Relocation to Toronto
A guide to relocating to Toronto and Canada: immigration routes, taxation, housing, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to Toronto and Canada: immigration routes, taxation, housing, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalOttawa
- Population~41.5 million
- LanguageEnglish · French
- CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD)
- Time zoneToronto Eastern Time · approximately 7 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 12 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Canada offers relatively accessible immigration routes: Express Entry for skilled workers, Provincial Nominee Programmes (PNP), work and study permits, and family routes.
Taxation
Progressive federal and provincial (Ontario) taxation.
Economy and cost of living
High living costs in Toronto, especially housing, but lower than comparable US cities.
Housing
An expensive rental and purchase market in Toronto.
Education
Free, high-quality public education alongside private and Jewish schools.
Healthcare
Public healthcare (OHIP) covers residents, with a waiting period at the start of the stay.
Community and culture
A large, welcoming Jewish and Israeli community in Toronto, with synagogues, community centres, kosher restaurants and schools.
Employment and business
A thriving job market in finance, technology, healthcare and engineering.
Ocean's winning tip
Check Express Entry eligibility early: a high score can significantly shorten immigration. Your Ocean Journey Manager builds the application with you and guides you towards the fastest route.
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