YMCA of Greater Toronto

Newcomer Services

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC):

Adult newcomers, 18 years and older, Landed Immigrants of Canada and Convention Refugees; and holders of appropriate Authorizations or Minister's Permits can make an appointment to be assessed for English as a Second Language Proficiency.
Once your assessment is finished you will be referred to an appropriate training program to learn English language skills.
To make an appointment for assessment please call (416) 925-5462.
Note: Original Immigration documents must be presented at the time of assessment.

Newcomer Information Services

Hari Ghimire, our Newcomer Information Specialist will be assisting Newcomers here at the Rexdale Youth Resource Centre every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., starting in January 2009. Hari will be able to provide service to Newcomers in English, Nepalese, Hindi, Urdu and Japanese.
Come in and find out about services and resources in our community for Newcomers. Feel free to come in while Hari is here, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or book an appointment by calling (416) 741-8714.

Check out our Events page!

Many newcomers to Canada utilize our Employment Resource Centre in their job search. We regularily host workshops to provide information sought by newcomers.

Interested in Apprenticeship Occupations?

Check out our Access Apprenticeship

Funded By:

United Way
The YMCA Rexdale Youth Resource Centre is co-ordinated by the YMCA of Greater Toronto Program. The YMCA's Charitable Registration Number Is: 11930 7080 RR0001