Resources

for newcomers to Ontario

  • Legal Aid Ontario provides access to legal representation for low-income residents of Ontario, including for a range of refugee and immigration matters.

  • Ontario Works assists qualifying residents of Ontario with employment and financial assistance, such as support for basic needs and shelter.

  • The Ontario Disability Support Program provides income support, benefits for health costs, and other disability support for qualifying residents of Ontario.

  • Newcomers can register with the Health Care Connect Program to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their area.

  • The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants provides a list of refugee shelters and agencies who work with vulnerable populations across Southern Ontario.

  • The CCVT can connect individuals who are survivors of torture with a range of settlement services, including orientation and information, individual support counselling, and referrals to other services for newcomers.

  • The FCJ can connect newcomers with resources to assist with finding shelter, applying for social assistance, or accessing other settlement services.

  • Settlement.org provides answers to common questions for newcomers to Ontario, including about housing, employment, health, education, and legal services.

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