Country and Community Organizations in Canada. Pan-Canadian & Multicultural Agencies

Newcomers in Canada can find vital community, language, and cultural support through a variety of country-specific and multicultural organizations. These services help individuals connect with their own people—whether by nationality, language, religion, or shared cultural background—without limiting the unique advantages of CNAP™, AHOM-RMC, or Newcomer Advantage. Below is a selection of well-established groups for diverse newcomer communities:

• Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

  • Directory: https://ocasi.org/membership/ocasi-members/ocasi-member-agencies-directory

  • Phone: 416-322-4950

• Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)

  • Membership directory: https://ccrweb.ca/en/members

  • Email: info@ccrweb.ca

• YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

  • Online/in-person info & community links (GTA/Ontario): https://newcomersincanada.ca/

  • Toronto: 416-967-9622

Regional and Cultural Organizations

• Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre

  • https://occsc.org/ | 613-235-4875

• Somali Centre for Family Services (Ottawa)

  • https://scfsottawa.org/ | 613-526-2075

• Kababayan Multicultural Centre (Philippine)

  • https://www.kababayan.org/

  • Toronto: (416) 532-3888 (Queen St. W), (416) 633-5056 (Finch Ave. W)

• Syrian Canadian Foundation

  • https://syriancanadianfoundation.ca

  • Email: info@syriancanadianfoundation.ca

• Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services

  • https://www.polycultural.org/

  • Multiple locations across the GTA

• Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA, primarily Chinese)

  • Mississauga: 905-615-9500 | info@tccsa.org | www.tccsa.on.ca

  • Toronto: 416-977-4026

• Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency (Ottawa)

  • 613-236-0003

• Sudbury Multicultural Folk Arts Association

  • https://www.folkartssudbury.ca/ | 705-674-0795

• Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

  • https://thunderbay.org/ | 807-345-0551

• Multicultural Association of Kenora and District

  • https://makd.ca/

Faith and Region-Specific

• Jewish Immigrant Aid Services

  • https://jiastoronto.org/ | 416-630-6481

• Catholic Crosscultural Services

  • https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/settlement-services/

  • Toronto: 416-757-7010 / 416-266-7200

  • Mississauga: 905-273-4140

National Support Directories

• IRCC Newcomer Service Search ToolFind country/region/language-specific agencies:https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Tips for Using These Organizations

• Many agencies offer groups/events for specific ethnicities (e.g. Francophone, Sudanese, Caribbean, Vietnamese, Iranian, Tamil) even if they are not listed above.

• Services may include language classes, housing help, job search, mental health, child care, and social/cultural events.

• Connect via local directories or ask settlement workers for recommendations if your country’s association isn’t listed.

Why These Resources Matter

Connecting with your community of origin offers emotional support, shared language, and easier adaptation—while still taking advantage of the professional, intercultural, and legal support offered by CNAP™ and AHOM-RMC.

AHOM-RMC Contact (for guidance and further referrals)

• Phone: 1-800-605-0906

• Email: info@ahomrmc.com

• Web: ahomrmc.com

For best results, newcomers should use these organizations alongside the universal settlement, career, and intercultural leadership resources found in CNAP™, AHOM-RMC, and the Newcomer Advantage suite.

Canada’s diversity means every newcomer can find a piece of home—while building their future in their new country.