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:

Each NIC location offers access to printed resources, telephone, computers, fax, printer, photocopier, scanners, and internet.

Commissioner of Oaths Services

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

Settlement Information Sessions and Employment Workshops

These hybrid 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:

Adapting to Canadian Culture
Continuing Your Education and Training in Canada
Canadian Citizenship
Know Your Rights at Work
Financial Literacy for Newcomers to Canada
Tax Filing for Newcomers to Canada
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Canadian Workplace Culture
Effective Resume Writing
Get Ready for a Successful Job Interview

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.