OTTAWA, ONTARIO_Feb 2024 Summit

Booth Representatives

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Satheeka Hettigama

Program Supervisor

YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region

We are the first stop for newcomers! Let us hold your hand in your settlement journey! We provide information and referral on settlement matters and immigration!

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Settling in Ottawa?

Visit the Scotiabank booth to learn how you can take advantage of the StartRight™ Program for newcomers.

  


Living in Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario is the capital city of Canada and plays a vital role in Canadian history. Canada's Parliament building towers over this picturesque city. It's a proud multicultural city and reflects the rich cultures and traditions of both English and French Canada. With a population of 1,017,449, it is considered a large city by Canadian standards.
 

Job Market

As home to the Federal government, Ottawa offers many career options in government and the IT sector. Key industries in Ottawa also include life sciences, professional services, public service, and tourism. It's appealing to newcomers because of its economic strength and range of career opportunities. For more information about your job search, chat with Raoof Moeini.

                         
Housing Market

Whether you're looking for short-term housing, or a longer-term rental, or are interested in buying your first home, Ottawa has many appealing neighbourhoods and options for you to consider. Newcomer services in Ottawa are available to help you find suitable housing to meet your needs. Have a specific question about Ottawa's rental housing market? Visit the Rentals for Newcomers booth!

Newcomer Support

Ottawa has a diverse and multicultural population and the city offers many settlement services to support newcomers. Connect with Satheeka Hettigama from the Newcomer Information Centre for information about housing, employment, and additional information and resources.

 

Participating Organizations

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Employment Ontario

We help job seekers, workers and employers with advice, grants and other services around public and private sector employment.

 

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YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region 

Discover programs and services that pave the way to a brighter future. Whether you're looking for a new job, career, or starting a new life in Canada, we'll provide you with all the resources and support you need to establish yourself in your new environment. 

 

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Scotiabank is devoted to helping newcomers like you establish your banking needs right away so you can settle into your new life and country sooner! Whether you want to learn how to open a Canadian bank account, transfer money back home, save on banking fees, and more, you’ll find solutions here. And when you arrive in Canada, you can connect with a financial advisor to set up your accounts.