Catholic Centre for Immigrants – Ottawa
A message to our community about COVID-19
We are still helping newcomers from all over the world settle and integrate into the Ottawa community. Whether it’s learning a new language, getting help with finding a job, securing housing or enrolling children into school, we are here for Ottawa’s newest residents.
Please note, however, that all services are being offered via online platforms, phone or email. Our main office at 219 Argyle is closed to all members of the public.
How You Can Help
When you help a newcomer family in Ottawa, you are making an investment in Canada’s future. You are helping some of our most vulnerable residents thrive. Here’s how you can help today!
How We Help
We have been helping newcomers to Ottawa settle and integrate into their new community for more than 65 years. We help them feel at home and safe. You can help.
Settlement Services
Connecting to Community
Employment
Language
Youth
Workshops/Activities
Caregivers to get IRCC priority
Caregivers who are needed to help provide care for a Canadian family will be given priority under a new immigration program
Government announces more measures to support international students
Ottawa, February 12, 2021 — International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to Canada's economy and supporting the vitality of its communities. The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the...
Canada launches Hong Kong pathway to attract recent graduates and skilled workers
February 4, 2021 — Ottawa — The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kong residents arrived here over 150 years ago, contributing immensely to Canada’s economic, social and political life. Canada continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the...
Explore
Do you want to learn more about what we do at CCI Ottawa? Check our videos and photo galleries to get a glimpse of what we do every day to help newcomers feel at home in Ottawa.
A Community Approach
The Catholic Centre for Immigrants is located in the Centre Bruyere for Immigrants building. This building is also home to several other agencies that help newcomers.
World Skills
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre
OLIP
Contact Us
CCI Ottawa has been helping newcomers settle and adapt to life in Ottawa for more than 65 years. During this time, many residents of Ottawa have reached out to us to offer their support. We have also collaborated with a multitude of organizations that support our mission. If you are looking to reach someone at CCI, you can call 613-232-9634 or click on the appropriate link below.
I am a newcomer and need services
I want to donate to CCI Ottawa
I want to volunteer with CCI
I want to book a guest speaker
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