I will be landing in Ottawa in May 2025 as a Permanent Resident. Currently, I am based in Mauritius and bilingual.
I am reaching out to connect with newcomer or settlement agencies in Ottawa that could help me settle quickly and effectively.
My primary focus upon arrival is to establish myself and secure a job at the earliest opportunity. I would appreciate any guidance, resources, or connections that these agencies can provide to support this transition.
If there are any organizations in Ottawa with specific ties to Mauritius or programs tailored to newcomers, I would love to learn more about them. My goal is to make the most of the support available to settle in Ottawa successfully.
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, that is very exciting news! Ottawa is a lovely place to call home.
You might be interested in accessing pre-arrival services, pre-arrival services are free online or in-person programs for people who have been approved to immigrate to Canada. You can find more information and services in the article What are pre-arrival services?
Feel free to browse the different settlement agencies in Ottawa here using Services Near Me.
Community Economic Development supports clients destined to Ontario with pre-arrival Mentorship. Pre-arrival Mentoring connects newcomers to Mentors within their field to;
enhance their understanding of the Canadian workplace culture and their profession
Our Settlement Services provide immigrants and refugees with services that they need when they arrive in Canada. Our services are free, confidential, non-discriminatory and culturally sensitive. Our staff will meet with you to assess your needs and will help you to resolve the issue or refer you to other services in the community.
We offer services to permanent residents, international students, temporary foreign workers, government-assisted refugees, privately-sponsored refugees and other newcomers.
There is also the Canada Mauritius Cultural Association in Ottawa, The CMCA- Mauritius Ottawa Association is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Mauritius within Canada. Through various events, workshops and community gatherings, the association fosters a sense belonging and connection among Mauritian Canadians.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.