CONNECTING
PEOPLE,
EMPOWERING
COMMUNITIES
Supervised
Parenting Time
in York & Peel
Regions
WELCOME TO SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR CANADA
Social Enterprise for Canada is a multiservice nonprofit supporting families, newcomers, and children across York Region and beyond — through settlement services, early years programs, family supports, and language services. Our head office is located in Newmarket, Ontario, and our centres are situated all across York Region and beyond.
36,000+
Calls Answered
Acting as trusted multilingual navigators for families in need.
30,000+
Welcome Centre Visits
Creating a front door to possibility for newcomers in York and Simcoe.
24,000+
EarlyON Child Visits
Building strong early foundations for learning and socialization.
1,800+
Individuals Guided for Licensure
Supporting internationally trained professionals in navigating licensing and employment pathways.
WHAT WE OFFER
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
WELCOME CENTRE SYSTEM
SEC was commissioned by the regional municipality of York in 2007 to lead the planning and design process for the development of a welcome centre system for York region. Over the next two years, SEC would undertake extensive research and facilitate the engagement of over 30 agencies in the planning process. Now 17 years of operation, the system supports up to 25,000 new comers each year, has received world recognition and replication. Currently there are 7 central hubs, multiple mobile sites and over 40 partner organizations.
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
EARLYON DATABASE
In September of 2022, SEC will launch a unique and comprehensive client Data base that will support EarlyON Service delivery, client resources and provide significant planning data. SEC has developed this tool with support from the Region of York and intends to extend use of this system to other EarlyON providers operating in York or other regions.
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE
In 2010, SEC was asked to develop a central point of contact, information and intake for the Welcome Centre System. The communication centre offers live response in 14 languages, and provides on demand and pre-booked interpretation service. The model manages over 37,000 client contacts per year, supporting the centres in both York and Durham and hosts a click connect direct virtual service network throughout Simcoe and norther Durham regions. The service is unique to Canada.