Government Programs, Financial Assistance and Loans
for Newcomers
Canada has a strong history of welcoming newcomers
from around the world and helping them settle into their
new life here. The government of Canada has developed
programs that offer financial assistance, loans and
help with immigrating to Canada.
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP)
The goal of ISAP
is to provide newcomers with information that will help
them to integrate easily into Canadian society. It provides
guidance on:
- Important aspects of life in Canada, including
banking and housing
- Economic, social, health and educational services
and facilities
- Employment-related services
- Translation services
- Orientation services
These services are offered through Canadian Orientation
Abroad (COA) via international organizations in various
countries around the world.
Immigration Loans Program (ILP)
This program provides loans to refugees and protected
persons to help them cover certain expenses before leaving
for Canada. These include:
- Medical examinations
- Obtaining travel documents
- Transportation to Canada
Resettlement Assistance Program
For refugees and protected persons, the Resettlement
Assistance Program provides funds and services including:
- Temporary accommodation
- Assistance in finding permanent housing
- Essential clothing
- Household items
- Living expenses
- Income support for up to one year
Host Program
Getting information and advice from a Canadian volunteer
can go a long way in helping you feel at home —
especially if you’ve just arrived. The
Host Program matches newcomers to a Canadian volunteer
“host” who can help with:
- Practicing language skills
- Learning how to use local public transportation
systems and carry out essential activities, like shopping
- Connecting with other members of your community
- Finding employment opportunities
- Setting up a household, including arranging services
like telephone, heating and electricity
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Citizenship
and Immigration Canada can give you more advice
and information on all of these programs. |
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada — Information
on the Host
Program, resettling
refugees and ISAP. |
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Canada
International — Information on services for
non-Canadians. |
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Canada
Benefits — An overview of benefits for newcomers. |
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