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It provides general information to help newcomers  \n• find a place to stay  \n• apply for a social insurance number  \n• register for health care  \n• improve English language skills  \n• enrol children in school  \n• find work  \n• get a driver’s licence  \n• stay in Canada  \n• enjoy Alberta  \nCatalogue Item \\#752510  \nISBN 978-0-7785-8860-3  \nThis publication is available to download or order (Canadian orders only) at [alis.alberta.ca/publications](alis.alberta.ca/publications).  \nFor copyright information, contact  \nAlberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Online Initiatives and Information Supports Telephone: 780-422-1794 Fax: 780-422-5319  \nEmail: [info@alis.gov.ab.ca](info@alis.gov.ab.ca)  \n© 2009, 2010, 2014 Government of Alberta, Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour  \nThis material may be used, reproduced, stored or transmitted for  \nnon-commercial purposes. However, Crown copyright is to be acknowledged. It is not to be used, reproduced, stored or transmitted for commercial purposes without written permission from the Government of Alberta, Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. This publication is not for resale unless licensed with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. Every reasonable effort has been made to identify the owners of copyright material reproduced in this publication and to comply with Canadian copyright law. The publisher would welcome any information regarding errors or omissions.  \nGovernment of Alberta, Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour publications may contain or reference publications, trademark, patent or copyright held by third parties (“third party material”), identified with a credit to the source. This does not grant the user a licence or right to that third party material. Users who wish to reproduce any third party material in this publication should seek permission from that third party.  \nInformation in this publication was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, at the time of printing. However, legislation, labour market information, websites and programs are subject to change, and we encourage you to confirm with additional sources of information when making career, education, employment and business decisions. All photos in this booklet are for illustrative purposes only.  \n03/2009—60M  \n03/2011—55M  \n03/2014—55M  \nCongratulations on choosing Alberta as your new home!   \nWhether you are moving to the province from across the country or from across the world, there are many programs and services in place to help you create a new life here.  \nMoving to a new country or province can be both exciting and stressful. 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