“Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know About Canada” is the title of a guidebook prepared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is designed to help newcomers become familiar with life in Canada, their rights and responsibilities, available support resources, and pathways to successful integration into Canadian society.

A Persian (Farsi) translation of this guidebook is available and can be accessed by clicking here.

Content and Main Sections

The guidebook covers the following key topics:

Things to Do Before and After Arriving in Canada

What to do before traveling, during the first two weeks after arrival, and within the first two months in Canada.

An Overview of Canada

Canada’s geography, provinces and territories, people, languages, economy, government, and federal structure.

Information Resources and Services for Newcomers

Settlement organizations, libraries, government addresses and websites, and important contact numbers.

Rights and Freedoms in Canada

Diversity, human rights, respect for others’ rights, and individual responsibilities.

Why Is This Guidebook Useful?

• It helps newcomers begin their new life in Canada with greater preparation and confidence, knowing what to expect.

• It supports a smoother integration process, covering housing, employment, healthcare, education, and business-related services.

• As an official Government of Canada publication, it is a reliable and credible reference for your website.

• Because it is available in multiple languages, you can provide links to the Persian, English, or other language versions, which is a significant advantage for Persian-speaking audiences.