Moving to Canada
Preparing for the changes ahead
Making plans to leave your home country and move to Canada takes a lot of work. At CIBC, we want to help prepare you so that you can move to Canada with confidence.
Here you will find information about special offers from CIBC to help you save money on your day-to-day banking and articles about how to get settled in Canada.
Get Settled Financially
CIBC has financial advisors who help all newcomers, including the affluent, meet their evolving financial needs. Let us help you plan for your future.
Welcome to Canada Banking Package
Are you moving to Canada? Have you just arrived? Has Canada been your home for 5 years or less? CIBC has a special banking offer to help newcomers to Canada build a comfortable life.
Everyday Banking for Newcomers
If you’re a newcomer to Canada, you can get a CIBC bank account and pay no monthly fees for a year.
Credit Cards for Newcomers
As a newcomer to Canada, you can get a credit card from CIBC, as long as you have another banking product with us.
Mortgages for Newcomers
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you thinking about buying a home? CIBC offers a special Newcomer Mortgage.
Car Loans for Newcomers
When you arrive in Canada, you may want to buy a car right away. Once you find the car you want, ask your dealer for the CIBC Auto Finance™ Newcomers Program. CIBC can help even if you do not have a Canadian credit history.
Toronto Pearson International Airport
When you arrive in Canada, you will have some immediate financial needs. CIBC has six convenient locations at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Advice and assistance you can count on
Banking Glossary
As a newcomer to Canada, you may find some of the banking and credit terms confusing. Our Banking Glossary can help.
Learn more about banking terms
Before moving to Canada
There is a lot to think about when you are planning to move to a new country. To help you with your move to Canada, here is a checklist of things to do.
Learn more about moving to Canada
Finding a job in Canada
Canada offers many job opportunities for new Canadians. If you are not sure where to begin, this information will help.
Learn more about finding a job
How banking works in Canada
Find out how banking in Canada works. CIBC is here to help.
Learn more about banking in Canada
How to bring your money to Canada
Moving to Canada? Find out how to bring your money with you.
Learn more about bringing your money to Canada
How to manage your money and make it last
Budgeting helps you make sure that you do not spend more money than you earn. Here are some tips to help you manage your money better.
Learn more about managing your money
Preparing your child for school in Canada
Understanding the Canadian education system and how your child can benefit.
Learn more about the Canadian school system