A softer landing for newcomer families in Canada.
MapleLanding helps immigrants and newcomer families find trusted settlement resources, understand their first steps, and connect with local support.
Clear help. Real direction. No confusion.
Our mission
We make the first steps in Canada feel less overwhelming.
Government websites and legal systems can feel impossible to understand, especially for families who are new to Canada. MapleLanding turns the chaos into simple guides, useful links, and human support.
Newcomer Starter Guide
First steps for newcomer families
These are the first things many newcomer families need to figure out after arriving in Canada. MapleLanding keeps the information simple and points people toward trusted resources.
Finding Work in Canada
Learn about resumes, job searching, interviews, and newcomer employment support.
Scam Prevention
Learn how to avoid common scams involving jobs, immigration, banking, housing, and phone calls.
Healthcare
Learn about health cards, walk-in clinics, family doctors, and where to find medical help.
School Registration
Find basic guidance for enrolling children in school and getting student support.
Banking & Money
Understand opening a bank account, basic budgeting, and common financial first steps.
Legal Information
Find public legal information and legal clinics. MapleLanding does not give legal advice.
Language Support
Learn where to find English/French language classes and conversation programs.
Community Help
Find food banks, libraries, settlement agencies, and community programs near you.
Newcomer Checklist
Track what you still need to do
Use this checklist to keep track of important first steps. Your progress saves on this device, so you can come back later and keep going.
Local Support Directory
Trusted places to start
Start with organizations that already support newcomers. This directory can grow as MapleLanding expands.
Settlement Agencies
Organizations that help newcomers with forms, services, language programs, and general settlement support.
Legal Clinics
Community legal clinics and public legal information services for people who need direction.
Libraries
Libraries often offer newcomer programs, computers, workshops, printing, and language support.
Food & Community Support
Food banks and community organizations that can support families during difficult transitions.
Student-led impact
Built by students who care about real community support.
MapleLanding can grow through student volunteers who research resources, call community organizations, write guides, translate materials, and track how many people are reached.
Ask for help
Need help finding newcomer resources?
Tell us what kind of resource you’re looking for. MapleLanding will try to point you toward trusted public information or local organizations.
MapleLanding does not provide legal advice or immigration consulting. We point people toward trusted public resources and local organizations.
About the Founder
Founded by Ezaan Jessani
MapleLanding was founded by Ezaan Jessani, a student interested in law, business, and community impact. After seeing how confusing settlement and legal systems can feel for newcomers, he started MapleLanding to make reliable information easier to understand and access.
The goal is simple: help newcomer families find trusted resources faster, without replacing professional legal or immigration advice.