Free support for new immigrants settling in Ontario
KeyApply.com | RealXperts.ca - Accompanying your family during your first days in Canada.
KeyApply, in collaboration with RealXperts.ca and a team of volunteers, supports newcomers to Ontario with permanent resident (PR) status in settling into their new lives. Support is provided based on the availability, location, and capacity of the volunteers.
Tasks that can be supported
- Airport pickup and guidance on travel and public transportation.
- Guidance on registering for a SIN, OHIP, updating your PR card mailing address, and other necessary procedures.
- Guidance on school enrollment for children, researching school districts, and finding childcare services.
- Coordination with RealXperts.ca to help find rental housing, understand lease agreements, and explore neighborhood amenities.
- Guidance on purchasing a SIM card, opening a bank account, understanding credit, and signing up for utility services.
- Introduction to finding a family doctor, clinics, pharmacies, and temporary health insurance.
- Introduction to employment support centers, English classes, libraries, community services, and eligible family support programs.
- Guidance on researching how to exchange your driver's license and registering for an Ontario driving test.
Costs and Conditions
Free volunteer support ($0 CAD). Applicants are responsible for any third-party costs incurred, if applicable. The number of volunteers is limited, so we recommend registering early, ideally before arriving in Canada. Registration does not guarantee immediate support or the fulfillment of all requests.
Request Support
Please provide your full name, contact information, family size, arrival date, city in Ontario, and the tasks you need help with. We will evaluate our ability to connect you with a suitable volunteer.
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YourTrip helps newcomers explore the city, plan their first days using AI, and find local support services such as airport pickups, bank account setup, or SIM card purchases. Exploration and planning are free; individually booked services may incur fees.
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