Federal service · Immigration, citizenship and travel
Newcomer services and free LINC language classes
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
Federally funded organizations help permanent residents and refugees settle: jobs, housing, schools, and free English or French classes. In Québec, the province runs these services.
Who handles it
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Handles it everywhere in Canada except Quebec (Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (Québec)).
Canada Service Map is independent and not a government website. The official page always has the final word.
Where it works differently
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada handles it everywhere else.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (Québec) | Learn French in Québecchecked | In Québec, the province runs settlement services and French classes (Francisation Québec). |
Where to go in person
Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.
Libraries
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Newcomer services and free LINC language classes", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/newcomer-services