New Immigrant Services

Immigrant Services in the GTA

Click on one of the regions to find more resourcesfor each of the communites of that region.

 

Newcomer Services Provided by the Canadian Government

The Government of Canada sponsors a number of sites to help immigrants and refugees. Click on "Canadian Government" to find them.

 

Newcomer Services Provided by Ontario

The provincial governments provide great information on their sites. Click on "Ontario" to see a list of available sites.

 

International Services and Agencies

There are a number of international organizations that are dedicated to assist and advocate for refugees and international migrants. Click on "International" to find a list of agencies.

 

 

 

What's Involved in Immigration and Settlement?

According to the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI): "Settlement is a long-term, two-way process through which, ideally, immigrants would achieve full equality and freedom of participation in society, and society would gain access to the full human resource potential in its immigrant communities. The settlement process can be viewed as a continuum, as newcomers move from acclimatization, to adaptation, to integration".

 

The services directed toward the short and long term settlement and adaptation needs of immigrants include:

• Group and individual orientation
• Assistance with basic needs
• Help in finding affordable housing
• Short term adjustment counselling
• Information on local resources and facilities
• Help with financial budgeting
• Interpretation and Translation for day to day immediate needs
• Information regarding rights, entitlements, responsibilities, education, health coverage, transportation and more
• Assistance with finding and enrolling in school or training programs
• Advocacy on behalf of the client with professionals (service provider, doctor, court, lawyer, etc.)
• Preparation for employment in Canada
• Assessing eligibility for social services and financial assistance
• Other activities which facilitate the settlement process
• Support with review of Immigration application
• Citizenship Workshops
• Parenting Information/Workshops