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Landing
Congratulations! You have taken a big step. Moving
to a new country takes courage. It also creates exciting opportunities
and new beginnings. Taking the time to learn what to expect-and what is
expected of you-will help you succeed. This is your new home. Welcome
to Canada! There are some important things you need to do as soon as possible.
1. Applying for a Social Insurance Card is one of the most important
things you will do after coming to Canada. You will need one to work here,
to open a bank account or to obtain your tax credit. This number tells
the government who is earning money, paying taxes, paying into pension
plans, and using government services. Your employers will ask you for
this number. To apply for one, simply go to your nearest Human Resources
Development Canada office. As a new immigrant, you will need to provide
the original of your record of Landing(IMM 1000). The toll free number
is 1-800-206-7218,
2. Also it is important to apply for your Ontario Health Insurance
Card as soon as possible. You can get an application form at a doctor's
office, a hospital, a pharmacy or an immigrant-serving organization. You
will need to show your Record of Landing(IMM 1000).
3. Applying for the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
If you have children under 18, the government of Canada may be able to
help you with some of the costs of raising them. When you apply, you must
provide proof of your Canadian immigration status, and proof of birth
for any of your children born outside of Canada. You may call 1-800-387-1193.
Here are some organizations which provide services designed for newcomers
to Canada.
Brampton Neighborhood Resource Centre
168 Kennedy Road South Units 3&4
Brampton, Ontario L6W 3G6
Phone: (905)452-1262
fax: (905)452-1365
Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Resource Centre
3439 Fieldgate Drive
Mississauga,
905-629-1873
Malton Neighbourhood Services
7200 Goreway Drive
Mississauga,
905-677-6270
905-672-3660
Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services
3050 Confederation Parkway
Mississauga,
905-273-4884
NewComer Information Centre (New)
CET Brampton Campus
150 Central Park Drive, Brampton
ON L6T 1B4
905-791-6700
CET Mississauga Campus
100 Elm Drive,
Mississauga ON L5B 1L9
905-270-6000
Note: Centre goal is to help newcomers make a smooth transition
into Canada
www.clta.on.ca
For more information, please
www.settlement.org
www.region.peel.on.ca
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