Postal Strike Update | Mise à jour sur la grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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Renseignements en français

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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Settlement Services

Saskatchewan offers services to help newcomers to Canada settle into the province. We have settlement services agencies across the province to help you make our province your new home. Learn more about our settlement services below.

  1. Settlement Services
  2. Over-the-Phone Interpretation
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1. Settlement Services

Settlement Services Agencies will help you find the people, information, resources and services you need to make your move to Saskatchewan a success.

Settlement Services Agencies provide:

  • Pre-arrival services virtually and by email to eligible participants.
  • General information and referrals to settlement services and language training, public services, and resources in the community.
  • Individualized one-on-one supports to address specific settlement needs, through a Settlement Advisor. Settlement Advisors can advise you of appropriate services to address your specific needs or challenges, such as: Health and wellness, workplace issues; or housing.

Locations

Regina:

Saskatoon:

Francophone Settlement Services across the province - Assemblée Communautaire Fransaskoise

Estevan - Southeast Newcomer Services

Humboldt - Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre

Lloydminster - Lloydminster Regional Newcomer Gateway

Moose Jaw - Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre

North Battleford - Battlefords Immigration Resource Center

Prince Albert - Regional Newcomer Centre

Swift Current - Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre

Tisdale - Northeast Newcomer Services

Yorkton - East Central Newcomer Welcome Centre

Use Find Programs and Services to Help You Settle in Saskatchewan to locate the Settlement Service Agency closest to you.

These locations also provide services to the smaller towns and communities around them and are open to all newcomers to Saskatchewan.

All Settlement Services are free of charge.

Interpretation

Even if you do not speak English, the Settlement Service Agencies will be able to help you, using an interpreter through Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI).

You can also bring a family member or friend to translate for you, when you speak with staff at the Settlement Service Agency.

Settlement Services Agencies cannot help you with immigration documents and processes. For help with any of these, contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

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2. Over-the-Phone Interpretation

If you do not speak English, the Gateways, Settlement Advisors and language assessors will still be happy to help you, using an over-the-phone interpretation service in your own language.

Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) is a free service that provides language translation when:

  • You can't communicate in English;
  • Have limited English language skills; or
  • Don't feel comfortable communicating in English.

When using the service:

  • You will speak in your language to an interpreter on the phone.
  • The interpreter will repeat your message in English for the Regional Newcomer Gateway service worker, Settlement Advisor or language assessor.
  • Then, the service worker will respond in English and the interpreter will repeat the service worker's message over the phone in your language, and so on.
  • Interpretation is available in more than 200 languages.

You can access OPI at Regional Newcomer Gateways, when having a language assessment, or working with a Settlement Advisor.

Once the service worker calls OPI, an interpreter is usually available within one minute. If not, the OPI operator will ask the service worker to wait on the line or call back in a few minutes.

  • Calls are not recorded and any information you provide is treated as confidential.
  • The service worker may ask for your agreement to share your name, address and contact information (phone and email) with the provincial government which funds these programs.
  • The interpreter will not provide opinions, make decisions or ask questions except to clarify information.

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