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Resources
We've compiled a list of resources that can help prepare you for a new life in Canada and make it easy to settle.
Find newcomer services near you
Friendly and experienced settlement professionals can help you
- look for a job
- get a language assessment
- register for language classes
- find a place to live
- sign up your kids for school
- learn about community services
Look for jobs in Canada
Learn about job search skills, how to get a job,workplace standards and Canadian workplace culture.
Improve your English and French
Take steps to improve your French or English while you are still in your home country and as soon as you arrive in Canada.
If you already speak an official language, think about learning the other. In many parts of Canada, being able to speak both is an advantage for finding a job and taking part in your community.
Living in Canada
Learn about what it's like to live in Canada and which resources are available to you to help you settle here
Learn about Canada's Universal Healthcare System
If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may apply for public health insurance. With it, you don’t have to pay for most health-care services.
Canada Connects
As a newcomer, Canada Connects can assist you to:
- make connections with people in your community and build meaningful relationships
- increase your communication skills and understanding of Canada
- help Canadians understand the challenges newcomers may face and the contributions they make
Adapting to a new culture and country
Connecting with others in your new community is an important step in the settlement process. Making new friends and contacts will help you feel at home in Canada. It may also help you advance your professional goals by creating a network of people that can support you in your search for work. Here are some ways you can connect with people
Basic and Overlooked Tips for Newcomer Success
Don't overlook these simple basic things to help you for successful settlement
What to expect in your first few weeks in Canada
Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. Find what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada and learn how to
- find a place to live
- get around your new city
- work and go to school, and
- connect with your community