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The Government of Canada recognizes the immense challenges faced by those fleeing conflict and is committed to improving access to vital mental health services for vulnerable newcomers. Since 1989, Kids Help Phone has provided free, 24/7, confidential mental health resources to young people across Canada. 

Today, on World Refugee Day, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a contribution agreement with Kids Help Phone to provide counselling...

Newcomers need to be included in policy, program and service design. One way we can accomplish this is by including newcomer voices in national level surveys, like the one we are sharing with you today.

Introducing the Media and Technology Monitor for Newcomers

The Media and Technology Monitor for Newcomers (MTM Newcomers for short) is the first annual media and technology survey on newcomers in Canada. Conducted by CBC/Radio-Canada, the survey is open to all newcomers (refugees, asylum seekers,...

Friendly and experienced settlement professionals can help you

• look for a job
• get a language assessment
• register for language classes
• find a place to live
• sign up your kids for school
• learn about community services

If you’re

• outside Canada, you may be able to get pre-arrival services in your home country before you move
• living in Quebec, you can find information about local services from the Quebec ministry in charge of immigration

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Canada is committed in our support for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We put measures in place to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents return home and to help Ukrainians come to and stay in Canada.

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 13,050 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

For many newcomers, securing meaningful employment is a critical step in their resettlement journey and is integral to financial independence. It also helps ease Canada’s labour shortages and supports our country’s post-pandemic economic growth by filling vacancies across the country.

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I am an international medical graduate: what should I do to begin the process of becoming a practising physician in Canada?

This page has current information for Ukrainians and those who want to support them in Ontario.

If you are an internationally educated professional or tradesperson coming to Canada or already in Ontario this guide can help you access your profession or trade.

You can use the guide to start working toward your career goals. You will learn about international qualifications, how to contact licensing or regulatory bodies and the education and training options available to you. The guide also has information about the Canadian labour market and the workplace culture in Canada. You may benefit...

For more than two years, health care providers have worked tirelessly to keep the Canadian health system from buckling under the strain of a global pandemic, massive surgical backlogs, and a depleted workforce. Unfortunately, the health system was struggling before COVID-19. Today, with more health workers burning out and leaving their professions, the system has reached a point where immediate action is needed to prevent total collapse.

In response, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), in partnership...