One-on-One Sessions
Prepare for personal and professional success.
The Immigrant Workshop helps you understand what to expect when moving to Canada. The One-on-One Session is where that information becomes specific to you.
What is a Settlement Plan?
A Settlement Plan is a personalized document prepared by Planning for Canada at the end of your One-on-One planning session. It outlines your identified needs and assets, provides curated resources you can explore at your own pace, and highlights practical steps to take before and after your arrival. The Settlement Plan is tailored to your profession and intended destination in Canada, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What Happens in a One-on-One Planning Session
Understanding your situation
Our experienced facilitators will help you identify your needs and assets, and together, you will develop a personalized Settlement Plan.
Matching you with the right information
You’ll be guided to reliable resources, tools and information that align with your plans, family needs and career goals.
Creating your Settlement Plan
You’ll leave the session with a written plan outlining the identified needs and assets, the resources shared and the steps you need to take before and after you arrive in Canada.
Connections to In-Canada Advisors
At the end of your One-on-One Planning Session, facilitators will connect you with in-Canada advisors based on your destination and intended occupation.
These advisors can:
- Respond to settlement questions specific to your province, territory, or city of destination
- Share labour market insights and employment prospects in your sector
- Provide pre- and post-arrival employment guidance, including referrals to relevant programs based on needs
- Offer information about regulated occupations, licensing processes, and alternative career pathways
- Connect you to additional local services and resources
Before you arrive in Canada, you’ll have a clearer understanding of available supports and the next steps to take after landing.
Outcome
A clear, realistic plan built around your life, not general advice.
When You Can Book a One-on-One Session
One-on-One Sessions are available to eligible participants who register for Planning for Canada. During registration, you can choose to attend an Immigrant Workshop and/or a One-on-One session from a list of possible times and dates.
One-on-One Sessions are part of Planning for Canada’s guided services. Registered clients also have access to wrap-around supports, including self-directed e-learning, live webinars, and the e-library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this session really free?
Yes. Personalized Planning Sessions are fully funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and are provided at no cost to eligible participants.
Can my spouse or partner attend the session?
Yes. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend so everyone involved in the move has a shared understanding of the plan.
Do I need to have my visa before booking a session?
You need one of our seven accepted IRCC confirmation documents (such as a COPR or Passport Request) to register, but you do not need the physical visa stamp in your passport yet.
How long is the session?
Planning Sessions are typically 60 minutes and are conducted online.
How is the session delivered online?
Planning Sessions are delivered online using a secure video meeting platform. You’ll receive instructions after registering.
How should I prepare for my Planning Session?
Before your session, it helps to know your intended destination in Canada, your occupation or field, your timeline, and any key family needs (schooling, childcare, etc.). If you have a résumé or credential documents, you can have them nearby.
Can I book a session if I’m not sure where I’ll live in Canada yet?
Yes. Your facilitator can help you think through destination considerations and what to prepare while you finalize plans.
What are assets?
Assets are the personal and professional strengths that immigrants bring with them when they immigrate to Canada. Examples of these include education and credentials, language proficiency, international work experience, technical and transferable skills, professional networks, cultural knowledge, and personal attributes such as resilience, adaptability, and leadership. Unlike material assets, these strengths are intangible yet highly valuable, forming the foundation for successful community and labour market integration.