Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • Free Income Tax Clinic

    (Hybrid - In Person & via Telephone) We can help you complete your Income Tax Return through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency. Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Dari, and Farsi Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, CUAET holders, and Live-in Caregivers

    Free Income Tax Clinic
  • Healthy Eating Using Canada’s Food Guide

    Organized by CCS | Facilitated by Toronto Public Health After attending this information session, newcomer participants will gain knowledge on: Healthy eating is more than just food Making water your drink of choice Enjoying a variety of nutritious foods every day Language: English & MandarinEligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregivers (Immigration document required)

    Healthy Eating Using Canada’s Food Guide
  • Canada Pension Benefits – Information Session by Service Canada

    Join us for this informative session where participants will learn about: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits Various types of CPP benefits, including the CPP Disability Benefit, and how to contribute to CPP How to obtain an estimate for your CPP retirement benefit Provisions to help maximize your CPP benefit, actuarial adjustments for flexible start dates, […]

    Canada Pension Benefits – Information Session by Service Canada
  • Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers

    Organized by Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)Facilitated by Toronto Public Health This information session is designed to support newcomer parents in learning about healthy eating habits for their toddlers and preschool-aged children. Topics will include: Follow Canada’s Food Guide: Learn to provide a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups Establish a Meal and Snack […]

    Healthy Eating for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • Free Income Tax Clinic

    In-person & Telephone (Hybrid) We can help you file your Income Tax Return through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency. Languages Available: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Dari, Farsi Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, CUAET holders, Live-in Caregivers

    Free Income Tax Clinic
  • Free Income Tax Clinic

    In-person & Telephone (Hybrid) We can help you file your Income Tax Return through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency. Languages Available: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Dari, Farsi Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, CUAET holders, Live-in Caregivers

    Free Income Tax Clinic

  • Newcomer Senior’s Wellness Group (Facilitated by CCS)

    These group sessions are designed for seniors who would like to: Learn simple everyday English Learn basic computer skills and email Make new friends in a friendly environment Language: Mandarin / EnglishEligibility: Seniors who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregivers (Immigration document required) Please contact the worker to register.

    Newcomer Senior’s Wellness Group (Facilitated by CCS)