Welcome to CCI Ottawa.
CCI Ottawa is the leading settlement agency in Canada’s capital city. We offer a wide range of services for newcomers. Our goal is to help you settle, thrive, and become active members of Ottawa’s rich, vibrant community.
Home is Here
For more than seventy years, CCI has helped newcomers to Ottawa settle, grow, and feel connected to their new community. We offer support that fits each individual’s needs, so newcomers can find their place, make connections, and succeed.
We believe that welcoming newcomers benefits everyone. Their skills and experiences make Ottawa stronger, improve our neighborhoods, and help create a welcoming city for all.
Ottawa Settlement Services
CCI provides tailored support for newcomers in Ottawa, including permanent residents, refugees and refugee claimants. Our team helps you navigate the challenges of settling into a new community, offering programs and resources to help you build your life here.
Before
You Arrive
Starting
Your Journey
How
We Help
Making
Connections
Our Impact
Our impact is measured in the lives we support, the communities we strengthen, and the opportunities we help create. Through dedicated programs and partnerships, we empower newcomers to build confident, connected, and successful futures.
Events and Workshops
Explore upcoming events and workshops designed to support newcomers, build connections, and strengthen skills within our community.
Our city and country have long recognized the value and benefits of diversity. We know it is a strength, and by supporting newcomers, CCI is invested in reinforcing it.
We work closely with clients, local organizations, businesses, and donors to create opportunities, build connections, and foster a sense of belonging. By supporting newcomers and celebrating the contributions they bring, we are helping to shape an Ottawa where everyone can thrive, contribute, and feel truly at home.
Join our volunteer community
Join CCI as a volunteer and use your skills to support newcomers while building meaningful connections. Whether you’re helping with language support, employment guidance, or community initiatives, your time makes a real impact in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Give the gift of belonging
Give the gift of belonging by supporting CCI’s work through a donation that helps newcomers feel welcomed and supported. Your contribution directly funds programs, resources, and community initiatives that create opportunities, foster connection, and build a more inclusive future for all.
Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and updates from CCI as we support newcomers and strengthen our community.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying
Our Funders
Our thanks to the funders whose support and contributions help newcomers to start their lives in Ottawa.
