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Newcomer Settlement Resources

Resources to help newcomers get settled in Canada. Find links to organizations that assist with settlement, such as finding a home, accreditation, English Language learning resources, and resources for students.

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  • Pickering Welcome Centre - Welcome Centre

    View on welcomecentre.ca
    At Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, Newcomers and immigrants can find all the services in one place; to help get the right information; and to find out about what other help is available in Durham Region. The Welcome Centre offers…
    Web resource

  • Community Development Council Durham

    View on cdcd.org
    The CDCD provides support for newcomers, immigrants and refugees through several programs: Community Connections, Newcomer Settlement Program, Women's Entrepreneurship, School Settlement Program, Orientation, Youth and Wellness programs.
    Web resource

  • Durham Immigration Portal

    View on durhamimmigration.ca
    Durham Immigration Portal is an online resource for people new to Durham. Find information on housing, education, finding a job, food, recreation and culture, community events and opening a business.
    Web resource

  • Durham Housing

    View on durham-housing.com
    Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation strives to meet housing needs through the provision of a practical, well-maintained and affordable housing portfolio integrated within the community. The Corporation also assists with related…
    Web resource

  • 365 Tips for Newcomers

    Your First Year In Canada

    Noorani, Nick
    This book, part of the Canadian Newcomers series, provides 365 tips for your first 365 days in Canada on everything from finding a doctor to opening a bank account to searching for the right schools for your children to buying real estate.…
    eBookSelf-Counsel Press, 2015

  • Welcome to Canada: What you should know

    View on gc.ca
    The Government of Canada has designed this guide for the new resident in Canada. It includes some basic information about living in Canada and can help to refer newcomers to the departments, agencies, and organizations which can help them…
    Web resource

  • WelcomeOntario

    View on welcomeontario.ca
    WelcomeOntario is an information hub where settlement service providers, private sponsors and refugees can find everything they need to know about the settlement of privately sponsored refugees in Ontario.
    Web resource

  • Arrive

    View on arrivein.com
    "Arrive is your destination for information you can trust and expert guidance for your new life in Canada." This organization is funded by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) and they provide guides on finding a job, housing, navigating the…
    Web resource

  • Canadian Immigration Handbook

    a Guide to Essential Immigration Knowledge

    Zhang, Hui,
    This book is a detailed overview and a knowledge base about Canadian immigration. It is for prospective immigrants and people with immigration needs a roadmap to navigate the Canadian immigration labyrinth, international students, foreign…
    BookNorth Vancouver, BC : International Self-Counsel Press, 2022. — 342.71082 Zha

  • Settlement.org

    View on settlement.org
    The Settlement.Org website provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario by providing accurate, reliable and timely content, links to excellent sites with authoritative information, and referrals to local services.
    Web resource

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