OTTAWA 2006 — Staff of the CIC Settlement department
The Catholic Immigration Centre offers a wide range of free, multilingual services to newcomers to Ottawa.
Visit the Settlement Services section to find out more about programs and services that help newcomers learn about and adjust to life in Canada.
The Catholic Immigration Centre’s community engagement programs facilitate newcomer participation in Canadian life by engaging local communities and supporting the growth of new community groups.
The Host Program matches, as friends, community volunteers with newcomers to Ottawa. Visit the Host page to learn about this great opportunity for fun and cultural exchange.
The Internationally Trained Physicians program supports medical doctors arriving in Canada with attaining accreditation, training and alternative employment opportunities.
The Alternative Careers for Internationally Trained Legal Professionals Program provides participants with a comprehensive training course, one-on-one resume preparation assistance, career guidance, and work experience opportunities.
The Youth Centre provides the Youth Settlement and Youth Host programs and a variety of services to youth between the ages of 14 to 24.
The Pastoral Program works with faith groups and newcomers to involve different faith groups in welcoming refugees and in private sponsorship.
Visit the Community Projects page to learn about other community projects and initiatives.