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Title: Legal Issues for Newcomers Subject: Newcomers Services and Resources Author: MOSAIC Date Published: November, 2008 Summary: This guide offers some basic information about important government services and how they relate to the immigration process, including the following topics: financial support, employment insurance,seniors income security, employment, public medical insurance, education, taxes, legal resources and community agencies.
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