Free Newcomer Resources
We believe newcomers should know about the free resources available to them. Up-Lifted helps you find and navigate them, while providing additional optional premium support when you need it.
🏛️ Government Newcomer Services
Government of Canada — Services for Newcomers
Federal newcomer services overview: settlement help, language training, finding work and more.
Visit canada.ca →IRCC — Find Free Settlement Services Near You
IRCC's official directory of funded settlement service providers across Canada.
Visit IRCC →Ontario — Newcomers to Ontario
Provincial programs and information for newcomers living in Ontario.
Visit ontario.ca →City of Toronto — Newcomer Services
City programs, settlement support and community services for Toronto newcomers.
Visit toronto.ca →211 Ontario
Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline and directory for community and social services across Ontario.
Visit 211ontario.ca →💼 Employment Resources
Job Bank (Government of Canada)
Canada's official job board plus career-planning and labour-market information.
Visit jobbank.gc.ca →Employment Ontario
Free employment services, training programs and job-search support in Ontario.
Visit ontario.ca →🏠 Housing Resources
CMHC — Renting a Home
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's guides for renters, including newcomer information.
Visit cmhc-schl.gc.ca →Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario)
Official information on tenant rights, responsibilities and dispute resolution in Ontario.
Visit tribunalsontario.ca →🩺 Healthcare Resources
OHIP — Ontario Health Insurance
How to apply for Ontario's public health coverage and get your health card.
Visit ontario.ca →Health811
Free, confidential health advice from registered nurses — 24/7 by phone or online.
Visit health811.ontario.ca →🎓 Education Resources
World Education Services (WES Canada)
Authorized credential assessments for internationally educated newcomers.
Visit wes.org →Ontario — Education and Training
Schools, adult education, language classes, bridging programs and training information.
Visit ontario.ca →⚖️ Legal Resources
Legal Aid Ontario
Free or low-cost legal help for eligible people, including refugee and immigration matters.
Visit legalaid.on.ca →CLEO — Community Legal Education Ontario
Clear, plain-language legal information for people in Ontario, including newcomers.
Visit cleo.on.ca →Want More Personalized Support?
Up-Lifted helps you navigate these resources and offers optional premium memberships with personalized tools, dashboards and one-on-one support.
Up-Lifted Newcomers Inc. is an independent Canadian social enterprise. We are not a government organization and are not affiliated with IRCC, the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario or the City of Toronto unless expressly stated. The links below lead to official government and community websites.
The Up-Lifted Resource System
Our core resources — four per pillar, plus Market starter-kit builders — each structured the same way: what it is, who it's for, what you need, step-by-step actions, a checklist, official links, and when to seek professional help. The result is always a completed plan: My Housing Plan, My Employment Plan or My Education Plan.
🏠 Housing
- H1 — Housing Needs Assessment
- H2 — Housing Budget Planner
- H3 — Rental Search Plan
- H4 — Rental Application Checklist
💼 Employment
- E1 — Employment Needs Assessment
- E2 — Career & Skills Assessment
- E3 — Canadian Resume Builder
- E4 — Job Search & Application Tracker
🎓 Education
- ED1 — Education Needs Assessment
- ED2 — Credential Recognition Roadmap
- ED3 — Program Comparison Planner
- ED4 — Education Funding Planner
M1 — Home Starter Kit
Build your household kit by category, quantity and budget.
M2 — Student Starter Kit
Study supplies, bag, organization and lunch/storage.
M3 — Work Starter Kit
Organization and work accessories for your first job.
M4 — Family Starter Kit
A complete family household package — plus a seller pathway for newcomer entrepreneurs.
Find the kits in the Up-Lifted Market, or start with a master settlement assessment.