DAILY LIFE
The services to identify for daily life
Budget and personal finances
The cost of products and services in Alberta may be different from that of your country of origin, and fluctuates depending on the province of Canada in which you are.
Daycare
Leaving a child under 12 alone at home may be considered criminal negligence under Alberta law. There are French-language daycare centres in several regions of Alberta that can take care of your children during your absence.
Consumer protection
Every year, Canadians fall victim to online, mail, phone and in-person fraud, losing millions of dollars. Also, remember these few rules from the Little Black Book of Fraud published by the Competition Bureau of Canada in order to adequately protect you.
Shopping
Stores often promote their products, in newspapers, through leaflets distributed in your mailbox, on their website and social media. Most of the time, flyers offer discount coupons that you must cut out and take with you to get the promised discount at checkout.
Insurance
Whether you rent an apartment or own a house, it is recommended to insure your belongings such as furniture, electronics or clothing against bad weather or theft. If you are the owner of a house, you must also have your house insured in order to be better protected.
Family events
For future moms, Meilleur départ – Une grossesse saine pour un bébé sain is a useful resource during pregnancy and once the baby has arrived home.
Medias
Here is a list of television channels, radio stations, newspapers and magazines in French or bilingual that will help you learn more about the city in which you live, the province of Alberta, and Canada.
