Live Webinar: Understanding Credit in Canada: A Learning Session for Newcomers

If you’re new to Canada, you may have questions about how credit and borrowing work. Learn the basics and get the answers you may need by joining this informative financial webinar:

Join Our Live Webinar on April 16, 2026 at 11AM EST: Understanding Credit in Canada: A Learning Session for Newcomers

CanadaVisa and TD invite you to join a live online session designed to help newcomers understand how credit works in Canada. Establishing a credit history is a step toward reaching financial goals in your new country. We’re here to help!

During the session, we will explore:

• How credit scores work – and what they mean
• Ways newcomers may begin building credit
• What is credit history and why it can matter in Canada
• Everyday habits that may help support a stronger credit profile

By understanding credit, newcomers may be prepared to make more informed financial decisions as they settle into life here. CanadaVisa and TD look forward to sharing lots of helpful information.

Join us to learn about borrowing options and ways building credit may support you as you begin your financial journey in Canada.

Don’t miss this informative financial webinar designed for newcomers like you.

During this session, we’ll look at several topics, including:

1. Understanding Credit in Canada

• An introduction to what credit history is and its importance as you begin building your financial profile in Canada.

2. Building Credit as a Newcomer

• How responsible borrowing may help establish your credit history.
• Tips for using credit thoughtfully as you begin building your financial profile.

3. How Credit Scores Are Calculated

• Know the factors that may influence your credit score, and what information credit bureaus may use when building your credit history.

4. Why Your Credit Score Matters

• Learn what a credit score is, why lenders may look at it, and how it can affect everyday financial activities in Canada.

This session is designed to answer your questions and provide helpful insights you can use today. By attending, you may better understand borrowing and credit to begin your financial journey in Canada.

Learn about borrowing options in Canada and how responsible use of credit may help you get started.

Get Comfortable with Credit in Canada

• Canada’s financial system may be different from what you’re used to. CanadaVisa and TD are here to help you understand how it works.
• Join us for practical tips on building credit and using borrowing options wisely.
• This online webinar is created especially for newcomers. Register today to save your spot.

Why Choose TD?

More than 160 years of helping Canadians:

TD has a proud history of delivering financial solutions to Canadians for more than 160 years. TD also brings a century of experience helping newcomers navigate the unique challenges of the Canadian banking system.

With over a thousand branches, and the ability to also serve you in more than 80 different languages, TD has become one of the largest and most trusted banks in Canada, now serving 16 million Canadians.

TD offers online support and resources of interest to newcomers on topics such as banking basics, moving to Canada, credit score essentials, and more. TD is open longer hours for your convenience and has thousands of ATMs across Canada to help you take care of your everyday banking needs quickly and easily.

Ready to Bank?

Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package today.

Book an appointment to talk with a TD Personal Banking Associate about the TD New to Canada Banking Package. You can book online right away, or visit the TD website to learn more.

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