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Resources for Newcomers 

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Here are some of the services designed to help newcomers. If you need emergency police, ambulance, or fire response services, call 911.

Education

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EduCanada is the official Government of Canada source about studying in Canada for international students and researchers.

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https://www.educanada.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng

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Learn what makes Alberta a great place to live and study, and what different regions within the province have to offer.

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http://study.alberta.ca/why-alberta/

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Learn about institutions and programs available for international students in Manitoba.

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https://immigratemanitoba.com/study-in-manitoba/

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Provides information about studying in Canada as an international student, extending your study permit and finding out about working while you study or after you graduate.

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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

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Resources for international students studying in British Columbia.

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https://www.welcomebc.ca/Study-in-B-C/Resources-For-International-Students

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Everything you need to know about the process to come and study in Quebec.

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https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec

Health

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Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information.

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https://www.alberta.ca/health-wellness.aspx

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Information about programs and services administered by the Provincial Department of Health in Manitoba.

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https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/

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Learn about Québec's health system and its services.

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https://www.quebec.ca/en/health

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Services and information topics on B.C.'s health system.

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health

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Health advice and services in Ontario.

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https://www.ontariohealth.ca/

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Find information and online services for citizens, patients and providers in Saskatchewan.

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https://www.ehealthsask.ca/

Legal Assistance

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Information on legal procedures and assistance in Alberta.

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https://www.alberta.ca/legal-assistance-procedures.aspx

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Free legal information, summary advice and referrals to low income people in Winnipeg who are trying to solve a legal problem.

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https://legalhelpcentre.ca/

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Government legal service offered to people who meet certain financial eligibility criteria and apply for the service.

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https://www.csj.qc.ca/commission-des-services-juridiques/aide-juridique/Quest-ce-que-aide-juridique/en

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Free legal advice organizations in British Columbia

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https://www.welcomebc.ca/Study-in-B-C/Resources-For-International-Students

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Legal help in Ontario.

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https://www.legalaid.on.ca/

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Professional legal services in criminal and family law to eligible people in Saskatchewan.

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https://legalaid.sk.ca/

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