Welcoming Seniors to Canada: Overcoming Barriers with Community and Support

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.

Housing Outlook – Winter Housing Overview

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.

Newcomers Wraparound Support Program in Victoria, BC: Wraparound Approach

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.