Coming to Canada is an exciting opportunity but also a great challenge.
Find out how to get the help you need and learn all about
living in Canada.
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Advice for Newcomers
Do you have questions about health care or housing? Work or school?
Taxes or money? Get the advice you need on a wide variety of topics, including
how to apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN). |
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Programs for Newcomers
From help when you first arrive in Canada to learning a new language
— there are programs to help you settle in Canada. Find out
about programs for newcomers. |
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Finding Help in Your Community
You can find help wherever you live in Canada. There are many organizations
across the country helping newcomers adapt to life here. Look here
for a helpful group near you. |
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Key Information Sources
A list of key federal and provincial government telephone numbers and
Internet addresses, which may be helpful to you as a newcomer to Canada. |
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Communities across Canada
Many newcomers settle in Canada’s three largest cities. More
and more, however, newcomers are choosing to live in medium-sized cities or
smaller communities. |
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Permanent Resident Card
Permanent residents planning to travel outside Canada should read
this important information about the new permanent resident card. |
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Residency Obligations for Permanent
Residents
You will need to know about keeping your Permanent resident status
if you are planning an extended stay outside Canada. |
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Community Involvement
Welcoming newcomers — and helping them adjust to life in
Canada — is a community effort. Canada’s economy and society
are richer because of immigration. All Canadians have a part to play
in helping immigrants and refugees adapt to life in Canada. |
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More information
Find information about getting around your community. Visit an interactive
Web site for young people. Find useful Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) booklets, brochures and much more. |
