Month 1

Yes. If you're in Canada as a refugee, you can travel outside the country, but until you become a Canadian citizen, there are a few things to consider.

Moving to a new country later in life brings many challenges. Leaving behind a familiar home, adjusting to a new culture, and rebuilding a sense of belonging can feel overwhelming. While adapting to change is difficult at any age, seniors often face additional barriers that increase isolation.

Some newcomers who come to Canada as privately sponsored refugees decide to move to another city or province before the end of the sponsorship period. This is called “secondary migration”.

Public libraries offer many free resources and services for newcomers to Ontario.

Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) is a project aiming to foster collaboration between settlement service providers and sponsors to offer the best support for privately sponsored refugees throughout their settlement process in Canada.

Migrant, refugee claimant, asylum seeker … These words each have their own specific definitions but are sometimes used incorrectly.

The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is a treaty between Canada and the United States establishing which country will assess a claim for protection at the border.