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).

*Due to COVID, we provide  services virtually,  by phone and Zoom if necessary

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