Welcome to Nova Scotia Resources

Last year, ISANS worked with over 17,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia. At ISANS, we help you find your pathway to possibility.

Supporting your Settlement Journey

Please click on the links provided to learn more about their services.

A detailed Settlement Plan will be provided to you during your Intake meeting with your Intake Counsellor. After your registration is confirmed you will receive a link to the calendar to book an intake appointment.

During your Intake meeting your settlement needs will be assessed and you will be referred to various ISANS services. For example, Language Training, Employment Services, Business Services etc.

If you have any additional questions or concerns please email at intake@isans.ca

Find Housing

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A guide to life in Halifax

Apply for tax benefits

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Get your Social Insurance Number (SIN) through Service Canada

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Get your Child Tax Benefit, GST credit and pay income tax through Revenue Canada

Register for healthcare and medical support

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Register to get Medical Service Insurance (MSI)

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Register for the Family Pharmacare program

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Find a family physician

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Go to a walk-in clinic

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Vaccines and Immunizations

Transportation

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HRM Bus Routes and Schedules

Find important services

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Find community services in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia Public Libraries

Find a job or education

Register your children for daycare or school

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Find a school in your neighbourhood

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Learn about the Halifax Regional Centre for Eductation (HRCE)

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Apply for a childcare subsidy

Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test

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Learn English Nova Scotia

Apply for the HRM Affordable Access Program

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Learn about the Halifax Affordable Access Program

Apply for the Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit

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Apply for the Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit

Apply for Credential Assessments for Immigration

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WES Evaluations for Immigrants

Legal Service Office in HRM

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HRM Legal Service Office

Resources in French