LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Fall 2010/ Winter 2011

This program is funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is for adults, 18 years and older who are permanent residents and convention refugees. Refugee claimants and Canadian Citizens are not eligible for the LINC program.

The purpose of the LINC Program is to help newcomers to Canada become participating members of Canadian society as soon as possible.

The Canadian content of the LINC classes offers practical information about life in Canada, focuses on social and cultural issues and, through a variety of field trips, links learners to their community. Students in the LINC program are provided with language training and settlement skills.

Anyone wishing to join a LINC class must first undergo a language assessment that identifies the client's language and training needs. LINC clients must be assessed at:

National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA
Language Assessment & Referral Centre
Suite 308, 240 Catherine Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8

Please phone 613-238-5462 to make an appointment.  The Centre refers immigrants to the appropriate LINC classes or other program providers.