NEWCOMER
INFORMATION CENTRE

We are here to support you and your family on your settlement journey in Canada.

A Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) is your first stop in your transition to a new life in Canada.

At each NIC location, our professional, friendly, knowledgeable and multilingual staff provide free one-on-one information and referral services. The personalized information and program referrals are intended to assist newcomers with all their settlement needs and help facilitate a smooth transition to life in Canada.

We provide information on the following services:

Employment Services
Education and Training
English Language Training
Housing Information
Health Care Services
Child, Youth and Family Resources
Legal and Social Services
Government Programs
Personal Finance and Income Tax
Community and Recreational Services
Canadian Citizenship

Additional services available:

Self-Directed Resource Centre
Printed resources
Telephone
Computers
Fax
Printer
Scanners
Internet

NIC Online

www.niconline.ca
Provides free online employment and settlement information and referral services to Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees.

Commissioner of Oaths Services

Available by appointment at all NIC locations to take affidavits, declarations, oaths, attest/certify true copies of original documents.

Settlement Information Sessions and Employment Workshops

These off-site or in-house group sessions provide an opportunity to learn, share and discuss your career development and settlement progress.

Registration is required by phone, e-mail or in person. Sessions include:

Starting Your Life in Canada
Continuing Education
Canadian Citizenship
Know Your Rights at Work
Financial Literacy
Canadian Tax System
Identity Theft
Banking for Newcomers in Canada
Canadian Workplace Culture
Your First Resume and Cover Letter
Practise Your Interview Skills

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Services

Free childcare for newcomer children is available at our Oakville and Malton locations. Our CNC program provides care for your children six months of age or older while you access our on-site services.