July 21, 2025

Financial Advice and Services for Newcomers

National Bank of Canada offers financial advice and services for newcomers that are tailored to help them get settled. They offer a guide covering finances, housing, work and education. Newcomers can also access National Bank’s legal assistance service for help with the immigration process. On top of the guide, learn more about the cost of living in Canada and what major expenses newcomers can expect such as housing, food and transportation. It also recommends setting aside some funds for the necessary immigration applications.

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CELPIP
I had taken other English language proficiency before, and CELPIP was more relatable to me. All of the questions were situations I was familiar with from daily life, and were like conversations I had experienced personally.
- Chrisna D., CELPIP Test Taker
CELPIP
When I took CELPIP, I found it was like speaking English in real life. You speak every day with your boss and with your friends, and the CELPIP Test represents those every-day, real-life language situations.
- Rafaela B., CELPIP Test Taker
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