Permesso di Soggiorno

I found it to be much more difficult to get a permesso di soggiorno than it was to get the codice fiscale.
The Consulate in Canada didn't mention anything that would have been helpful for getting this permesso. One of the few stipulations of the working-holiday visa was that I had to get a permesso within 8 days of entry.
Steps:
1. Go to the Questura - Immigration Office (there are many different Questura). Get there as early as you can manage. I would recommend 6am.
2. You must bring with you:
- Passport
- Visa papers
- 2 passport size pictures
- Marca di Bollo 14.62, which can be bought from the corner store, or tobbaconists.
- Bolletino PSE 27 and change, which can be bought from the Post Office.
You will need an address in the city of application for the permesso!
3. Wait in line and take a number, they will give you one starting with the letter A. When your number comes up, go to the till and the attendant will give you another number, one that starts with a B. If you are there early enough you shouldn't have to wait more than a few hours.
4. After your application is processed and your fingerprints are taken, the attendant will give you a paper with an appointment time to come and pick up your permesso. Mine took more than a month and a half so be prepared for a long wait.
Good luck!