Settlement Services
The Chinese Association of Mississauga (CAM) will continue to provide settlement related programming targeting newcomers residing in Peel and Halton regions. The following components of the settlement themes will be delivered: Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services, Information and Orientation, and Community Connections.
Settlement Services
PR Card Renewal
A PR card is your proof of permanent residency in Canada. You need to renew it when it expires. We can help you with this process.
Citizenship Application
We provide assistance with Canadian citizenship applications, helping you navigate the process from document preparation to submission.
Government Benefits Assistance
- OHIP card application
- EI application
- Trillium Drug Benefit application
- Ontario Works application (OW)
- Active Assist Program application
- Canada Child Benefit application
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Housing application
Information and Referral Services
- School search support for newcomer parents
- Human rights
- Landlord and tenant’s rights
- Anti-family violence
- Workplace rights & Employment Standards Act
- Banking information
- Tax information
- Community safety information
- Mental health information
Support Services
- Translation services
- Commissioner services
In-Home Visit Service
If you are not able to come to the office due to transportation, handicap, or other issues, CAM provides in-home visit service. Please contact our office to assess and arrange.
Senior Services
- Senior Housing Application
- Seniors' Drug Plan Benefit
- Old Age Security (OAS) & Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- Seniors' Transportation Support
- Allowance for the Survivor
- Senior Dental Program
Settlement Information Sessions
- Essential information about services, laws, and rights within Canada
- Mental health, physical health, and overall well-being
- Tax Filing for Newcomers to Canada
- Financial Literacy for Newcomers to Canada