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ycg.YOUR CANADA
GUIDE
NEW COUNTRY. NEW POSSIBILITIES.

New to Canada?
You don't have to
figure it out alone.

Your Canada Guide helps you understand what to do, where to go, and who can help—one clear step at a time.

Find your next step Explore newcomer resources ↗
Independent guidanceOfficial sources, clearly explained
Illustration of newcomers finding their way together in a Canadian neighbourhood
A little guidance.
A world of possibility.Let's take the next step together.
Every beginning belongs here.

What do you need help with today?

I'm new to CanadaI need a jobI need somewhere to liveI need healthcareI need help with documentsI need help with moneyI'm studying in CanadaI'm here with my familyI need community supportI need to feel safe
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SMALL STEPS. A STRONGER START.

Your first days, made clearer.

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01

first 24 hours

A place to rest. A way to connect. Start with the essentials.

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first week

Find the right sources for documents, coverage, and daily life.

See your steps 03

first month

Build routines and ask the questions that matter to your household.

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first 3 months

Review what is working and what support you still need.

See your steps

A suggested pace, not official deadlines. Your circumstances come first.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY, TOO

Parenting in a new place.

Pregnant, raising a baby, finding childcare or returning to school? Start with one need, then find people and programs that may help.

Detailed local pathways currently focus on Toronto and Ontario.

Parents & Families →Pregnant & New Parents →Young Moms & Young Parents →
YOUR STORY IS YOUR OWN

Find your journey.

There is no single newcomer experience. Tell us where you are, and find a useful place to begin.

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GOOD PLACES TO BEGIN

Official information. Real next steps.

All government resources
SUPPORT CLOSER TO HOME

You don't have to
navigate this by yourself.

Find organizations and official information relevant to where you live. Start with your province or territory.

A growing selection, with deeper Ontario coverage. National information remains available for every province.

Community starting points

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INFORMATION IS ALSO PROTECTION

Something doesn't feel right?

Find a route to crisis support, safety planning or help checking suspicious requests.

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THE REASON YCG EXISTS
“You should not have to know the right person to find out where to start.”
The belief behind Your Canada Guide
Built from lived experience

A personal beginning.
A shared purpose.

Mary C. Nwosu, a mother of two with an IT background, arrived in Canada while pregnant. Her curiosity and determination to understand unfamiliar systems inspired YCG—and her wish to share what she learned.

Read the founder's story

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