{"id":69,"date":"2020-01-21T15:50:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T19:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.bdcans.com\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2026-10-05T20:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:09:47","slug":"newcomers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bdcans.com\/index.php\/newcomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(102,172,196,0.79)&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;220px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;47px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(252,169,133,0.71)&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;156deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 62%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;164px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; border_style_all=&#8221;dashed&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#C88BDA&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">The <b>Bangladesh Community Association of Nova Scotia (BDCANS)<\/b> is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Bangladeshi culture, heritage, and community values within Nova Scotia\u2019s multicultural society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">BDCANS works to bring community members together, encourage social connections, and support a strong sense of belonging while celebrating Bangladeshi traditions and cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Please note:<\/b> BDCANS does <b>not<\/b> provide immigration, visa, or legal services. However, we aim to help newcomers connect with useful settlement information and community resources in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">For settlement-related information and community updates, please follow the <b>BDCANS Facebook Group<\/b> or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:bdcans2017@gmail.com\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>bdcans2017@gmail.com<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#5590c1&#8243; width=&#8221;77.9%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;21px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VEhUmJwpsLY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-5px|5px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w9uw8t8_bog&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,246,122,0.63)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1063.4px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;22px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||6px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Before And After Coming To Halifax<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Before You Travel<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>Book your flight carefully.<\/b> If possible, consider a direct flight from London to Halifax, even if it costs a little more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">If Halifax is not your first airport in Canada, allow <b>at least 5 hours<\/b> for your connection. You may need extra time for immigration, customs, and collecting your luggage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Keep your important documents in your <b>carry-on luggage<\/b>, including:<\/li>\n<ul class=\"ul2\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Permanent Resident Confirmation \/ immigration documents<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Passport and visa<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Educational certificates and transcripts<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Previous employment records and reference letters<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Medical prescriptions and important health records<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Dental and optical records<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Children&#8217;s immunization records and school records<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Marriage certificate, if applicable<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">International driver&#8217;s licence, if available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li class=\"li2\">Bring suitable <b>winter clothing<\/b>, as Halifax winters can be cold. You may also bring traditional Bangladeshi clothing for cultural and community events.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Bring some <b>Canadian dollars<\/b> and an international payment card for your initial expenses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Consider bringing an <b>unlocked mobile phone<\/b> so you can use a Canadian SIM card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#007FE0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-11px|||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>After You Arrive<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">Find a place to live<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Register for a Nova Scotia Health Card<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Check eligibility criteria for government assistance<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Apply for Canada Child Tax Credit (if required)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Open a bank account<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Find employment<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Get maps of streets and bus routes<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Find the location and phone numbers of hospitals and emergency facilities in your community neighbourhood<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Find places to shop and fun things to do<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Find a family doctor<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Visit and learn about local organizations that provide services to immigrants<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Get important documents translated and interpreted<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Find a library close to your home<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Get a Nova Scotia driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chfcanada.coop\/your-region\/atlantic-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.novascotia.ca\/housing-programs-department-growth-and-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Housing Nova Scotia\u2019s programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/en\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Mortgage and Housing\u00a0 Corporation<\/a><\/span><span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span>(CMHC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nspower.ca\/en\/home\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nova Scotia Power<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowpages.ca\/search\/si\/1\/heating+oil\/Halifax+NS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellow Pages<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/halifaxwater.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halifax Water<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowpages.ca\/search\/si\/1\/phone+and+internet+providers\/Halifax+NS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellow Pages<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Call 311 or visit \u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.halifax.ca\/recycle\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recycling page<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; 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button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/newinhalifax.ca\/living\/health\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical Service Insurance(MSI) -230,Brownlow Ave,Dartmouth,NS B3B 0G5.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Doctor or Nurse Practitioner-<a href=\"https:\/\/needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca<\/a> or call 811.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Healthcare-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/where-go-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;\">nshealth.ca\/wheretogoforhealthcare<\/a> or call 811.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dartmouth General Hospital -325 Pleasant street,Dartmouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nova Scotia Hospital -300 Pleasant Street,Datmouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">IWK Health Centre -5850\/5980 University Ave,Halifax.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital &#8211;<span>22637, #7 Highway, Sheet Harbour<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital -492 Archibald Brook Rd, Middle Musquodoboit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span>Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital -7702 #7 Highway, Musquodoboit Harbour.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span>Cobequid Community Health Centre -40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(138,216,65,0.67)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Find a Job<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/newinhalifax.ca\/working\/finding-a-job\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#5B8500&#8243; button_bg_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; 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