What information and resources are available to help newcomers adapt to life in Canada?
Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know Citizenship and Immigration Canada This guide provides information for newcomers adjusting to life in Canada. As well as providing an overview of Canadian values and way of life, the guide provides details on such issues as health services, housing, finance and taxation, employment, language training, education, Canadian law, and transportation. Checklists detailing what newcomers will need to do at various stages in their settlement experience, a list of key immigrant serving organizations across Canada, language training assessment centres and key information sources for newcomers are also provided. A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada Citizenship and Immigration Canada Explains to visa-ready newcomers abroad what Canada is like and the Canadian way of life. Topics include: getting ready before you leave, employment, housing, education, geography, economy, shopping, and rights and responsibilities. Available in English and in French (38 pages).
