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Program:
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Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Kennedy Newcomer Service Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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416-293-4565
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Address:
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2075 Kennedy Rd Suites 703 and 705
Toronto, ON
M1T 3V3
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Location:
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Cross street: Kennedy Rd and Hwy 401
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible - Paid visitor parking waived for CICS service users ; Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat 9 am-2:30 pm - LINC classes only
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Public Contacts:
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Tayebeh Shalmani - Program Manager
416-940-3306 * tayebeh.shalmani@cicscanada.com
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Service Description:
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Settlement Services- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- supportive counselling; newcomer mental health services
- assists with form filling,
- seasonal income tax clinic for families with low incomes
- employment counselling and mentorship
- workshops and tours,
- English conversation circle
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English -- upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate entry- from Literacy to CLB 4
- full time and part time classes from Monday-Friday; evening and Saturday part time classes
- childminding and transportation assistance available
Support Services- supports newcomers in private rental market with information and legal consultations
- senior support services and case management
- support for Canadian citizens and refugee claimants
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomer Settlement and LINC Services - Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees; Support Services - no restrictions
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Languages:
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English ; Arabic ; Cantonese ; Dari ; Farsi ; Mandarin
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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5/20/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224508
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