In 1979, the St. Croix Societies created CANA (Carrefour d’Aide aux Nouveaux Arrivants) to assist refugees from South-East Asia. In 1986, CANA officially became a non-profit organization. Over the years, CANA has provided a wide range of services, free of charge, to immigrants from all over the world, and grew into a well established non-profit in Ahuntsic. Today, CANA is a key player and a community resource for newcomers to Montreal.