How the Canadian government supports newcomers with Canada Connects

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada.

Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier.

What is Canada Connects?

Canada Connects is a program run jointly by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and local newcomer service providers across the country.

Canada Connects works to connect newcomers to Canada with a Canadian citizen or long-time community members.

The program hopes to aid newcomers to integrate more easily into their communities. Under the program, newcomers can receive guidance and support across a wide range of areas from peers in their community.

Specifically, newcomers can receive assistance with

• Connecting with peers in the community;
• Improving their communication skills and understanding of Canadian culture; and
• Fostering understanding between Canadians and newcomers regarding the immigrant experience.