This article was written by Siddharth Bhardwaj, Licensed Paralegal and Community Legal Worker at CICS. Based on his work assisting newcomers across Ontario, he provides guidance on housing rights, rental laws, and the legal protections available to help newcomers secure and maintain safe and stable housing.
This article was written by Preksha Goenka, The Landing’s Fundraising and Communications Coordinator, who immigrated to Canada at 17 for post-secondary studies. Drawing from her experience, she shares lessons she wishes she had known before arriving.
To help, the Y and Desjardins will host two interactive networking events each year at Desjardins’ downtown Toronto office. Each event will welcome up to 100 newcomers and immigrant professionals to learn, connect, and support their career growth in Canada.
Moving to a new country opens up a wealth of opportunities, including the chance to explore a fresh career path. However, embarking on this journey can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding employment. Luckily, there are resources like the Job Finding Club for Immigrants (JFCI) at Georgian College — Career and Employment Community Services in Barrie, Ontario, that are here to guide you through the process and help you build a successful career in Canada.
For over 40 years, Immigrant Services Calgary has worked to make a meaningful difference in the lives of newcomers in Alberta. More recently, with its partners’ help, it launched Gateway, a program designed to remove the guesswork from newcomer settlement journeys.