New Beginnings

Virtual information sessions to help you settle into your new life in Ottawa.

The Y Newcomer Information Centre is pleased to offer a free series of webinars for newcomers settling in the Ottawa area. Webinars include how-to guides on employment, housing, schooling, parenting, community awareness and so much more!

Fall 2022 Webinar Schedule

September 9: YMCA-YWCA Services in Ottawa
September 16: Starting Your Life in Ottawa
September 23: Finding Your First Job/Canadian Workplace Culture
September 30: Trades in Ontario
October 7: Your Pets in Ottawa
October 14: Your Health in Ottawa
October 21: Indigenous History
October 28: City of Ottawa Bylaws
November 4: Your Mental Health in Ottawa
November 25: Your Finances in Ottawa
December 2: Your Housing in Ottawa

Learn More & Register

New Beginnings: On-Demand

Your Community in Ottawa: Canadian culture, and recreational and support services available in the community
Your Home in Ottawa: Searching for properties, by-laws, and being a good neighbour
Your Family in Ottawa: Rights, responsibilities, safety, and the role of police
Your Job in Ottawa: Finding your first job and work place culture
Your Schooling in Ottawa: School and the bus system
Your Health in Ottawa: Health cards and the Ontario health care system
Your Commute in Ottawa: Public transportation and driving
Your Finances in Ottawa: Practical guidelines on money matters and financial literacy

Each webinar is available for on-demand viewing.

View Webinars

For more information please contact: nic@ymcaywca.ca or 613-788-5001.

You can also visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/newcomerinfocentre.ca