Canadian Citizenship Information

See the Citizenship & Immigration Canada web site for guides on how to pass the citizenship test, including the new (2010) guide "Discover Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizenship". 

At the Library

Books about Canadian citizenship

Citizenship Preparation Class
The library offers citizenship preparation classes at some locations, co-sponsored by the Library Settlement Partnership. Families and individuals can receive assistance to prepare for their Canadian Citizenship Test.

Questions & Answers on Government

The Canadian citizenship test includes a section about your local municipal, provincial and federal government. A citizenship judge may ask you about this information at a citizenship interview. Here is some of the information you may need to know.
 

Websites

Use the links below to search for information in greater depth.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test
The Richmond Public Library (BC) has an award-winning website with many practice questions for the Canadian citizenship test.

Learning Express
If you have a valid library card, click on Learning Express (under "Choose a Database") to get access to citizenship tests. Once you are at the Learning Express site, see 'Citizenship' on the left sidebar.

Note: Electoral District Maps for Federal and Provincial representatives are identical.

Settlement.org
New to Ontario? Do you work with newcomers? This site can help you find more information about job resources, sponsorship, ESL, housing, health and more.

CIC Main Site

Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know

Discover Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
For more information on Canada and the citizenship test read this on-line study guide. It's also available in audio format.

Applying for Citizenship
A good starting point when applying for citizenship.

Citizenship Applications

Government of Canada Site
To find information on Federal government departments, programs, publications and forms.

Contact Your Government and search for your Federal Government Member of Parliament (MP).

Search the Electoral Districts Database by postal code, MP, district keyword or place name.

Map of Electoral District for London West

Map of Electoral District for London Fanshawe

Map of Electoral District for London North Centre

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship
& Immigration
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Home Page

Welcome to Ontario - A Guide to Programs and Services for Newcomers to Ontario [50p, PDF]
For Welcome to Ontario in other languages, select the language required.

Provincial Government of Ontario
Government of Ontario
To find information on Ontario Ministries, agencies, programs, FAQs and publications.

Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP)
From the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

City of London Home Page

Municipal Election results 2006

ESL

At the Library

Books with conversation topics

Books with high interest for adult readers

English Pronunciation Guides

Test Preparation Materials
We have a selection of study guides and preparation materials for English proficiency tests, such as TOEFL, IELTS or TOIEC. To see a listing of available materials, click on the test names above, or do a keyword search in the catalogue using the name of the test as your search word.

Programs

Meet once a week with a volunteer mentor to practice English conversation. Apply here.

We offer many more programs for newcomers such as ESL classes and conversation circles. View them here

Online Resources

Canadian Newcomer
An online magazine for new immigrants with current news stories, information on settlement, education, employment and life in Canada.

Culturegrams
Learn the history, culture and customs of each Canadian province, as well as many other countries. View photos and maps, and learn about the people and places around the world! Try it here.

Mango LanguagesLearn a language online at your own pace! Mango Languages includes courses for learning English as well as many non-English languages. There are basic courses for travelers, or more in-depth courses to take you beyond the basics. Mango Languages can be accessed from home. Try it here.

Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, and skill-building courses to help you with citizenship,aptitude and employment tests including TOEFL, LSAT, MCAT, Can. Armed Forces, RCMP. Try it here.

Little Pim
Mango Languages for kids - an online language learning system for ages 0-6. Try it here.

In the Community

Applied Language Associates
Provides specialized part-time English language and culture instruction to individuals, small groups, corporate employees and institutions.

Culture Works (King's College)
An ESL course for foreign students which allows direct entry into the University of Western Ontario upon completion. 

Fanshawe College ESL
Fanshawe College offers year-round opportunities for students from around the world to learn English. Start dates every month. Prepare for standardized English testing. Enrol in the General Arts and Science Diploma after ESL. Consider homestay with a Canadian family.

London Language Institute
LLI specializes in ESL programming and preparing students for high school and post secondary studies. LLI also works with clients hoping to increase their English abilities for work opportunities in Canada and abroad. LLI also offers a TESOL certificate program and TOEFL preparation courses.

Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute - ESL
Our ESL program helps young people become confident in their new language and happy in a North American setting. Students (Grades 1 - 10) complete the ESL program while taking classes similar to their English-speaking peers.

TESL London
The local affiliate organization of TESL Ontario, the provincial assocation for ESL teachers. Includes links for both instructors and learners. An online magazine for learners of English.

London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
The Centre offers settlement counselling to new immigrants as well as employment counselling, social support, advocacy and assistance in accessing local medical, educational and social services, job search workshops, resettlement assistance and a volunteer matching program called the Host Program. Free English language classes are available to immigrants and refugees through the LINC program.

Websites

BBC Learning English
Materials for intermediate to advanced ESL learners from the BBC World Service. Uses simplified news stories to present English in context. Quizzes, videos and other interactive resources are available.

Dave's ESL Cafe
Self-described as "the Internet's meeting place for ESL/EFL students and teachers from around the world." This site contains quizzes for students, help with idioms and slang, teaching tips, discussion forums, web links and more.

Learning English with the CBC
New Canadians can build their English skills by watching and listening to interesting stories from the archives of CBC television and CBC radio. The radio and TV stories have lesson plans with study exercises to help students learn English.

Settlement.org
Information and resources for immigrants to Ontario. Topics include recreation, employment, health, ESL and social services. There is a useful "Ontario by Region" section, helping you to find out more about a specific area or city.

TESL Canada
For teachers of English as a Second Language. Jobs (mainly worldwide), publications, conference information and links to provincial branches.

Living in London

Citizenship
ESL
Living in London
Settlement Services
Translation
Work

Online Resources

CLEONet
CLEONet provides information  to help you understand and exercise your legal rights in Ontario. Resources are available in a wide variety of languages.

Health Resources for Newcomers
This brochure was provides information about available health & well-being services in London and Middlesex County. It is available in 8 languages.

In My Language
Get the information you need in the language you want! This site provides multilingual information for newcomers to Ontario. It includes information about healthcare, employment, housing, education, legal matters and daily life.

One-on-One English Conversation Program Form

• You will be contacted by someone from the English Conversation Program with more information
• There can be a wait of up to 12 months before you are matched in this program
• Once you are matched, a volunteer will be able to meet with you for one hour each week for a total of 3 months
• While you are waiting to be matched, join other ESL classes and conversation groups at the library and use books and other resources for learning English
• This service is only being offered at the Central Library at this time.

Settlement Services

At the Library

Library Settlement Workers are available at 4 libraries in London. LSP workers speak a variety of languages, and they can help newcomers find information and assistance in London. Call each location to find out their hours.

You can get information about:

• careers, employment and volunteer opportunities such as ERC, Job Connect, WIL, Goodwill Career Centre, Pillar, Access Centre
• language learning and assessment such as ESL classes, LINC classes, conversation circles, TOEFL preparation, ESL book clubs
• library materials in many languages
• basic computer classes
• public library computers
• income tax clinics
• housing
• schools and education, including government programs and continuing education
• health care, including doctors, walk-in medical clinics and dentists
• legal issues, including lawyers, legal aid, Neighbourhood Legal Services
• immigration issues, including family sponsorships, reunification, applying for permanent residency

In the Community

Printable Map of Settlement Services in London

Welcome to London
This website points you to information about getting settled, living, working, learning and government services in London and Middlesex County.

South London Neighbourhood Resource Center (SLNRC)
Offers settlement and adaption programs as well as job search workshops for new immigrants.

London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
The Centre offers settlement counselling to new immigrants as well as employment counselling, social support, advocacy and assistance in accessing local medical, educational and social services, job search workshops, resettlement assistance and a volunteer matching program called the Host Program. Free English language classes are available to immigrants and refugees through the LINC program.

Ethnocultural Organizations in London
Find an up-to-date listing on Information London's website.

LUSO
LUSO offers programs specifically for immigrants, newcomers and refugees including Settlement services and an Employment support program.

Association canadienne-francaise de l'Ontario London -Sarnia (ACFO)
Settlement services for French-speaking newcomers.

Online Resources

Welcome to London & Middlesex: A Guide to Settlement Services

This brochure contains information about available settlement resources in London and Middlesex County. It is available in 8 languages.

Websites

In My Language
An online multilingual resource of settlement related documents for newcomers to Ontario. Find resources about housing, work, health, education and legal matters in many languages.

Settlement.org
Information and resources for immigrants to Ontario. Topics include recreation, employment, health, ESL and social services. There is a useful "Ontario by Region" section, helping you to find out more about a specific area or city.

Translation

In the Community

Across Languages Translation Service
Across Languages Translation and Interpretation Service provides trained interpreters and translators to community agencies, professionals and businesses so they can provide service to non-English speaking clients or institutions.

Websites
In My Language
An online multilingual resource of settlement related documents for newcomers to Ontario. Find resources about housing, work, health, education and legal matters in many languages.

Work

At the Library

Books for people new to Canada and looking for work

For more website recommendations, see the Job Search - New to Canada page.

In the Community

London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
The Centre offers settlement counselling to new immigrants as well as employment counselling, social support, advocacy and assistance in accessing local medical, educational and social services, job search workshops, resettlement assistance and a volunteer matching program called the Host Program. Free English language classes are available to immigrants and refugees through the LINC program.

Websites

Community Legal Education Ontario
CLEO offers materials in a range of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for newcomers. These materials have been developed to enhance what newcomers know about their legal rights and responsibilities, as well as to provide information about where and how to access legal help in their community, as they develop their language skills.Topics covered include workers' rights and tenants rights.