Most Canadians keep their money in a bank, and automated banking machines are widely available. The Goods and Services tax or GST is added on to most purchases, apart from food, along with a provincial sales tax in most provinces, making the cost of your purchase more than you expected. You may find yourself spending money quickly in Canada. For information on your finances, banking, taxes and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, see the fact sheet on Budgeting, Banking and Saving. If you have children up to the age of 16, they will have to go to school.
Education is a provincial responsibility, so school systems vary according to the province.
Public schools in Canada are paid for by taxes, but colleges and universities charge fees. The school year usually begins in September. Canada has many good colleges and universities for your older children. You may want to continue your own education or upgrade your skills or professional qualifications. You can get trade or technical training at community colleges and undergraduate or graduate degrees at university.