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Program:
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Services for International Students
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Address:
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Service Canada Building
60 Gillingham, Unit 500
Brampton, ON
L6X 0Z9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Judy Labelle - Director - Newcomer Services
905-275-2369 ext 1240 * jlabelle@induscs.ca
Dolly Singh - Director - Strategic Development
905-275-2369 ext 1252 * dsingh@induscs.ca
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Service Description:
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Support to international students:
- settlement counselling and orientation to Canada
- basic employment guidance, and opportunities to participate in job fairs and networking events
- assistance with various documentation and form filling
- healthcare and financial support
- guidance on accessing healthcare, housing, and other supports
- referrals to appropriate community resources, government, and social services
Provide information and orientation to newcomers to navigate the various government and social services available to them. International students receive assistance to develop social connections and participate in the community
Additional support includes opportunities to participate in job fairs, networking meetings and basic employment counselling
Guidance is provided to clients about Employment Insurance, Child Tax Benefit, CPP, Old Age Pension, Children’s Activity Tax Credits, OSAP, Ontario Drug Benefit program, scholarships, work permits, ODSP, Ontario Works etc.
Many vulnerable newcomer women and students who face sexual violence are offered settlement support with safety planning, immediate crisis counseling, and appropriate, confidential referrals
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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International Students
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Gujarati * Hindi * Kannada * Punjabi * Tamil * Urdu
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