Im/migrant and refugees can be eligible for services and programs provided to the public by various levels of government (federal, provincial or municipal) but eligibility criteria, application processes and other details can vary.
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CLEO's New Guided Pathway for Open Work Permits
CLEO has a new Guided Pathway to help people fill out draft forms to apply for an open work permit in Canada. An open work permit allows someone to work for any employer in Canada.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Planning Accessible Events
This booklet will show you many low-cost and no-cost things you can do to make your event more inclusive. It also includes a checklist to help you plan.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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WESO Toolkit Training
The Wired: Evaluating Settlement Online (WESO), an IRCC-funded SDI project located at the YMCA of the National Capital Region (Ottawa), would like to introduce you to our research-based evaluation toolkit for settlement organizations.Last updated Oct 25, 2024
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Multilingual resources on occupational health and safety and employment standards
Settlement agencies play an important role in supporting newcomer workers to understand their rights and responsibilities.Last updated Jul 30, 2024
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#ImmigrationMatters: Canada’s immigration system
We follow a plan for immigration that helps distribute the benefits of immigration across the country. We select immigrants for their economic contribution, for their humanitarian needs and to reunite families.Last updated Dec 13, 2022
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Supporting Displaced Ukrainians: Settlement Information & Resources
Information and resources will be shared here for the Ontario Settlement Sector about the current services, supports and programs available for displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada under the CUAET pathway.Last updated Jun 21, 2022
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Citizenship Resource: A classroom resource for teaching citizenship topics to adult English language learners
The Citizenship Resource is an instructor's resource for planning, developing and teaching lessons about Canadian citizenship concepts in LINC, ESL and citizenship preparation classes.Last updated Nov 12, 2020
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10 Things to Know About Legal Cannabis in Canada
Recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Have a look at 10 important things to know about legal Cannabis in Canada.Last updated Aug 3, 2018
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Program Coordinator, Landlords & Community Liaison
Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services Mississauga, ON Onsite
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On Call Resettlement Counsellor (Spanish-speaking)
Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services Mississauga, ON Onsite
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Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Published June 6, 2023
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Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers - Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation.
Published May 31, 2023
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Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
May 31, 2023—Ottawa—With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for…
Published May 31, 2023
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Immigrant services offers tax assistance to newcomers
Guelph Today February 15 2023
Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington is pleased to assist local newcomers with the preparation of basic taxes once again. Since 2007, ISGW has offered a free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency.
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Published February 16, 2023
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Calgary immigrants can now get help at the airport as soon as they land
Melissa Gilligan Wednesday, December 7th 2022
Immigrants arriving in Calgary through the Calgary International Airport can now head to a new booth as soon as they land for help getting settled.
The booth – called the Immigrant Arrival Centre – is a place where new immigrants and…
Published December 9, 2022
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Settlement services offered to Ukrainians arriving at three airports in Canada
Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said Tuesday.
They have been arriving at the Toronto and Edmonton international airports since April 1…Published April 22, 2022
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New partnership to help Ukrainians come to Canada
The Government of Canada is resolute in its commitment to provide Ukrainians and their families with a safe haven while the unprovoked and illegal war continues in their home country. We recognize that some Ukrainians may need support in their travel and we are calling on…
Published April 21, 2022
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Government of Canada invests $35 million to expand settlement services for newcomers in small towns and rural communities
Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the pandemic. To ensure newcomers settling in small towns and rural communities have access to essential services during their first…
Published January 17, 2022
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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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Canada and Ontario Invest Over $35 million in 35 Recreational and Community Infrastructure Projects
July 06, 2021
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt; the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure…Published July 7, 2021