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 spring, traditionally the peak housing season, Canada’s rental market is finally shifting in favour of tenants. Whether you’re already here or planning your flight, here is what you need to know about the 2026 rental market.
Oser rêver d’un avenir professionnel épanouissant, même en terre inconnue. Voilà ce que de nombreuses femmes francophones immigrantes souhaitent en posant leurs valises en Saskatchewan. Et la bonne nouvelle, c’est que ce rêve peut devenir réalité : mais encore faut-il être bien accompagnée, bien informée, et savoir que non, on n’a pas à tout affronter seule.
Many internationally trained professionals make common mistakes when starting their job search in Canada. Being aware of these pitfalls can help you save time, energy, and frustration, allowing you to find meaningful employment faster. Here are some key mistakes to avoid.
Have you been told by your landlord that you need to move out? Before you move out, read this article to find out what you need to know about the next steps you should take.
If you are a renter in Ontario, it can be hard to know what to do when something in your home breaks or needs repair. This article will focus on providing some advice for what to do in these situations.
Understanding Canada\’s current housing crisis can be crucial for a newcomer\’s ultimate success in Canada. It can help you choose the right location to land, setting you on a path to homeownership, which is a long-term goal for many newcomers. In the short term, it can help you find that first permanent rental property with an action plan that can save you time and money.
Starting a new life in Canada is exciting, but for many senior newcomers, it comes with challenges. Unlike younger immigrants who find connection through work or school, seniors often struggle to adapt. Language barriers, unfamiliar systems in healthcare and technology, and the loneliness of being far from close friends and cultural roots can make the transition difficult. This article explores the challenges faced by senior newcomers and how community services help them build connections and thrive in their new home.
Understanding Canada’s current housing crisis can be crucial for a newcomer’s ultimate success in Canada. It can help you choose the right location to land, setting you on a path to homeownership, which is a long-term goal for many newcomers. In the short term, it can help you find that first permanent rental property with an action plan that can save you time and money.
The wraparound approach used by the NWSP is a holistic and strengths-based planning process. It is empirically supported to result in the best outcomes for newcomers facing multiple barriers to settlement. By placing clients in the centre of the program, the best support network for overcoming barriers is discovered.