit cards, etc.; https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/opening-bank-account.html and https://www.nbc.ca/personal/accounts/newcomers/assistance-newcomers.html 

How our money works; https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/plan-finances.html 

Getting your driver's license and knowing the law: You should know the driving laws in Canada and in your province or residence and confirm if you need a new driver's license to drive, as this depends on different factors. You should also know the road conditions, speed limits, road signs, behaviours in Canada when driving, like slower traffic stays to the right. This link will guide you;  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html 

Public transit:  This link provides information on the different types of public transporation as this will also vary depending on the province/city/town/ that you are residing in.  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving/other-transportation.html 

Amenities (grocery stores, etc. ) near you:  There are many different types of places to buy your home necessities, groceries, etc. and they vary depending on where you live. Some places have flyers delivered to their doors, which show the deals of the week and the stores that are offering them. You can also take a walk around and see what's closest to you or find one of the service centers in your communities who offer newcomers services from this link, as this is a good place to start and they will provide you with the information about your local community. https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Getting a Canadian phone and  number; https://www.bell.ca/Accessibility_services/Physical_solutions/ID_requirements and https://www.telus.com/en/newcomers-to-canada