Permanent Resident

Settlement Services

At Halton Multicultural Council we can help you understand how the system in Canada works. We offer our services in more than 15 different languages. We provide information and referrals in regards to all your basic needs when you arrive, such as: issues related to the health care system, education, job search and training, community agencies serving the public, forms and applications for government programs and services, etc.

As Permanent Resident we can help you with the following services:

Health

Help identifying medical needs
Application for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Card
Raising a Child with Special Needs - A Newcomers Approach (Program)
Referral to Dental Services in your area
Referral to Family Doctors in your area
Referral to specialized agencies for disability issues (hearing impaired, autism, etc.)
Referral to supporting agencies for special needs (diet, heart condition, diabetes, etc.)
Referral to Vision Care in your area

Housing

Identify housing needs
Referral to emergency shelter
Search for affordable housing
Help with Subsidized Housing application
Set up appointments for viewing
Moving arrangements
Set up utilities
Assist with landlord disputes
Financial Analysis
How real estate works in Canada
Transitional Housing Program

Education/Training

Children's registration for school
Identify training programs and courses
Register/Enroll in programs
Identify programs for internationally trained professionals
Apply for loans or scholarships
Register in English lessons
HMC LINC*, ELT*, ESL
HMC English conversation circles
HMC basic computer classes
Citizenship Preparation Workshop
Parenting Information/Workshops

(*) Some language training programs at HMC offer Childminding for parents with children from 19 months until 9 years old.

Employment

Credential Assessment
Labour Market Information  
Licensing Requirements
Information on regulated professions
Information/Referral to regulatory bodies
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer at HMC
Job Search Workshop (JSW) at HMC
ELT for Accounting, Bookkeeping and Careers in Office Management *
Resume review
Job Search Corner (HMC)
Employment Insurance application
Job Search Workshop Clinic 

* Some language training programs at HMC offer Childminding for parents with children from 19 months until 9 years old.

Finances

Information about government financial assistance (Welfare)
Arrange appoinment with Ontario Works
Banking system information
Credit cards information
Information Income Taxes
Identity theft information
Income Tax Benefit
Old Pension Plan Application 

Food, Clothing, Transportation and Other Basic Needs

Referral to food bank
Halton Fresh food box program
Halton Food for life program
Referral to Nutritionist
Canada Food Guide information
Referral to clothing bank
Arrange for household item donations
Referral to agencies for household items
Transportation information
How to read a bus map/schedule

Legal

Application for Legal Aid
Arrange interpreter for Legal Aid
Complete and submit documentation to Legal Aid
Identify options for legal representation

Immigration

Identify Special needs
Social Insurance Number Application
Skilled worker application
Permanent Resident Card renewal application
Citizenship application
Sponsorship Applications
Passport Application
Visitor VISA letter

Social

Community Information
Information social and support groups in the community
Register for Workshops and Information session
Volunteer Matched (HOST)
Meet and Greet(HMC)
English Conversation Circles
Seniors Groups

For more information, please contact:

Babur Mobarak
Settlement Services Coordinator
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(905) 842-2486 ext. 232