The Department of Immigration in a “Welcome To Canada” guide advised foreigners to be prepared to book Airbnb rentals or resort to homeless shelters on arrival here. “Search online,” said the guide published in Arabic, Dari, Haitian Creole and Spanish.

“Before deciding where to live in Canada, learn about the types of housing,” said the guide Welcome To Canada: Housing In Canada. “There are different types of housing.”

“Housing costs in Canada are high, especially in large cities, and it can be challenging to find an affordable rental apartment or housing that meets your needs,” said the guide. “Before dec