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Resources for Newcomers
Your first days in Canada will be busy and exciting as you and your family settle into a new life. Whether you're trying to find a place to live, a job, or obtain your Canadian documents, let us point you in the right direction.
Official Government Document Resources
- A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you will need to work in Canada or to access government programs and benefits.
- A Health Card is issued by the provincial or territorial government and allows access to insured health care services.
- Apply for your Permanent Resident Card
- Obtain a Canadian Passport
- Prepare for Canadian Citizenship.
To apply for a driver's license in Canada, choose your Province:
Education in Canada
Student Financial Assistance
Save for your Children's Education
Provincial/territorial
For specific information follow these links to provincial/territorial Ministries of Education:
Employment Resources
- Foreign Credentials Recognition
CICIC assists individuals, employers, professionals and organizations with foreign credential recognition and assessment of diplomas and qualifications in Canada. - Employment Standards Legislation in Canada
Deals with private sector minimum employment standards in Canada. - Employment Services
Service Canada provides information you need to prepare for the job market. - Find a job at Scotiabank, Monster.ca, Workopolis.ca
- Employment Insurance
Temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians looking for work or to upgrade skills. - Skills for Change
Employment readiness programs, Info-sessions and computer-based training to help newcomers enter the workforce.
Settlement Agencies
- Immigrant Settlement Organizations Across Canada
There are many organizations that provide services designed for newcomers to Canada. The attached directory, organized by province and territory, lists many of your local immigrant-serving organizations.
Through federal-provincial agreements, British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec assume direct responsibility for the design, administration and delivery of settlement programs and services to newcomers who settle in these provinces.
You may wish to refer to these provincial websites for further information on settlement programs and services for newcomers.
