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Afghans stranded and running out of money in Pakistan plead for Ottawa to speed up their approvals
Robert Fife & Janice Dickson The Global and Mail September 18 2022
Wahid Ibrahimi was a security guard at the Canadian embassy in Kabul. After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August, 2021, forcing the embassy to close and putting him and other Afghans who worked there…
Published September 19, 2022
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Migrants across Canada call on Ottawa for action on regularization, permanent status
Holly McKenzie-Sutter · The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 18, 2022
Thousands of migrants and their supporters held rallies across Canadian cities on Sunday to call on Ottawa to extend permanent status to undocumented people.
There were also calls to swiftly implement an inclusive…
Published September 19, 2022
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Ottawa employers looking to new Canadians to fill skilled positions
Tyler Fleming CTV News Sept. 15, 2022
There is a labour crisis in Canada and as many business sectors struggle to find and hire qualified workers, there are many skilled and educated immigrants who can fill these roles, and there are organizations in Ottawa who work to make that…
Published September 16, 2022
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Services for newcomers being offered in new joint location
Jinsh Rayaroth Timmins Today September 16, 2022
The grand opening of the joint settlement service centre in Timmins means a lot to local immigrants.
The centre at 330 Second Ave., Suite 105, opened in December 2021 and celebrated its grand opening this week. It allows people to…
Published September 16, 2022
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Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement in recognition of the passing of the Working for Workers Act, 2021:
“Our government is working for workers everyday to help them earn bigger paycheques, stay safe, and have…
Published December 1, 2021
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Door opens to Chatham-Kent’s agricultural workers
Oct 19, 2021 - There has been broad praise for changes to Canada’s immigration policy announced earlier this year that provide a path to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers – including agricultural workers.
In Chatham-Kent, workers the Caribbean, Latin America and…
Published October 19, 2021
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Government of Canada highlights support for approximately 1,300 projects under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
August 4, 2021 - Toronto, Ontario - Employment and Social Development Canada
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, highlighted federal investments of up to $96 million through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.
Thi…
Published August 6, 2021
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Google Canada commits $2 million to reskill job seekers
May 18 2021 - Google Canada announced a $2 million commitment to help train Canadian job seekers for new careers in technology.
The initiative includes a three-year Google.org grant to NPower Canada to deliver Google Certificate programs and deploy 5,000 need-based scholarships…
Published May 18, 2021
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Ontario Provides More Than $1 Billion In Support for Small Business
March 2, 2021 - TORONTO — The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1 billion through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 and…
Published March 3, 2021
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Government of Canada invests to help youth facing barriers to employment
Canada’s future depends on our young people being able to get the good, well-paying jobs they need to succeed.
Published November 20, 2020