Newcomer Resource Hub

Every year, thousands of people arrive in Canada with the same questions: ❓ How do I find a job? ❓ Where should I live? ❓ Can I rent without Canadian credit history? ❓ How do schools work? ❓ Do I need a work permit? ❓ Which province is the best fit for my goals? The challenge isn't finding information. The challenge is finding reliable information in one place.

Moving to Canada is not one single process. The steps depend on why you are coming, what legal pathway applies to you, and whether you are applying from outside Canada or asking for protection from inside Canada. Canada’s official refugee and immigration system separates refugee resettlement abroad, asylum claims made in Canada, and other immigration streams such as work permits, permanent residence, study permits, and family sponsorship