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Newcomer guides
Find practical information about housing, health, work, settlement and your rights.
Housing and food
Where to sleep tonight, how renting works in Ontario, your rights as a tenant, and where to get food and money help.
Read guideSettling in
A step-by-step plan for your first weeks in Canada, plus the everyday things nobody tells you.
Read guideHealth and mental health
How health coverage works for newcomers and refugees, where to go when you are sick, and where to find support for your mind and heart.
Read guideLGBTQ+ newcomers
You are safe to be who you are in Canada. Here are your rights, how to protect your privacy, and where to find people who understand.
Read guideWork, jobs and the economy
What the job market looks like right now, which jobs are hiring, where to search, how to get a mentor, and your rights at work.
Read guideLegal help and staying safe
Where to get free legal advice, the refugee claim deadlines you must not miss, how to choose a real representative, and the scams that target newcomers.
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