Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

If you are a newcomer to Canada, Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) welcomes you and your family.

You can contact ISKA for these services:

  • Connecting with the community through a mentoring program, English conversation groups, Citizenship classes, basic income tax support, a biannual shared meal (potluck) and more!
  • Finding resources in your community, services in multiple languages, solution-focused mentoring and counselling, and language assessment referrals

KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services

KEYS has been supporting comprehensive employment and newcomer services in Kingston and the surrounding region for over 40 years. KEYS offers specialized services for immigrants and newcomers to help them settle into their new community, with a focus on supporting career relocation and job search, language acquisition and settlement in Kingston. They also provide employment and career search support for students and job seekers who are 30 years and under.

Visit for more information on their services.

Learn about living in the Province of Ontario

The Settlement.Org website provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario.

This site provides information about the education system, health system, banking and credit, legal system, and much more. Moderated forums allow newcomers to ask questions and get accurate answers.