Pre-arrival organizations provide comprehensive assistance for individuals looking to move to, live, and work in Canada.
These organizations assess the specific needs of individuals and create personalized plans to help them settle in the country. They also connect individuals with other pre-arrival services they may require and with organizations that offer services after their arrival in Canada.
The pre-arrival services funded by IRCC include employment services, family and youth services, settlement information, information on life in Canada, connections with mentors, and assistance for Francophone communities, French-speaking newcomers, and refugees. These services are designed to support individuals in planning their move to Canada and provide them with the necessary information and connections for a smooth transition.
Several organizations offer pre-arrival services, including the Active Engagement and Integration Project, Planning for Canada, and Next Stop Canada. These organizations provide general information about living in Canada, orientation to education, healthcare, housing, and transportation, needs assessment, and referrals to community services. They also offer specialized programming for youth and provide services in multiple languages to cater to a diverse audience.
For Francophone communities and French-speaking newcomers, Connexions Francophones offers in-person services in Morocco and online services globally. They provide information and orientation, connections with local organizations, needs assessment, and personalized settlement plans. Similarly, Canadian Orientation Abroad offers specialized group orientation in local languages to refugees selected to resettle in Canada, along with support services such as child-minding, translation, interpretation, and transportation.
Additionally, provinces and territories in Canada offer pre-arrival and in-Canada settlement services, along with information about their communities and guides to help newcomers adjust to local life. This comprehensive support system aims to provide individuals with the necessary resources and information to facilitate their transition to life in Canada.
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/pre-arrival-services/prepare-live.html