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Featured Publications

Alone in Canada: 21 Ways to Make it Better - A Self-Help Guide for Single Newcomers
In this guide, newcomers share tips on learning to live in a new culture. It is a very easy-to-read booklet and it is available in nine languages.

Ready for Ontario's Roads - Newcomers Guide
Download the "Ready for Ontario's Roads - Newcomers Guide" which contains information on how to obtain an Ontario license depending on what country you are from.

The Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing
Answers to your questions about renting or buying a home.

First Steps: An Orientation Package for Government Assisted Refugees
This guide is for newcomers participating in the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It contains general information on education, employment, family life, health, housing, living in Canada and services in the community.

 Your First Days in Ontario
"Your First Days in Ontario" has useful information for your first two weeks in Ontario.

New or Updated Publications

Sponsoring a member of the family class
Some relatives or family members can be sponsored to come to Canada as members of the “family class.” This fact sheet lists who can and cannot sponsor, who can be sponsored, how to apply to sponsor and what to do if an application is refused.

Every Child's Legal Right to Education
Every child in Ontario aged 6-18 has a legal right to attend a public school.

Children's Aid: Information for Parents
A children's aid society (CAS) has a duty to protect children under age 16. This fact sheet is produced by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario / Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario). You can get it in many languages.

Your Rights as a Worker
You have rights as a worker, even if you are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or you do not have a work permit. This fact sheet is produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). You can get it in many languages.

Criminal Charges in Canada and Your Immigration Status
If you are charged with a crime in Canada, and you are not a Canadian citizen, what the court decides may affect your immigration status. This fact sheet was produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). You can get it in many languages.

Do you want to sponsor your family to join you in Canada?
You may be able to sponsor your family members who are outside Canada to come live here as permanent residents. This fact sheet is produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). You can get it in many languages.