In partnership with Pro Bono Students Canada, WoodGreen is proud to introduce the Legal Information Clinic for Newcomers. This free service supports immigrants and refugees by helping them understand key immigration pathways, processes, and requirements. The clinic is designed to empower newcomers with clear, reliable information as they navigate the Canadian immigration system.
Our clinic is staffed by trained and vetted law student volunteers from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and operates under the supervision of qualified, registered Law Society of Ontario (LSO) lawyers.
The program aims to:
Provide low-income newcomers with direct legal information assistance
Enhance legal information support for immigrants and refugees by streamlining legal application processes
PLEASE NOTE: This clinic provides legal information—such as explaining forms, processes, and general requirements—but does not provide legal advice, meaning it cannot offer personalized guidance, interpret how laws apply to individual cases, or recommend specific legal actions.
Program Resources
Learn more about this program, download the flyer for key highlights and outcomes.
WoodGreen’s counselling supports newcomers through single-session conversations designed to help address emotional well-being, including feelings of anxiety or depression, managing anger, and challenges in everyday life such as work, school, and relationships
With English Language training, newcomers can expand employment opportunities and access government services and community resources. We provide child care during class and support with transportation expenses for our in-person sessions.
We work with immigrants and refugees to access affordable housing resources, employment opportunities and government services, including health care. We can also address questions regarding citizenship, permanent residency and work permits.
The Newcomer Community Integration Program (NCIP) works to address barriers experienced by newcomer immigrants and refugees who identify as women. We help to improve access to supports and opportunities that foster social and economic integration.
219 Dufferin St. , Suite #1C, Building 201, 1491 Danforth Ave. & 2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W
Designed for youth who are new to Canada, this program offers recreational, skill-building and mental health services, working with young newcomers as they make friends and settle into their new home.
Construction Project Management for Internationally Trained Individuals
This training program will enable internationally trained professionals to be acquainted with the Ontario Construction Industry and prepare for project management, project coordination, and related roles in the construction sector.
The Youth Wellness Centre is a welcoming and inclusive space offering a range of services, including financial counselling, settlement programs, mental health support and access to community-based services to find supportive housing and employment opportunities.
ILEO Construction Union Employment Pathway Program
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WoodGreen offers free Pre-Apprentice and Trades Programs, catering to newcomers and those facing employment barriers to provide a pathway to high-demand trades. Participants undergo assessments for grade 12 Math and English and engage in Academic Upgrading to develop essential communication and numeracy skills for entry into skilled trades.
In partnership with George Brown College, this 15-week skills training program provides newcomers and jobseekers with an opportunity to start their skilled trades career in plumbing. Participants will have access to additional supports to assist them with their training throughout the program.
Personalized Career Accelerator (for Newcomers to Canada)
The Personalized Career Accelerator program (formerly known as Mentoring Pathways to Employment) helps skilled newcomers to succeed in a Canadian job search and connects them with a mentor with shared experiences who can support their journey.
Delivered in partnership with George Brown College, this free training program is designed to prepare women and gender-diverse individuals for entry-level work in the manufacturing sector. The program includes Academic Upgrading, CNC/Precision Machining training, and the opportunity for a paid job placement.
