ABOUT US

Next Stop Canada is home to two online pre-arrival programs delivered by the YMCA of Greater Toronto funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These programs offer free online services and support to those who have received approval from IRCC to come to Canada.

Next Stop Canada prepares you for immigration by providing you with meaningful personalized settlement information about Canada. With this knowledge you will be able to make more informed decisions prior to your arrival. We are dedicated to helping you adapt and integrate into Canadian society.

Next Stop Canada acknowledges that the land our office is sitting on is the traditional territory of numerous Indigenous nations, notably the Anishinaabe Nations (primarily the Mississaugas of the Credit), the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat. This land holds profound historical and cultural significance for Indigenous peoples, who have nurtured and safeguarded it for thousands of years. We recognize the enduring bond between Indigenous communities and this territory and honour their invaluable contributions across generations.​

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Adult program (Ages 16+) provides:

  • Live Needs Assessment and Referrals
  • Webinars
  • Pre-recorded Information Sessions
  • Member’s Forum
  • Mentor’s Forum

Youth program (Ages 12 – 19) provides:

  • E-learning courses
  • Webinars
  • Stories and Videos
  • Live Chat
  • Mentorship

Furthermore, the programs connect you to established newcomers with similar backgrounds and interests living in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. These Mentors can provide information, support and advice that is relevant to your needs and help you build new connections.

 Eligibility

To access these free online programs,

  • You must be 12+
  • You are not in Canada, but have received official approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • You must provide UCI and the required document

*Parental consent required for participants ages 12-15.

About the YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity tackling the most critical social issues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). For more than 160 years, we have offered children, teens, young adults and families the opportunity for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Through child care services, education and training programs, employment and immigrant services, family and youth services and health and fitness programs, the YMCA is building healthy communities across the GTA.