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Orientation and Settlement Services
Please make an appointment to speak to a settlement worker at WCIS office in Claresholm- the settlement serving agency for Willow Creek area:
Ensuring that newcomers receive the right services, IRCC funded organizations across Canada provide newcomers with settlement services. To offer this, service providers will ask you to for personal information, such as your name, birth date, and immigration number on behalf of IRCC, to assist in better understanding newcomer needs, and ensure that you are receiving appropriate services. All information is kept confidential. We hope we can support you with the services and programs needed to settle and integrate into Canadian society.
Willow Creek Immigrant Services - WCIS
- 130, 50th Ave. West, Claresholm
- 403-973-5583
- https://www.ccisab.ca/
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Documents
The following videos provide information on the documents you will need when moving to Claresholm from another country
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO SECURE
Landing Confirmation
Ensure that you keep this document safe. You will need it as you obtain and review IRCC documents, and to apply for citizenship
Permanent Resident Card
Ensure that the information on your landing confirmation and your PR card is correct. If you have changed your address or lose your card, notify the call center immediately.
- 1-888-242-2100
Alberta Health Care (AHC)
Alberta Health Services (AHS) does not administer the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
If you need information about the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, including provincial health cards, provincial health premiums and provincial health care coverage, contact the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health
- Phone: 780-427-1432 (Dial 310-0000 first for toll free calling within Alberta)
- https://www.alberta.ca/ahcip.aspx
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
SIN) is a 9-digit number that you need for working in Canada or for access to government programs and benefits.
A SIN is issued to one person only and it cannot legally be used by anyone else. You are responsible for protecting your SIN. Store any document containing your SIN and personal information in a safe place—do not keep your SIN with you.
Service Canada now issues SINs in paper format (confirmation of SIN letter). Production of plastic SIN cards has ceased, however, SIN cards that are not expired and are currently in circulation can still be used.
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Service Canada
A federal institution, and part of Employment and Social Development Canada. Service Canada provides Canadians with a single access point to a wide range of government services and benefits.
Canada Newcomer Services
Visit this website for useful information on services near you including jobs, health care, mental health support, improving English skills, services for newcomer women, tax information, and Canada Connects.
Working in Canada
Applying to work in Canada; extending a work permit or hiring a foreign worker.
Qualification Recognition
Recognized Credentials allows professionals to work in Alberta within designated trades or occupations without further training or examination. Alberta trade and occupation certificates and other recognized credentials are listed below.
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