Deciding to move to a new country is perhaps one of the biggest decision you will make in your life. To help you make an informed decision and better prepare for your life in Canada, there are many free pre-arrival services offered online or in-person in your home country.
After you receive your permanent residency papers the pre-arrival services can help you:
- Find a job in Canada
- Learn about the free settlement services available after you arrive in Peel
- Understand life in Canada, including laws, rights, and responsibilities
- Learn about English/French language skills and other skills for adapting to Canadian society
- Access labour market information and make connections
You can register for services from as many different service providers as you need, and at no charge.
ACCES – Canadian Employment Connections provides online services to help internationally educated newcomers find jobs in engineering, financial services, human resources, information technology, sales and marketing, and supply chain. Services available in English.
Active Engagement and Integration Program (AEIP) offers settlement and employment services for eligible clients and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates starting their new life in Canada. AEIP supports clients worldwide with online settlement and employment assistance, including pre-departure orientation, virtual workshops, employment counselling, guidance on foreign credential recognition (FCR), and connections to local organizations in Canada after arrival. Services are personalized with one-on-one support, tailored assessments, and action plans to ensure a smooth transition before coming to Canada.
Canada InfoNet is a free virtual employment program for skilled professionals approved to immigrate to Canada and preparing to arrive soon.
Next Stop Canada provides two online services to newcomers. One for newcomers aged 16 years and older and a second for youth aged 12 to 19 years. You can get settlement information, register for orientation sessions and get connected to the community information and resources that can help you adapt to the new life in Canada. Services are offered in English and other languages.
Planning for Canada provides pre-arrival orientation sessions to economic class and family class immigrants. They provide in-person and online services in English and French and are available worldwide.
- For those settling in Ontario, please click here to visit the COSTI Planning for Canada website.
Pre Arrival Canada is for newcomers who are preparing to move to Canada. One registration offers you a wide range of pre-arrival programs.
- Pre Arrival Canada offers specialized pre-arrival refugee programs designed to assist refugees and their families in preparing for life and work in Canada. To view these programs, please click here.
Pre-arrival Supports and Services (PASS) provides online supports and services to internationally educated nurses. Offers service in English only.
Welcome to Canada: Multilingual resources for newcomers provides vital information for a smooth transition to life in Canada. Everything newcomers need, all in one place.
PrepCan provides online pre-arrival employment services to economic immigrants, their spouses and adult dependants before coming to Canada. You can get information on Canadian labour market, help with resume and interview skills, and job search. Services available in English only.
Settlement.org provides pre-arrival webinars, resources and a personalized settlement plan to help you start preparing for your move to Canada.