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Welcome Community Pages Readers

If you are reading this, you have come to us via the Community Pages website or directory of services.

We hope you found the initial article welcoming you to Toronto helpful. This page will lead you to the wealth of other information and resources on the Settlement.Org website.

Have a Question?

Go to the Settlement.Org Discussion area. We provide a specialized Information and Referral service for new immigrants to Ontario. Ask your question and you will receive a complete, accurate and helpful response from our moderator or other newcomers in a short time.

Ask a question today!

Getting help – Your First Steps

The Find Help Close to Home section will help you to find services in a specific area or city in Ontario.

Settlement.Org is a good place to start looking for information, but may not have everything you need. Make sure you also contact your local immigrant-serving organizations and Community Information Centre to find out about more local services and resources.

Find help close to home here.

Find Help Close to Home

Find a local:
Immigrant/Refugee Settlement Service

Health Care – Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

Accessing proper health care for you and your family is an essential part of settling in your new community. Our Health section has the information you need to know, including links to forms.

Finding a job – SIN, getting help, credential assessment

For most newcomers, finding employment is a top priority. Our Employment section is made up of information you need to know to move forward.

English Classes

Useful Downloads

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

View the First Days Guide Online.

English classes not only teach you how to read, speak or write in English, they can also help to orient you to the Canadian way of life.

Find out more about English as a Second Language classes offered through the public and separate (or Catholic) boards of education, community non-profit agencies and colleges.

Permanent Resident (PR) Card

The PR card is mandatory for most permanent residents returning to Canada by commercial carrier. All newly arriving immigrants will receive the card as part of the immigration process.

Find out about the PR Card, Sponsoring family members, Citizenship and more in our Immigration and Citizenship section.

Public Transportation and Consumer Issues

Making informed choices about the goods and services you buy is important as you settle into your new community. Find out how to be a wise consumer, in our Consumer Information section.

 

Visit our Site Map to see all of the information that is available to newcomers to Ontario.