For someone who is learning English, tasks like joining a video call, opening an email link, remembering a password or navigating an online classroom can feel like an extra language of their own. The good news is that you do not need to be a technology expert before you can benefit from online English classes. Read this article from our partner, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), to learn more.
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.
Starting over in a new place can bring up many emotions, some exciting, others worrisome or scary. For many LGBTQ+ newcomers, Canada represents hope: a place of safety, stability, and the freedom to be who you are. For the first time, it can feel like you are allowed to dream and imagine a future with possibility.
BGC South Coast BC is proud to offer programs to support parents and newcomers in Delta and the Lower Mainland, as well as early years programs for parents of young children and their babies.
Whether you arrive from a busy urban center or a quiet rural town, settling into life in Canada brings opportunities and challenges. One of the most important steps in making your new city feel like home is finding community. Here are four practical tips to help you connect with others and build a sense of belonging.