NEWCOMER
INFORMATION CENTRE

Our free immigrant services will help you and your family settle successfully in Canada.

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

Our Newcomer Information Centres are located across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville. 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 immigrants 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

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

www.niconline.ca

Commissioner of Oaths Services

Available remotely to take affidavits, declarations and oaths. Contact one of our locations to book your appointment.

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

Newcomer Settlement and Language Training Program (NSLT)

NSLT supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario. Program activities address settlement, language training, and employment needs, ensuring newcomers have the support, skills and opportunities to participate in their local communities and the labour market. The program offers:

Client needs assessment, goal setting, and services planning
One-on-one settlement assistance/counselling to individuals/families
Orientation to living in Ontario and resources available to support initial settlement needs
Information about relevant services that meet the specific needs of newcomers
Referral to other community and government services, including language training, employment and skills training, and social, education, and health care services
Orientation to the local labour market
Information about foreign qualification recognition
Information about employment opportunities, rights, and requirements
Career planning for skills-appropriate employment

Seniors Engagement and Empowerment Program (SEEN)

SEEN supports seniors from immigrant, racialized, and low-income communities in Peel and Halton regions. The program offers:

Online and in-person support and services for seniors facing social isolation/loneliness and feeling socially excluded due to lack of access to appropriate tools and resources
The promotion of volunteerism amongst seniors by interacting with other seniors from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
Expanding the awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse and fraud, and promoting upskilling and education/activities for seniors

Women’s Connections and Empowerment Program (WCEP)

WCEP helps vulnerable women in Halton by providing a series of service activities and support to create, stabilize, improve their well-being, and establish strong social connections. WCEP conducts workshops, networking sessions, and group meetings, offering customized services, tools, and resources that include:

Educating and encouraging women’s involvement in discussions, workshops, and community events.
Facilitating information and guidance on a broad range of topics (cultural integration, education, parenting, employment, mental health, social services, housing, legal, etc.) and ensuring referral and access.
Enabling opportunities for women to build awareness of their issues, concerns, and abilities, among the mainstream culture – empowering women (develop their communication and leadership skills) while creating a more inclusive environment.
Highlighting the importance of community engagement and service opportunities.

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.