Online Resources for New Immigrants in Canada
At Active Action, we are committed to supporting newcomers as they embark on their journey to settle and thrive in Canada. Our Online Resource Hub is a comprehensive collection of valuable links and resources from across the internet, curated specifically to help new immigrants navigate various aspects of life in Canada. Whether you’re preparing to move or have already arrived, you’ll find helpful information to make your transition smoother and more successful.
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GENERAL RESOURCES:
1. Immigrating and Settling in Canada – A Very Helpful Video Series for New Immigrants
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjQEP4DkMbA&list=PLA40417703AAB47D8&index=1
2. Welcome to Canada – What you should know
Link: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf
3. Newcomer’s guide to Canada’s Provinces and Territories
Link: https://arrivein.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Newcomers-guide-to-Canadas-Provinces-and-Territories.pdf
FOR IMMIGRANTS FROM UKRAINE:
Welcome Package – Arrivals to Canada from Ukraine
Link: https://www.redcross.ca/crc/documents/Welcome-Package_FULL_EN.pdf
PROVINCE BASED RESOURCES:
ALBERTA
1. Welcome to Alberta – Information for Newcomers
Link: https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a750fde1-3ac6-4432-a108-621fa21e1d85/resource/79792529-b3ad-4299-b820-b3d0fd24d4cd/download/6848486-2014-welcome-alberta-information-newcomers-2014-09-15.pdf
2. Welcome to Edmonton – An Orientation Guidebook for Newcomers to Canada
Link: https://cssalberta.ca/Portals/CSS/Documents/WelcomeToEdmontonGuide_FINAL_04292022.pdf
3. Newcomer’s Guide to Edmonton – An introductory guide to help new residents settle in Edmonton
Link: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/assets/Newcomers_Guide_English_FINAL.pdf?cb=1721057081
4. Newcomers Guide to Calgary
Link: https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/csps/cns/documents/immigrants-newcomers-refugees/newcomers-guide-english.pdf
4. Calgary Newcomer Services Guide
Link: https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/csps/cns/documents/immigrants-newcomers-refugees/clip-newcomer-guide.pdf
ONTARIO
1. An Introduction for Newcomers Settling in Ontario – Orientation to Ontario
Linik: https://nccpeterborough.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ontario-Guide.pdf
2. Get settled in Ontario
Link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-settled-ontario
3. Newcomer Guide – York Region
Link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-settled-ontario
BRITISH COLUMBIA
1. British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide to Resources and Services
Link: https://www.welcomebc.ca/start-your-life-in-b-c/bc-newcomers-guide-english-pdf
2. Start your life in B.C. – First few days
Link: https://www.welcomebc.ca/start-your-life-in-b-c/first-few-days
SASKATCHEWAN
1. First Things to Do in Saskatchewan
Link: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/language-training-and-settlement-services/first-things-to-do-in-saskatchewan
2. Newcomers Guide – Saskatoon
Link: https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/community-services/community-development/immigration/NewcomersMapGuide.pdf
3. Newcomers’ Guide to Winter – Saskatchewan
Link: https://rods.sk.ca/newcomers-guide-to-winter/
4. Moving to Regina
Link: https://www.regina.ca/about-regina/moving-to-regina/
4. Introduction to Saskatchewan for newcomers
Link: https://arrivein.com/immigration/provincial-spotlight-introduction-to-saskatchewan-for-newcomers/
NOVA SCOTIA
Newcomers Guide
Link: https://glenhavenmanor.com/docs/ghm-newcomer-guide.pdf
RESOURCES ON HEALTH:
1. Learn about health care in Canada – Government of Canada
Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/health-care.html
2. Get Healthcare in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers
Link: https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-health-care.html
3. Healthcare in Canada – Search By Province
Link: https://moving2canada.com/living/healthcare/#jump_Alberta
4. Healthcare in Canada: Basics for newcomers
Link: https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/healthcare-in-canada-basics-for-newcomers/
5. Health Insurance for Immigrant and Refugee Families
Link: https://kidsnewtocanada.ca/care/insurance
6. Guide to Health and Social Services for Newcomers in Ottawa
Link: https://onhc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Newcomer_Guide-.pdf
7. Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare in British Columbia: Resources for Newcomers and Providers
Link: https://mosaicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Healthcare-Navigation-Document-by-MOSAIC_MVRRT.pdf
8. Information to help find your way around the health care system in B.C.
Link: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/south-asian-health/south-asian-newcomer-resources
9. Health Services for Newcomers
Link: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/health-services-for-newcomers/
10. Canadian Health Care
Link: https://www.immigrationpeel.ca/en/living/health-care.aspx