Ottawa is a multicultural city with residents from all over the world. Their different histories, traditions and experiences are what make Ottawa such a diverse and special place to live. Explore the City of Ottawa’s Calendar of Events or Heritage Canada’s Cultural Events Calendar to find out more about the cultural holidays and traditions celebrated within Ottawa

Many organizations are dedicated to developing new programs and services to help newcomers find employment and get settled in Ottawa. Visit one of the links below to learn more about what’s new.

March 2008

• Government of Canada announces increased funding for language training for newcomers
  
  
• Improvements made to Canada’s immigration system
  
  
• Government of Canada announces funding to help immigrants settle in the Ottawa Area

February 2008

• The Ottawa CED Network is offering free workshops on business planning to immigrants and ethnic minorities who would like to start their own business with the assistance of a mentor. The application deadline is February 15, 2008. For more information, please review the application.
  
  
• McGuinty Government Expands Program to Attract International Students

May 2007

• McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Employers To Attract Skilled Immigrants- Provincial Nominee Program Begins On Pilot Basis
  
  
• Algonquin College’s new Settlement to Employment Program (STEP) helps internationally trained workers find employment in Ottawa
  
  
• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is offering a new Engineering Intern Training Financial Credit Program (FCP). The program allows international Engineering graduates with a Bachelor of Engineering or Applied Science Degree to apply for PEO’s professional engineer licence at no cost.

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