Arriving with A Family
Important
You must keep your family in status throughout your entire stay in Canada. Be sure to ask IRCC if your spouse and children are covered for the full duration of your work permit. If not, know the dates by which your spouse and children need to renew their status. Do not let any member of your family lose status at any time.
Visitor Record Renewal
Work Permit for Spouse of Skilled Workers
Study Permits for Minor Children
Work Permits for Dependent Children
IEC Working Holiday Visa for Irish Youth 18-35
IEC Working Holiday Visa for UK Youth 18-35
Study Permits for College or University Students
Newcomer Services in Your Area
Useful Resources
Cost of Living
Provincial Healthcare: see our General Health guide here.
Walk in Clinics
Childcare in Canada: A Newcomers’ Guide from our friends at Moving2Canada
Registering Your Children for School
Winnipeg
Fredericton
Wellness Resources
Our Social Care Advisor is available to speak with you and signpost to services in your area.
*Most school boards across Canada provide access to mental health services for children (including counselling services).
Kids Help Phone
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Children and Youth Mental Health Resources Ontario
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Child and Youth Mental Health Resources BC
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Children’s Mental Health Resources Alberta
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Rainbow Pages Alberta
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LGBTQ+ Youth Resources Guide BC
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Friends of Ruby: 2SLGBTQTIA+ Youth Supports Toronto
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Public Libraries
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta