Resources
Check out the articles below to learn more about life in Ontario.
Resources
Work
Working in Canada
Newcomers struggling to find a job or being treated unfairly at work must know their rights and reach out to organizations that can help.
School
Universities, Colleges and More
Schools in Ontario, like Queen’s University, offer first-generation students grants to help them pay for university or college.
School
High School
Schools in Ontario must identify when students have unique learning needs, and help them get the support they need to meet their goals.
Health
Mental Health
Anxiety and depression are mental health issues. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or extreme worry. Depression may make you feel hopeless.
School
High School
To graduate, all Ontario high school students must show that they've achieved a certain level of English proficiency by passing the OSSLT.
Daily Life
Housing
When you sign a lease, landlords can ask you to put down deposits or pay for things other than rent, like utilities.
School
More Resources
If you’re feeling unmotivated or having a hard time learning in school, there are different kinds of support available to help you succeed.
Daily Life
Housing
Landlords increase rent to make more profit and tenants fear losing their homes. You have rights that protect you from high rent increases.
Work
Working in Canada
There's a lot you need to know when you first enter the workforce in Canada. Learn all about minimum wages, tips, overtime pay, and more.
Health
Relationships
Child abuse is when someone under 18 experiences physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or neglect.
Health
Mental Health
Practicing mindfulness is a clinically proven way to cope with day-to-day struggles, both big and small.
Immigration
More Resources
You can have a voice by voting or through civic and/or political engagement in your community.