COSTI Immigrant Services
COSTI Settlement Services
COSTI's settlement services in Ontario are free. They cover orientation, forms, interpretation, referrals, and employment guidance, including credential recognition.
Last checked October 19, 2026
Ontario
Free settlement services for newcomers in Ontario
OHIP has no waiting period if you qualify. The 2027 rent increase guideline published by Ontario is 1.9% for most units covered by the guideline.
2 listings are specific to Ontario. The rest are national and still apply here.
| Listing | Cost | Who it's for | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTI Settlement ServicesCOSTI Immigrant Services | No fee | Broad Ontario list, including students and workers | Forms, interpretation, and credential guidance | Provider page |
| IRCC pre-arrival servicesImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Free | Approved PR, still outside Canada | Online, before you land | Provider page |
| IRCC settlement service finderImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Free if you are eligible | Mostly permanent residents and protected persons | Outside Quebec; search by city | Provider page |
| Settlement.OrgSettlement.Org | Free to read | Written for Ontario | Explains the steps in everyday language | Provider page |
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
IRCC pre-arrival services
If your permanent residence is approved and you are still outside Canada, you can register for free online settlement services before you fly. Temporary residents are not eligible.
Last checked October 19, 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
IRCC settlement service finder
The federal government funds free settlement help outside Quebec: job search, language classes, help getting licensed, and someone to build a settlement plan with you. A postal-code search finds the agency.
Last checked October 19, 2026
Settlement.Org
Settlement.Org
Settlement.Org is the plain-language information site for newcomers in Ontario: daily life, banking, housing, health, and work, plus a way to find community agencies.
Last checked October 19, 2026
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