Welcome to Newfoundland & Labrador.

CMFI-NL is here to help newcomers of all backgrounds adjust and thrive in their new community. Whether you're seeking your first home, employment, or community connections, our services are here for you—free of charge—no faith requirement. No barriers. Just support.

#Impact

We have helped so far!

From airport pickups to employment coaching, city tours to financial literacy programs—CMFI-NL is making a tangible difference in newcomers' lives across Newfoundland & Labrador. Every number represents a family finding their home, a professional landing their dream job, or a young person discovering their potential in a new country.

Newcomers served

500+

Services provided

2,500+

#Target

When newcomers thrive, our community thrives.

We are here to help newcomers of all backgrounds adjust and thrive in their new community. Whether you're seeking your first home, employment, or community connections, our services are here for you—free of charge—no faith requirement. No barriers. Just support.

Housing Support

From temporary accommodation to permanent rental guidance, we help you find your first home.

Employment Support

Resume coaching, job search strategies, workplace workshops, and networking events to launch your career.

City Tours

Discover groceries, banks, and local services with a volunteer city guide by your side.

Document Help

Assistance with MCP, SIN, school registration, banking, phone setup, and interpretation support.

Financial Literacy

Interactive seminars on banking, budgets, credit, taxes, and financial safety for newcomers.

Social Events

Networking mixers, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities to build lasting connections.

#Events

Captivating events

Join us for a variety of events designed to help you settle in and build community. From airport pickups and city tours to employment workshops, financial literacy seminars, youth leadership programs, and social gatherings—we create opportunities for newcomers to learn, connect, and thrive. Whether you're looking to make friends, develop new skills, or explore Newfoundland & Labrador, there's an event for you.

Fall Food Bank

Nov 30, 2025 (11:30 AM)

CMFI-NL Fall City Tour

Nov 8, 2025 (1 PM)

Financial Literacy Seminar

Oct 11, 2025 (12 PM)

Services funded by:

Our Partners

CMFI NL & Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, NL Settlement and Integration Program

#Connect

We build community together

Join us for networking mixers, city tours, employment workshops, financial literacy seminars, youth leadership programs, and social gatherings. Our events bring newcomers together to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and discover opportunities.

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#Testimonials

Newcomer Stories

Hear directly from newcomers whose lives have been transformed by CMFI-NL's settlement support. From finding their first home to landing their dream job, from building new friendships to gaining confidence in their new community—these are the stories that inspire us.

Fatima
Newcomer from Nigeria

Before coming to NL, I worried about finding a home and getting around. The CMFI city tour and airport pickup made all the difference

Sanjay
India

The financial seminar showed me how to budget and manage my Canadian credit.

Samuel
Student from Zimbabwe

The employment coaching helped me update my resume and land a job in my field within weeks. I couldn't have done it without the support.

Siraj
UAE

As a young person arriving alone, the youth leadership program gave me confidence and friends. Now I'm volunteering to help others too