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YMCA Newcomer Information Centre
Welcome to the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC). Our free services give immigrants all the help and support they need to begin their new lives in Canada. We are now providing online and in-person service.
How to Join
There are three options for you to register with us to receive our services. Whichever options you choose, you will receive a Personalized Settlement Plan to help you adjust to your new community.
Choose the self-register option, where most communication will be done via e-mail, phone call, or live chat. You can also register yourself and your family member.
Please follow these steps if using our self-register option:
STEP 1: Prepare your document
You will need to upload one of the following documents to register. Please scan or take a picture of your
immigration document:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)
- Refugee Claimant document or Notice of Decision letter
- Study permit or work permit
Do you have another immigration document not listed above?
Please send us an email at [email protected] and we will verify your eligibility.
STEP 2: Complete the registration form
Click on the “Register” button to be directed to our secured registration page.
Fill in the registration form, upload your immigration document(s), and click the “Submit” button.
You will receive an e-mail from us confirming your registration.
Our staff will contact you within one to two business days. Please check your spam folder to find this email.
STEP 3: Access your account
We will send a welcome e-mail with your username and a link to create your password.
Our Information & Referral Specialist will send you an e-mail to ask follow-up questions and provide you with information and referrals based on your needs. Please check your spam/junk folder in case the email doesn’t arrive in your inbox.
Book an in-person meeting or visit one of our locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). All of our sites are accessible by subway or bus.
Click here to view our centre’s location
Please bring one of the following documents for registration purposes:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)
- Notice of Decision letter
Book a virtual meeting from the comfort of your home! Join a Microsoft Team video meeting to meet with our staff.
Are you planning to move to Ontario from other provinces in Canada? Our virtual meeting is the best option for you to receive information & referral before your move to Ontario.
Please have with you one of the following documents for registration purposes:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)
- Notice of Decision letter
our services
One-on-one Meeting
Discuss your settlement needs with a dedicated Information & Referral Specialist
Information & Referrals
Get reliable information and referrals to employment, education, and settlement programs in Ontario
Settlement Plan
Receive a customized settlement plan to help you achieve your settlement goals
Community Connections
Meet new people, network, and practice language skills
Mentoring Program
For eligible Internationally Educated Professionals to help improve their job prospects
Information Sessions
Join our information sessions and learn about topics of education, work, and life in Canada
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Immigrating to Canada?
Next Stop Canada, our Online Pre-Arrival Settlement Services can help!
If you, or your family members, or your friends are immigrating to Canada, now you can start your settlement journey with us even before you pack your luggage.
Visit us at nextstopcanada.ca, and discover with us what you need to know about Canada before your departure.
The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) is a welcoming place for immigrants starting their new lives in Canada and has been serving the community since 2001 as the first stop for many newcomers coming to Ontario.
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