Newcomers

Adapting to life in Canada Find a place to live, look for schools for your children, find information about medical services and financial assistance, or learn about Canadian customs and culture.

• Finding a place to live
  
  aaaaChoose a community and province or territory in which to live, and what you should know before looking for a house or apartment.
  
  
• Language training
  
  To become a Canadian citizen, you need to be able to speak either English or French. Find out where to get language instruction.
  
  
• Working
  
  Learn about working in Canada, as well as information on programs and services to help you find work, plan your career, and upgrade your skills.
  
• Education
  
  Find out about primary, secondary, and post-secondary education and training, as well as education planning and learning resources.
  
  
• Health, income security and social services
  
  Find out about health insurance, income security, and governmental, social and community resources to help newcomers.
  
  
• Government and system of justice
  
  Learn about Canadian law, Canadian government and the legal services and resources available to people living in Canada.
  
  
• Citizenship
  
  Find out how to become a Canadian citizen, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, how to prove you are a citizen, and the associated forms and fees. 
  
  
• Travelling inside and outside Canada
  
  Plan your trip with information about what documents you'll need to return to Canada if you travel outside the country and what to expect when you cross the border, as well as tourist information for travel within Canada.
  
  
• Working with newcomers
  
  Learn about funding and other programs available to those who work with newcomers.
  
  
• Related Topics
  
  Sponsoring relatives, Refugees, Immigrating and more