Settlement Services
Settlement Services exist to facilitate the successful settlement
and integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, economic, and cultural
life in a new country and community.
In Yukon, settlement services such as free english classes are offered at the Multicultural
Centre of the Yukon (MCY). The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00
pm and newcomers are welcome to drop in at their convenience.
To contact MCY:
Multicultural Centre of the Yukon
Suite C – 202 Strickland Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2J8
Phone: (867) 667-6205 / Fax: (867) 667-2668
Email: http://mcyukon.com/contact-us
MCY can assist you with:
- finding a place to live
- language needs
- learning about shopping for food, clothing and household items
- understanding government, laws, and the legal system
- obtaining documentation such as a Social Insurance Number, a Yukon Health Care Card
or a driver’s license
- financial matters concerning currency and banking, and
- general questions on Canada and life in the Yukon.
Settlement Services are offered to eligible newcomers who are permanent residents
of Canada who have not become Canadian citizens, individuals in Canada or overseas
who have been selected by CIC for permanent resident status, refugees, and live-in
caregivers.
Language skills training offered under Settlement Services are offered only to individuals
with permanent resident status or individuals who are refugees.
The Multicultural Centre of the Yukon welcomes the opportunity to meet with newcomers
and assist them with their transition into their new community.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website also provide information at:
www.cic.gc.ca and clicking on
Before You Arrive.