Welcome to the Ottawa Immigration Web portal. The City of Ottawa is opening its door to immigration and invites you to consider making Ottawa your new home. Explore this site to find out more about immigration to Ottawa, links to resources and more.

  Ottawa Facts
Discover why Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is one of the best places to live in the world.

  First Days
Information about arriving, finding a place to stay, getting settled in Ottawa, shopping, banking, where to find more information, cultural associations/organizations, staying in touch with family and friends, applying for a SIN, applying for OHIP, applying for a driver's licence and finding a doctor, dentist or other healthcare professional.

  Employment
Information about Ottawa's job market, finding a job, job requirements, language training, recognition of your foreign credentials, regulated professions and recognized trades, training and apprenticeship, self-employment, your rights as an employee and programs and services.

  Education
Learn about elementary and secondary education and post secondary education.

  Healthcare
Information about OHIP, private health insurance, the Interim Federal Health program, health resources, finding a doctor and alternative health treatments.

  Living in Ottawa
Information on finding a home, childcare, transportation, recreation and culture, public services and religion.

  Ottawa Essentials
Discover what you need to know to live in Ottawa; emergency services, Ottawa By-Laws, the legal system, the political system, taxes, special interest groups and embassies.

  Immigrant Stories
Share the experiences of others who recently immigrated to Ottawa.

  What's New
Find out what's new in the City of Ottawa

  Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about immigrating to Ottawa.

  Map of Canada
Includes the location of most of Canada's major cities.