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    • About Us
      • Core Values
      • History
      • Board of Directors
    • Resources
      • Asylum Seekers
      • Unhoused Individuals
      • Food Security
    • Legal
      • Basis of Claim
      • Find a Lawyer
      • Hearing Process
      • Your Rights
      • Appeal Process
    • Get Involved
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Core Values
    • History
    • Board of Directors
  • Resources
    • Asylum Seekers
    • Unhoused Individuals
    • Food Security
  • Legal
    • Basis of Claim
    • Find a Lawyer
    • Hearing Process
    • Your Rights
    • Appeal Process
  • Get Involved
  • Policies

Community Resources for Newcomers

My Refugee Claim

Orientation Booklet

Orientation Booklet

A resource for people making a refugee claim in Canada including information on the legal process.

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Orientation Booklet

Orientation Booklet

Orientation Booklet

The My Regugee Claim is an easy-to-read overview of the refugee protection process in Canada. Available in multiple languages.

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Ontario 211

Orientation Booklet

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

A helpline and website to find community and social resources.

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Niagara Community Legal Clinic

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

Free legal services to low-income residents of the Niagara Region. 

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Refugee HealthLine 8-1-1

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

Refugee HealthLine 8-1-1

 Day or night, refugees can access the Refugee HealthLine service and get connected to the health supports they need. 

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Temporary Healthcare Coverage

Niagara Community Legal Clinic

Refugee HealthLine 8-1-1

 Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) covers the cost of most medical care until you’re eligible for provincial or territorial insurance. This coverage can vary depending on your immigration status. 

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Fort Erie Multicultural Centre

Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

A range of newcomer, settlement, and immigration services in Greater Fort Erie. 

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Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

 Provide refugee claimants and those who are homeless with Supported Transitional Housing, settlement and immigration services. 

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Bridges Niagara

Matthew House Refugee Ministry of Fort Erie

Welland Heritage Council

A range of newcomer, settlement, and immigration services in St. Catharines and the surrounding area. 

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Welland Heritage Council

YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

Welland Heritage Council

A range of newcomer, settlement, and immigration services in Welland and Niagara Falls.

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Continuing Education NCDSBN

YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

Open to adult learners who want to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class.

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YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

 Information and referal to various programs throughout the Niagara Region. Located in St Catharines and Niagara Falls.

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Chez Marie Refuge

A temporary shelter or transition house for refugees. 

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