Newcomers are set up for the following
- Government of Canada services.
- A pass for fitness access to the Canada Games Center for one year.
- Registration for language lessons.
What can CFR and other settlement organizations do to support refugees?
Support services include:
- Greeting at the airport,
- Temporary housing,
- Help with finding permanent housing,
- Help with registering for mandatory federal and provincial programs,
- Orientation to the community, a service that includes:
♦ Providing contacts for safety and emergency services,
♦ Introducing refugees to the city where they have settled,
♦ Explaining public transportation, Canada’s education and health care systems, Canadian laws and customs, and the local climate
- Personal finance help in areas such as
♦ budgeting,
♦ setting up a bank account and
♦ using debit and credit cards,
- Basic “life skills” support for high needs clients, and
- Referrals to other refugee programs.
English Training
Refugees who come to Canada often encounter a significant language barrier when trying to settle into their new home. When they arrive, many refugees may not speak English or French, which are the official languages of Canada. This language barrier can make it challenging for them to access important services, find jobs, and connect with people in their new community.
To help refugees overcome this obstacle, Canada has set up programs to provide language training and support. Nova Scotia Community College offer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program to improve English vocabulary and grammar without tuition cost
