The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada.
Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier.
What is Canada Connects?
Canada Connects is a program run jointly by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and local newcomer service providers across the country.
Canada Connects works to connect newcomers to Canada with a Canadian citizen or long-time community members.
The program hopes to aid newcomers to integrate more easily into their communities. Under the program, newcomers can receive guidance and support across a wide range of areas from peers in their community.
Specifically, newcomers can receive assistance with
- Connecting with peers in the community;
- Improving their communication skills and understanding of Canadian culture; and
- Fostering understanding between Canadians and newcomers regarding the immigrant experience.
