Newcomer Information Centres (NIC)

Newcomer Information Centres (NIC) can help you find the community resources you need to settle in Ontario.

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What NICs Can Do for Newcomers

Newcomer Information Centres (NIC) can help you find the community resources you need to settle in the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Region and Ottawa.

NICs offer:

referrals to agencies and organizations serving immigrants.
a self-directed resource centre.

NICs offer a comfortable environment, run by professional and caring staff. Newcomers have access to a wide range of services to address settlement issues. Participants can receive a number of different services to meet their needs.

Services include:

Information and referral to community and government programs and services for your settlement needs
Group information sessions
Computers and Internet access
Limited access to fax and photocopier
Friendly, multi-lingual resource staff

At the NIC, you can get information on:

Settlement services specifically for newcomers
Government programs
Education and training
Credential assessment
Access to Trades and Professions
Employment and job search resources
Canadian labour market
Language training
Housing/shelter
Health services
Legal Issues and Human Rights
Immigration and Citizenship
Social, Community and Recreation services