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Welcome to the YMCA-YWCA online Newcomer Information Centre (NIC). Our specialized staff will offer you information and referrals on immigration and citizenship, employment, education, health, housing and much. The online services will be offered via different platforms such as Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, E-mail, phone, etc.  There is no cost to participate. 

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Our services are available in English and French, and our NIC staff members also speak many other languages. Whenever possible, you may be served in your first language.

Our Online Services:

  • Information and Referral: One-on-one information session with our specialists about immigration, citizenship, education, health, and much more and referral to the community settlement workers

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  • Webinars: In-house and guest speaker webinars, online and on-demand, covering topics such as Canadian citizenship, family sponsorship, driving test preparation and much more

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  • New Beginnings: A step by step guide for newcomers in Ottawa:  The webinar series include how-to guides on employment, housing, schooling, parenting, community awareness and so much more. They will take place every Friday from 12-1:30PM.  Please see our event calendar to sign up!​​

 
 

How to register for NIC programs :

  • Step one: Prepare you immigration document to upload. You can see some examples of the accepted immigration documents here.

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  • Step two: Complete your registration form. Click on the “Register” button and complete the form. Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation Email from us.

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