Welcome to Canada: Let Mississauga Library be your passport for information

Newcomers starting their lives in Canada can find helpful resources to make the transition to their new country easier. Local libraries, like the Mississauga Library, provide many services to help immigrants adjust to their new surroundings.

Canadian Citizenship: Get ready

As newcomers settle and prepare to become Canadian citizens, the library can help them access the official guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, to assist in preparation for the citizenship test. You can borrow this guide and take practice tests available on library website. Learn more about the requirements and how to apply for citizenship.

Commissioner of Oaths

The library also offers services from a Commissioner of Oaths or settlement workers, who can help with legal matters and provide information on language training, job opportunities, healthcare, housing, and legal services. If you need more community-based support, organizations like Immigration Peel can connect you to local settlement services.

Improving English skills

To help improve English skills, the library offers English conversation and reading circles, where newcomers can practice speaking or reading in an informal setting, enabling them to make new friends and connect with others in the community.

Job hunting resources

For those looking for jobs, the library’s Job Hunting Resources program is very helpful. Library staff can assist with researching important resources for job searching and help you write effective resumes and cover letters. In collaboration with Catholic Cross-cultural Services, this program aims to boost newcomers’ employment opportunities.

Do you have a job interview coming up? Join our monthly one-on-one practice interview sessions. Make sure to dress nicely and bring a copy of your resume and cover letter. This hands-on experience will help you prepare for real job interviews. A trained career specialist will give you feedback and tips for performance improvement.

Service Canada

Lastly, Service Canada representatives are available at the Library on specific dates and times to assist if you need help with documents related to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS). They can check applications, certify documents, and answer questions about various employment benefits. Bring your photo ID and original documents when you visit for these services.

Newcomers in Mississauga can use these helpful resources to make settling in Canada easier. Libraries are not just for borrowing books; they are also community centres where you can find support, meet new people, and make friends. Whether preparing for citizenship or searching for a job, your local library is there to guide and support you through this new chapter in your life.

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