
Click on these links to find information on taking the Canadian Citizenship Test, finding housing, health care, learning Enlish and more.
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Citizenship
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
This federal government website contains information about how to become a citizen of Canada, including the study guide for the citizenship test, A Look at Canada.
Discover Canada
The online version of the study guide for the citizenship test, which includes sample test questions.
Toronto Public Library Canadian Citizenship Practice Test
This library site offers a practice test in French and English, along with answer keys.
Richmond Public Library's Canadian Citizenship Practice Test
This award-winning site contains 115 citizenship practice questions, some of which are specific to British Columbia.
Government
Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Including a complete text of the Charter and a discussion of its meaning.
How Canadians Govern Themselves
This lively and readable online document has helped tens of thousands of students, teachers, legislators and ordinary citizens in Canada and around the world understand the Canadian system of government.
Senators and Members of Parliament
Find out who your Member of Parliament is and how you can contact them.
Manitoba MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Directory
Find out who your MLA is and what they do.
City of Winnipeg Councillors
Search for your City of Winnipeg councillor using your street address at this page.
Elections Canada - Electoral Districts
This site contains information on Canada's Federal electoral districts, including maps and historical data on past elections.
Elections Manitoba - Where Do I Vote?
Find out what Manitoba Provincial electoral district you live in and where you go to vote.
Immigration
immigratemanitoba.com
The official provincial website for new Manitobans will help you get settled, look for jobs, and learn English. It also includes information for employers and people who work with newcomers.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
This federal government website contains information about how to become a citizen of Canada, including the study guide for the citizenship test, A Look at Canada.
Canadian Immigrant
The website for this free monthly magazine features articles written by and for newcomers to Canada with information about language training, careers, immigration laws, etc.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Find information on immigration appeals, refugee protection and much more.
Refugee Support
IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee Community of Manitoba
IRCOM helps newcomer families integrate into the community through affordable transitional housing, programs and services.
Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council
Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council promotes and supports the protection and resettlement of refugees. They offer services that welcome and assist refugee newcomers in their settlement and integration into Canadian society.
Needs Centre for War Affected Families
Needs Centre provides services and support to immigrant and refugeee children and youth and their families. They help newcomers integrate into society by providing youth with employment, education and social recreation programs.
MCC Manitoba Refugee Assistance
MCC Manitoba's Refugee Assistance program works to promote refugee sponsorship by churches in Manitoba and works with other groups to address the needs of newcomers and refugees.
Amnesty International Winnipeg Chapter
Amnesty International is a world wide movement of people dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights.
Canadian Council for Refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees is committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Refugees
Learn about refugee claims in Canada, settling in Canada, sponsoring refugees, and more.
Settlement Support
Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers
Once you have found an apartment, you can contact your local neighbourhood immigrant settlement worker. The worker can help you find grocery stores and banks, a school for your children, a doctor, furniture, and other help you may need to settle in your new neighbourhood.
New Journey Housing
This resource centre trains and assists newcomers through the process of getting and keeping affordable housing in Winnipeg.
Mount Carmel Clinic Multicultural Wellness Program
The Multicultural Wellness Program offers community based, culturally appropriate services that promote mental, emotional and physical health for immigrants and refugees. Counselling is provided in different languages. Other services include primary health (doctors and nurses), and dental health care.
Immigrant Centre Manitoba Inc.
Immigrant Centre helps new Manitobans find a new home, participate in Canadian life and adjust to new surroundings. They provide settlement services, adult education, employment services, translation services, nutrition classes, citizenship classes and more.
Entry Program
The Entry Program provides settlement information for newcomers to Winnipeg and an introduction to English language and services.
Manitoba START
Manitoba Start provides information and referral services to newcomers that help you adjust to living in Manitoba, improve your English and find a job.
Accueil Francophone du Manitoba
L'Accueil Francophone welcomes French-speaking newcomers, assists in the settlement process, and helps you find services and programs in the community.
Centres de Services Bilingues | Bilingual Services Centres
Find out how to get a Social Insurance Number, apply for a pension and much more. Service is available in English and French.
Healthy Start for Mom and Me
Provides adult education for expectant and new families with babies up to one year. Drop-in classes for newcomers to Canada at Knox Church, 406 Edmonton St. Interpreters available.
Immigrant Women's Counselling
Support for immigrant and refugee women, including programming, counselling, support groups, help with interpretation and more.
IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee Community of Manitoba
IRCOM helps newcomer families integrate into the community through affordable transitional housing, programs and services.
Needs Centre for War Affected Families
Needs Centre provides services and support to immigrant and refugeee children and youth and their families. They help newcomers integrate into society by providing youth with employment, education and social recreation programs.
Family Centre
Provides counselling, education and training, employee assistance, and more.
Employment Services
Academic Credentials Assessment Service
Getting an evaluation of the education you earned outside of Canada will help employers understand and recognize your academic credentials.
Credentials Recognition Program
The Government of Manitoba program provides financial assistance to immigrant professionals as they proceed through the licensing process set by their profession's regulatory body.
Employment Projects of Winnipeg
Employment Projects of Winnipeg provides programs and services for newcomers, including employment counselling, computer training, job fairs, and more.
Success Skills Centre
Success Skills Centre offers employment assistance services to immigrant professionals and skilled workers of all ages who want to continue their careers in Manitoba.
Employment Solutions For Immigrant Youth
Employment Solutions for Immigrant Youth assists immigrants who are 18 - 30 years old and preparing to enter the Canadian workforce. The program helps you learn to identify and build on your skills, develop a career plan, and find meaningful employment.
Work Start
Get the information you need to find a job, including upgrading your skills, finding job openings, interview resources and more.
Employment and Income Assistance
This Government of Manitoba program provides financial assistance if you need help with basic personal and family needs. The program aims to help you find and keep a job, and become self-sufficient.
Career Destination Manitoba for Newcomers
Read career stories written by newcomers who have successfully integrated into Manitoba's workforce. See how they learned to succeed in areas such as learning English and qualifications recognition, finding work or setting up a business, and adapting to daily life in Manitoba.
Learn English
Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC)
WELARC administers language assessments using the Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test. The Placement Test is designed to place people in the most appropriate EAL classes.
Winnipeg School Division
Adult EAL
The Winnipeg School Division Adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program focuses on providing students with practical training in the English language for settlement, educational and employment purposes.
Learning English with CBC Manitoba
You will find English as an Additional Language lessons that are based on stories broadcast on CBC Radio. The lessons are designed for intermediate level learners and there are tips on how to adpat them on the teacher's page.
Global Welcome Centre - University of Winnipeg
The Global Welcome Centre helps immigrants and refugess with language barriers between them and post-secondary education and offers advice on how to pursue a university degree or diploma in Manitoba.
Age and Opportunity
Newcomers age 55 or more can learn about settlement topics and meet other older adults from Canada and other countries. You can learn of activities in your community and about healthy aging in Manitoba
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network
Mosaic is a great place for newcomers with young children to make friends and learn about their new home. English classes are family-friendly, and newcomers learn the lanuage they need to take care of their families.
Communities
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