Settlement · 7 min read
Your First 90 Days In Mississauga: A Practical Settlement Guide
March 2, 2026
Apply for your Social Insurance Number in the first week; almost everything else depends on it. Service Canada offices in Mississauga can issue it same day.
Apply for your Ontario health card immediately after. Coverage begins from the date of your application, so delays cost you.
Open a newcomer bank account before you sign a lease — landlords in the GTA typically ask for proof of income and Canadian banking.
For families, school registration with the Peel District School Board requires proof of address and immigration documents. Start the process before the term begins.