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Settlement - Information and Awareness Program

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263 Queen St E, Unit 10
Brampton, ON
L6W 4K6
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905-790-8482
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Fax: 905-790-8488
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Eligibility / Target Population

New comers to Canada

Fees

No Fee

Executives

Ahmed Iqbal - Executive Director
ahmed.iqbal@bmccentre.org
Jimena Merlo - Director, Programs and Services
905-790-8482 ext 304 * jimena.merlo@bmccentre.org

Languages

English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bosnian ; Dari ; Farsi(Persian) ; Hindi ; Gujarati ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services

Area Served

Peel Region

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Helps newcomers adapt and settle in Canada efficiently and effectively. This includes information and orientation on immigration, healthcare, education, employment, form filling, translation/interpretation, supportive crisis counselling and referrals to government and community resources

Settlement counselors serve and work with the newcomer community in Peel to facilitate new immigrant settlement and integration in Canada by creating an action plan that helps them achieve their ultimate goal

Counselors also organize various information workshops that are of interest in the community. Some of these workshops include:
  • Accessing Settlement Services Online
  • Rights and Responsibilities of citizenship
  • Money Management
  • Transportation
  • Housing/Landlord/Tenant Rights
  • Education System in Ontario
  • Canadian Workplace Culture
  • Stress Management
  • Crisis Counselling
  • Wills/Legal Matters
  • Life Skills
  • Orientation to Ontario
  • Navigating the Labour Market

About Us

BMC has been providing settlement and social services to the newcomer, immigrant and larger community in Peel since 1987. Our main objective is to help individuals and families in need and those experiencing social, educational, cultural and financial barriers, limiting their full participation and integration into society and the economy.

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2025: Suggest an edit