Services & Perks
Free resources and perks for your first year
Every entry on this page is free to use and pays us nothing: official government pages, funded settlement organizations, public libraries and recreation, and non-profit newcomer programmes. Commercial offers are not shown here — they live in the separate Partner Marketplace.
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Nothing on this page is paid, sponsored or ranked. Eligibility for a programme is always decided by the organization that runs it, not by us, and never changes any calculation or eligibility result in the tools.
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Government resources
Official federal and provincial pages for status, taxes and benefits.
Government resources
Official guidance on residency for tax purposes, a first return, and applying for benefits and credits.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageGovernment resources
Official page explaining how to apply, at no cost, and which documents are accepted.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
We never ask for your Social Insurance Number and never store one.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageSettlement organizations
Publicly funded organizations offering orientation and one-to-one help.
Settlement organizations
Official directory of funded organizations offering orientation, language assessment and employment help, free for many newcomers.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Access depends on your immigration status. The official page lists who may use each service.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageLanguage & career support
Free language assessment, classes and employment guidance.
Language & career support
Official starting point for credential assessment, regulated occupations and provincial licensing bodies.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageLanguage & career support
Official page on funded English and French classes, assessment centres and childminding during class where offered.
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Eligibility depends on your status. Confirm on the official page or with a settlement organization.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageFamily & childcare support
Official family benefits, school registration and childcare information.
Family & childcare support
How to apply, which documents are requested, and how payments are reviewed each July.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageCulture, recreation & community
Museums, parks, community activities and newcomer cultural programmes.
Culture, recreation & community
A Canadian charitable programme offering access to participating museums, galleries, parks and attractions for eligible new permanent residents and new citizens. Participating venues and conditions are set by Canoo.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
You may be eligible based on your newcomer or citizenship timeline. Verify current eligibility and participating venues with Canoo — we cannot confirm or grant eligibility.
Included because it is a free, non-commercial programme useful during a family's first year.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Canoo (Institute for Canadian Citizenship)
Open official pageLibraries & learning
Free library membership, study space, courses and children's programmes.
Libraries & learning
Canadian public libraries issue free cards to residents and lend books, offer study space, online courses, language conversation circles and free children's activities. Search your city's library for local branches and rules.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Proof of local address is usually requested. Conditions are set by each library system.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
Open official pageHealth & wellbeing
Public health coverage registration and free community health services.
Health & wellbeing
Official overview of public health insurance, where to apply and why interim private coverage may be needed during a waiting period.
No commission. We are not paid to list this and we receive nothing if you use it.
Last checked: September 17, 2026 · Government of Canada
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