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Program:
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Newcomer Settlement Program
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Address:
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4T4
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Court St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay one block N from Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at the corner of Court St N and Cooke St
- Situated beside Sargent & Son Funeral Home
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Translation and Interpreter Services Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides direct services for new and established permanent residents and convention refugees, and for refugee claimants
Offers settlement and community orientation services for immigrants and refugees, including:
Orientation and Adaptation Services- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
Commissioner of Oaths- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
Translation and Interpretation Services- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
Supportive counselling- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
Job search preparation and training- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
Employment counselling- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
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Application:
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Call to book an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to:
- Permanent residents
- Canadian citizens
- Convention refugees and refugee claimants
- Newcomers admitted under Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program
- Foreign domestic workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver Program
- Minister's permit holders who have special permission to remain in Canada
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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available in 58 languages
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