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Settlement Programs

The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) helps refugees resettle in Canada. Through this program MCAF works with newcomers to find accommodations, general household items and essential clothing. We also link newcomers to schools, healthcare, community resources and services necessary for the resettlement process. Through the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP), MCAF delivers services to newcomers including orientation to housing, healthcare, education and finances as well as interpretation and referrals to resources in the community. MCAF recruits and trains local volunteers and matches them with newcomers. This experience gives each the opportunity to make a new friend and learn about another culture and language. The volunteers play a vital role in helping newcomers adapt, settle and integrate into Canadian life. To learn more about volunteering, visit our Get Involved page. The RAP, ISAP and Community Connections programs are funded by Citizenship, Immigration & Multiculturalism Canada. The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women project provided support and guidance for immigrant women to achieve full participation in the economic, social and cultural life of Fredericton. This program connected immigrant women with local organizations serving women, and worked with these organizations to enhance their cultural competency and to facilitate inclusive programming. The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women in Fredericton Project was funded by Status of Women Canada.

Adapting to a New Culture

You may experience many emotions during your first years in Canada. Every individual adapts in his or her own way. However, many newcomers pass through three emotional phases as they adjust to their new life. It is important to understand that these are NORMAL feelings. Phase One: Many newcomers have high hopes and expectations when they first come to Canada. They usually say it is an exciting time of new experiences. They feel confident and able to cope with problems and stresses. In some cases, they are joining other family members they have not seen for a long time. Phase Two: Newcomers have many good and some difficult experiences during the first six months. They may feel very happy about the challenges they have overcome. However, they may also be disappointed by some things. They may find that it takes a long time to understand the language and customs. They may have trouble finding a job. As a result, they might be frustrated, confused, sad, anxious or depressed. It is normal to have mixed emotions; very positive one day and very negative the next. They may have physical symptoms, such as loss of appetite or trouble sleeping. Phase Three: Most people eventually become more comfortable and confident. They are less frustrated and anxious. This may take several years for older people, who have strong traditional habits and customs. Others, especially young people, may adjust easily. Sooner or later most newcomers will adapt and begin to feel at home. Here is some advice from immigrants and refugees who have successfully adapted to a new culture:

Remember that your negative feelings are only a phase that will pass.
Keep busy with school, sports or other activities.
Surround yourself with friends or family members.
Write or phone your friends or family.
Seek professional help from a doctor or counselor. Asking for help or a referral to a doctor or counselor may be very helpful. It shows that you are looking after yourself and looking for ways to cope with the situation.

Adapted from A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada.

Banking, Budgeting and Taxes

Opening Bank Account

You should open a bank account soon after you arrive in Canada. You will need a Social Insurance Number and some other kind of identification such as a passport or your Permanent Resident Card. You may also need something that proves where you live, such as a telephone bill or a driver’s license. There are many different types of bank accounts depending on your needs. Some will let you write cheques. Most will include a bank card. With a bank card, you can withdraw money from an automated teller machine (ATM). An ATM is a bank machine that is open 24 hours a day. You can also use a bank card to buy things at most stores, so that you don’t have to carry large amounts of cash. With many accounts, you can use the Internet to do your banking and pay bills. Click here for some of the major banks and where to find them in Fredericton

Budgeting

It may cost more to get started in Canada than you expected. Although Canadian salaries are relatively high, so are costs. A budget, which is a personal or family plan to manage your money, can help you plan your expenses until your next pay cheque. Careful budgeting will help you avoid borrowing money, which you will have to repay with interest. Preparing a Budget First, determine how much take-home pay you earn. This is the amount of your paycheque after taxes and other deductions. Then look at what you spend. The money you spend will fall into one of three general areas:

Taxes and other items that you must pay; Necessary expenses such as food, shelter, childcare, clothing and transportation; and Luxuries.

CLICK HERE for a Budget Worksheet you can use

How Much Is Your Take-Home Pay?

Your take-home pay is what you earn after you’ve paid such things as:

Income taxes
Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan
Employment Insurance
Union dues
Contributions to a retirement or pension plan
Any other deductions from your monthly paycheque

Most employers are required to make deductions from your pay to cover these items. Depending on how much you earn, this could reduce your pay by as much as 25 to 35 percent of your total income. If you are self-employed, you are required to set aside about 30 percent of your income in a separate account. You must give this money to the government for taxes, employment insurance and pension contributions. You can find out more about what you have to do if you are self-employed by reading the Guide for Canadian Small Businesses. The important thing is to plan your budget based on your take-home pay, not your pay before taxes and deductions.

The Things You Need

There are certain things, such as food and a place to live, that you can’t do without. These are necessities. The most important of these are:

A place to live
Heating and utilities
Food
Clothing
Transportation

You can save on necessities by living in inexpensive housing, shopping for food carefully, buying second-hand clothing, or walking, riding a bicycle or taking a bus rather than a car or taxi, but you can’t live without them. You may find at first that necessities take up as much as two-thirds of your budget.

The Things You Want

The things you want, but don’t absolutely need, are known as luxuries. You may not have a lot of money left over for luxuries after you buy all the things you need. Most people can’t afford very many luxuries, and have to make careful choices about how they spend their money. For example, if you must set aside money for education or medical care, there will be less for items such as a car, gifts or long-distance phone calls.

Income Tax

Most employers will deduct federal and provincial taxes from your pay cheque. Each year between January 1. and April 31. every adult (18 years old and over) in Canada must file an income tax return for the previous calendar year. On your income tax return, you list your income, deductions and tax credits. If you paid too much tax, you will get money back. If you did not pay enough, you will have to pay more. For help and information on income tax please contact settlement staff at the Multicultural Association of Fredericton. By completing an income tax return, the federal government can determine if you qualify to receive the Child Tax Benefit and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit.

Children

What is the Canada Child Tax Benefit?

The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. Included with the CCTB is the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), a monthly benefit for low-income families with children. The NCBS is the Government of Canada’s contribution to the National Child Benefit, a joint initiative of federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and First Nations. The CCTB also includes the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), a monthly benefit providing financial assistance for qualified families caring for children with severe and prolonged mental or physical impairments. For more information, please go to the website: (CCTB) or call: 1-800-387-1193 Before sending your application, please go to the website and get all the information you need. Depending on your status, there are various forms that you must send along with the application. From the time of application to the time you begin receiving benefits is at least two or three months on average. If you send an incomplete application, they will send you a letter requesting further information. This will prolong your application processing time significantly. For help with your CCTB application form please contact settlement staff at the Multicultural Association of Fredericton.

What types of child care services are available?

In Canada, it is illegal to leave a child under 12 years old alone in a house. You may leave your child in the care of a trusted adult or teenager no less than 13 years old. If you do not have any friends to leave your child with, and you can afford to hire a babysitter, ask your neighbors or friends for a referral. There are also professional Day Care Services, and After-School Programs available in every city. These are not free of charge, and they sometimes have waiting lists to get in. Following is contact information for some local childcare services. For complete list of childcare services in Fredericton, look in the yellow pages directory for “Day Care Centers and Nurseries” or contact Public Health Services at 453-2830. Click here for local information. The Multicultural Association of Fredericton LINC Classes (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) provides on-site child minding for children aged 6 months to 5 years, whose parent is registered in LINC classes. This is a free service for Permanent Residents who are currently full time students in LINC classes. However, the service is not an automatic one, and may depend on space availability or other factors. If you attend University or College curses or you have low paid job, you can apply for subsidies available by NB Government to pay your child care needs. To ask for provincial childcare subsidies, please contact NB Social development Office at 1-866-444-8838.

What about school for my child?

Children 5 years old and up, are required by law to be enrolled in the public school system. They must remain in school until they graduate from high school or are 18 years of age. The Education system in New Brunswick has kindergarten, and grades 1-12. This is often referred to as K-12. There are three levels of schools: Elementary, Middle and High. Elementary schools often have grades K-5, Middle schools (Sometimes called Junior High) has grades 6-8, and High Schools have grades 9-12. Newcomers to Canada may choose to educate their children in either the English or the French system. All the English schools in Fredericton and surrounding villages are part of District 18. The French school however, is part of District 1, and operates independently from the English system. There are two French schools in Fredericton, Ecole des Batisseurs (K-5) and Ecole Ste-Anne (6-12). The English school system also teaches French, and some schools have French Immersion Programs. If you choose to enroll your children in the English system, they will be placed in the appropriate school that is closest to your home. For this reason, you will need to have an address before registering your child in school. To learn more about the education system, click here. To view the specific school websites, please click on one of the following links: District 18 - Fredericton (English) District 1- Fredericton (French) Ecole Sainte Anne

Emergency Services

911 – Immediate access to Fire Station, Police, Ambulance Services and Poison Control
Fredericton Police Station (for non-emergencies)	311 Queen St.	460-2300
Fredericton Fire Department (for non-emergencies)	520 York St.	460-2500
24 hour Power Interruption Service	NB Power	1-800-442-4424 (no charge)
Crime Stoppers		1-800-222-8477
CHIMO Helpline CHIMO Helpline Inc.	Fredericton http://www.chimohelpline.ca Across Canada	450-4357 1-800-667-5005
Fredericton Emergency Shelter	65 Brunswick St.	450-1102 443-9092 (men) 450-9025 (women)
Transition House for Abused Women and Children		459-2300 458-1224 (crisis calls)
Kids’ Help Phone		1-800-668-6868

Health Services

Medical Questions

If you have a medical concern and you’re not sure where to go, call Tele-Care and a nurse will help you decide whether to go to a hospital emergency room or to a walk-in clinic. Call Tele-Care toll free: 811

Finding a Family Doctor

As with many places in Canada, New Brunswick is currently experiencing a shortage of family doctors. Because of this, it can be quite difficult, if not impossible, to find a doctor willing to take on more patients. Ask family and friends if their doctor is willing to take you on, or call 1-866-554-5959 and have your name added to the waiting list. You may also leave your name and contact information on the River Valley Health Patient Registry. The registry was created to establish a database of individuals in this region who need a family physician. Your information will be offered to a family doctor in your area when one becomes available. Hospitals: There is only one hospital in Fredericton. There is also a hospital in a neighboring town called Oromocto. You go to hospital ONLY if you have an EMERGENCY, or if a doctor has ordered a test for you that must be done at the hospital. Wait times for the emergency room in Oromocto would be less than in Fredericton.

Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital - (506) 452-5400, 700 Priestman St., Fredericton Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day.
Oromocto Public Hospital - (506) 357-4700, 103 Winnebago, Oromocto Emergency Department is open from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Gibson Medical Clinic in Marysville, Fredericton North - this building houses a PharmaSave and a medical clinic. Currently, they are not accepting new patients. However, if you are pregnant, they may consider taking you on as a new patient. The Gibson Medical Clinic Address: 235 Canada St (Pharmasave In Marysville) 447-4444 (Call to make an appointment) Clinic hours Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 12 p.m. -.5 p.m. Closed Stat Holidays

After Hours Walk-in Clinics

If you can’t get in to see your family doctor, or if you don’t have a family doctor, you can access a doctor by going to one of the following clinics. These clinics are open Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday to Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. You will be seen on a first come - first served basis. Arrive early to avoid being placed too far down the list and expect a long wait before you are seen.

Brookside Mall Walk-in Clinic - Fredericton North Located in the Medical office building in the north east end of the Brookside Mall parking lot near the Sobey’s store.
Fredericton Medical Centre Walk-in Clinic -Fredericton South Located inside the Medical building at 1015 Regent St. in Fredericton.
Pharmasave Clinic Located on Prospect St. in Fredericton.
New Maryland Highway Medical Bldg Walk-in Clinic -Fredericton South Located on the New Maryland Highway. Please note this clinic is only open Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Downtown Health Clinic is located at 275 Brunswick Street. The clinic is run by UNB nursing faculty and it is designed to serve downtown Fredericton population. You can contact them at 452-6383 to make an appointment. If you need dental services after hours or on the weekend you can call 451-4787 to find out who is the dentist on call at that time

General walk-in clinics

1. Dr Paul Smith 640 Prospect Street (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 8:00 am - 11:30am)
2. Dr. B Tingley, After Hours Clinic Brookside Mall- (Open Mon-Fri 8:30am - 1:30pm) Northside (beside Lawton Drug Store)

Medical Coverage

If you are planning to move to Canada, it is best to purchase private health insurance prior to your arrival. This ensures you will be covered for any healthcare emergency that may arise soon after your arrival. After residing in New Brunswick for three months, NB residents are eligible for Medicare coverage. A “resident” means a person lawfully entitled to be or to remain in Canada, who makes his home and is ordinarily present in New Brunswick, but does not include a tourist, transient or visitor to the Province. You may apply any time after arriving in the province; you do not have to wait until the three months have passed. After applying, you will receive a letter stating the Medicare numbers of each family member, and the date you will become eligible to use the numbers. The cards will arrive in the mail at a later date. Although you may receive the Medicare numbers or even the cards, before three months have passed, this does not mean you can use them. You must wait until the date specified in your letter. An application for medicare coverage is available from the offices of Service New Brunswick (SNB). A separate form should be completed for any dependent who has reached a nineteenth birthday. Public Health Services provide information and Guidance on: Parenting, Breastfeeding, Infant Nutrition, Communicable Diseases, Preschool Screening, Travelers Immunization, Child Growth and Development, Pediatric Immunization, Prenatal Services, Postnatal Home Visiting, Sexual Health, School Health. For more information and to make an appointment please call 453-2830.

What about medical care coverage for refugees?

Essential medical care for refugee claimants, or Permanent Residents who came through a refugee sponsorship program, can be paid for by the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program administered by FAS Benefit Administrators Ltd. (FAS) located in Edmonton, Alberta. All policy and final adjudication is solely the responsibility and at the discretion of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The program has been put in place for humanitarian reasons to allow refugee claimants, Convention refugees, humanitarian classes and others under immigration control to receive essential health care. It is not meant to replace provincial health plans and does not provide the same extent of coverage allowed to permanent residents. The IFH program covers essential health services for prevention or treatment of serious medical and dental conditions, as well as contraception, prenatal and obstetrical care. It does not cover all routine medical or dental services. Refugees resettled from overseas including those government-assisted or privately-sponsored are eligible for full benefits under the IFH program until coverage under their provincial health plan begins. In New Brunswick, the waiting period for provincial health-care coverage is 90 days after having arrived in the province. Once provincial coverage has started, refugees are eligible for partial benefits under the IFH Program from 12 to 24 months from the time of arrival in Canada. To find out more about the IFH Program call FAS Customer service at 1-800-770-2998 or visit http://www.fasadmin.com

Public Health Services	300 St. Mary's St.	453-2830
Fredericton Mental Health Centre (in Victoria Health Centre)	65 Brunswick St.	453-2132
Sexual Health Centre	65 Brunswick St.	453-5200
Addiction Services	15 Woodstock Rd.	453-3838
Fredericton Crisis Pregnancy Centre	181 Westmorland St., Suite 201	450-3272
Women’s Care Centre	562 Brunswick St.	459-5901
Family Enrichment & Counselling Services of Fredericton Inc.	618 Queen St.	458-8211 or 1-888-829-6777
A.I.D.S N.B./SIDA N.-B.	65 Brunswick St.	1-800-561-4009 or 459-7918

Health & Wellbeing for Immigrant Women Project

The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women in Fredericton Project provides support and guidance for immigrant women to achieve full participation in the economic, social and cultural life in Fredericton. The following goals of this project have been identified:

To provide support for the staff and volunteers of local agencies serving women on issues that immigrant women face in their new community through providing Cultural Competency training, cultural and linguistic interpretation, etc.
To facilitate participation of immigrant women in appropriate information sessions, training, educational opportunities, events and organizations in the Fredericton community.
To provide Canadian work experience and enhance the economic well being and full participation of immigrant women in our community.

Childcare and Transportation services for immigrant women are provided when required. To get more information, participate in current activities, to become an active partner in the project or to comment on the project please contact: MCAF Project Coordinator, Marisa Rojas at 452-0663 or e-mail or MCAF Settlement Coordinator, Ljiljana Kalaba at 452-0652 or e-mail The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women in Fredericton Project is funded by Status of Women Canada.

Programs and Activities for Immigrant Women

Immigrant Women Support Group Activities
Information Sessions and Training:
- Cultural Competency Training
- PLAR training
- Self Esteem Course
- Assertiveness Course
- Suicide Prevention Training
Immigrant Women Fair:
- Introduction to Community Resources
- Health and Well Being Fair
Field Trips to Service Providing Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Employment Opportunities

Programs and Services Offered to Partner Organizations

Cultural Competency Training
Immigrant Women Fair:
- Introduction to Community Resources
- Health and Well Being Fair
Women and Islam Workshop
Looking for interpreter
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities
Employment offered by Partner Organizations

Please check the Fredericton Immigrant Women’s Fair presentation (it will take some minutes to download).

Housing

There are many different types of housing in Fredericton. This section outlines your options. It also explains utilities such as gas, electricity, hydro and telephone. There is also information about different programs that may assist renters who have a low income.

Housing for Newcomers website

Renting a Room

Renting a room in a house is one of the least expensive forms of accommodation. In most cases, the rent includes heat, electricity, furniture and sometimes even cable, phone/internet and laundry. You will usually have to share a bathroom or kitchen with other people. Some private homes, rooming houses or boarding houses may have rooms where meals are included in your rental fee. Look in the Rooms for Rent or Shared Accommodations section of the Classified ads in the newspaper.

Renting a House or Apartment

If you want to rent an apartment or house in Fredericton, look in the Classified section of Fredericton’s local newspaper, The Daily Gleaner, or on the following website www.canadaeast.com. If you are checking the website, be sure to specify which publication you wish to search. The Daily Gleaner is the only newspaper specific to Fredericton. If you search all, you may be looking at rental information for a different city. You will probably have to sign a lease at your new home or apartment. Many landlords in Fredericton require a one-year lease, which means you must commit to stay in the apartment for a period of one year. Sometimes you can find apartments that have only a monthly lease. This is more flexible in that you only need to provide the landlord with one month notice before leaving. The lease outlines the responsibilities of the renter and landlord. It is very important that you fully understand the lease before signing it. Almost every landlord requires you to pay a security or damage deposit. This is usually equal to one month’s rent, but can never be higher than that. If you fulfill all the terms of the lease, and leave the apartment in the same condition as you found it, the deposit will be returned to you when you vacate the premises. If you have caused damage, not cleaned, or owe the landlord any money, he has the right to keep some or all of the money. The deposit is held by a Rentalsman, who serves as a middleman between the landlord and the tenant. If there is any dispute with your landlord which you are not able to resolve, the Rentalsman may be able to help.

Utilities

Whether you rent or buy your new home, you will have to pay for utilities such as electricity, water, telephone and cable television. If you rent an apartment, the cost of some of these utilities may be included if your rent. However, they are not usually included if you rent a house.

Electricity

Power or electricity is available to all properties. It is used for lights, appliances, and in some homes, heating. If you rent an apartment, the cost of your electricity may be included in your rent, or you might be billed separately by the power company. If you buy a house or condominium, the electricity charges will be billed directly to you. If you have never been a client of NB Power, you will be required to pay a deposit. For further information contact NB Power at 1-800-663-6272

Water

Most landlords will cover the cost of water and sewage. If you are renting an apartment, you will not be billed separately for water. However if you own a house, you will receive a bill for the amount of water you use plus a sewer charge. The bill comes from the city of Fredericton, and usually arrives quarterly, meaning every three months.

Telephone

To connect a telephone in your home or apartment, you will need to contact the telephone company Aliant or Rogers. You can call Aliant at 1-800-561-6283 or Rogers at 1-888-764-3771, and speak in either French or English. You will have to provide identification when you apply for telephone service. They will ask for a driver’s license or Social Insurance Number. If you are new and do not yet have either of those documents, your Immigration client ID number is an acceptable piece of identification. You may have to pay a deposit until you have a credit rating with the phone company. The phone company keeps the deposit for a short time. Then, if you pay all your phone bills on time, they will return the deposit to you by reducing your monthly bill by the amount of the deposit. Your monthly bill will include a charge for using the telephone “land” line, the telephone rental, any long distance calls you make, and any other extra features you choose, “call display”, “call waiting”, or a cellular phone. You can pay rent every month on a telephone from Aliant, or you can also buy your own telephone from a retail store such as Canadian Tire, Zellers or WalMart. If making long distance calls, especially overseas, it is not recommended to dial directly using Aliant services. You can buy pre-paid calling cards, which offer discounted prices when calling various countries. One good place to find these cards is the Friendship Convenience Store at 606 Albert Street.

Recreation & Leisure

For complete list of public activities in Fredericton please visit the city of Fredericton web site.

Fredericton Playhouse	686 Queen St.	458-8344
YMCA	28 Saunders St.	458-1186
Nashwaaksis Field House Fredericton Indoor Pool	324 Fulton Ave. 324 Fulton Ave	453-5406 460-2273
Bowl-A-Drome	301 Main St.	472-2361
Capital Winter Club (curling)	232 Rookwood Ave.	452-0020
Kingswood Park	31 Kingswood Pk.	458-8516
Marysville Bowling Lanes	8 Gilbert St.	472-7781
Carmen Creek Golf Course	Rt. 105	472-7273
Mactaquac Golf Course	Mactaquac	363-4925
Aitken University Centre	UNB Campus	453-3555
Lady Beaverbrook Arena	University Ave.	460-2257
York Arena	Barker St.	460-2949
Capital Exhibit Centre	beside YMCA	452-1819
Fredericton Race Way	behind YMCA	458-8819
Odell Park Carleton Park Officer’s Square Wilmot Park Mactaquac Provincial Park	Waggoner’s Lane Northside Saunders St.
Fredericton District Soccer Association	900 Hanwell Rd.	451-1342
Fredericton Figure Skating Club	Lady Beaverbrook Rink	457-1903
Fredericton Karate Dojo		470-7170
Fredericton Ultimate Frisbee League	Information line	454-3472
FREDERICTON SUMMER CAMPS and SPORT ASSOCIATIONS	Click here for Info

Shopping & Nutrition

There are different types of stores in Fredericton. These are a few of the most common:

Large department stores which carry a variety of items like clothing, furniture, electronics, cosmetics (Sears, Zellers, Walmart);
Supermarkets sell mostly food and some necessities (Atlantic Superstore, Sobey’s);
Specialty stores focus on a particular product line or general area such as hardware or shoes ( Home hardware, Canadian Tire);
Specialty stores Small convenience stores or corner stores carry basic necessities and are usually conveniently located in residential areas.

Different stores charge different prices for food, clothing, and other things you need to live. You may want to ask your relatives, friends, or coworkers where they shop for good prices. There are also special services or stores in many communities where you can find different items for free or a low price. Store hours vary. Some are open Monday through Friday, some six or seven days a week. The eight days per year on which most stores must close are: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Since 1996, stores have not been required to close on Boxing Day, December 26. Hours of operation for retail businesses are determined by municipal by-laws.

TAXES

When you purchase a product or service in New Brunswick, you will normally have to pay federal and provincial tax on it. Both taxes are put on almost all goods and services, which means that you will have to pay 14% more that the price that is displayed.

Forms of Payment

For your convenience, it is good to determine payment options in a particular store before you start your shopping. It is also helpful to find out about return/exchange policy, which varies from store to store and for different products. If your purchase is not ‘final sale’, you should keep a receipt in case you decide to exchange/return it. Most stores accept one or more of the following types of payment:

Cash;
Debit (bank) cards;
Credit cards, Store credit cards (Sears store card, Canadian Tire store card);
Personal cheques.

Shopping Center

Regent Mall Shopping Center	1381 Regent St.	462-0350/452-1005
Brookside Mall Shopping Center	435 Brookside Dr.	458-9038
Fredericton Mall Shopping Center	1150 Prospect St.	458-9226
King’s Place mall Shopping Center	440 King St.	458-8395

Second-Hand Stores

Salvation Army	410 Aberdeen St.	455-9736
King Street Trading Post	381 King St.	455-7355
Digital World	140 Dundonald St.	455-2274
Value Village	371 Bishop Drive	455-7676
Jingler’s (Clothing)	924 Prospect St.	454-5758
Fredericton Anti Poverty Organization (FAPO)	242 Gibson St.	458-9012
RenNeu Clothing	349 King St.	450-3222

Nutrition (Food)

Atlantic Superstore	471 Smythe St. (South side)	459-3544
	116 Main St. (North side)	474-1270
Sobey’s	407 Regent St. (South side)	453-7761
	1150 Prospect St. (South side)	458-8891
	463 Brookside Dr. (North side)	450-4141
Victory Meat Market	334 King St.	458-8480
M&M Meat Shop	1111 Regent St (South side)	459-5651
Bulk Barn	1055 Prospect St	453-0537
Boyce Farmer’s Market (Saturday mornings 6am-1pm)	665 George St	451-1815
True Food Organics	207 Charlotte St.	459-4333
Scoop & Save	934 Prospect St.	459-7676
Friendship Convenience Store (Chinese grocery store)	606 Albert St	459-3077
Mail’n Mart (Indian grocery store)	1111 Regent St	450-4080
Riverside Quick Mart (Indian grocery store)	79 Riverside Dr.	472-4429
Lee’s C-Mart (Korean grocery store)	292 University Ave.	454-2242
Saigon Department Store	495 Wilsey Road	452-8991

Social Insurance Number

How do I get a Social Insurance Number?

A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit identification number given to you for the purposes of income tax, Child Tax Benefit, Employment Insurance, old age pension or other government programs. You need a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) comes in the form of a card. This card is often called your SIN Card. Most newcomers receive a Social Insurance Number (SIN) application form when they first arrive in Canada. If you did not get one, application forms are available at Human Resource and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) offices, Canada Post offices, on-line, and through many immigrant-serving agencies. More Information on protecting your SIN card is also available in different languages. To apply, go to the nearest Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC) office. In Fredericton, this office is located at 633 Queen Street. The application form must be filled out and original (not photocopied) passports and/or immigration documents must be presented. If you are a Permanent Resident, you must present your Permanent Resident Card (PR Card). If you have not yet received your PR Card, you must present your original Confirmation of Permanent Residence document. In New Brunswick only, you may apply for a Social Insurance Number by telephone. This is the fastest and easiest way to obtain your SIN. Call toll-free 1-888-428-0888 to speak with someone in either French or English. You will be given your SIN number over the telephone, and may begin working immediately. The actual card will arrive in the mail within two weeks. You need to have your immigration document in front of you when you call. You will be asked several questions to verify your identity. You can apply for any dependant under the age of 19. You cannot apply for your husband or wife (or any other adult over 19) if they are not with you at the time of the call. If you are helping someone else make the phone call, that person must be with you, and be able to say a few words on the phone to verify their identity and to give permission for you to speak on their behalf. The type of questions you will be asked are: Your full name, your Immigration Client ID number, your date of birth, your father’s first name and your mother’s maiden name. Note: Maiden name means the surname your mother was born with. In some cultures, including Canada, many women choose to take their husband’s surname when they marry. In this case, her maiden name means the name she used before she married. If this is not the custom in your family, simply give your mother’s surname when they ask for her maiden name. The reason for asking about your mother and father, is in the case there is another individual in Canada with your same name and date of birth. Giving the names of your parents will clearly identify you from the other person.

Transportation

To obtain a Driver’s License: Visit Service NB at 432 Queen Street, or call 453-2836 Fredericton Transit (bus) 460-2200 For information on City Bus: Visit Fredericton Transit website, or call Fredericton City Hall at 460-2200 Prices and Bus Pass Information