Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada (JIAS) is the oldest chartered not-for-profit settlement organization in Canada. For over 85 years we have been a critical force in shaping and building the Jewish community of Canada. Founded on August 30th, 1922, JIAS has assisted Eastern European Jews escaping pogroms, Holocaust survivors, Bosnian refugees, and a multitude of other Jews from around the world. In one way or another, the life of every Jewish family in Canada has been touched by JIAS.

JIAS continues to serve as the voice of the Canadian Jewish community on issues of integration and re-settlement in Canada. We champion the cause of new immigrants and refugees by positively influencing Canadian immigration laws, policies and practices, and by ensuring that they are humane in nature and responsive to the needs of potential newcomers.

Our organization promotes the long-term integration of newcomers into local Jewish communities from coast to coast by building partnerships between immigrants, government, charitable foundations, employers, service providers and volunteers.