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  • Information Session: Navigating your new chapter in Alberta

    Information session introducing newcomers to their new chapter in Alberta. Discussing personal experiences including lived realities and culture shock, employment strategies, Alberta today, and Referendum scenarios to gain insight on living in/moving to Alberta.

  • Information Session: A Look At The School System In British Columbia

    Join us for an information session designed for parents and school aged kids to learn more about SWISS workers in our School System in BC. This session will give you insight about school registration, guidelines and available community referrals and workshops.

  • Information Session: Stress Management and Wellbeing in Canada

    This Information & Orientation session will discuss common stresses experienced when settling in a new country, practical ways to manage stress, strategies to build resilience, and guidance on when and how to seek support if stress becomes overwhelming.

  • Information Session: Benefits, Tax & Scam Information, Manitoba

    This session is designed for newcomers who want to understand benefits, credits, and taxation in Canada before arriving, and is also helpful for those who have recently arrived in Manitoba and are looking to better navigate financial supports and responsibilities.

  • Information Session: Driver Licensing and Road Safety in Manitoba

    This provincial information and orientation will cover topics on getting a Manitoba driver's license; Vehicle registration and insurance in Manitoba; Reciprocal driver's license agreements; Road safety, distracted driving, and key traffic rules

  • Information Session: Banking in Atlantic Canada

    This session is designed for newcomers who want to understand banking, credit, and financial systems in Atlantic Canada before arriving, and is also helpful for those who have recently settled in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island and are looking to better navigate banking services, build credit history, and manage their finances effectively.

  • Information Session: Welcome to British Columbia

    Learn about housing, health care, education, jobs, and community services. Connect with provincial partners and access free post‑arrival support designed to help immigrants settle, grow, and thrive in their new home.

  • Information Session: Manitoba School System

    Join SOPA and the Winnipeg School division for an informative session on the Manitoba School system. learn about enrollment, required documents, catchment schools, and supports available to help newcomer families successfully transition into school life in Manitoba.

  • Information Session: Housing In Alberta

    Learn about housing in Alberta, including types of housing, average rental costs, how to search safely, and understanding lease agreements. This session will help you prepare for finding a place to live and settling successfully in Alberta.

  • Information Session: Pre-Departure Information

    In this session, you will gain essential knowledge about what you can and cannot bring into Canada, the landing process, and important practical preparation such as clothing, temporary