Information to help you move forward
Settling and living in Alberta can raise many questions. AICSA aims to progressively share useful resources and direct members to the appropriate organizations and professionals.
Immigration and status
Permanent residence, work and study permits, renewals, family sponsorship: the IRCC entry points and realistic timelines.
Credential assessment
Getting an Ivorian degree assessed by WES or IQAS, and the professional bodies to contact depending on the trade.
Work and training
Reshaping a CV for the Canadian format, preparing for interviews, and the subsidised training programmes in Alberta.
Alberta Health Care
Registering for provincial health coverage, finding a family doctor, and what to do outside opening hours.
Housing
Reading an Alberta lease, the security deposit, tenant rights, and the neighbourhoods worth knowing around Calgary.
Schools and daycare
Enrolling a child mid-year, the francophone school boards, and the childcare subsidies available.
Driver's licence
Exchanging a foreign licence, sitting the Alberta tests, and the car insurance traps of the first year.
Taxes and benefits
Your first tax return, family benefits and the social insurance number.
Starting a business in Alberta
Prepare a project, choose a structure, and check the permits you need.
A question that fits none of these boxes?
The welcome desk answers messages within a few days. If we do not know, we will point you to someone who does.
Building together
A thriving community is built with partners. We believe the best initiatives emerge when complementary strengths come together.