September 5, 2008

Albion Neighborhood Services


Albion Neighbourhood Services is non-government organization providing settlement services for newcomers in Etobicoke, Ontario. In recently received funding from the Government of Canada.

Government of Canada announces funding for Albion Neighbourhood Services to help newcomers settle

Toronto, September 3, 2008 — The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding for Albion Neighbourhood Services to provide settlement services to newcomers.

The funding of more than $500,000 will help this organization deliver a number of settlement services to newcomers in the Etobicoke neighbourhood of Toronto. Settlement services delivered by the organization include: referrals to community resources, advice and guidance, language assessment, general information, and help finding a job.[Source]

Prior to this, City of Red Deer, Thunder Bay Multicultural Association and Moose Jaw also received funding from the Government of Canada. With these fundings for support services to newcomers in Canada, it is now becoming easier for newcomers in Canada to settle smoothly.

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