Legal help for newcomers in Halifax

Settlement services

Find settlement workers, orientation, forms support, newcomer navigation and first-step help.

Find organizations that support refugee claimants with orientation, referrals, documents, housing and community help.

Find French-speaking newcomer services, community programs and bilingual support across Canada.

Find food banks, emergency food programs, community kitchens and basic-needs support for newcomers.

Find housing navigation, shelter referrals, tenant support and emergency accommodation resources.

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