Chinese Association of Mississauga

Settlement information for immigrants and refugees including government assisted refugees

• job search assistance and information about workplace rights and Employment Standards Act
• information about health and education system, landlord and tenant rights, banking
• anti-violence information for families, mental health information
• seasonal income tax clinic (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program) for families with low incomes
• information and referral to community services
• assistance with forms and applications such as PR card renewal, citizenship applications and forms for income security and health programs
• English-Chinese interpretation and translation, commissioner of oaths
• in-home settlement service visits available

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry, childminding may be available for attendees with children 2-6 years, bus fare for eligible attendees

• computer/Zoom classes: Zoom classes open to all who want to learn video conferencing via the Zoom app; class outside LINC/ESL class time

Seniors Programs

• needs assessment, information and referral
• community connection activities and workshops such as Chinese painting, Taiji, line dance, Chinese folk dancing

• Government / Legal - Community legal services
• Older adults - Recreation for older adults

• Etobicoke
• Etobicoke Central
• Etobicoke North
• Etobicoke South
• Oakville
• Peel Region