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Starting March 31, 2025, the WelcomeOntario.ca website will no longer be updated. After more than 9 years of supporting privately sponsored refugees content will soon move to Settlement.Org for refugees and private sponsors and SettlementAtWork.Org for sector information.

What if the refugees we sponsor can't find work to support themselves?

Last updated
Settlement Role Private Sponsor
Sponsorship Stage Month 2-12
Topic Employment & Workplace

Finding meaningful employment can be difficult for many newcomers. For refugees new to Canada this can be especially challenging, they may have added barriers of language, literacy and trauma-related mental health struggles. Many settlement agencies offer language programs and others specialize in supporting job-seekers who are new to Canada. You can find an agency in your community through Settlement.Org’s Services Near Me community services mapping tool.

There are social assistance programs available that newcomers may be eligible for such as Employment Insurance, Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program. To find out about eligiblity and application information, visit Settlement.Org, the Service Canada website or the ServiceOntario website.

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