Information for New Residents

Human Rights:

• Human Rights
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act)

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Canadian Law and Justice:

• Canadian Law & Justice
• Criminal Code

Family Violence:

• Abuse is Wrong in any Language
• Family Violence Laws
• Family Violence – Services and Information
• Violence and Abuse – Services and Information
• Help for Spouses/Partners who are victim of abuse

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Canadian Citizenship:

• Eligibility for Citizenship
• Citizenship Application
• Study Guide for Citizenship

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Newcomer Services:

• Government of Canada Services
• New to Alberta
• Make Alberta your home
• Leisure Access Program (Edmonton)
  • Leisure Access Program Application Form
• Parks Canada Free admission for newcomers

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Education:

• Education in Canada
• Education and Training
• Choosing a School in Alberta
  • Early childhood education
• Edmonton Public Schools
• Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Children:

• Children’s Services
  • Children’s Services offices
• Child Care
• How child intervention works
• What Age Can a Child be left Alone

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Disabilities:

• Supports for people with disabilities
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• AISH

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Mental Health:

• Distress Line
• Eating Disorder Support
• 211 Alberta
  • 211 Resource Lists

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General Supports:

• Alberta Supports
• Immigration and Settlement Services
• Apply for Permanent Resident Card
• Benefits, credits, and taxes for newcomers
  • Social Insurance Number
• Inform Alberta
• Travelling outside of Canada as a permanent resident
• Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative (Languages and other Resources)
• Driving in Canada
  • Driving and Vehicles in Alberta
• Housing in Canada
• Housing and Community
• Health Care Information
  • Drug coverage and health benefits
• Newcomers’ Guide to Working in Alberta
• Edmonton’s Food Bank
• Salvation Army Edmonton
  • Salvation Army Edmonton Resources
  • Salvation Army Edmonton Programs and Services
• Active emergency updates

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