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Canada Immigration 

New to Canada? You may be eligible for government-funded settlement services

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:11 +0000

Some newcomers arriving to Canada are eligible for settlement services. Newcomers can take advantage of these government-funded services, which are intended to help support them in adapting to life in Canada. Settlement services can help newcomers with tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, finding employment, and even making new friends. Studies have shown […]

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Canada Immigration 

Live Webinar: Canadian Banking Essentials: Helpful Tips for Newcomers

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:27 +0000

Are you new to Canada and looking to understand the basics of banking? Here’s a webinar that may help you get started with the information you may need to know. Join Canada Visa and TD for a live webinar designed to help newcomers learn some of the essentials of the Canadian banking system. Whether you’re […]

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Canada Immigration 

How the Canadian government supports newcomers with Canada Connects

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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Canada Immigration 

How the Canadian government support newcomers with Canada Connects

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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Canada Immigration 

Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa

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Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:12:19 +0000

Ukrainian nationals who came to Ottawa under a special program offering them temporary residence while seeking safety from the war back home can continue to access free services –such as English language classes and settlement assistance – at a new location in the capital, as they continue to settle and integrate into Canadian society.

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Canada Immigration 

Surrey Local Immigration Partnership to host open house for newcomers

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:41:14 +0000

The Surrey Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) will host its annual Newcomer Open House, dedicated to helping newcomers integrate smoothly into the Surrey community by connecting them with essential resources and services.

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Canada Immigration 

Am I eligible for IRCC settlement services as a temporary resident?

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:20 +0000

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some temporary residents (TRs) are eligible for certain settlement services funded by the federal government. Temporary residents are foreign nationals in Canada temporarily, including those who are here while working, visiting or studying. What are settlement services? Generally, settlement services are free resources that help Canadian newcomers […]

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Canada Immigration 

Five free settlement resources for international students in Canada 

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:18 +0000

International students across Canada are eligible to access some settlement services from organizations that operate inside their destination province or territory. These services, which are offered by a variety of providers across all Canadian provinces and territories, each have their own policies, eligibility criteria, and service offerings. It is also worth noting that the details […]

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Canada Immigration 

Five free settlement resources for temporary foreign workers in Canada

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:14 +0000

Although most Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are reserved for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are eligible to access some settlement services from provincial and territorial governments across Canada. Note: Settlement services are offered by a range of providers in all Canadian provinces and territories, all of whom […]

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