- Description
Under the national Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP), the Government of Canada helps Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) when they first arrive in Canada by providing direct financial support, and funding the provision of immediate and essential services. Wesley delivers RAP immediate and essential services to clients generally within 4-6 weeks of arrival in Canada.
These services include:
- securing temporary accommodation
- assistance with locating permanent accommodation, and helping with moving preparations (including furniture and supplies)
- information about life in Canada, including healthcare, government and community services, housing, public transportation, Canadian laws and norms
- help with banking and budgeting
- support with learning about shopping
- assistance accessing healthcare
- Eligibility
- Open to government assisted refugees (GARs)
- Application Process
- Referrals are made through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Contact for information.
- Documents Required
- Outlined in application
- Office
- 905-528-5629 x266
- Web Site
- https://wesley.ca/services/newcomers-to-canada/resettlement-assistance-program-rap/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 467 Main St East
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1K1
Canada - Languages
- English, Interpretive Services - Services are available in a range of languages. Please inquire.
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- July 7, 2025
- Last Verified On
- July 7, 2025
- Address
- 467 Main St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1K1The main site of the administration of Wesley's services.
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Contact for information.
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
