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Moving to a new country can be challenging, whether you have just arrived or have been here for years. Immigrants often face many obstacles, such as language barriers, cultural differences, finding jobs, and accessing essential services. Adapting to a new environment can feel overwhelming, with difficulties like understanding how local systems work, managing financial pressures, and dealing with feelings of loneliness. These challenges can make it hard for immigrants to fully integrate and thrive in their new community.
Since 1977, KMC has been supporting individuals at every stage of their settlement journey. Our wide range of services cater to the needs of newcomers as well as those who have been in Canada for a longer period but still needs support.
Our experienced settlement counsellors go beyond simply providing services; they take the time to listen and understand your needs. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed and feel at home in your new community.
Who are eligible for settlement services?
Permanent Residents/ Landed immigrants
Convention Refugees
Caregivers (Temporary residents who hold a home child care work permit or home support work permit)
Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders
Temporary Resident Visa Holder (for Families Affected by the Gaza Crisis)
International Students
Temporary Foreign Workers/ Work Permit Holders
Refugee Claimants
Canadian Citizens
Individuals under Visitor/ Tourist Visa are not eligible for our services. For any immigration-related questions, please visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Help Centre.
What we offer:
One-on-One Needs Assessment and Referral
Receive a personalized assessment to identify your specific needs and get referrals to appropriate resources and services. If you have just arrived in Canada, we will provide a personalized plan to help you start your new life here.
Information and Orientation
Through one-on-one and group sessions, we provide essential information on housing, employment, healthcare, Canada’s legal system, banking, financial management, becoming a Canadian citizen, and more to help you understand and navigate your new community.
Supportive Counselling
Our counsellors understand the mental and emotional stress of being a newcomer. We offer well-being and practical support during your transition.
Document Support
Whether you’re a new or established immigrant, we help you understand and complete important forms and applications, such as Permanent Residence (PR) cards, OHIP applications, Citizenship applications, Child Tax Benefits, and more.
Employment-Related Services
Our counsellors provide essential employment information and referrals for specialist support to assist you in your job search.
Interpretation
Clear communication is necessary for accessing services, finding jobs, and becoming part of the community. We offer interpretation assistance to help you understand and be understood, ensuring you can navigate your new environment with confidence.
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For more information, please contact:
Dipak Sapkota
Library Settlement Worker
Language: English, Nepali, Hindi
Email address: dsapkota@kababayan.org
Contact Number: 647-836-9578
Christine Garcia
Settlement Counsellor
Language: English,Tagalog
Rachel Jones
Settlement Counsellor
Language: English, Spanish
If you’re an international student, temporary foreign worker, refugee claimant, or citizen, and you need settlement support, please contact Grace Zalun.
Grace Zalun
Settlement Counsellor
Language: English, Tagalog
Email address: gzalun@kababayan.org
Contact Number: 647-617-1378
“I would like to say thank you so much to KMC for the assistance, I sincerely appreciate the help and support that they provided to me, especially with my situation when I first arrived in Canada.
I also wanted to express my gratitude to the settlement counselor for her hard work in helping me through all these difficult times in my journey. I was so lucky to have KMC in my life for helping me to get through it and to be able to share their support with others. It’s not easy to solve my worries without their help. I salute all the people who helped at KMC! Keep up the Amazing work and God bless you all!”
Dalisa Trinidad Sibayan
Client
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Contact Number: 1-800-387-5656
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Kababayan was with us every step of the way. Without them, our journey to call Canada our home would have been much harder.
Eva Mejorada Lira
Client from Mexico
I wanted to express my gratitude to the settlement counsellor for her hard work in helping me through all these difficult times in my journey. I was so lucky to have KMC in my life for helping me to get through it and to be able to share their support with others.
Dalisa Trinidad Sibayan
Client from the Philippines
Landed in Canada through the Live-in Caregiver Program. Thanks to Kababayan’s Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) support, I reunited with my family here.
Sarojani
Client from Nepal
I want to thank you [KMC Counsellor] for everything you have done for us. From when we first met, you motivated us to be able to find relief from our difficult situation as newcomers here in Canada.
Annie Nunez
Client from Honduras
You make us feel that we are not alone and that we have your warm and kind support. Thanks to you, we renewed our work permit so we can continue working. I have received so much help from you in resolving document issues, as my interpreter, and so on. I am very grateful for your program, which is a great help to us Spanish-speaking Latinos!!
Edgar
Client