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If you are in Toronto, Peel Region (Brampton, Caledonia, and Mississauga) or Ottawa, you can go to a Newcomer
Information Centre (NIC) when you arrive. NICs provide free information and referrals to community agencies that
can help you settle in these areas.
To find a NIC in your area, visit
www.settlement.org
or call a Community Information Centre (see below)
Ontario Day to Day
Workbook 2010
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1. Use these websites:
www.ontarioimmigration.ca
or
www.settlement.org
2. Select “English” or “French” and follow the steps given on each page
3. After you complete step 4, you will see a list of language classes that match your criteria
4. Write down the contact information of the organization(s) offering the class(es)
Finding a language class near you
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Name of Agency
Address
Phone Number
EXERCISE
DID YOU KNOW?
Immigrant-serving agencies organize many events and
programs in addition to the ones listed above. These may
include conversation classes, field trips, potluck dinners,
information sessions, holiday parties and many others. To learn
more, speak to your local immigrant-serving agency.
NEWCOMER INFORMATION CENTRES (NIC)
Community Information Centres provide information about social, health, government and other community ser-
vices. These centres can help you find free services in your area.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRES
Important: Make use of the free services available to you. Ask questions and always check
with your immigrant-serving agency to make sure you have accurate information.