Useful today. Honest about what came before.

Two kinds of material, clearly separated

Current guides focus on tasks: applying for documents, finding settlement services, recognizing credentials, opening a bank account, starting school and getting help safely. They link to the public agency responsible for the service.

The magazine archive preserves selected stories from Canadian Newcomer’s original publication run. Archived stories show their original publication context and may describe programs, prices or rules that have changed.

A magazine made for starting over

Canadian Newcomer was launched in 2004 as a free magazine for immigrants to Canada. It covered work, education, money, health, culture and the everyday adjustments that rarely fit inside an official form.

This restored site keeps that practical spirit while making the boundary between current help and historical material unmistakable.

Before you rely on a guide

Check the province or territory named in the guide and follow its source links for the latest forms, eligibility rules and contact details. General information cannot replace advice about an individual legal, immigration, medical or financial situation.