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Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities is vital. Here are some organizations that offer legal assistance:

1. Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO): Provides clear, accurate, and practical legal rights education and information to help people understand and exercise their legal rights.​ https://www.cleo.on.ca/en
   

2. JusticeNet: A not-for-profit service helping individuals find legal assistance at reduced rates.​ https://www.justicenet.ca/
   

3. Pro Bono Ontario: Offers free legal services to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer.​ https://www.probonoontario.org/
   

4. Legal Services Society (LSS) – British Columbia: Provides legal aid services to low-income individuals in BC.​ https://lss.bc.ca/
   

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Finding suitable housing is a significant step in your settlement journey. Here are some resources to assist you:

1. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): Offers resources on renting or buying a home in Canada, including affordability calculators.​ https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en
   

2. Settlement – Housing: Provides information on housing options, rights, and responsibilities for newcomers in Ontario  https://settlement.org/ontario/housing/​
   

3. Rentals.ca: A platform to search for rental properties across Canada.​  https://rentals.ca/
   

4. PadMapper: An online tool to find apartments and houses for rent in various Canadian cities.​ https://www.padmapper.com/
   

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Healthcare is an essential aspect of settling in Canada. Here are some resources to help you navigate the healthcare system:

1. HealthLink BC: Provides 24/7 access to non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia.​ https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
   

2. Alberta Health Services – Newcomers to Alberta: Information on accessing health care services in Alberta for newcomers.​  https://www.alberta.ca/ahcip-moving-to-alberta
   

3. Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP): Details on health coverage and how to apply for newcomers in Ontario.​ http://ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card
   

4. Quebec Health Insurance (RAMQ): Information on health coverage for residents of Quebec.​ https://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/health-insurance
   

Securing employment is a top priority for many newcomers. Here are some organizations that can assist you in your job search:

1. ACCES Employment: Specializes in connecting newcomers with employers in their field and offers sector-specific programs.​ https://accesemployment.ca/
   

2. YMCA Newcomer Information Centre: Provides employment workshops, job fairs, and one-on-one counseling to assist newcomers in their job search.​ https://newcomersincanada.ca/
   

3. Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC): Offers mentoring and networking opportunities to help immigrants integrate into the Canadian labor market.​ https://triec.ca/
   

4. Career Edge: Provides paid internships for newcomers to gain Canadian work experience.​ https://www.careeredge.ca/
   

5. JVS Toronto: Offers employment services, including job search workshops and training programs tailored for newcomers.​ https://www.jvstoronto.org/home/