Choosing a new home, moving there, and finding a job can be challenging for newcomers to Canada. In Niagara Canada there is plenty of support to help you make this experience as easy as possible. There is help when you are planning to arrive and when you are ready to make your home here.

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Provides information relating to immigration and citizenship including policy and regulations, the new immigration act, research, statistics, news, publications and the addresses of visa offices abroad. The site contains various application forms (ie. Work permit, sponsorship, citizenship, permanent resident card etc.)

This is the central website of the Government of Canada and gateway to all federal government departments Government of Canada Site | Site du gouvernement du Canada.

This is the central website of the Government of Ontario and gateway to all provincial government departments. Government of Ontario, Canada | Gouvernement de l’Ontario, Canada.

Information about Canada’s foreign policy and addresses of embassies abroad. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) | Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada (MAECD).

Provides information on acts, rules and regulations pertaining to immigrants and refugees. Also contains information and research on country of origin that can help refugees prepare for their IRB hearing. The site will soon offer an electronic version of the Personal Information Form (PIF).

Provides information and downloadable application forms for Canadian passports. Also contains addresses of passport offices across Canada and information on how to report a lost or stolen passport. There is also information on Canadian travel documents for refugees and stateless persons.