How We Help
Become a Canadian
If you recently became a refugee/protected person or it’s time for you to apply for Canadian citizenship, and you feel lost with the immigration process, we can help you:
- navigate through the immigration process and apply for the relevant immigration status
- Improve your English to communicate with others and take your Citizenship test successfully
These services are provided in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Dari/Pashto
Become
a Canadian
Become
a Canadian
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Services for NewcomersServices for Newcomers
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Language SkillsLanguage Skills
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Emotional SupportEmotional Support
Services for Newcomers
Citizenship Classes
Classes to prepare for the knowledge test and the interview with a citizenship officer. Provided in Spanish and Arabic.
Individual Settlement Counselling
A variety of services to immigrants and refugees looking to settle in Canada. Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, and Spanish.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Application Forms & Referrals
Guidance in completing application forms for: Immigration • Social Assistance: financial • Subsidized Housing • Community Legal Clinic • Subsidized Daycare • Student Assistance programs • Employment Insurance: (EI, sick benefits, maternity leave) • OHIP (Health Card) • Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Child Tax Benefit (CTB) • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Security (OAS) * Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) • Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, and Spanish.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Guidance and Advocacy to Navigate Canadian Systems
• Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webpage • Immigration processes • Interpretation services to apply for financial assistance (OW/ODSP) • Support with subsidized housing application • Support with subsidized daycare application • Access to affordable housing and rental market search • Services provided in English, Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, and Spanish.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Settlement Workshops
Workshops on settlement-related topics about Information & Orientation, Community Connections, and Employment. Specific topics include immigration, housing, access to community and government programs and benefits, health care, education, employment, life in Ontario, and more.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Translation (Spanish and English)
Support with translation of some identity documents from Spanish to English or vice versa, for immigration purposes only. Our translations are not certified by ATIO. A small donation is suggested to receive this service.
Language Skills
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LINCLINC
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) courses provide free English training for newcomers to Canada, along with free CNC (Childminding) services and free TTC tokens for eligible participants.
Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
Free childminding support service available to LINC participants who have children between the ages of 19 months and 5 years.
Emotional Support
Individual Mental Health Counselling
Emotional support for newcomers struggling with stress or trauma, to promote resilience, strength and wellbeing at an individual and community level.
Contact us for more information.
Contact us for more information.
Community of Care App
A digital tool for those seeking wellness support. Keep track of your wellness levels through self-assessments, learn how stress affects your brain and body, practice coping strategies through exercises and videos, share valuable links, inspiring stories, and uplifting outcomes with peers in your community.
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September 5, 2023
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