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There are many agencies ready to help you settle in your new community.
York Region Immigration Portal |
| Learn about living, working, and learning in York Region at York Region Immigration Portal. |
Welcome Centre Immigrant Services |
| Welcome Centre representatives are at Keswick Branch on the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Due to COVID-19, these services are not currently available at Keswick Branch. Want to improve your English speaking skills? Welcome Centre Immigrant Services offers a free English Conversation Circle.
Child-minding provided through the Rose of Sharon. Interpretation services are available. |
Adult English as a Second Language |
| English as a Second Language classes at offered at York Region District School Board. |
Canadian Newcomer |
| Canadian Newcomer has information for new Canadians-- job hunting tips, health care, dealing with snow for the first time, and more! Visit Canadian Newcomer and sign up for their newsletter. |
Settlement Roadmap |
| Are you a new immigrant to Canada? Find the resources to settle and integrate quickly and easily e.g. employment services, English as a Second Language, health care, housing, abuse hotlines, and government services. |
Ahlan Canada |
| Ahlan CAP is a program created by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship that connects newcomers and their families with cultural attractions, experiences, and Canadians in their communities for free. Get to know Canada with your family at free cultural events! |
Learning a Language |
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Community and Home Assistance to Seniors |
| Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) offers a full range of home care and community programs including interpretation services to support non-English speaking clients and their families. |
Catholic Community Services of York Region |
| Settlement services are provided for immigrant families and individuals in over 30 languages. Catholic and Community Services of York Region helps newcomers settle and integrate into communities in York Region. Phone: 905-770-7040 or toll free 1-800-263-2075 |
211Ontario.ca |
| Find out about social services in the community such as training, housing, and income support.
With over 60,000 social programs and services in Ontario, #Dial211 to be connected to supports that can help you. Please note: York Info Community Information and Volunteer Centre database has been transferred to 211Ontario.ca.
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Service Canada |
| The closest Service Canada location is in Newmarket. Visit the Service Canada website to search for other locations. |
Service Ontario |
 Access ServiceOntario online for information about driver's licences, plate stickers, health cards, birth certificates and other services provided by the Ontario government. |
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