Permanent Resident

If you are a francophone resident and you have decided to live in Edmonton, the SENAF can help you in the process of establishment and integration by accompanying you as you look for:

WE CAN HELP YOU:

to get information about the Francophone community in Edmonton;

to find housing (apartment or house);

to accompany you and, if necessary, to explain the terms of the lease before you sign it;

to see to the installation of basic services (power, cable, telephone, internet, heating..);

to request subsidized housing;

to find a family doctor or, if necessary, a lawyer;

to find a nursery for your young children and, if you are eligible, to have access to grants;

to help you open a bank account;

to help you receive, for your housing, furniture which is either modestly priced or free;

to guide you in the evaluation of your level of English and to help you join the program of English courses for newcomers (LINC);

to find the appropriate agencies to help in your search for work;

to make a request for social assistance if you are eligible;

to better understand the Alberta health system and to obtain your Alberta health care card;

to obtain your Social Insurance card;

to find a school for your children and to have them join the homework helping club;

to help you either to change or to acquire a driver’s license;

to help in evaluating your qualifications or to find translators for your official documents;

to find an appropriate place of worship (church, mosque, or other) according to your religion;

to help in filling out various forms, and orientation in administrative procedures (sponsorship, work permit,…);

to help in becoming part of the Francophone community and participating in its various activities;

to meet the members of your community;

to refer you to an employment agency.