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Resources

The links below will direct you to a variety of resources related to immigration and newcomer settlement.

Your Community in Bruce County

Bruce County is a county in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It has eight lower-tier municipalities: Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Shores, South Bruce, and South Bruce Peninsula. Visit their websites and find out all about living and working those municipalities.

Also check out the Municipality Welcome Packages page on GBLIP website. It provides information specifically to help newcomer residents navigate as they settle into their new homes.

Your Community in Grey County

Grey County is a county in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It has nine lower-tier municipalities: The Blue Mountains, Chatsworth, Georgian Bluffs, Grey Highlands, Hanover, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southgate, and West Grey. Visit their websites and find out all about living and working those municipalities.

Also check out the Municipality Welcome Packages page on GBLIP website. It provides information specifically to help newcomer residents navigate as they settle into their new homes.

Government of Canada Immigration and Citizenship

Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada, apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your application or find a form.

Newcomers Guide: Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula

Discover the comprehensive guidebook designed to empower newcomers to the Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula, equipping them with the knowledge and access they need to navigate and benefit from essential community services.

Measuring Welcoming Communities: A Toolkit for Communities and those Who Support Them

The Measuring Welcoming Communities Toolkit has been developed to support the groundwork in understanding a community and planning how to shape it to become more welcoming. In total, there are 19 characteristics involved in the measurement process, creating a complete profile of what a community is and can offer.

Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Poster Kit

The Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership has put together posters that embody the spirit of an inclusive and welcoming community. By putting up these posters you create a clear communication on a supportive work culture. Even something as simple as a poster can change how people perceive their fellow employees and the people they work for.

Newcomer Workplace Support - Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services

Free services include translation and interpretation of workplace documents such as policies, health and safety information, and job duties, as well as on-the-job support during the orientation process. Financial support for onboarding and training may be available to employers.

Speak with a Settlement Worker: 519-371-9222 | settlement@osgb.ymca.ca

Local Resources to Support Employers and Newcomers

In this video, viewers will learn: 1) how employers can increase their capacity to support newcomer employees by getting involved with the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership; 2) what support the Grey Bruce Settlement and Language Services provides for newcomers; 3) what resources are available to help employers create inclusive workplaces and how to access them; and 4) what ESL programs are available for newcomers and how to access them.