How To Find Support for Newcomers to Canada

This page will link to practical resources to help newcomers to Canada settle, find work, and connect with community.

Government Of Canada: Free newcomer services near you. A massive nation wide resource that will help you connect with support services that are likely near you including support with:

• Job search
• Language
• Finding a new home
• Getting your kids in school

1. Alberta:
   • Organization: Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES)
   • Services:
     • Job search assistance
     • Language training
     • Cultural orientation
     • Employment workshops
     • Integration support
2. British Columbia:
   • Organization: Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
   • Services:
     • Employment counseling
     • Job placement assistance
     • Language and skills training
     • Mentorship programs
     • Integration and settlement support
3. Manitoba:
   • Organization: Manitoba Start
   • Services:
     • Career planning
     • Job search assistance
     • Mentorship programs
     • Soft skills training
     • Networking opportunities
4. New Brunswick:
   • Organization: Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF)
   • Services:
     • Employment counseling
     • Job readiness training
     • Community connections
     • Newcomer support
     • Cultural orientation
5. Newfoundland and Labrador:
   • Organization: Association for New Canadians (ANC)
   • Services:
     • Job search assistance
     • Language training
     • Settlement services
     • Integration support
     • Cultural orientation
6. Nova Scotia:
   • Organization: Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
   • Services:
     • Employment counseling
     • Job placement assistance
     • Language and skills training
     • Mentorship programs
     • Settlement support
7. Ontario:
   • Organization: CUIAS.org
   • Services include: help applying for various government programs and services, employment services, tax support, counselling, language training and more.
   • Organization: Settlement.org
   • Services: Provides information and support around housing, education, employment, daily life, etc.
8. Prince Edward Island:
   • Organization: PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada
   • Services:
     • Employment counseling
     • Job search assistance
     • Language training
     • Settlement services
     • Integration support
9. Quebec:
   • Organization: Integration services for immigrants – Government of Quebec
   • Services:
   • Need evaluation
   • Employment services
   • Language support and more
10. Saskatchewan:
    • Organization: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA)
    • Services:
      • Employment counseling
      • Job search assistance
      • Language and cultural training
      • Integration support
      • Community connections

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