“Get Your Benefits” Booklet- understanding government benefits that are available to Manitobans
Get Your Benefits! is a plain language booklet listing many federal, provincial and regional benefits and programs individuals and families living in Manitoba may be eligible for. Available in English and French at getyourbenefits.ca To order paper copies free of charge: All government agencies/departments – please contact the Ministry of Health, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Other…
Videos by New Journey Housing: Income Tax in Canada, CVITP, and what you should know when filing your income tax
In Canada, the deadline to file most tax returns is April 30th. Doing your taxes is easier than you think. There are many services available to help you this tax season. New Journey Housing has recently made some videos to highlight the importance of filing your taxes and the information on the CVITP (Community Volunteer…
Talking About Money: Plain Language Booklet
This booklet gives newcomer Canadians a good start for understanding money and how it works. The booklet was developed by Community Futures Manitoba (Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program & Indigenous Business Development Services), New Journey Housing, and SEED Winnipeg. Hard copies of the booklet may be ordered from the MANSO office. Please email Adia Koodoo at…
Canada Revenue Agency – Fact Sheets for Newcomers
The Canada Revenue Agency has prepared some facts sheets and posters to help newcomers understand what benefits are available through the CRA (and why filing taxes is important). Fact Sheets for Newcomers: Newcomer Fact Sheet – English Newcomer Fact Sheet – French Newcomer Fact Sheet – Arabic Newcomer Fact Sheet – Tagalog Newcomer Fact Sheet…
Prosper Canada: Financial Literacy Resources for Newcomers
Managing my money in Canada is a website designed to support newcomers to Canada as they settle and establish themselves financially in Canada. Money topics provide important information about Canada’s financial system and promote positive money management habits to ensure newcomers can succeed financially. The interactive exercises and checklists allow users to make informed choices…
