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Cultural Validation and Translation Review Toolkit
Cultural Validation is the process of bilingual, bi-cultural community members reviewing and providing feedback on content prior to translation, to make sure materials have the best possible framing and approach for the intended audience.Last updated Feb 13, 2025
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A framework for delivering case management services to newcomers
The Case Management Framework by IRCC provides personalized support for vulnerable newcomers, ensuring access to essential settlement services. It coordinates assistance through wraparound care, service navigation, and follow-ups to help clients achieve stability and integration.Last updated Jan 31, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Pathways to Permanent Residency for French-Speaking Skilled Temporary Foreign Workers - Ontario
This report presents the highlights of a research project carried out by the firms Goss Gilroy Inc. (GGI) and Sociopol for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The purpose of this report is to understand the transition to permanent residence for French-speakingLast updated Jan 31, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Impact of Language Barriers on Newcomer’s Settlement
Language barriers significantly hinder newcomers' integration in Canada, affecting education, healthcare access, housing, and employment opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires tailored language instruction and improved support services to facilitate resettlement.Last updated Jan 29, 2025
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TEMPORARY MEASURES AVAILABLE FOR CUAET HOLDERS IN CANADA
Although CUAET special measures expired on March 31, 2024, Ukrainians who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for an open work permit or a study permit to extend their status in Canada:Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Course/Training
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
This 4-module course is specifically aimed at assisting newcomer and migrant people who work in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector to learn about the past and present-day experiences of anti-Indigenous racism experienced by the original peoples of Canada.Last updated Jan 14, 2025
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Research/Dataset
The Immigrant Settlement Ecosystem in Canada: An Ontario Case Study
The IWYS Primary Research Composite Report explores the challenges and resilience of immigrant youth and women in Canada, focusing on their settlement experiences.Last updated Nov 25, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
AirBnB Donations for Ukrainian Temporary Residents
Airbnb has donated accommodations across the country for use by Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents who are in urgent need of temporary housing.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Course/Training
Register for FREE access to our Financial Literacy for Facilitators course - Module 3 - Budgeting
Prosper Canada is pleased to share Module 3 from the Financial Literacy for Facilitators online course for free for a limited time.Last updated Oct 25, 2024
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Tool
ESL Conversation Circles Toolkit
Conversation circles can be challenging. On the one hand, they can be interesting, fun and a wonderful learning experience.Last updated Sep 16, 2024
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Local Immigration Partnership calls for federal support with ongoing Ukrainian resettlement effort
Galen Simmons Stratford Beacon Herald Published Feb 16, 2023
As donor and volunteer fatigue begins to take its toll and international news outlets warn of the potential for renewed Russian aggression in Ukraine, the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron and a collective of…
Published February 28, 2023
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Niagara Falls tourist district dealing with influx of thousands of relocated migrants
Beth Macdonell CTV News Toronto Feb. 16, 2023
The mayor of Niagara Falls is calling on the federal government to come up with a plan and provide resources for thousands of migrants staying in the city’s tourist district after entering Canada through the unofficial border crossing…
Published February 28, 2023
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Ukrainian children stuck in Mexico after visa issues will be able to return to Canada soon, guardian says
Julia Wong · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2023
The legal guardian of three Ukrainian children who became stuck in Mexico during a trip learned Thursday she will be able to get the kids back to Canada where they fled during the war, after CBC News made multiple inquiries with…
Published February 28, 2023
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Hundreds of asylum seekers arrive in Windsor via the U.S., Ottawa confirms
TJ Dhir · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2023
Hundreds of asylum seekers are staying in hotels in Windsor, Ont., this month after arriving via the U.S., the Canadian government has confirmed.
The Windsor arrivals come as hundreds of people are entering Canada through Quebec, some…
Published February 28, 2023
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How xenophobia may be contributing to the labour shortage of internationally trained workers
Loraine Centeno Waterloo Chronicle Thursday, February 16, 2023
The cancellation of classes for students in a medically fragile class at a Kitchener school is just one among dozens of establishments that have been forced to close due to staff shortages.
These underpin the issue…
Published February 16, 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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Cornwall, Ont., needs resources to support influx of asylum seekers, mayor says
Ben Andrews · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2023
Cornwall is unable to meet the needs of its growing population of asylum seekers, local officials say, and the eastern Ontario city is looking to recoup costs it believes the federal government has downloaded onto the municipality.
Th…
Published February 16, 2023
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She came to Hamilton after escaping war in Ukraine — now she's helping others do the same
Bobby Hristova · CBC News · Posted: Feb 02, 2023
A month after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Hanna Trofimova said she had a deadly dilemma on her hands.
"My idea was to stay there because I felt sorry for my husband — he's still there — but his…
Published February 6, 2023
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New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances
February 1, 2023 The Conversation Stephanie Mayell, C. Susana Caxaj &Janet McLaughlin
The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to include new employer obligations. These amendments are intended to enhance protections for migrant…
Published February 6, 2023
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TD strikes deal with Canada immigration site as newcomers surge
Kevin Orland, Bloomberg News January 31, 2023
Gerry Butts, vice chair of Eurasia Group and former principal secretary to the prime minister of Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the inclusion of Canada in Eurasia Group's Top Risks 2023 report. Butts speaks about the risks…
Published February 6, 2023