Moving to a new country is a big change for a young person. Settlement services can help you adjust to life in Canada and support you to build skills, experience, and a sense of community. Find settlement services for youth near you: http://www.canada.ca/newcomer-youth

It can be a challenge to find work in a new country. You can get free support before you arrive in Canada. Pre-arrival employment services can help you learn how to find work in Canada, connect you with employers, and inform you about the Canadian workplace culture before you arrive. Register as early as possible to benefit from these services: http://www.canada.ca/pre-arrival-services

Settling in a new country can be challenging. Free pre-arrival services can help you and your family prepare for life and work in Canada before you arrive. Register as early as possible to benefit from these services: https://www.canada.ca/pre-arrival-services

Canada has a universal health care system funded through taxes. This means that any Canadian citizen or permanent resident can apply for public health insurance. Each province and territory has a different health plan that covers different services and products. There are some important difference between each plan so make sure you know what your plan covers. To access health care in Canada, you need to apply for a health card from your province or territory. When you go to see a doctor or other medical professional, you have to show your health card to prove that you’re registered. Find more videos to help you settle into your new life in Canada: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA40417703AAB47D8 To find service provider organizations near you that offer employment and other settlement services, visit: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp For more information and resources about how to apply for a health card, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html Find answers to your questions on social media: https://www.facebook.com/CitCanada https://twitter.com/CitImmCanada

This video to provide information to newcomers in Canada about the importance of tax filing, receiving the benefits and credits they are entitled to, and how to get tax help.

This video was produced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some images may not depict current physical distancing measures. Resettling in Canada as a refugee can be full of anticipation, hope and challenges. It’s helpful to know what to expect and what services and support are available to you as a resettled refugee to help you get settled in Canada. Before you arrive, you can take Canadian Orientation Abroad training from the International Organization for Migration. This will help you learn more about Canada and how to prepare for travel. When you first arrive in Canada as a resettled refugee, an organization funded by the Government of Canada or your private sponsors will help to meet your most immediate needs. They will greet you at the airport, provide you with a temporary place to stay and help you find a permanent home. They will also help you open a bank account, get your kids registered for school, and learn how to get around your new community. As a refugee resettling to Canada, you can also get free settlement services to help you to adapt and succeed in your new community. These services are provided by organizations funded by the Government of Canada’s Settlement Program, and can help you: • create a personalized settlement plan based on your own needs and strengths, with referrals to groups or organizations that can help you • learn more about life in Canada • learn English or French • find a job, build your professional network and advance your career development • connect with other newcomers and Canadians in your community To find free settlement services near you, please visit: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp Find answers to your questions on social media: Facebook: Canadian Immigration and Citizenship https://www.facebook.com/CitCanada Twitter: @CitImmCanada https://twitter.com/CitImmCanada

*This video was produced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some images may not depict current social distancing measures.* Looking for work as a newcomer to Canada can be challenging. Learn about the difference between regulated and unregulated jobs, and the documents you will need to begin your job search. Get information about how to prepare your resume, cover letter, and references for job applications and interviews. We’ll also explain how you can meet people who can help you get experience and find jobs, and where you can get free employment services. This video is part of the Welcome to Canada video series. Find more videos to help you settle into your new life in Canada on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's YouTube playlist, Immigrating and Settling in Canada: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA40417703AAB47D8 To learn more about settlement services you can get before you arrive in Canada, including how to prepare to find work and get your credentials recognized, visit: https://www.canada.ca/pre-arrival-services. To find a service provider organization near you that offers employment and other settlement services, visit: https://www.canada.ca/find-newcomer-services. For more information and resources about finding work in Canada, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca. To find a Service Canada office near you, visit: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-hme.jsp?lang=eng. Find answers to your questions on social media: Facebook: Canadian Immigration and Citizenship https://www.facebook.com/CitCanada Twitter : @CitImmCanada https://twitter.com/CitImmCanada A transcript of this video is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/video/finding-job-help.html

Mental health – how we think, feel and behave – is an important part of overall health. As a newcomer to Canada, you can get tips on how you can improve your own mental health, such as eating well and being active. You can also ask for help and support from family, friends, community groups and settlement service providers. To find a settlement service provider organization near you, visit https://www.canada.ca/newcomer-services. If you think you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please • contact your doctor • go to your nearest hospital • call a local crisis line • find resources at your local service provider organization If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital. Children aged 5 or more and young adults up to 29 years of age can call the Kids Help Phone and get confidential care from professional counsellors any time, day or night, for free at 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Newcomer youth can also access resources here: https://kidshelpphone.ca/topic/identity/newcomers. If you are thinking of suicide, or think someone else may be, there is help. Call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service any time, day or night, for free at 1-833-456-4566 (in Quebec: 1-866-277-3553) or visit https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca. Find answers to your questions on social media: Facebook: Canadian Immigration and Citizenship https://www.facebook.com/CitCanada Twitter: @CitImmCanada https://twitter.com/CitImmCanada