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A guiding light for newcomers to Ottawa.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region provides free programs, information, and referral services to help newcomers settle and thrive in their new lives in Ottawa.

Newcomer Information Centre

Get access to vital information and referral services to help you settle in your new life in Ottawa.

Language Assessment and Referral Centre

Get assessed in order to join government funded language programs.

Newcomer Youth Leadership Development Program

Build leadership skills and engage in your community.

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Wired: Evaluating Settlement Online (WESO)

The WESO toolkit helps Settlement Service Provider Organizations assess and improve the delivery of hybrid settlement services across Canada.