Welcome to Newcomers
Welcome to Trenton
The Downtown Trenton Business Improvement Area (BIA) welcomes newcomers to our community. You will quickly experience how Trenton and the surrounding Quinte West community is caring, safe, and a wonderful environment in which to work and raise a family.
Adapting to a new community and culture may seem difficult initially. The Downtown Trenton BIA can assist newcomers with their cultural transition by connecting you with different organizations and services.
Services & Resources for Newcomers
Trenton BIA offers many services and resources geared towards new and multilingual residents. We provide:
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Employment related services
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English -as-a-Second-Language training program
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Self-employment help program
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A personalized settlement plan based on your needs
Citizehship and Immigration Canada
Applying for immigration is the first step when planning to immifrate to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides guidance on the steps that are necessary for becoming a Canadian citizen.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Call Centre Toll-Free: 1-888-242 2100 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Loyalist College International Student Services
Loyalist College's International Student Services includes English-as-a-Second-Language assistance, immigration and tax advice, help with health insurance, assistance with housing needs, and more.
Loyalist College International Student Services
Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
P.O. Box 4200
Room 2H15
Belleville, ON
K8N 5B9
(613) 962-0633
Toll-Free: 1-888-Loyalist
international@loyalistc.on.ca
Le Franco-Phare
Trenton BIA can help you connect with different cultural organizations in the community. Le Franco-Phare is a non-profit organization serving the Francophone and Francophile population. Developed in 2004, le Franco-Phare has about 3500 members who help promote the cultural and socio-economical aspects of the French-speaking community.
Le Franco-Phare
84 Dundas Street
Trenton, ON
(613) 955-8837
www.franco-phare.ca
You can also watch the Ontario East Business Development Immigration video for more information.
Comments from Newcomers
Read comments and stories from recent newcomers to Trenton and the Quinte West region.
