Category: Smartphone Apps for clients related to settlement & citizenship

Welcome to Saskatchewan is a settlement mobile app hosted by International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) designed to help immigrants and refugees to achieve a smooth and successful transition into their life in Canada.

The mobile app will help newcomers to be able to access information on immigrating to Canada in a centralized fashion.

Currently it features the following, but will be updated with additional information and translated into different languages in the near future.

1. To – do list: Welcome to Saskatchewan has prepared a list of things to do for immigrants who are: Pre-arrival, 1-2 weeks after arrival and 3-8 weeks after arrival. These to-do lists include important things to prepare or do when arriving in Canada.
2. Overview of Canada and Saskatchewan: Another aspect of the mobile app is an overview of Canada and Saskatchewan. In this section, you are able to find general facts about Canada and Saskatchewan.
3. Current important information: Welcome to Saskatchewan also hosts current important information in a centralized manner. These categories will include phone numbers, web addresses and up to date information about topics that are geared towards newcomers.

Categories include:
a. Citizenship
b. Housing
c. Health care
d. Personal Finance
e. Employment
f. Education
g. Language
h. Benefits

Welcome to Alberta is a settlement mobile app created by Immigrant Services Calgary designed to help immigrants and refugees to achieve a smooth and successful transition into their life in Canada.

The mobile app will help newcomers to be able to access information on immigrating to Canada in a centralized fashion.

Currently it features the following, but will be updated with additional information and translated into different languages in the near future. It currently features three different categories:

1. To – do list: Welcome to Alberta has prepared a list of things to do for immigrants who are: Pre-arrival, 2 weeks after arrival and 2 months after arrival. These to-do lists include important things to prepare or do when arriving in Canada. The to-do lists also feature an option for everyone to add in their own to-do items.

2. Overview of Canada and Alberta: Another aspect of the mobile app is an overview of Canada and Alberta. In this section, you are able to find general facts about Canada and Alberta.

3. Current important information: Welcome to Alberta also hosts current important information in a centralized manner. These categories will include phone numbers, addresses and up to date information about topics that are geared towards newcomers.

Categories include:
a. Important documents
b. Finding a place to live
c. Healthcare
d. Finances
e. Employment
f. Education
g. Language
h. Benefit

Created by RBC Ventures and connected to their web portal, their mobile app provides an additional channel to access their core services:

Personalized programs
Get information you know you can trust that’s relevant to your unique journey. Plus, tools and resources that really help. Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Expert guidance
Our team of experts can help you reach your career, life and financial goals in Canada through webinars, workshops and more.

Exclusive offers
Take advantage of offers and discounts designed exclusively for newcomers starting out in Canada.

Created by Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership this mobile app is mainly a service directory for newcomers to Toronto. Services listed include free employment, language, housing, health and other services with a click; select services near you; find professionals that speak your language, etc.

They appear to have a newer version of the app under development.