Settlement in Nunavut

General

The Nunavut Handbook – A complete and handy directory and guidebook to Nunavut. 

SOS Canada 2000 – A broad and vast resource offering basic information about everything Canadian. Sections on immigration, employment, education, and links of government services.

Government Services


Government of Nunavut – The official website of the government of Nunavut 

Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Information for immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada. Includes employment authorization, immigration applications, sponsorship and services available to newcomers. 

Service Canada: Services for Newcomers to Canada – Information about Government services for newcomers to Canada from acquiring personal documents to employment and raising a family.

Health Care

 

Nunavut Health and Social Services – Nunavut governmental site explaining how to obtain territorial health insurance and services.

Housing

 

Apartment Rental Iqaluit – A list of resources to help you secure home rental in Iqaluit, Nunavut. 

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Canada’s national housing agency. Information on buying a home, renting a home, mortgages, maintaining a home, safety in the home, renovations, and more. 

CMHC Housing for Newcomers – Information specifically for newcomers from Canada’s national housing agency in eight different languages. Learn about renting, owning, and maintaining a home in Canada. 

Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service – Property information from realtors across Canada.

Legal

 

Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center – Immigration law site features information on Canadian immigration and Canada employment placement services and visas. 

Canadian Human Rights Commission – Promotes knowledge of human rights in Canada, and to encourage people to follow principles of equality. To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services. 

Canadian Law Information – provides Canadian law information in plain, straightforward English.

Transportation

 

Service Canada: Driver’s Licence – Links to each province’s driver’s licence information page.

Cultural

 

About Nunavut – Learn about Nunavut: its history, people, culture, lifestyle, and more. 

Nunavut Tourism – The official website of Nunavut Tourism, a not-for-profit membership association designed to encourage tourism in the territory of Nunavut. 

Government of Canada: Arts, Culture and Heritage – Learn about the vibrant people and cultural industries that contribute to the creation of a Canadian cultural identity. 

Culture Crossing: Guide to Canada – Learn about Canadian social etiquette and culture.