Services
York Region Immigration Portal
www.yorkwelcome.ca
Information for newcomers about living, learning and working in York Region.
Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)
www.ccsyr.org
CCSYR provides services for immigrants and refugees.
The Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
www.welcomecentre.ca
A one stop service that guides and supports immigrants.
The Association des Francophones de la Région de York (AFRY)
www.afry.ca
Offers a wide range of services in French, including assistance to newcomers in their settlement and integration process.
211Ontario
www.211ontario.ca
A directory of services in our community and across the province.
York Region District School Board
www2.yrdsb.ca
YRDSB offers a variety of summer learning programs for elementary and secondary students.
ESL classes in York Region
https://www.ycdsb.ca/ce/esl/
Adult English as a second language classes are offered throughout York Region during the day, evenings and on Saturdays.
Welcome to Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf
Find out what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada, how to get help, services and information on Canadian laws and health care.
Service Canada
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
The closest Service Canada location is in Newmarket.
Find Services Near Me
http://settlement.org/findhelp/ontario/
Find community services in a specific area or city in Ontario (crisis lines, community health centres, housing assistance, settlement services, finding a job and many more).
COSTI
www.costi.org
COSTI provides employment services to immigrants and refugees and educational and social services.
Canadian Newcomer Magazine and Newsletter
www.cnmag.ca
Lots of information for new Canadians. Sign up for the newsletter on their website.
