Newcomers
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.
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
First Thursday of every month
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Third Thursday of every month
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Discovery Branch
Third Thursday of every month
2:00 p.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.
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.
- PebbleGo makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun for pre-Kindergarten to high school students
- International Children's Digital Library offers books in multiple languages
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
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
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.
Access ServiceOntario online for information about driver's licenses, plate stickers, health cards, birth certificates, and other services provided by the Ontario government.