The Tamil Eelam Society of Canada (TESOC Multicultural Settlement Services) was registered in 1978 as a non-profit organization under the Ontario Corporations Act. Since its inception, it has been serving the community fulfilling its mandate of serving immigrants in their settlement and adaptation into Canada. In 2003, the society proudly celebrated its 25th Jubilee.

The organization is governed by a BOARD OF DIRECTORS, consisting of 12 members of the community. These Directors are elected by the membership at the annual general meeting. There are about 40 staff members to serve the community under its various programs. In addition, more than 30 volunteers also help the society run its various programs and activities.

In its attempts to serve the community in all possible areas, the society is aided by the funds provided by Federal and Municipal governments. The society's main funders are Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Service Canada and City of Toronto. On its own, the society provides SERVICES and conducts activities like workshops and seminars through fund raising and partnerships with other community agencies.

TESOC is dedicated to providing opportunities and services to newcomers and immigrants from the Tamil community and other ethno cultures. We are also committed to promote smooth integration into Canadian mainstream, by enhancing the lives of newcomers through programs designed for settlement, employment and personal growth.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of newcomers and immigrants by providing responsive, efficient and high quality settlement services that promote self sufficiency, well being and prosperity of newcomer and immigrant individuals and families.