Preparing for life in Canada? Aman Lara has a Resources Hub for that!
by: Julia Aitken, Program Director
Picture this … you have applied to immigrate to Canada, joining approximately 85 million people worldwide who are keen to start afresh in a country renowned for its long immigration history. As you await your immigration documents, hope and apprehension set in.
How do you prepare for such a life-altering transition?
Resettling in a new country involves navigating a complex journey that can feel overwhelming without clear guidance. That’s why Aman Lara has launched a new Resources Hub—a curated guide to help refugees and immigrants confidently navigate each phase of their resettlement journey. This journey map guides you to trusted external sites where you can find the detailed information and support you need.
Laying the Groundwork
The journey to Canada begins well before arrival. Our hub directs you to essential insights to help make informed decisions and plan effectively, including:
Exploring Canada’s geography and cultural diversity: Gain a visual understanding of Canada’s provinces and territories and an overview of its history, particularly the relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Navigating the immigration process, fraud prevention, and legal representation: Learn about different immigration pathways and obtain tips on safeguarding your documents and finding trusted legal representation.
Assessing pre-arrival support services: Utilize services designed to help you thoughtfully plan your journey and prepare for life in Canada.
By exploring these resources, you can better understand your new home and feel equipped to tackle the next stage of your journey.
Creating Stability and Integrating into a Community
Arriving in Canada brings challenges, from settling into a new environment to finding essential services.
The Resources Hub connects you to:
Housing, healthcare, and education: Guidance on securing a place to live, accessing healthcare, and understanding the education system.
Community support and networks: Links to resources for connecting with local communities and cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Language, translation, and interpretation services: Tools for adaptation and integration into Canadian society.
This stage is about building a stable foundation for your new life and ensuring you feel welcomed and included in your community.
Building a Life and Thriving in Canada
Once settled, the focus shifts to long-term growth and building a purposeful life in Canada. This section connects you to the tools to help you thrive:
Language proficiency: Find links to resources for learning English, which is essential for accessing education, employment, and community engagement.
Career development: Tools for credential assessment, job searches, and employment opportunities to help build a career in Canada.
Pathway to citizenship: Guides on applying for Canadian citizenship, including practice exams and eligibility requirements.
This stage emphasizes achieving personal and professional goals, helping you establish a fulfilling life in Canada.
Fostering inclusion and retention
Successful resettlement is about more than arrival. It involves actualizing your capabilities to harness your unique advantage, establish stable livelihoods, build connections, and contribute meaningfully to your community. Aman Lara's Resources Hub plays a key role in this process by pointing you toward tools, resources, and services that can help you acclimate to life in Canada.
As a dynamic and evolving resource, the Hub will continue to be updated to reflect new insights, trends, and events of interest, ensuring that it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of those we serve.
Taking a client-centered approach in all we do, Aman Lara reaffirms its commitment to lifting those we serve and unlocking brighter futures. We are excited to see how the Resources Hub will assist you in defining a life centered on integration, economic participation, and long-term stability.
