City: CA / Windsor
Useful contacts for jobs, language courses, public authorities, residence, housing, family, health, transport, businesses, universities and social services in Windsor.
Jobs | Training | Careers
Address
400 City Hall Square East, Suite 102, Windsor, ON N9A 7K6
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519-977-6444; appointments ext. 5520 or 5183
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm, excluding holidays; appointments for in-office or virtual support.
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Municipal Employment Ontario provider with a downtown resource centre, job-search information and access to an adviser. The current location page specifies Suite 102 and appointments; an older overview PDF gives different room and postal details and is not used for the contact fields. Ask which self-service facilities and employment or training supports fit your situation. An assessment or referral does not establish funding, work permission or a job offer.
Address
6955 Cantelon Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3J9
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519-944-4900
Opening hours
Main Windsor location: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4 pm. Satellite service hours differ; West Windsor is by appointment.
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Local nonprofit provides a walk-in resource centre, individual career counselling, job preparation and training referrals. Its own current contact page confirms 6955 Cantelon Drive; older external guides showing 955 are not used. Satellite desks have shorter schedules and should be arranged separately. Discuss eligibility, available places and any support with staff before relying on a particular course, placement or financial assistance.
Address
201–647 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4J4
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519-256-6621
Opening hours
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9 am–4:30 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm. These are downtown office hours; programme appointments may differ.
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Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor offers employment counselling, résumé support, workshops, computer training and links to placements or Better Jobs Ontario. The selected programme lists working-age Ontario residents eligible to work in Canada and describes its services as no-charge. Individual programmes and women-focused training have additional criteria. Use the downtown contact details shown here; other outreach locations and their schedules are separate.
Address
660 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1C1
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519-258-4076
Opening hours
Published main-site hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm. Employment appointments and youth programmes have their own schedules.
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New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence describes EMPOWER as personalised employment advice, skills assessment and help finding work or a route into training. The own contact page currently publishes extended main-site hours, different from older external listings; confirm the adviser’s availability before visiting. Settlement, language and employment streams have different entry checks. Do not interpret access to this service as permission to work or a guaranteed placement.
Address
1049 Janette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 5A4
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519-254-2363 ext. 416
Opening hours
Janette office publishes 9 am–6 pm; weekday business contact Mon–Fri. Arrange a CareerWise appointment; programme sessions vary.
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CareerWise combines employment preparation, individual case management, short training, employer connections and support with barriers to work. The current programme focuses on young adults aged 18–29; the separate referral document describes limited younger exceptions requiring evidence. Its own Janette contact page lists a later office closing time than older directories. Ask staff to confirm age, Ontario residence, work eligibility and the appropriate referral route.
Address
300 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 7B4 (own current location page)
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519-258-9622; newcomer contact ext. 2167
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat/Sun closed. Class timetables are separate.
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The current YMCA location page brings employment and newcomer support together at 300 Ouellette Avenue, with résumé, interview and referral help for eligible participants. A separate older YMCA settlement page still says 500 Victoria Avenue, and external postal listings differ; the current location page is used here and the discrepancy should be checked before attending. Service eligibility, language classes and assessment fees are separate matters.
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Regional nonprofit labour-market portal brings together job-board searches and related career tools for Windsor and Essex County. It is a more locally focused starting point than a general commercial classifieds site. Listings originate with employers and other sources, so dates, conditions and application destinations need checking.
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Federal job-search service supports location and occupation searches, labour-market research and career planning. Filter for Windsor and surrounding Ontario communities, then check whether the employer’s location and requirements suit you. The presence of a vacancy does not establish that an employer can sponsor someone, that you may work in Canada or that a vacancy remains open.
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Provincial guide connects job seekers with employment counselling, training and related support. Local providers assess the appropriate route and eligibility; this online page is not a Windsor walk-in office. The current page announced a booking-system outage for 7 am–1 pm on 25 October 2026; that dated notice is distinct from normal adviser availability. Funding and placements require their own assessment and are not guaranteed.
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Official explanation of retraining assistance and the route through an Employment Ontario provider. Current eligibility distinguishes laid-off workers from people with longer unemployment and low household income; support depends on individual needs and available funding. An adviser helps assess training options and the required evidence. This resource is an information page, not confirmation that a Windsor course or a particular expense will be funded.
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Public trades authority explains starting, progressing through and finishing an Ontario apprenticeship, along with the role of an employer or training sponsor. Use the linked trade-specific requirements before choosing a route. Apprenticeship registration, classroom admission, paid employment and a certificate are separate steps; this website does not provide a sponsor or guarantee wages, a training place or recognition of overseas experience.
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Provincial guide lists approved bridge programmes and explains Ontario residence, overseas professional experience, language and immigration-status criteria. Delivery can be in person, online or mixed, and the listed institution may be outside Windsor. Fees can apply; bursaries and student assistance have separate eligibility. Check the provider’s current intake and licensing purpose rather than assuming the programme replaces every professional registration requirement.
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Federal guidance explains educational credential assessment for immigration purposes and designated assessment bodies. The report may help describe overseas education, but it does not guarantee a job or an Ontario professional licence. Purpose, accepted provider, validity and fees should be checked before ordering an assessment.
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Official provincial resource distinguishes regulated occupations, protected titles and optional professional associations. It directs internationally trained workers to the responsible regulator, trade-equivalency processes and other recognition support. This is useful before paying for a course or using a professional title in Windsor. An immigration credential assessment, a training certificate and legal authority to practise a regulated occupation are different decisions.
Universities | Colleges
Address
401 Sunset Avenue, Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre (Registrar services), Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Telephone | Fax
519-253-3000; Registrar ext. 3315
Opening hours
Registrar in person: Mon–Thu 9 am–noon and 1–4 pm; Fri 1–4 pm. Phone: Mon/Tue 9 am–noon; Wed–Fri 1–4 pm.
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Local public university with undergraduate, graduate and professional study across several faculties. Registrar services moved to the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre on 12 August 2026; the own current contact page distinguishes counter and telephone hours. Programme admission, language evidence, transfer credit, tuition category and study-permit requirements need separate assessment. Published office hours are not lecture times or confirmation that a specific programme has available places.
Address
Main Windsor Campus, 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4
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519-966-1656; toll-free 1-800-387-0524
Opening hours
Registrar: Mon–Thu 9 am–5 pm; Fri 9 am–4 pm. Other departments and classes have separate timetables.
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Public college offers certificates, diplomas, degrees, apprenticeships and continuing education. This entry uses the Main Windsor Campus; Centre for the Arts, MediaPlex and other locations serve different programmes. The current registrar material includes the 2026/27 admissions cycle. Check the actual campus, prerequisites, fees, equipment costs and any regulated-occupation implications before choosing a course. A listing does not establish admission or financial-aid eligibility.
Address
Campus page: 633 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4J4. Own contact directory still lists 7515 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3P5; confirm before visiting.
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1-800-361-6673; Windsor directory 519-948-6019
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Not available
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Ontario’s public francophone college provides postsecondary and newcomer-related services. Its own Windsor campus page gives 633 Ouellette Avenue, while the central contact directory still shows Forest Glade Drive; both published addresses are retained as a conflict rather than silently choosing a supposed move date. No Windsor reception timetable was found on the actively checked campus and contact pages. Ask staff to confirm the service location, French-language entry requirements, programme delivery and fees.
Address
Registrar, Room E1012, Green Zone, 1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard, London, ON N5Y 5R6 — outside Windsor
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519-452-4277
Opening hours
Current Registrar counter: Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm. Earlier February 2026 renovation notice gave different hours; current office page used.
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Public college in London is an outside-city option for programmes not available locally, with campus-based and online routes. The current registrar page gives its E1012 counter and 9 am–4 pm schedule; temporary February renovation arrangements are not treated as current. The college’s own Welcome Lounge contact identifies the registrar telephone. Check the campus, delivery mode, prerequisites, tuition and travel or relocation costs; neither admission nor transfer credit is guaranteed.
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Student Central, Room 1120, Western Student Services Building, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3K7 — outside Windsor
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519-661-2100
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Counter Mon–Fri 10 am–noon and 1–4 pm; phone Mon–Fri 10 am–2 pm for specified admission/account matters. Chat Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9 am–4 pm; Wed 10 am–4 pm.
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Public research university in London broadens the institution choice beyond Windsor. Student Central publishes separate counter, chat and restricted-purpose telephone hours, including a daily lunch closure. The actual faculty or graduate programme may have another admission contact. Compare prerequisites, language evidence, tuition, professional accreditation and relocation costs; a university directory listing does not establish eligibility for a programme, funding or permission to study in Canada.
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Official university guide describes online undergraduate routes and part-time study, allowing comparison without treating Waterloo as a Windsor campus. Some subjects, degree types and professional progression routes require particular course combinations or in-person components; verify the actual programme requirements. Tuition, admission, transfer credit and deadlines still apply. The guide is useful for planning a flexible route, not a guarantee that every Waterloo degree can be completed entirely online.
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Online directory
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Public university’s School of Continuing Studies brings together continuing education, open learning and flexible professional development. The old OpenEd address redirects to this current school site. Use the course delivery details to distinguish online, mixed and campus attendance; Guelph is outside Windsor. Credit status, assessment, technical requirements, prerequisites and tuition vary, so a short certificate should not be assumed equivalent to a degree or professional licence.
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Public university in British Columbia offers distance and online study through Open Learning, accessible for comparison from Windsor. The older slash address only returned a redirect instruction; this is the actual content destination. Check the chosen course’s prerequisites, assessment arrangements, start dates, transfer rules and fees. Online delivery does not itself establish Ontario professional recognition, eligibility for financial aid or a right to transfer credits into another institution.
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Alberta public university specialises in online learning and offers degree, individual-course and transfer pathways. This is an online supplement rather than a Windsor campus. Compare course prerequisites, assessment arrangements, residency-based tuition and acceptance of transfer credit before enrolling.
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Online directory
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Consortium of Ontario public colleges and participating Indigenous institutions provides a shared catalogue of online courses and programmes. Registration is through a participating institution, which sets fees and academic requirements; OntarioLearn is not a separate local college. Check the credential awarded, course sequence, deadlines, technical requirements and transfer acceptance. Dedicated technical support availability should not be mistaken for round-the-clock academic advice or instructor access.
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Public postsecondary digital-learning organisation links learners with micro-credentials, open educational resources and related learning initiatives. The portal helps compare options offered by participating institutions rather than acting as a Windsor admissions counter. Some open resources are free to read, while assessed courses and credentials may have fees or eligibility conditions. Confirm who awards the credential, delivery format, assessment and current registration details with the actual provider.
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Nonprofit central application service explains undergraduate and specified professional application routes, deadlines, transcript processes and application fees. Universities make their own admission decisions, and graduate or other programmes may use a different route. Check the actual applicant category, institutions and documents before choosing an application route. Programme choices, admission conditions and fees remain institution-specific.
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Shared college portal helps compare Ontario institutions, programme types, requirements and application steps. It is a planning and application service rather than a guarantee of a place at St. Clair or another college. International applicant routes and competitive programmes need their own checks. Compare the actual programme, campus, admission requirements, delivery method and current intake before applying or paying a fee.
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Official university information directory offers programme, admission, scholarship and event comparisons, with links to universities for detailed course content. It complements the application service rather than replacing institution-specific requirements. Current and future event notices must be checked individually; a directory entry does not establish that an intake remains open.
Libraries
Address
400 City Hall Square, Windsor, ON N9A 6W5
Telephone | Fax
519-255-6770
Opening hours
2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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Municipal public library’s downtown branch opened at 400 City Hall Square on 24 September 2026. Older references to 185 Ouellette Avenue describe its former temporary location and should not guide a visit. Collections, public internet access and staff help can support study and everyday information needs. Check card and borrowing conditions, event registration and any charge for printing.
Address
1310 Grand Marais Road West, Windsor, ON N9E 1E4
Telephone | Fax
519-255-6770; alternative 519-255-6635 ext. 3300
Opening hours
2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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Municipal branch provides books for adults, teens and children, reference materials, public computers and community meeting space in south Windsor. Staff can help locate resources elsewhere in the Windsor system when an item is not held locally. Meeting rooms, computer sessions and events may require booking and are not guaranteed by the published opening hours.
Address
1295 Campbell Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3M7
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519-255-6770; alternative 519-255-6635 ext. 2200
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2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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West-side municipal neighbourhood branch offers collections, public internet workstations and information support. The own branch account distinguishes this Campbell Avenue location from the earlier Ambassador Library on Huron Church Road. A September 2026 parking-work notice said the branch remained open; current access and parking should be checked before a visit. Borrowing, printing and activities have their own conditions.
Address
363 Mill Street, Windsor, ON N9C 2R3
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519-255-6770 ext. 7700; alternative 519-255-6635 ext. 7700
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2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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Municipal public library in historic Sandwich occupies the restored former fire hall and stable, with an accessible connection between its spaces. Reading, local-interest resources and community facilities complement the wider Windsor collection. It is a public branch rather than a university library despite nearby campus use.
Address
6305 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor, ON N8S 4S5
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519-255-6770; alternative 519-255-6635 ext. 6600
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2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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Municipal resource library serves the Riverside neighbourhood with adult and children’s collections, reference help, public computers and meeting facilities. Information or material held at another branch can be requested through the library system. A dated September 2026 parking-lot notice should not be confused with a permanent library closure; check current access if travelling by car. Card eligibility, equipment and room availability need separate confirmation.
Address
3211 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, ON N8R 1W7
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519-255-6770; alternative 519-255-6635 ext. 5400
Opening hours
2026 regular schedule: Mon/Wed noon–8 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm. Holiday and temporary exceptions apply.
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Municipal community library beside Forest Glade’s recreation facilities offers reading materials, public computer access and staff assistance with information or material requests across the system. The library’s public ownership is distinct from the service club acknowledged in the branch name. Check borrowing conditions and the current activity calendar rather than relying on old event notices.
Address
Leddy Library, north side of main campus, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
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519-253-3000 ext. 3200
Opening hours
Calendar week 25–31 Oct 2026: building Mon–Thu 8 am–midnight, Fri 8 am–9 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am–8 pm. Circulation/West: Mon–Thu 8 am–9 pm, Fri 8 am–6 pm, weekends 10 am–5 pm. Ask the Library: Mon–Thu 10 am–10 pm, Fri 10 am–5 pm, weekends noon–6 pm.
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University academic library provides scholarly collections, study facilities, research support and local digital archives. It is not a municipal public branch; borrowing, licensed databases, buildings and specialist services have different access rules for students and visitors. The own embedded calendar was fetched and read for the current week, separating the main building, circulation/West Building and reference service. Later exam, holiday and term schedules can differ.
Address
Room A2303, second floor, main building, 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4
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519-972-2739; reference text 226-909-1522
Opening hours
Windsor room: Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; weekends closed. Fall chat/text, 8 Sep–18 Dec: Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm, Fri 9 am–5 pm, weekends 11 am–5 pm.
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College academic library offers research tools, electronic resources, study space and help with coursework. Its Main Windsor physical room is A2303; the same page lists another room for Chatham, which is not the location here. Extended autumn chat/text hours do not mean the Windsor building stays open that late. Access to licensed resources and borrowing can depend on student status; ask staff about visitor use and current term exceptions.
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Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
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519-253-3000 ext. 2977 circulation; ext. 2975 reference
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Fall circulation: Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:50 pm; Fri 8:30 am–4:20 pm; Sat 11 am–6:50 pm; Sun 1–8:50 pm. Reference: Mon–Thu 10 am–9 pm; Fri 10 am–4 pm; Sat 11 am–5 pm; Sun 1–7 pm.
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Specialist university law library provides legal research sources and reference assistance, with separate circulation and research-desk timetables. It is an academic library and its research help is not personal legal advice or representation. Licensed databases, study rooms and borrowing have user-specific conditions. The own current hours page includes term and holiday exceptions; confirm access before travelling, particularly during examinations or university closures.
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Online service
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Official guide introduces the library’s Digital Branch, which gathers virtual storytimes, book talks, practical demonstrations and local-interest media. It is an online service rather than another public counter. The introduction is dated 2021, and later own library material confirms continuing digital programming; individual videos, external platforms and linked resources may change.
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Online service
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Centre for Equitable Library Access supplies accessible books and other reading formats for people with print disabilities through public-library services. Eligibility, registration and access to particular collections should be checked with CELA and the user’s library; a disability-related service is not automatically a general audiobook subscription for everyone.
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Online service
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Canadian public-library initiative develops and distributes accessible-format reading for people with print disabilities. Its own explanation distinguishes qualifying print disabilities and library-mediated access; funding and participating-library arrangements vary, so Windsor users should confirm a route with their library rather than assuming universal Ontario registration. The public catalogue and information were read without creating an account or submitting eligibility information.
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Online directory
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National archival research guide points to historical passenger lists, border records and related genealogy collections. It is useful for family-history or community research rather than current immigration-status advice. The guide explains that records for arrivals from 1936 onward are held by IRCC rather than Library and Archives Canada.
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Online directory
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Online directory
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Volunteer nonprofit digital library offers downloadable texts in several formats, providing an online reading supplement beyond the local library’s licensed collections. Its public-domain decisions are based primarily on United States law; users in Canada should check the applicable copyright position and any title-specific licence before copying or distributing material. This is not a municipal library account or a guarantee of access to recent commercial textbooks.
Family | Youth
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Online directory
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Online directory
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Municipal guide links to Windsor and Essex County EarlyON locations, the current October 2026 city and county schedules, virtual sessions and a location map. Centres support young children and caregivers through play and early development activities; specialised or virtual sessions can require registration. Use the current centre calendar for its actual session hours rather than treating a city office timetable as programme opening. Contact the chosen centre about access or language support.
Address
1770 Langlois Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 4M5
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519-966-5010; toll-free 1-888-933-1831 (own page labels 24/7 phone service); TTY 519-966-0361
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Office Mon–Thu 9 am–8 pm; Fri 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm. Sun and statutory holidays closed. Telephone availability is separate from counselling appointments.
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Local nonprofit offers short-term counselling and related support, with in-person, telephone and secure online delivery. Ask about the appropriate service, current appointment availability, fees and funded options; the general listing does not mean every service is free. Its main office is in Windsor, while the separately listed homelessness hub is in Leamington.
Address
3945 Matchett Road, Windsor, ON N9C 4C2
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519-252-7281; toll-free 1-800-976-5622
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Centre Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm. Appointments Mon–Thu 7 am–8 pm; Fri 7 am–5 pm, with different arrangements in July, August and December.
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Children’s treatment centre supports children, youth and families with developmental and rehabilitation needs, including guidance through its SmartStart Hub. Its own contact page separates reception hours from earlier and later appointments and asks visitors to check in. A referral or service request leads to assessment; it does not guarantee a particular therapy, immediate appointment or funding.
Address
3640 Wells Street, Windsor, ON N9C 1T9
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519-258-0484 intake; alternative 519-258-0549; youth call-in 519-419-1397
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Office Mon–Thu 9 am–7 pm; Fri 9 am–5 pm. Youth call-in Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, last call 4 pm. Crisis access is separate.
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Local children’s mental-health organisation provides outpatient, day-treatment, family and other specialised programmes, with age and referral requirements that differ by service. The youth call-in route is not a 24-hour emergency line. Ask intake which route fits the child’s age and situation; the public site directs emergencies to hospital or crisis services. The listed office schedule is distinct from inpatient provision and does not promise immediate treatment.
Address
1102 Drouillard Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2R1
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519-253-1073; Grandview site 519-944-9091
Opening hours
Drouillard office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–noon and 1–4 pm. EarlyON sessions follow the current monthly calendar; do not substitute office hours for activities.
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Community nonprofit provides EarlyON play and development activities for children from birth to six with parents and caregivers, alongside neighbourhood support. This entry uses the Drouillard Road site; Grandview is a separate location at 3021 Grandview with its own telephone and calendar. The homepage’s lunch closure applies to the office, while family sessions need the current programme schedule. Ask about registration and the appropriate site before attending.
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Online service
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Official Ontario guide explains recognising and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and directs readers to a children’s aid society or police for urgent danger. It distinguishes the statutory reporting responsibility from ordinary family-service referrals and states that the guide is not personal legal advice. Use its current agency links to identify the responsible local service. No report, referral or personal information was submitted during this resource review.
Address
105–2565 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 1L9
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519-250-1850
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Local early-intervention organisation supports families with children from birth to six who have developmental or early mental-health needs. Its current own contact page confirms Suite 105 on Ouellette Avenue; an older handbook’s Quality Way address is not used. The current home, about and contact pages did not publish office hours, so older PDF schedules are not assumed current. Ask about the service pathway, consent, appointment arrangements and availability for your child.
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Online directory
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Online directory
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Provider directory explains full-day and school-age childcare and links to local programme choices. Check the actual Windsor site, age range, operating days, waiting list and fee arrangements rather than treating a regional programme description as a reserved place. Before- and after-school provision follows its own school calendar and eligibility. Subsidies or reduced-fee arrangements require separate confirmation, and no child’s information or enrolment was submitted.
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Online directory
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Online directory
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Municipal recreation guide links to aquatics, arenas, community activities and registration information, with the current ActiveWindsor programme listings. Ages, locations, session times, fees and available places differ by activity. The page identifies Pathway to Potential as a separate support route; a programme listing is not approval for financial assistance. Central booking can clarify the right facility, but its office hours are not every recreation centre’s operating hours.
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English-language public board explains registration, school-boundary lookup and documents requested for age, residence and status. It directs families to contact the school secretary after the online stage to complete arrangements and book an appointment. Newcomer circumstances can require individual guidance, so the information is not a decision on a child’s admission or fees. No child’s records, identity documents or registration form were submitted.
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Online service
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Catholic district board separates kindergarten, elementary and secondary registration and provides a specific newcomer-service contact at 519-253-2481 ext. 1503. Families should check the relevant grade, admission conditions, residence and any language or status support with the board. Existing students changing schools follow a different route from new applicants. The directory and public guidance were read; no enrolment, school transfer or appointment was requested.
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French-language Catholic board explains school admission, catchment areas and the evidence required for registration. It is a useful route for families considering French-language schooling in Windsor; eligibility is assessed by the board and should not be inferred simply from a child speaking some French. Check the current admission criteria and contact the chosen school about the process, language support and grade placement. No application or child’s documents were supplied.
Address
Telephone service across Canada; no Windsor walk-in counselling address
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1-800-668-6868; text CONNECT to 686868
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Telephone counselling 24/7. Text crisis support 24/7; live chat has separate and conflicting published hours, so check current availability.
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National youth service offers professional telephone counselling in English or French and interpreter-supported access to additional languages. Text contact connects with volunteer crisis responders, a different service from professional phone counselling. Its current home page and older chat material give conflicting chat hours; the reliable 24-hour phone and text routes are distinguished here.
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Online service
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Federal guide explains how Canada child benefit payments are calculated using the number and ages of eligible children and adjusted family net income. The current page distinguishes the July 2026–June 2027 payment period from earlier years. Check the linked eligibility, residence, status and tax-filing requirements rather than assuming every newcomer receives the maximum amount. Provincial support and childcare subsidies are separate programmes; no benefit calculation or application was submitted.
Health
Address
Met: 1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor, ON N8W 1L9, ground floor via Byng Road. Ouellette: 1030 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1E1, ground floor via Goyeau Street.
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519-254-5577; Met emergency ext. 52222; Ouellette emergency ext. 34401; emergencies 911
Opening hours
Both emergency departments open 24 hours daily. Visiting, clinic and switchboard-related administrative schedules are separate.
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Public hospital emergency departments at Metropolitan and Ouellette campuses assess patients by clinical urgency, so arrival order does not determine waiting time. The own current page confirms both entrances and continuous emergency service, with interpretation available on request. Planned future hospital projects do not replace these current locations. Coverage and billing depend on the patient’s circumstances; emergency opening hours are not a guarantee of immediate treatment or free care for every visitor.
Address
1030 Ouellette Avenue, adjacent to the Goyeau Street entrance of WRH Ouellette emergency department, Windsor, ON N9A 1E1
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Crisis 519-973-4435; programme information 519-257-5111 ext. 72612; emergencies 911
Opening hours
Walk-in crisis service 24 hours daily; community crisis telephone 24/7. Programme administration is a separate contact.
More information
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare operates this urgent crisis service for people aged 16 or older who cannot safely wait for ordinary community mental-health or addictions support. Self-referral and healthcare referrals are accepted. The own current page places this service beside Ouellette’s Goyeau emergency entrance, not at the Prince Road administrative campus; addiction assessment services were incorporated in May 2025. It is a distinct crisis route, not a promise of immediate inpatient admission.
Address
1200 University Avenue West, Windsor, ON N9A 5S7
Telephone | Fax
519-962-2284
Opening hours
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30 am–5 pm; Thu 8:30 am–6 pm. Holiday exceptions apply; appointments required for clinical services.
More information
Publicly funded community health centre offers primary care and allied services such as counselling, nutrition and addiction support, subject to service eligibility and intake. The current own location page gives University Avenue West and the shared new telephone; older Street Health references to Pelissier Street are not used. Same-day appointments for existing clients are not an open emergency department or a guarantee of immediate registration with a doctor.
Address
3325 College Avenue, Windsor, ON N9C 4E6
Telephone | Fax
519-962-2284
Opening hours
Mon/Wed 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Fri 8 am–4 pm. Clinical appointments and holiday exceptions apply.
More information
West Windsor community health centre and main office provides primary care alongside selected allied-health and community services. Call to establish eligibility and the appropriate intake or appointment route rather than assuming every programme is a walk-in service. Current location details use the shared 519-962-2284 number; older programme pages contain previous numbers. The centre explicitly states it is not an emergency facility, and clinical availability can differ from reception hours.
Address
MCC downtown office, 245 Janette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2
Telephone | Fax
519-255-1127 ext. 159 for clinic; general 519-255-1127
Opening hours
Office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm. Nurse-practitioner clinic by appointment; these office hours do not mean continuous clinic availability.
More information
Own clinic information describes a no-charge nurse-practitioner service for Multicultural Council clients who do not have a family doctor, including clients without an Ontario health card. This specific service condition should not be generalised to every uninsured person or every healthcare service. Call the clinic contact to confirm intake, the appropriate appointment and any referral needs. The published downtown office schedule is separate from the practitioner’s clinical timetable.
Address
Family practice: 2475 McDougall Street, Suite 245, Windsor, ON N8X 3N9. Team Care Centre: same building, Suite 150.
Telephone | Fax
519-250-5656
Opening hours
Family practice Mon–Fri 8:30 am–8 pm; phone 9 am–7:30 pm. Team Care Mon/Wed 8:30 am–8 pm, Tue/Thu/Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm. After-hours appointments have separate schedules; statutory and additional listed closures apply.
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Community family practice distinguishes its enrolled-patient after-hours appointments from a general public walk-in clinic. The own general-information page gives Monday–Thursday evenings and selected Saturday mornings; the contact page separately refers to Friday and Saturday schedules, so check the current clinic calendar. Team Care is referral-based and has its own criteria. A current telephone-quality alert may affect communication; no appointment availability or new-patient acceptance is assumed.
Address
1361 Ouellette Avenue, Unit 101, Windsor, ON N8X 1J6
Telephone | Fax
519-962-2284
Opening hours
Mon/Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue/Wed 9 am–8 pm; Fri 9 am–4:30 pm. Appointments and holiday exceptions apply.
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Youth-focused community health location describes no-charge confidential services generally for ages 12–24, including primary care and counselling. Specific programmes have different age ranges: the AMANI support listed for Black youth extends to 29. Call to establish the right service and appointment; these are not emergency-department opening hours. The current own page’s shared telephone and office timetable take precedence over old local directories and historical brochures.
Address
1005 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4J8
Telephone | Fax
519-258-2146
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm; statutory holidays closed. Programme and clinic appointments are separate.
More information
Local public health authority provides prevention, health information and access routes to its public-health programmes. The Windsor office is distinct from the Leamington site, and its reception schedule should not be interpreted as a general walk-in medical clinic. Ask which immunisation, sexual-health or other programme is appropriate, whether an appointment is required and what documents or charges apply. Urgent treatment and emergency care belong to separate clinical services.
Address
500 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, ON N8X 2S2
Telephone | Fax
519-253-1115
Opening hours
Own store/pharmacy listing: daily 8 am–midnight. Confirm current pharmacy-counter and holiday availability before travelling.
More information
Late-opening private community pharmacy is included for access outside ordinary office hours, rather than presented as a public hospital or a universally free service. Its own current indexed store page says 8 am–midnight, matching the public Ontario Health atHome directory; commercial listings claiming 24 hours are not used. The directory’s address and phone record was last updated in September 2025. Medication, dispensing and optional services can have costs and coverage conditions.
Address
Telephone and online provincial service for Ontario; no Windsor walk-in counter
Telephone | Fax
811; TTY 711
Opening hours
Nurse advice available 24 hours daily; online chat is a separate access channel.
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Ontario’s official current health guide provides Health811 for confidential nurse advice and help locating appropriate local services. It is useful when deciding where to seek non-emergency help, including outside normal office hours. Nurse advice is distinct from a diagnosis, a family-doctor appointment or a prescription guarantee.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Ontario Health-supported service provides routes for adult and child/youth virtual urgent-care appointments. The own page specifies Ontario residents and says appointment costs are covered with an Ontario health card. Choose the relevant service to check current hours, eligibility and available appointments; online access does not mean continuous appointments or suitability for every condition. It explicitly directs emergencies to in-person emergency care.
Address
Telephone and text support across Canada; no Windsor walk-in helpline office
Telephone | Fax
Call or text 988; immediate safety emergency 911
Opening hours
24 hours daily, every day of the year.
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National crisis helpline offers a person to talk or text with when worried about suicide or concerned for someone else. Its own current page confirms continuous phone and text support and distinguishes an immediate safety emergency. This remote service is not a local outpatient clinic, hospital appointment or a guarantee of a particular intervention. Public information was read without making a call, sending a message or sharing anyone’s personal circumstances.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Official provincial guide explains Ontario residence, physical-presence, immigration or work-status conditions and documents for OHIP. It says eligible applicants no longer face an OHIP waiting period, but eligibility and approval still matter; moving to Canada does not automatically insure every service. OHIP is Ontario coverage, not a general Canadian health card. Check current conditions and covered services with ServiceOntario before relying on a particular expense being paid.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Federal temporary health coverage applies to specified eligible groups and registered IFHP providers; it is separate from Ontario OHIP. Current official guidance states that, from 1 May 2026, eligible prescriptions have a $4 co-payment and other covered supplemental benefits a 30% co-payment, while covered basic benefits have no co-payment. Confirm eligibility, benefit limits and the provider’s participation before treatment; this is not a promise of free healthcare for all newcomers.
Housing
Address
2470 Dougall Avenue, Unit 6, Windsor, ON N8X 1T2
Telephone | Fax
519-254-6994
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–noon and 1–4 pm. A September 2026 public directory says Wednesday walk-in assistance is closed; confirm before attending.
More information
Registry determines eligibility and maintains a common waiting list for most social housing providers in Windsor and Essex County. It explicitly does not make accommodation offers or provide emergency shelter. Complete documents, household circumstances and ongoing updates matter; joining the list does not guarantee an offer or a short wait. Its own office schedule includes a lunch closure, while the current public directory adds a Wednesday walk-in restriction that should be checked.
Address
Main office: 945 McDougall Street, Windsor, ON N9A 1L9. Mailing: P.O. Box 1330, Windsor, ON N9A 6R3.
Telephone | Fax
519-254-1681; customer service ext. 3030; existing-resident after-hours maintenance emergency 519-973-4469
Opening hours
Main office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4 pm; weekends and holidays closed. Maintenance emergency service is separate.
More information
Publicly owned community housing provider offers tenant services and information about its affordable housing portfolio. Its McDougall main office is distinct from the Dougall Avenue Central Housing Registry used for assisted-housing eligibility and waiting lists. Existing residents use maintenance and tenancy routes; the after-hours number is not an emergency accommodation booking line. Confirm the appropriate office and application route rather than assuming a vacant unit or immediate placement.
Address
Second floor, 443 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4J2
Telephone | Fax
519-256-7831; TTY 519-256-5287
Opening hours
Contact page Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm; homepage separately gives prescheduled appointments 9 am–3 pm. Call to confirm the appointment window.
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Community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario provides housing advice and possible representation for eligible people on eviction and tenant-rights matters. Income, issue type, geography and capacity affect assistance; the listing is not a promise that every case will be accepted. Its own homepage and contact page publish different appointment and general office hours, which are retained explicitly. Seek individual advice promptly about an actual notice or deadline.
Address
500 Tuscarora Street, Windsor, ON N9A 3M2
Telephone | Fax
519-971-7595
Opening hours
General inquiries, telephone pre-intake and walk-in intake assessment: 24 hours daily. Historical winter warming-centre dates are not a current timetable.
More information
Own service page provides emergency shelter and support for women+ and families, including men within family units with dependants. Call ahead for eligibility, available space and any pet assessment; the provider explicitly says beds cannot be guaranteed. An old 2023/24 warming-centre notice remains on the page and is not treated as the coming winter’s arrangement. Shelter admission also does not guarantee a social housing offer or a private room.
Address
355 Church Street, Windsor, ON N9A 7G9
Telephone | Fax
519-253-7473
Opening hours
Public directory updated 7 Oct 2026 lists shelter/intake 24/7 and administration Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5 pm. Confirm admission timing and space directly.
More information
Nonprofit shelter offers practical support and housing planning, with onsite assessment and admission conditions. Its own programme describes adult men aged 18 or older; the current municipal directory also mentions couples, so suitability and room availability need direct confirmation. Publicly listed 24-hour shelter operation is distinct from administrative hours or a guarantee of a bed. Required documents and any income-related arrangements should be discussed with intake, not inferred from the website.
Address
400 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor, ON N9A 3H6
Telephone | Fax
519-567-8241 intake; directory alternative 519-567-4360
Opening hours
Current City page says 24/7. Provider-linked public directory says daily 8 am–7 am, closed 7–8 am; confirm the daily break before travelling.
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Municipally listed drop-in hub provides access to housing-related help and partner supports for people experiencing homelessness. It is not the same as an allocated emergency shelter bed or a permanent-housing offer. Current municipal and public-directory timetables disagree about a one-hour morning closure; both are retained rather than silently claiming uninterrupted access. Individual healthcare, meal, shower and agency sessions run at their own times and require separate confirmation.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Official provincial tribunal provides current information on residential tenancy rights, notices, applications, hearings and orders. Check whether the tenancy falls under its jurisdiction; shared accommodation, co-operatives and other housing can have different rules. The site includes recent operational and legislative updates, so use the current form and guidance for the actual issue.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Public legal education resource explains Ontario renting, repairs, deposits, rent increases, eviction and routes to legal help through question-based guidance. It helps prepare questions for a qualified adviser but does not decide an individual dispute or replace a time-sensitive tribunal response. Select the topic matching the actual tenancy and check the current page date and exceptions.
Address
CHC main office, 945 McDougall Street, Windsor, ON N9A 1L9; contact designated housing-benefit staff before visiting.
Telephone | Fax
519-254-1681 ext. 3232
Opening hours
CHC main office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4 pm, excluding holidays/weekends; housing-benefit appointments must be arranged with designated staff.
More information
Income-tested local housing benefit is distinct from a rent-geared-to-income unit or the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit. Its own page sets household, residence, income, status and overlapping-benefit conditions and says applications must be completed with designated CHC staff. Ask about current intake and available funding; meeting general criteria is not an approval or a promise of a payment. The page’s browser title incorrectly says COHB, while its actual content describes WEHB.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Local nonprofit explains a geared-to-income homeownership partnership for eligible families with dependent children, rather than emergency shelter or a free house. The current page advertises a 2026/27 County Build, which may be outside Windsor itself. Income, ability to repay, housing need and partnership commitments are assessed; build plans and available places depend on resources. ReStore retail or donation hours are not homeownership-advice office hours.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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National housing agency collects multilingual guides on finding a rental, checking a home, signing a lease and understanding homeownership. These are broad Canadian orientation resources, some based on older publications, rather than the current Ontario law for a specific tenancy. Cross-check the Ontario standard-lease and tribunal guidance for local legal rules. CMHC’s information does not reserve housing, assess a household’s benefit application or approve a mortgage.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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University guide helps students compare off-campus accommodation sources and think through tenancy responsibilities. It expressly says the university does not endorse, approve or confirm landlord or property-manager listings. This guidance is relevant beyond a single commercial classifieds portal, but it does not provide a verified vacant room or a tenancy guarantee. Check the actual property, agreement, charges, roommate arrangements and applicable Ontario protections before committing money.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Official guide explains the Ontario standard lease and the types of residential tenancy it covers, including important exceptions for particular housing arrangements. It states that a lease cannot remove rights or responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act. Use current provincial guidance rather than foreign rental procedures, and ask a local legal adviser about an unusual clause or actual dispute. The public guide was read without completing or signing a lease.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Municipal directory brings together affordable-housing access, social housing and homelessness-prevention resources for Windsor and Essex County. It helps identify the correct pathway when unsure whether the need concerns a waiting list, tenancy stability, a benefit or emergency accommodation. Individual programmes have their own eligibility, service location and intake. The guide is an information resource and does not provide a housing allocation or a universal entitlement to financial support.
Public transport
Address
Windsor International Transit Terminal, 300 Chatham Street West, Windsor, ON N9A 0A8
Telephone | Fax
519-944-4111; general municipal information 311
Opening hours
Customer support/sales daily 8 am–6 pm, with listed holiday reductions or closures. Bus operating times follow individual routes.
More information
Municipal transit customer-service counter helps with fare products, travel information and eligible discount arrangements. The current 2026 hours differ from older holiday notices, so the current page is used here. Counter opening is not the timetable for every bus or a guarantee of a connection. Use current route maps and detours, particularly following the September 2026 East End Terminal move, and confirm accessibility needs with the operator before travelling.
Address
298 Walker Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2M9
Telephone | Fax
1-888-842-7245 information, reservations and accessibility inquiries
Opening hours
Station daily 4:45 am–midnight; ticket counter daily 4:45 am–9:30 pm. Train departures and any third-party desks have separate hours.
More information
Intercity rail station provides staffed ticket services and published accessibility facilities. The station and ticket counter close at different times, and assistance or particular luggage arrangements should be confirmed with VIA before travel. Fares, train availability and change conditions vary. Some ground-transport links on the station page refer to old city bus information; check current Transit Windsor guidance rather than assuming an old Tunnel Bus connection still operates.
Address
Airport administration/contact: 3200 Cabana Road East, Unit 200, Windsor, ON N8V 0A1. Airport operations mailing address differs.
Telephone | Fax
519-969-2430; terminal security/lost property ext. 0; operations ext. 437
Opening hours
Published public terminal access 3:30 am–10:30 pm. Administration Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm, excluding holidays. Airline check-in and flight schedules are separate.
More information
Local airport’s current contact page uses Cabana Road East; the separate Airport Road address belongs to operations mailing information. The own travel page publishes terminal access hours while the FAQ gives administration hours. Confirm check-in, assistance, documents and actual flight status with the airline; the terminal being open does not establish that a desk, flight or border service is available. Current route and ground-transport information may change.
Address
862 Walker Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2N5
Telephone | Fax
226-216-5200
Opening hours
Tue–Fri noon–6 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm. DIY time slots and workshops require separate arrangements.
More information
Nonprofit social enterprise supports cycling through repairs, refurbished bicycles, practical education and supervised do-it-yourself work. Ordinary repairs, purchases and DIY use have charges or membership conditions; an Earn-a-Bike programme requires its own participation and current availability. The service is not an automatic free-bike scheme. Its current own location and shop hours are used, with the postal code corroborated by the regional tourism listing.
Address
3737 Walker Road, Windsor, ON. Current 211 listing: N8W 3S9; older public health listing: N8Y 2N7. Confirm postal details for correspondence.
Telephone | Fax
519-966-0930
Opening hours
211 record updated May 2026: rides Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm, weekends 9 am–5 pm; dispatch Mon–Fri 7 am–5 pm. Other directories show wider hours; confirm current arrangements.
More information
Recognised community-service directory describes pre-booked accessible transport for people unable to use ordinary public transit because of mobility-related disability. Registration, medical information, fares and available vehicle space are assessed by the provider; a trip is not guaranteed. The operator’s own current website could not be established, while VIA independently publishes its telephone. Public records differ on postal code and operating times, so their dates and limits are retained explicitly.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Official route directory links to published maps, detours, holiday service and the operator’s live-bus tools. Plan with the current route and stop rather than a historical leaflet or another organisation’s old bus reference. The East End Terminal moved to 7310 Tecumseh Road East in September 2026, affecting stops and connections. Timetables and live estimates can differ, so allow for disruptions and confirm a necessary accessible or late connection.
Address
Online service
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Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Current municipal guide explains the Umo app and reloadable card, cash fares and discounted-fare arrangements. It says existing Smart Cards remain valid until 31 December 2026, distinguishing the transition from other Ontario cities’ fare systems. Card fees, exact-change rules and discount eligibility need checking before paying. The public instructions were read without creating an account, adding money, buying a pass or testing a fare validator.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Official crossing guide explains vehicle access, toll arrangements and links to current travel information. Its published FAQ and opening notice identify the start of vehicle traffic on 27 July 2026; older construction-only material is no longer sufficient. Check the current vehicle and multi-use-path arrangements separately, as route access does not establish border admissibility.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Operator’s current toll page helps compare crossing costs, vehicle categories and payment options before a Windsor-Detroit trip. Currency, direction, account products and temporary arrangements can affect the amount paid; do not substitute an old quoted toll for the live published schedule. Tunnel access is distinct from immigration permission, customs clearance or bus availability.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Provincial road-information service provides traffic, incidents, construction, road conditions and other travel layers. It is useful for journeys on provincial highways around Windsor and farther afield, but data coverage and update times vary and local streets may require municipal information. A displayed route or camera does not guarantee road safety or a clear border crossing. Personalised alerts and app functions were not registered or tested.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Municipal guide links to cycling facilities, parks and trails, repair stations, public maps and current active-transportation initiatives. It distinguishes ordinary cycling infrastructure from seasonal commercial e-bike or scooter rental and from the international bridge’s separate multi-use-path arrangements. Check the actual route, construction, access conditions and current provider rules before travelling. A map or strategy document does not establish that every planned facility is already open.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Municipal information directory points to on-street and off-street parking, residential and accessible permits, traffic controls and ticket-related procedures. Charges, time limits, local signs and permit eligibility need checking for the actual location. It is an official guide rather than a commercial space-booking site, and payment or enforcement matters have separate processes.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Federal border agency publishes estimated waits at selected busy land crossings for travel from the United States into Canada. Check the correct crossing, direction, lane and timestamp; these estimates are not the queue for travelling into the United States and may change quickly. They do not establish a traveller’s admissibility, document requirements or permission to work.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Federal agency explains passenger rights, airline responsibilities, accessibility, baggage issues and complaint routes. The current public site distinguishes matters inside and outside the agency’s jurisdiction and different circumstances affecting refunds or compensation. Read the rule for the actual flight and problem; a general page is not a guarantee of a payment or a substitute for preserving documents and observing deadlines.
Business | Enterprise
Address
119 Chatham Street West, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7
Telephone | Fax
519-253-6900; toll-free 1-888-255-9332
Opening hours
Own contact page: office hours by appointment only. Arrange a consultation; no unrestricted walk-in timetable is published.
More information
Local public small-business advisory service, operated as a division of Invest WindsorEssex, offers free guidance, business planning, training and connections from early ideas through growth. Windsor and Essex locations are distinct; the contact here is the Windsor office. Starter Company Plus and Summer Company are conditional programmes with their own age, residence, assessment and intake requirements. A free consultation does not guarantee a grant, financing or permission to work.
Address
119 Chatham Street West, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7
Telephone | Fax
519-255-9200; toll-free 1-888-255-9332
Opening hours
Public 211 directory lists Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm; arrange a meeting. Own contact page does not publish a separate public counter schedule.
More information
Regional economic-development organization helps companies considering investment, relocation, retention and expansion in Windsor and Essex County. It can connect an established business with sector information and appropriate partners. General investment assistance differs from the small-business advisory desk and from a lender’s credit decision. The main Chatham Street office is distinct from the Wheelton Drive innovation facility; confirm the venue and adviser before attending.
Address
350 City Hall Square West, Suite 110, Windsor, ON N9A 6S1; check in at reception.
Telephone | Fax
519-255-6200 detailed licensing inquiries; 311 general information
Opening hours
Business licensing Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm, holidays excepted; check current counter arrangements.
More information
Municipal licensing guide identifies regulated business categories, identification requirements, fees and renewal responsibilities. Registering an Ontario business name is a separate provincial process and does not replace a required Windsor licence, zoning approval or other permit. The current City campus directory confirms Suite 110; an external directory still says Suite 530, which is the Clerk’s office rather than the licensing counter. Check the category and current fee before preparing an application.
Address
Physical: GreenShield Hall, 167 Ferry Street, Suite 204, Windsor, ON N9A 0C5. Mail: c/o University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4.
Telephone | Fax
519-997-2863
Opening hours
Member listing at Chatham-Kent Chamber says Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm. Own contact page gives no fixed public hours; arrange a visit.
More information
Nonprofit Regional Innovation Centre supports technology and innovation businesses through advice, training, intellectual-property and commercialization support, mentorship and connections. Its current contact distinguishes Ferry Street’s physical office from the Sunset Avenue mailing address; older partner pages still mention the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre. Programme fit, fees where applicable and admission conditions need confirmation. Support or an introduction is not an investment commitment or a sales guarantee.
Address
401 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4J2. Older own event contact still lists 484 Pelissier Street; confirm before visiting.
Telephone | Fax
519-252-5723
Opening hours
211 record updated 15 April 2026 lists Mon–Thu 9 am–5 pm. Own contact page does not publish office hours; confirm Friday access separately.
More information
Business improvement association represents the defined downtown district through advocacy, promotion and local development. Membership and the BIA levy follow the applicable district arrangements; it is not a general immigration or business-registration office. Current main contact and municipal listing give Ouellette Avenue, while older own event material retains Pelissier Street. This location conflict and the public directory’s four-day schedule should be checked before an in-person visit.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Government partnership offers a free permit and licence information tool covering federal, provincial and participating municipal requirements. Select Ontario and the actual business location and activity to prepare a checklist. A result is an information starting point, not an approval or a guarantee that every special rule has been identified. Confirm details with Windsor licensing, planning and the responsible regulator before trading or paying for premises.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Official provincial guide explains registering, incorporating, updating business records and managing an Ontario Business Registry profile. Business-name registration, corporate filings, federal tax accounts and municipal licences serve different purposes. Protect the company key and use the appropriate account route when ready; public information can be read first. Filing fees and ongoing reporting duties depend on the transaction and entity, and registration does not itself confer immigration work rights.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Canadian Crown corporation provides business loans, advisory services and practical planning resources for entrepreneurs. Its financing is assessed credit with repayment conditions, not a universal grant or a free bank account. Compare the purpose, eligibility, fees and full loan terms before committing; some resources are openly available while consulting and finance have separate arrangements. National services complement local advice but do not guarantee approval for a new or recently arrived entrepreneur.
Address
Online service
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Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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National nonprofit describes startup loan financing coupled with mentorship for eligible newcomers aged 18–39. Its published newcomer route requires Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, less than 60 months in Canada, limited Canadian credit history and specified documentation, including a qualifying SIN. Financing has interest, repayment and management-fee conditions; mentorship is linked to the loan programme. Free planning resources are distinct from an approved loan or an open-ended entitlement.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Federal tax guide explains the information, effective date and business circumstances relevant to GST/HST registration. Whether registration is mandatory or voluntary depends on the applicable supply and small-supplier rules; do not infer a universal requirement from having a small business. The current notice says Business Registration Online requires sign-in through a CRA account from 14 July 2026. This is a tax-account process, separate from Ontario business-name registration and a municipal licence.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Federal intellectual-property office explains patents, trademarks, copyright and industrial designs, with tools to learn and search before choosing an application route. Different protections have different purposes, geographic scope, fees and formal requirements. A business-name registration does not automatically establish trademark protection. Use the educational material to prepare questions for a qualified professional; a search or public guide is not a legal opinion or a guarantee that an application will succeed.
Address
Online service
Telephone | Fax
Online service
Opening hours
Online service
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Federal service helps eligible Canadian businesses explore international markets through export advice, market information, events and programme referrals. Export readiness and the contribution a business makes to Canada affect access to tailored assistance; a new idea alone does not establish programme eligibility. National and overseas services complement local Windsor-Essex advice. Funding, procurement and trade missions have separate criteria, and an introduction does not guarantee a contract or border clearance.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Federal orientation guide links planning, naming, registration, permits, financing and tax-help information in a practical sequence. Use it to identify which steps require federal, Ontario or Windsor action; one registration does not complete all three levels. Links about entrepreneur immigration are separate from permission to work in an existing status and should be checked through current IRCC guidance. Business structure, tax responsibilities and professional advice depend on the actual activity.
Address
Online directory
Telephone | Fax
Online directory
Opening hours
Online directory
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Official guide brings together national and regional support organizations and links the Business Benefits Finder for tailored programme discovery. The public guide is readable before supplying business details to an interactive tool. Ontario programmes, loans, tax credits, advice and targeted supports have different conditions and application periods. Inclusion in a directory or finding a possible match does not establish eligibility, available funds or an award; confirm directly with the programme owner.
Immigration | Public authorities
Address
400 City Hall Square East, Suite 103, Windsor, ON N9A 7K6
Telephone | Fax
General 1-800-622-6232; SIN 1-866-274-6627; EI 1-800-206-7218; CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914
Opening hours
Office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4 pm; published holiday closures apply. Telephone programme hours differ from counter hours.
More information
Federal office provides listed Service Canada programmes, including SIN applications and certain benefit or passport services. It is separate from the municipal employment office in the same building and from ServiceOntario. The current listing specifies a 20-business-day mail-delivery passport service, not a promise of urgent onsite issuance. Check the programme, documents and appointment or walk-in arrangements before attending; interpreters are subject to availability.
Address
2467 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 1T3
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ServiceOntario general 1-800-267-8097; driver/vehicle 1-800-387-3445; health-card inquiries 1-888-376-5197; TTY 1-800-268-7095
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Earlier own schedule and 211 record updated 2 Sep 2026: Mon–Wed/Fri/Sat 9 am–5 pm, Thu 9 am–7 pm, Sun closed. Current own hours widget fails; confirm before travelling.
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Provincial service location lists driver and vehicle transactions, health-card services and Ontario Photo Cards in English and French. Individual eligibility, documents, fees and appointment availability depend on the transaction. Its current page cannot display hours, while an earlier official index and a September public-directory record give extended Thursday and Saturday service; another health directory gives weekdays only. The current service menu is verified, but the conflicting timetable warrants direct confirmation.
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350 City Hall Square West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S1; mailing P.O. Box 1607, Windsor, ON N9A 6S1
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311 within Windsor; 519-255-2489 alternate/outside Windsor; relay 711 or 1-800-855-0511
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City Hall administration Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm; 311 telephone Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm, holidays excluded. Online requests available 24/7.
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Municipal reception and 311 help identify the responsible local department for routine services, information and non-emergency concerns. Counter opening hours differ from the telephone contact centre, and an online request does not mean a department is staffed around the clock. The City advertises interpretation in more than 200 languages for telephone enquiries. Use 911 for police, fire or ambulance emergencies; 311 is not a federal immigration, tax or provincial health-card office.
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400 City Hall Square East, Windsor, ON N9A 7K6; documents by mail: P.O. Box 150, Station A, Windsor, ON N9A 6K1
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519-255-5200; toll-free 1-866-925-2022; 311 general information
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Public office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Own application page separately gives local telephone intake Mon–Fri 8:30–11:30 am and 1–4 pm, holidays excluded. Confirm caseworker appointments.
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Municipal Employment and Social Services delivers Ontario Works for Windsor and Essex County. Financial assistance, employment support and related benefits depend on the programme’s residence, financial and other eligibility rules; being a newcomer does not automatically create entitlement. The current application guide says new applications go directly to the Ontario government. Existing recipients can use local caseworker and document routes, while an enquiry is not an approval or a payment commitment.
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245 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1J2
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519-973-6620 civil/criminal/family/small claims/enforcement; Crown 519-253-1104; victim/witness assistance 519-253-2897; accessibility 519-973-6669
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Court offices Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5 pm; counter service Mon–Fri 9–11 am and 2–4 pm. Hearing schedules differ.
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Official provincial courthouse listing distinguishes general office access, counter service and contacts for different types of case. It includes accessibility arrangements and payment options, but does not provide individual legal advice or determine which court or tribunal has jurisdiction over a particular dispute. Residential tenancy matters may belong at the Landlord and Tenant Board instead. Confirm the actual file, court location and instructions before travelling; an administrative enquiry does not suspend a deadline.
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Official federal guide explains applying for a Social Insurance Number, confirming an existing record and updating information, including expiry of a temporary SIN beginning with 9. Required documents and submission routes vary with status and whether applying for yourself or another person. A SIN is not a work permit, immigration decision or health card, and Service Canada no longer issues plastic SIN cards. Keep the number private and use the official route when ready to apply.
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Federal guide identifies My Account, filing and adjustment tools, direct deposit, document submission and benefit-information services. Each digital route has its own registration, authentication and eligibility arrangements; reading the guide does not require providing personal tax data. Tax residency and benefit eligibility depend on the actual circumstances and relevant programme rules. Use the official account entry point and protect credentials; a calculator result is not an assessed entitlement.
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Federal guide separates employer-specific permits, open permits, exemptions, extensions and special instructions. A job offer, a SIN or enrolment in a local programme does not by itself establish work authorization. Existing status, permit conditions and current instructions determine the relevant route; rules for accompanying family members and graduates are programme-specific. Use official information or qualified advice for an actual situation, and do not treat a public overview as an individual permission decision.
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Official guide explains that the status-checking method depends on the application type and sometimes on how it was submitted. Some trackers need a separate account, an application number and a unique client identifier. Processing-time estimates are not a guaranteed completion date, and a contact-centre enquiry may not reveal more than the online status.
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Federal service guide distinguishes Canadian passports from refugee travel documents and certificates of identity for eligible non-Canadians. It links current requirements, fees, photographs, service locations and urgent or express options where offered. Canadian passport eligibility is not acquired merely by residing in Canada. Confirm the right document, service standard and travel timing before booking; a local Service Canada counter may offer a different processing route from an urgent passport office.
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Official guide explains a voluntary government photo-identification option for eligible Ontario residents aged 16 or older who do not hold a driver’s licence. Check the current documents, application, renewal and fee rules, including how holding another licence affects eligibility. This identity card is distinct from OHIP coverage, a passport or an immigration document. Read the requirements before visiting ServiceOntario and confirm that the chosen location offers the transaction.
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Provincial guide helps identify the appropriate address-change route for services such as driver licensing, vehicle records and health-card records. Different records and statutory timelines can apply; updating one provincial service does not automatically notify IRCC, CRA, Service Canada, a bank or the City. Keep required document numbers private and use the official channel for each record. A published guide explains the process but does not confirm that a change has been completed.
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Provincially funded organization explains routes to legal assistance, community clinics and support for issues including immigration, criminal and family matters. Financial eligibility, legal issue, residence and programme coverage affect what help may be available; not every case receives a lawyer or a certificate. Use the public guide to identify an appropriate route and prepare questions, particularly when deadlines are involved. A directory entry is not acceptance of an individual case or personal legal advice.
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Official contact guide separates application questions, processing times, technical account problems and programme information. It states that agents cannot give more case-status detail than the available online information or predict exactly how much longer processing will take. Check the application-specific instructions before choosing a contact route and protect personal identifiers.
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Downtown office: 245 Janette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2
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519-255-1127; orientation/community connections ext. 218; client support ext. 118
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Downtown office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm; arrange the relevant settlement appointment.
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Local nonprofit provides orientation, individual settlement help, workshops and referrals for healthcare, housing, education, legal and employment needs. Its provincial newcomer-settlement route lists several statuses, including naturalized citizens, claimants, students and temporary workers; the separate Resettlement Assistance and intensive client-support programmes specifically serve Government Assisted Refugees. Ask which programme fits your status and needs. This Janette contact avoids the conflicting 7631/7651 East End address found elsewhere on the provider’s site.
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660 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1C1
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519-258-4076
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Main site Mon–Fri 8:30 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm. Individual settlement appointments and youth sessions have separate hours.
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Local nonprofit offers needs assessments, settlement plans, information, orientation and translation or interpretation assistance. Its wider page also describes Orientation to Ontario and International Student Connect, which have their own audiences and arrangements. Funding and status requirements vary across services, so ask about the specific route rather than assuming every programme is available to every visitor. Main-site opening hours do not guarantee an adviser or a particular class throughout the entire day.
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1368 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 1J9
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519-915-5588; settlement ext. 199; women’s services ext. 401; language services ext. 502; youth ext. 603
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Settlement and women’s services Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm; language Mon–Fri 9 am–4:30 pm; youth Mon–Fri 2:30–7:30 pm. Programme appointments differ.
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Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women provides settlement and community support alongside language, women’s, youth and employment services. Contact the relevant team for eligibility, language assistance and any childcare arrangements; individual funded streams have their own conditions. Its current own contact gives 519-915-5588, while a provincial employment listing retains a different older number and hours. The service-specific own schedule is used rather than extending evening employment hours to settlement counselling.
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720 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 1C2
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519-948-5545
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Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm; events, school-based work and programme appointments follow their own schedules.
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Local nonprofit serves Francophones and Francophiles through community connections, cultural activities and newcomer-related services. It offers a French-language point of contact for local community activities, school connections and newcomer support in Windsor. Ask which settlement, school or youth service fits your situation and whether the relevant funded stream accepts your status. General community participation and IRCC-funded newcomer eligibility are different matters; an event listing does not establish entitlement to all services.
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Windsor YMCA Learning and Career Centre, 300 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, ON N9A 7B4; confirm classroom before attending. Assessment is at a separate location.
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519-258-9622 ext. 2617 for Windsor language enquiries
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Learning/Career Centre Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5 pm; classes run Mon–Fri on an assigned timetable. Assessment and class times are arranged separately.
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Language Skills Program offers literacy to CLB 4 with an initial language assessment and programme-specific adult newcomer eligibility. Its free LINC/LSP route lists qualifying residence statuses; the broader ESL category described on the regional page is expressly Sarnia-only and is not assumed for Windsor. Care for newcomer children and transport help depend on eligibility and capacity. Current location information gives 300 Ouellette, while an older settlement page still says 500 Victoria and public-directory postal details differ; confirm the classroom.
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647 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 201, Windsor, ON N9A 4J4
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519-256-6621
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Language classes Mon–Fri 9 am–1 pm. Office Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9 am–4:30 pm, Wed 9 am–6 pm; not the class timetable.
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Women’s Enterprise Skills Training provides English literacy to CLB 4 using practical topics such as appointments, banking, school communication and healthcare conversations. Its published programme is for adult newcomer and immigrant women and lists status requirements that staff must assess. Childcare and transportation support are conditional for eligible clients, rather than automatic benefits. Class attendance does not confer work authorization, a qualification equivalence or admission to a college programme.
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Public college’s Ontario-wide programme guide distinguishes bilingual settlement and socio-economic integration support from LINC, CLIC, adapted courses and language assessment. Some settlement streams include a broader range of statuses than the funded language classes, which have their own adult, Ontario-residence and assessment conditions. This is a regional information directory, not a claim that every programme runs at the Windsor campus. Confirm local or remote availability and the correct Windsor site before arranging a visit.
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East End office, 7651 Tecumseh Road East, second floor, Windsor, ON N8T 3H1. Own contact-page footer also says 7631; confirm the entrance.
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519-255-1127 ext. 201
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Classes Mon–Fri 9–11:30 am reading/writing or 12:30–3 pm listening/speaking. Office Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm.
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Local English programme offers literacy and CLB 1–6 with continuous enrolment through three semesters and progress based on Canadian Language Benchmarks. Its page specifies adult age and qualifying immigration-status conditions; programme staff must confirm current eligibility and placement. Childcare for eligible participants’ children aged six months to five years is limited by space. The programme and main contact give 7651 Tecumseh Road East, while the same contact page’s footer says 7631, so the address discrepancy remains explicit.
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OCASI’s public newcomer information service explains everyday settlement topics in Ontario, including housing, employment, education, documents and healthcare, with a local-service finder covering Windsor. It is useful for preparing questions and finding the responsible organization, while individual articles and providers have different update dates. Public information is distinct from personal immigration or legal advice. Verify the current official rule for an application, benefit or deadline before relying on a general orientation article.
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Official federal finder explains eligible groups and links funded settlement providers by location and service. Its current notice says economic-class permanent residents have a limited eligibility period from 1 April 2026; not every temporary resident or naturalized citizen qualifies for every IRCC-funded stream. Provincial and other nonprofit programmes can have different access rules. Read the eligibility guidance and confirm with the provider; the public finder does not itself enrol a person or guarantee an available appointment.
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Telephone/text service for Ontario; no Windsor walk-in address is represented.
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Call or text 211; toll-free 1-877-330-3213
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Phone and text 24/7; live chat and monitored email Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm Eastern Time.
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Non-emergency helpline connects people with local community programmes and social services, with telephone help in more than 150 languages. It can clarify an agency’s current access route when a directory is unclear, but it does not allocate housing, approve benefits or provide emergency dispatch. Live chat has shorter hours than the telephone/text service. Use 911 for immediate life or property emergencies and 311 for Windsor municipal service requests.
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Free Ontario online adult skills programme supports preparation for further education, employment, digital tasks and greater independence; it does not award high-school credits. Registration requires Ontario residence, age 18 or older and a valid SIN, with specific conditions for certain temporary SIN holders. The current eligibility page separately excludes international students and other temporary residents outside accepted categories. This upgrading service is distinct from beginner ESL and from a diploma or guaranteed college admission.
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CBC/Radio-Canada’s free digital learning platform uses authentic Canadian audio and video to develop English or French listening comprehension and everyday language knowledge. It is designed principally for adults in Canada; content rights restrict access outside Canada. Self-directed practice can complement a class or help while awaiting placement, but is not an official language test, immigration credential or substitute for a required assessment.
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International public-service broadcaster offers free French-learning exercises built around authentic videos, with material from beginner through advanced levels. It can complement English-language daily life in Windsor for someone wishing to improve French, without implying that French is the main language of every local service. The learning exercises are distinct from a paid examination, a Canadian Language Benchmark assessment or an immigration credential. Select material matching your level and confirm any certification separately.