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YMCA of Greater Toronto - Newcomers

Newcomer Information Centre, Lansing Square


Description

Services to help and support immigrants begin their new lives in Canada

Settlement Information and Referral

  • information on topics such as essential government documents and benefits, immigration and citizenship, employment and job search, access to trades and professions, foreign credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
  • settlement information sessions in various locations
  • monthly webinars
  • guest speaker series
  • Newcomer Network
  • access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone; computer area
  • settlement resource library
  • English conversation circle
Eligibility
Newcomers (landed immigrants and Convention refugees)
Application Process
Register online or come in person; no appointment needed
Office
416-502-2484
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
2 Lansing Square
7th Fl, Suite 700
Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8
Canada
Languages
Bengali, Cantonese, English, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu
Contact
Margaret Wong, Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-609-0218 ext 30042
Outreach and Community Relations Coordinator
Raluca Costea
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-386-3746
Fees
None
Documents Required
Bring immigration documents if coming in person
Accessibility
Partly accessible - Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Topic(s)
Agency Information
View Agency Profile
Last Updated On
February 14, 2025
Address
2 Lansing Square, 7th Fl, Suite 700
Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8
Cross street: Victoria Park Ave and Sheppard Ave E
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region