Settlement Services
Newcomer Settlement Program
The settlement services program helps newcomers to settle and integrate into Canadian society. Settlement services are available for newcomers/ permanent residents (PR), Canadian Citizens, international students, work permit holders, live-in caregivers and convention/refugee claimants to Canada (proof of status required).
Funders:
The settlement program is funded by IRCC (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada) and Ministry of Labour, training & Skills development.
Services Provided:
Settlement Program provides information and referral services as follows:
- English/French language classes (Full-time, Evenings, Weekend)
- Assistance in filling forms for PR card, pensions, health card, child tax benefits, employment insurance and others
- Social assistance and Ontario Disability Support Program
- Commissioner of oath and attestation of documents
- Immigration and preparation of Citizenship test
- Housing, health, childcare and senior benefits
- Employment, training, and skills development programs
- Orientation and information (one-on-one/family group)
- Workshops and information sessions
- Orientation to Canadian Laws/norms and neighbourhood
- Translation/interpretation services
Languages Spoken:
The settlement program provides services in the following languages:
- English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, French, German, Italian, Farsi / Dari
PCHS is committed to provide clients with services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disability. We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in a similar way as our other clients.
If you require accommodations please submit a Request for Reasonable Accommodation. Click here to download.
A Refugee’s Resettlement Journey to Canada
