Newcomers
Welcome to Edmonton and the Library! EPL has many free services, resources and materials available in 30 world languages to help you transition to and enjoy life in our city.
In addition, EPL has Ukrainian content for newcomers.
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Top 10 Resources for Newcomers
Recommended Lists in World Languages
Technology Help
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Top 10 Resources for Newcomers
Recommended Lists in World Languages
Technology Help
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People Who Can Help
Community Librarians
Every library location has a Community Librarian who can help you find the answers you are looking for.
Settlement Practitioners
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)
We offer Settlement Services to help you with questions about settling in Canada. These services are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and are provided in partnership with the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA). Services are available for newcomers, temporary and permanent residents. These services are offered for free. EISA provides services in English.
Library Settlement services can be accessed at the following library branches by visiting them or by calling the phone numbers listed below.
Conseillers/conseillères en établissement
Nous offron des services d’établissement pour répondre à vos questions sur l’établissement au Canada. Ces services sont financés par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada et sont fournis en partenariat avec la Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle. Les services sont gratuits aux nouveaux arrivants, aux résidents temporaires et aux résidents permanents. FRAP offre des services en françias.
Les services d'établissement sont accessibles dans les succursales suivantes de la bibliothèque, en s'y rendant ou en appelant les numéros de téléphone suivants:
Are you an international student wishing to work in Canada?
- A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to working in Canada and accessing Government of Canada programs and services.
- To avoid waiting in line at a Service Canada Centre, you can apply for your SIN online. A completed online application with all the required documents will be processed within five business days. You will then be able to view your SIN in your My Service Canada Account.
- For more information visit: Service Canada En.
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