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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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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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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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Technology in the Settlement Sector Canadian Diversity
Last updated Jul 30, 2024
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Course/Training
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refuge-Serving Sector
OCASI is pleased to open registration for the upcoming self-directed online course on Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refuge-Serving Sector.Last updated Dec 19, 2022
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
A Refugee’s Resettlement Journey to Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC produced an animated video to provide refugees resettling to Canada with an overview of what to expect, including services and supports that will be provided to help them get settled in Canada.Last updated Sep 14, 2022
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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
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It took him 2 years to get paid as a teacher in Ontario. He hopes his story helps other skilled immigrants
Vanessa Balintec · CBC News · Posted: Jan 26, 2023
It took Thiru Thirukkumaran almost two years to receive his certificate to teach in Ontario and he wouldn't have gotten it at all if he didn't appeal the regulatory college's initial denial.
CBC Toronto first told the story of…
Published January 30, 2023
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Montreal health-care services work to improve asylum seekers' journey to parenthood after Roxham Road
CBC News · Posted: Jan 25, 2023
When she crossed the Canadian border via Roxham Road last year, Géraldine Bertrand felt a deep sense of relief.
"When I got there, I was at peace, I felt safe, it was the first time in my life that I had that feeling," she said. "It was the best…
Published January 30, 2023
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How fraud artists are exploiting Canada’s international education boom
MacLean’s Stéphanie VergeJanuary 24, 2023
Nisha never doubted her family’s faith in her. Growing up as the youngest child in a big family in India’s Punjab state, Nisha—who agreed to speak with me if I didn’t use her last name—always had her sights set on bigger things. After she…
Published January 26, 2023
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‘Backwards immigration process’ creating red tape for future N.S. doctors, medical resident says
By Alicia Draus & Alex Cooke Global News January 23, 2023
A medical resident who came to Nova Scotia as an international student says the province is losing out on good doctors due to immigration challenges.
For the past several years, a handful of international students have…
Published January 26, 2023
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There's an increase of newcomers to Waterloo region to help with labour gaps
James Chaarani · CBC News · Posted: Jan 23, 2023
The Region of Waterloo has seen a significant rise in new permanent residents in recent years, which the federal government said will help to fill gaps in the labour market.
Data provided to CBC News by Immigration, Refugees and…
Published January 23, 2023
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Calls for more newcomers to help ease labour shortage
Richard Hutton St. Catherine Standard Fri., Jan. 20, 2023
Adrion Brion came to Canada from the Philippines along with his wife and son. Since landing in Canada last August, he has found a job in information technology with the Algoma Central shipping company,
Adrian Brion had…
Published January 20, 2023
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Opinion: Coming to a new country as a refugee can be overwhelming
Rosemary Legge Fort Erie Post Thursday, January 19, 2023
Uprooting yourself from what is comfortable and known can be overwhelming and scary. Traversing the highways and byways, moving into a new home, changing careers, or other major changes can make the best of us feel stressed…
Published January 20, 2023
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This pilot program makes it easier for newcomers to Canada to become permanent residents
Jonathan Migneault · CBC News · Posted: Jan 19, 2023
Felix Koros moved from Kenya to Sault Ste. Marie., Ont., with his family in early December, and thanks to an immigration pilot program, he says he is on track to become a permanent resident soon.
"We thank God that we are here…
Published January 20, 2023
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Quebec taking dwindling share of immigrants to Canada, according to new data
Ryan Tumilty National Post Jan 17, 2023
OTTAWA – Quebec is taking a dwindling share of Canada’s new immigrants, and significantly less than its proportional national share, as it maintains tight caps on newcomers, even as the Trudeau government continues to open the floodgates…
Published January 20, 2023