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Newcomers to North YorkDayPlanner (2 Edition) nd
Newcomers to North YorkDayPlanner (2nd Edition)
�e Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP) is a multi-sectoral planning table that enhances collaboration, strengthens coordination and strategic planning among a cross-section of stakeholders to foster more welcoming and inclusive communities, and to improve settlement and integration outcomes for newcomers, including refugees.
Working collaboratively with community stakeholders, we are focused on developing and implementing a local settlement strategy that will coordinate services and programs, enhance diversity and inclusiveness, and make the Toronto North regionan even more welcoming community for everyone!
For more information about Toronto North LIP, please visithttp://torontonorthlip.ca
Newcomers to North YorkDayPlanner (2nd Edition)
Designed and developed by
(TNLIP)Settlement, Language and Integration Workgroup
Sponsored by
The Planner details informat ion on newcomer services in North York like: health, housing, education, training, learning English & French, LGBTQ2+, financial and legal.
Toronto North LIP expresses its appreciation to the following workgroup members for their consistent help and support in producing this DayPlanner:
Isabella YanCoordinator, Settlement, TNLIPEmail: [email protected]
Jawed AkhterSchool Settlement WorkerCentre for Immigrant & Community Services (CICS)Email: [email protected]
Lucy Fitzpatrick Senior Manager Working Women Community Centre (WWCC)Email: [email protected]
Sheeba ColvineCoordinator, Employment, TNLIPEmail: [email protected]
Sylvia Weng Outreach and Community Relations CoordinatorYMCA Newcomer Information CentreEmail: [email protected]
TNLIP notes that the statistical information included in the “Did you know” section is sourced from www.stascan.gc.ca and contributed by Jawed Akhter, CICS.
Key websites:
Government of Canada canada.gc.ca Guiding Newcomers to Ontario ontarioimmigration.ca
Orientation to Ontario settlement.org/o2o/ settlement.org/
Welcome to Ontario (A guide to programs and services for newcomers to Ontario)
citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/mobile/
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program – English and French
servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/linc.shtml
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
language.ca Canadian Language Benchmark On-line Self-Assessment clb-osa.ca
Ontario Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT)
co-oslt.org
Finding a Job servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml Health Insurance Plan health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/default.aspx Find a doctor or clinic in Ontario opencare.com Register with Health Care Connect Program to find a doctor
ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/ccb/menu-eng.html Canadian Child Care cccf-fcsge.ca Tax Advice cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nwcmr-eng.html Online Tax Program cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/ndvdls/menu-eng.html Banking Guide cba.ca/newcomers-to-canada Driving license - Immigrants license guide icandrive.ca/ontario/immigrants-license-guide/
Education information Welcome2school.ca Financial Consumer Agency of Canada canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency.html
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EducationTrainingBusiness
Did You Know....?
Ontario is Canada's 2nd largest province covering more than one million square kilometers. An area larger than France & Spain combined.
Working Skills Centre
703-55 Eglinton Avenue E. Toronto, ON M4P1G8
416-703-7770 www.workingskillscentre.com
Toronto District School Board
Overland Learning Centre55 Overland Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 2C3416-395-5080 or
416-338-4300www.ESLtoronto.ca
Learning Disabilities Association - Toronto
District
Settlement Program Learning Abilities Services Hub
121 Willowdale AvenueSuite 203
Toronto, ON M2N 6A3647-350-1680
www.ldatd.on.ca
JVS Toronto
74 Tycos Dr.North York, ON M6B 1V9
416-787-1151www.jvstoronto.org
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Toronto is the Capital of Ontario. Largest city & financial capital of Canada. Toronto is also the 4th largest city in North America afer Mexico City, New York City, & Los Angeles.
Seneca College (Building Environmental
Systems Bridging Program)
1750 Finch Ave EastToronto, ON M2J 2X5
416-491-5050 ext. 77972www.senecacollege.ca/ce/bridging/
CPAC
4150 Finch Avenue EastToronto, ON M1S 3T9
416-298-7885 www.cpac-canada.ca
Centre for Immigrant andCommunity Services
1761 Sheppard Avenue EToronto, Ontario M2J 0A5
416-493-7510www.cicscanada.com
YMCA Newcomer Information Centre
(North York West)4580 Dufferin St. 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M3H 5Y2416-630-0330 X 31070
(Consumer Site)251 Consumer Rd. Suite 110,
Toronto, ON M2J 4R3416-502-2484
www.ymcagta.org/nic
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Housing and Free clothing
Services
Ontario is associated with one of the most famous inventions in history, TELEPHONE. Alexander Graham Bell from Brantford,Ontario invented the Telephone.
University Settlement
6075 Yonge Street, 4th FloorToronto, ON M2M 3W2
416-218-8990www.universitysettlement.ca
New Circles Community Services
161 Bartley DriveToronto, ON M4A 1E6
416-422-2591www.newcircles.ca
North York Harvest
116 Industry StreetToronto, ON M6M 4L8
416-635-5599www.northyorkharvest.com
The Housing Help Centre
205 - 2500 Lawrence Ave E Scarborough, ON M1P 2R7
416-285 -8070 www.thhc.org
Did You Know....?
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Language Training
English/Frehch
World famous attraction of Niagara Falls also known as Horse Shoe Falls is located in Niagara region of Ontario. Falls are 167 feet high.
JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto
4600 Bathurst St, Suite 325 Toronto, ON M3H 3V3
416-630-6481www.jiastoronto.org
Toronto District School Board
Overland Learning Centre55 Overland Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 2C3416-395-5080 or
416-338-4300www.ESLtoronto.ca
YMCA Language Assessment and Referral
Centre 4580 Dufferin St. 2nd Floor,
Toronto ON M3H 5Y2416-925-5462
(Consumer Site)251 Consumer Rd. Suite 110,
Toronto ON M2J 4R3416-925-5462
www.ymcagta.org/language
English & French Learning
Access government funded English and French language training programs in the city
of Toronto at YMCA Language Assessment and
Referral Centre
Did You Know....?
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Wasaga Beach in Ontario is the longest fresh water beach in the world.
Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto
(MNLCT)
2737 Keele St, Unit # 9, Toronto, ON M3M 2E9
647-776-2057www.mnlct.org
North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave WSuite 350
Toronto, ON M6A 3B4416-784-0920
www.nych.ca
Centre for Immigrant and Community Services
4002 Sheppard Ave ESuite # 501
Toronto, ON M1S 4R5416-299-8118
www.cicscanada.com
Working Women Community Centre
5 Fairview Mall Drive, #478North York, On M2J 2Z1
416-494-7978www.workingwomencc.org
Did You Know....?
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Highway 401 which runs through Ontario is the busiest Highway in North America.
University Settlement
6075 Yonge St, 4th floor North York, ON M2M 3W2
416-218-8990 www.universitysettlement.ca
Seneca College (Occupation Specific Language Programs)
1750 Finch Ave EastToronto, ON M2J 2X5
416.491.5050 ext. 22586 www.senecacollege.ca/ce/oslt//
TNO - The Neighbourhood Organization
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr.,Toronto, ON M4H 1N7
416-421-3054www.tno-toronto.org
Did You Know....?
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Recreation
The world famous Blackberry Smart phone was developed in Waterloo, Ontario.
University Settlement
6075 Yonge Street, 4th floorToronto, ON M2M3W2
416-218-8990 www.universitysettlement.ca
Toronto Public Library
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation
416-396-7378www.toronto.ca/explore-
enjoy/recreation/
Advent Lutheran Church
2800 Don Mills Road, North York, ON M2J 3B6
416-493-1435www.adventlutheranchurch.ca
Did You Know....?
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HealthServices
Toronto has PATH which is the largest underground pedestrian system in North America. It is over 30 km long and connects with 1200 stores & Restaurants, 6 Subway Stations, 9 Major Hotels, 2 Shopping Malls, and direct access to Canada’ s largest Transit Hub & Railway Terminal Union Station.
Madison Community Services
210 Dundas St W # 400Toronto, ON M5G 2E8
416-977-1333www.madisoncs.org
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
20 Eglintion Ave W., 16th Floor Toronto ON M4R 1K8
416-322-6560www.alz.to
Unison Health & Community Services
Bathurst-Finch540 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario M2R 1N7647-436-0385
www.unisonhcs.org
City of Toronto PublicHealth
227 Victoria St., 5th FLToronto, ON M5B 1W2www.toronto.ca/health/
Did You Know....?
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Toronto is 76.5 metres above sea level, with the highest point being the intersection at Steeles and Keele at 209 metres.
TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization
Health Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP)
East York Town Centre45 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON M4H 1C3416-421-6369
www.tno-toronto.org/health-access-thorncliffe-park-hatp
For You Telecare Family Service (FUTFS)
1133 Leslie StNorth York, ON M3C 2J6
416-999-1392www.futfs.org/new/
Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto
(MNLCT)
2737 Keele St, Unit # 9Toronto, ON M3M 2E9
647-776-2057www.mnlct.org
Learning Disabilities Association - Toronto
District
Settlement Program Learning Abilities Services Hub
121 Willowdale AvenueSuite 203
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6A3647 350 1680
www.ldatd.on.ca
Did You Know....?
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Financial Services
World famous Music sensation, singer and song writer Justin Bieber was born in London, Ontario and was raised in Stratford, Ontario.
Credit Canada DebtSolutions
45 Sheppard Ave E, #810Toronto, ON M2N 5W9
416-228-3328www.creditcanada.com
ACCESS Community Capital Fund
401 Richmond St W Suite 375
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8416-462-0496
www.accessccf.com
Ontario SecuritiesCommission
20 Queen St.W., Ste. 2200Toronto, ON M5H 3S8
416-593-85141-877-785-1555
www.GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca
Windmill Microlending
1240 Bay St Unit 601Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
416-360-4445www.windmillmicrolending.org
Did You Know....?
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Womens'
Services
Ontario has produced many world famous Comedians like Jim Carrey from Newmarket Ontario, Mike Myer from Scarborough Ontario, Dan Aykroyd from Ottawa Ontario, and Martin Short from Hamilton Ontario.
Working Skills Centre
55 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
416-703-7770workingskillscentre.com
North York Women's Centre
116 Industry StreetToronto, ON M6M 4L8
416-781-0479www.nywc.org
Working Women Community Centre
5 Fairview Mall Drive, #478North York, ON M2J 2Z1
416-494-7978www.workingwomencc.org
Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario
1761 Sheppard Ave East, Ground Flr.
North York ON M2J 0A5416-496-9566
www.iwontario.com
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Ontario’s more than 250,000 lakes contain about one-fifth of the world's fresh water.
North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave WSuite 350
Toronto, ON M6A3B4416-784-0920
www.nych.ca
Armenian Family Support Services
920 Progress Ave Scarborough, ON M1G 3T5
416-431-5549www.afsstoronto.org
The Peoples Church
374 Sheppard Ave EastToronto, ON M2N 3B6
416-222-3341www.thepeopleschurch.ca
Victoria Park Hub
1527 Victoria Park Ave2nd Floor,
Toronto, ON M1Z 2T3416-750-9600
www.workingwomencc.org
Did You Know....?
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Seniors'Services
In summer, temperatures in Ontario can soar above 30°C, while in winter they can drop below 40°C.
Armenian Family Support Services
920 Progress AveScarborough, ON M1G 3T5
416-431-5549www.afsstoronto.org
JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Servies) Toronto
4600 Bathurst St. #325North York, ON M3H 3V2
416-630-6481www.jiastoronto.org
North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave WSuite 350
Toronto, ON M6A 3B4416-784-0920
www.nych.ca
Centre for Immigrant and Community Services
2330 Midland AveToronto, ON M1S 5G5
416-292-7510www.cicscanada.com
Did You Know....?
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Child & YouthServices
Ontario’s economy thrives through its unique combination of resources, manufacturing expertise, exports and a drive for innovation. Ontario generates 37% of the national GDP and is home to almost 50% of all employees in high tech, financial services and other knowledge-intensive industries.
Wordswell Association for Community Learning
3030 Don Mills Road EUnit LLAA
Toronto, ON M2J 3B6647-479-8634
www.wordswell.ca
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
501-2345 Yonge StreetToronto, ON M4P 2E5
416-925-8981www.bbbst.com
JVS Toronto
74 Tycos Dr.North York, ON M6B 1V9
416-787-1151www.jvstoronto.org
Did You Know....?
Date: / /Learning Disabilities
Association - Toronto District
Settlement Program Learning Abilities Services Hub
121 Willowdale AvenueSuite 203
Toronto, ON M2N 6A3647-350-1680
www.ldatd.on.ca
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Ontario is the largest sub-national automotive assembly jurisdiction in North America.
YMCA Newcomer Youth Leadership Development
Program
4580 Dufferin St. 2nd FloorToronto, ON M3H 5Y2
416-635-9622www.ymcagta.org/nyld
Unison Health & Community Services
Bathurst-Finch540 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario M2R 1N7647-436-0385
www.unisonhcs.org
Eva’s Satellite
25 Canterbury PlaceNorth York, ON M2N 0E3
416-642-2581www.evas.ca
TNO - The Neighbourhood Organization
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr.,Toronto, ON M4H 1N7
416-421-3054www.tno-toronto.org
Did You Know....?
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LGBTQ2+Services
Ontario added sexual orientation to its Human Rights Code in 1986. Sexual orientation is protected as a human right in all of Canada under the Canadian Constitution since 1998.
The 519
519 Church StToronto, ON M4Y 2C9
416-392-6874
Alliance for South Asian Aids Prevention (ASAAP)
120 Carlton St, Unit 315,Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
416-599-2727
Asian Community Aids Services (ACAS)
260 Spadina Ave, Unit # 410 Toronto, ON M5T 2E4
416-963-4300
SALAAM The Queer Muslim Community
SalaamCanada.info
Did You Know....?
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In 2002, the Ontario Superior Court ruled that prohibiting same-sex marriage was a violation of Charter rights. In 2003, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the ruling, and Michael Leshner and Michael Stark became the first same-sex couple to marry in Canada.
Access Alliance LGBTQ Newcomer Services
340 College St, Suite # 500Toronto ON M5T 3A9
416-324-8677
SOY LGBTQ Services for Youth
333 Sherbourne St, 2nd floorToronto, ON M5A 2S5
416-324-5077
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
416-962-9688 Or 1-800-268-9688
Positive Spaces Initiatives
110 Eglinton Ave WSuite # 200
Toronto, ON M4R 1A3416-322-4950 Ext: 242
Did You Know....?
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EmploymentServices
After California and Texas, Ontario has the most manufacturing employees of any jurisdiction in Canada and the United States.
Armenian Family Support Services
920 Progress Ave Scarborough, ON M1G 3T5
416-431-5549www.afsstoronto.org
Toronto District School Board (Enhanced
Language Training)
6464 Yonge St, 2nd FloorToronto, ON M2M 3X4
416-395-8270 or416-395-3669
York University(IEPs Bridging Program)
4700 Keele Street, Suite 2005Victor Phillip Dahdaleh
Building (DB) Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
416-736-5620www.yorku.ca/makemore
YMCA Employment Program
4580 Dufferin St. 2nd FloorToronto, ON M3H 5Y2
416-635-9622www.ymcagta.org/employment
Did You Know....?
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Ontario's most northernly communities are close to the same latitude as London, England and Warsaw, Poland. Ontario's southernmost point of land is Middle Island, in Lake Erie south of Point Pelee, roughly parallel to Barcelona, Spain or Rome, Italy.
JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto
4600 Bathurst St. #325North York, ON M3H 3V3
416-630-6481www.jiastoronto.org
Working Skills Centre
55 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto ON M4P 1G8
416-703-7770www.workingskillscentre.com
Centre for Education and Training
1090 Don Mills RoadSuite # 406
Don Mills, ON M3C 3R6416-444-8744www.tcet.com
CPAC
4150 Finch Avenue EastToronto, ON M1S 3T9
416-298-7885 www.cpac-canada.ca
Did You Know....?
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In Ontario, the Great Lakes include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario - combined, these lakes hold one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water.
JVS Toronto
74 Tycos Dr.North York, ON M6B 1V9
416-787-1151www.jvstoronto.org
North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave WSuite 350
Toronto, ON M6A3B4416-784-0920
www.nych.ca
Centre for Immigrant and Community Services
2330 Midland AveToronto, ON M1S 5G5
416-292-7510www.cicscanada.com
Seneca College(Social Services Worker -
Immigrants & Refugee)
416-491-5050 ext. 33574www.senecacollege.com
Did You Know....?
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Ontario now has more than 1,000 wind turbines with a capacity of more than 2,000 megawatts, making Ontario the Canadian leader in wind power.
New Circles Community Services
161 Bartley DriveToronto, ON M4A 1E6
416-422-2591www.newcircles.ca
Humber College Community Employment
Services(Jane and Wilson)
North York Sheridan Mall1700 Wilson Ave
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2416-631-7600
www.jobs.humber.ca
City of Toronto Employment Services
Lawrence Square Mall700 Lawrence Ave W
Suite 330, 3rd FloorToronto, ON M6A 3B4
416-338-8888www.toronto.ca/socialservices
Did You Know....?
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The Peoples Church
374 Sheppard Ave EastToronto, ON M2N 3B6
416-222-3341www.thepeopleschurch.ca
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The Official flower of Ontario is the trillium, a delicate white three petaled flower that grows in profusion in the wild woodlands of the province in early spring.
TNO - The Neighbourhood Organization
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr.Toronto, ON M4H 1N7
416-421-3054www.tno-toronto.org
Tropicana Employment Centre
505 Consumers Road, #102North York, ON M2J 4V8
416-491-7000www.tropicanaemployment.ca
ACCES Employment
2100 Sheppard Ave ENorth York, ON M2J 4Z8
416-443-9008www.accesemployment.ca
Did You Know....?
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LegalServices
The median age for Ontarians is about 40 years. There are about 5 million households in Ontario and the life expectancy is about 79 years for men and 84 years for women.
Willowdale Community Legal Services
245 Fairview Mall Drive Suite 106
Toronto, ON M2J 4T1416-492-2437
www.willowdalelegal.com
Flemingdon Community Legal Services
1 Leaside Park Drive, Unit 1 Toronto M4H 1R1
416-441-1764www.flemingdonlegal.org
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
180 Dundas Street West Suite 506
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8416-408-4420
www.cleo.on.ca
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Programs and Services
Are you new to Canada? How do you learn?
Let’s explore together:
Come join us to �nd the answers!
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION TORONTO DISTRICT 121 Willowdale Ave, Toronto ON, M2N 6A3
(All Programs and Services are FREE)
SETTLEMENT PROGRAMLEARNING ABILITIES SERVICES HUB
One-on-One Counselling
Information & Orientation
English Conversation Circles
Skills Development Activities
Mentorship
Landed Immigrants
Convention Refugees
Government-Assisted Refugees
Live in Caregivers
Essential Skills
Language Skills
Canadian Culture
Smooth Transition
Community Engagement
Employment Readiness Skills
Social Skills and Cultural Awareness
For more details, please contact: Tel: 647-350-1680 Email: [email protected]
Eligibility: