Canada newcomer guides

Immigration Help in Canada

Practical guides to find settlement services, food support, housing, employment, health navigation, French services, refugee claimant help and pre-arrival support across Canada.

Canada

Immigration help in Canada

A practical starting point for newcomers, immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers and families looking for trusted support anywhere in Canada.

Calgary, Alberta

Settlement services in Calgary

Calgary newcomers can use settlement agencies and community organizations for orientation, forms, referrals, language support, school navigation, employment help and urgent needs.

Alberta

Help for refugee claimants in Alberta

Refugee claimants may need urgent help with legal deadlines, shelter, food, health care, interpretation, documentation and trauma-informed community support.

Canada

French services for newcomers in Canada

French-language and bilingual services help newcomers access support in the language they understand best, including outside Quebec.

Calgary, Alberta

Food bank and emergency food help for immigrants in Calgary

If you need food today or this week in Calgary, prioritize emergency food resources, community referrals and organizations that support urgent basic needs.

Outside Canada

Immigration help before arriving in Canada

People outside Canada can start preparing by learning about settlement, documents, employment, school, housing, health systems and online organizations before arrival.

Toronto, Ontario

Settlement services in Toronto

Toronto has many immigrant-serving organizations, but the best fit depends on your neighbourhood, language, status, urgency and type of support needed.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Newcomer services in Vancouver

Vancouver newcomers can use settlement, employment, language, housing and community organizations to navigate first steps and longer-term integration.

Canada

Housing support for newcomers in Canada

Housing needs can range from urgent shelter to understanding leases, tenant rights, rent supports and neighbourhood navigation.

Canada

Employment services for newcomers in Canada

Employment support can help newcomers understand Canadian hiring, prepare resumes, search for jobs, navigate credentials and connect with training.

Canada

Health care navigation for newcomers in Canada

Health systems differ by province. Newcomers may need help with coverage, clinics, mental health supports, interpretation and family health services.