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New to Canada? New to Georgina?  We offer services and resources.

Coming to a new country is not easy and we are here to help.

What programs and services are offered at libraries?  Read about what is available at the library in your own language.

  • Chinese 
  • English 
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Gujarati  
  • Spanish  
  • Russian  
  • Arabic 

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

Complimentary Settlement Services for Newcomers in Canada
Keswick Branch of Georgina Public Library
First Thursday and third Thursday of every month
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome!
For ages 18+

Settlement Services include:

  • Refugee, permanent residence, citizenship
  • Social insurance number, Child Tax Benefit
  • English Language Assessment
  • English Conversation Circle
  • Accreditation & Qualification Information

For more information, email or call 1-877-761-1155.

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

LINC is a free language training program for eligible adult learners.

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.

New to Canada?

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. 

Learning a Language

  • In My Language provides multilingual information for newcomers to Ontario
  • PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun for pre-Kindergarten to high school students
  • International Children's Digital Library resources

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.

Service Canada

The closest Service Canada location is in Newmarket. 
Visit the Service Canada website to search for other locations.

Service Ontario

ServiceOntario Available online, at the Library, or at a ServiceOntario CentreAccess 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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