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Featured Publications

Alone in Canada: 21 Ways to Make it Better - A Self-Help Guide for Single Newcomers
In this guide, newcomers share tips on learning to live in a new culture. It is a very easy-to-read booklet and it is available in nine languages.

Ready for Ontario's Roads - Newcomers Guide
Download the "Ready for Ontario's Roads - Newcomers Guide" which contains information on how to obtain an Ontario license depending on what country you are from.

The Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing
Answers to your questions about renting or buying a home.

First Steps: An Orientation Package for Government Assisted Refugees
This guide is for newcomers participating in the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It contains general information on education, employment, family life, health, housing, living in Canada and services in the community.

 Your First Days in Ontario
"Your First Days in Ontario" has useful information for your first two weeks in Ontario.

New or Updated Publications

Getting Married in Ontario Tip Sheet
This Service Ontario tip sheet has information about who can get married, who can perform marriages, marriage by proxy and more. Available in many languages.

You and Your Baby... Abuse and Pregnancy
Abuse usually gets worse over time. It will NOT stop when your baby is born. This tipsheet has information about abuse during pregnancy. From the Best Start Resource Centre. Available in many languages

Tips for Parents: Starting School
This tipsheet gives information for parents with children starting kindergarten and grade 1.

How to Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus
Information about how to protect yourself from West Nile virus, from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Available in 25 languages.

Information for Family Class Sponsors
The guide is for anyone who is sponsoring a family member wishing to immigrate to Ontario. This is not a guide explaining the sponsorship application process - April 2005.

Sun Safety in the Summer
The summer is a great time to be outside enjoying the warm weather and community attractions, but it is important to stay healthy when out in the sun. Avoiding peak times, staying in the shade, using sun block and other tips are included in this guide.