Settlement organizations, libraries, and people who can help explain the next step.
Start with the situation that matters today. Check the location on each resource; detailed local listings currently focus on Toronto and Ontario.
A useful question: What can I join without a long commitment or a large cost?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
A newcomer guide to connecting through libraries, community centres, activities and volunteering.
211 Canada
Find community services for food, housing, family support and other everyday needs through your regional 211 service.
Toronto Public Library
Newcomer resources including settlement information, language learning, and library materials.
A useful question: Do you offer support in my preferred language and for my circumstances?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Search IRCC-funded providers for settlement, job-search, language, and community support.
Gouvernement du Québec
Quebec’s directory of partner community organizations offering integration support.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
IRCC brings together French-language starting points for preparing to settle in Canada.
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