Workshops and Events for Newcomers


  • Driving in Ontario Information Session

    In this information session, participants will learn: How to understand the Ontario Licensing System How to prepare for the G1 Knowledge Test What to expect during the G1 test and the process from G1 to G2 licensing The final step: Getting your full G license and an overview of the G road test Key road […]

    Driving in Ontario Information Session

  • Empowering Newcomer Health: A Pathway for Wellbeing and Integration

    In this free in-person Information session participants will learn about: • Nutrition and Healthy Eating • Random Blood Testing • Foot Screening for Diabetes • Enhancing Physical Well Being Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residence, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregiver, Ukrainian Temporary Residents To register, contact:  Daljeet Bhatti at 905.457.7740 ext. 8222 or dbhatti@ccscan.ca Asma Khan at […]

    Empowering Newcomer Health: A Pathway for Wellbeing and Integration
  • Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

    In this free in-person Information session participants will learn about: • What is mental health? • Common mental health experiences • The stigma surrounding mental health • The importance of seeking help and maintaining mental wellbeing • Mindfulness exercises Language: Spanish Eligibility: Permanent Residence, Convention Refugees, Live-in-caregivers To register, contact: Mailen Ricardo at 905.457.7740 ext. […]

    Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
  • Canada Pension Plan Information Session

    After attending this information session, participants will have an understanding of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Topics covered will include: What CPP is and how it works Who qualifies and at what age How contributions are calculated and what impacts them Different types of benefits available and how to maximize them Language: English Eligibility: Permanent […]

    Canada Pension Plan Information Session
  • Community Connectedness for Parents of Children with Special Needs

    Facilitated by CCS Every second Wednesday of the month This group session is designed for newcomer parents of children with special needs to provide support in: Finding government services online Accessing financial support and funding options Discovering family resources Obtaining information about available support services Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Resident Convention Refugee Live-in Caregiver (Immigration […]

    Community Connectedness for Parents of Children with Special Needs
  • Parents’ Sharing Circle for Parents/Caregivers of Young Children

    Every Last Thursday of the Month This group is for newcomer parents to: Share experiences Exchange knowledge Connect with other parents Language: English Eligibility: Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers, or Refugee parents (immigration documentation required) Registration is required. Please contact the worker for inquiries or information. Childminding will be provided.

    Parents’ Sharing Circle for Parents/Caregivers of Young Children
  • Parents’ Sharing Circle for Parents of Children with Special Needs

    Facilitated by CCS Every Last Thursday of the Month This group is for newcomer parents of children with special needs to: Share experiences Exchange knowledge Connect with other parents Language: English Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers (immigration documents required) Registration required. Please contact Sara for inquiries or information. Childminding will be provided.

    Parents’ Sharing Circle for Parents of Children with Special Needs