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NewStart Canada

Your new start.Made simpler.

Practical help for settling in Canada,
all in one app.

Available in 13 languages

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Housing · Jobs · Health care · Everyday essentials

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Help with the everyday

Settle in, one step at a time.

From getting your Social Insurance Number to finding local help, NewStart Canada brings practical settlement information together in one free app.

A place to begin

Your location. Your next steps.

Choose your location when you open the app. Explore the topics you need, find out where to go and what documents to bring, and keep track with progress checklists and reminders.

Available in 13 languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Korean, Vietnamese, Tamil, and Ukrainian.

Private by design

Start without an account.

Your checklist progress and preferences stay on your phone. Read the full privacy policy for details.