Program
Community Settlement
- Settlement Services
- Hybrid
ForConvention RefugeesGovernment Assisted RefugeesInternational StudentsPermanent Residents
We can refer you to resources for employment, language assessment, upgrading your education, and housing.
Need to know
Free for Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Government Assisted Refugees, and International Students.
EligibilityIn-Person & Online
FormatOnline and Central Program Office, 255 Ranee Ave. Suites 4 & 5, North York and Bathurst-Finch Hub, 540 Finch Ave. W.
WhereEnglish, Tamil, Farsi, Russian, Ukrainian, Tagalog, Mandarin
LanguagesWhy we offer this
Our Community Settlement Program assists newcomers in overcoming barriers specific to their newcomer experience, such as a lack of official language skills and limited knowledge of Canada, so that they can participate in social, cultural, civic and economic life.
This program focuses on
- needs assessment and referrals
- information and orientation
- employment-related services
Contact a Community Settlement Worker
Book an appointment with a community settlement worker. Begin by filling out the form below.
Contact a Community Settlement WorkerHow it works
Helping you settle into your new life in Canada
We help you:
- Assess your needs and set up short and long term goals for yourself and your family.
- Refer you to free language, education, employment, legal, and health-related services.
- Get information and orientation on community services, government benefits, immigration process, education services, employment servicesm etc.
- Fill out application/renewal forms for permanent residency, citizenship, housing, child benefits, work permits, study permits, OW, ODSP, OSAP, etc.
- Access workshops on financial literacy, health and nutrition, mental health and wellness, leadership development, networking and more.
For more information contact
Maxine, Manager - Community Settlement, Employment, and Mentorshipmmckoy@nych.ca|416 636-2600 Ext. 4229