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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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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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Newcomer YouTubers help immigrants get settled in Canada with advice and candid takes
Dakshana Bascaramurty The Globe and Mail 21 December 2022
The Idumota Market in Nigeria’s capital – also known as Lagos Island Market – is a dizzying warren of shops and street vendors selling house slippers, dresses, bottled water, wristwatches, knockoff designer purses, and…
Published December 22, 2022
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North Bay embraces Ukrainian student refugee
Chris Dawson Bay Today December 22, 2022
Yukhym Baranovskyi enjoys the community of North Bay.
"North Bay is a cozy city with very beautiful nature," the 22-year-old said.
"North Bay reminds me of my hometown with its architecture."
You see, home for Yukhym is the region of…
Published December 22, 2022
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New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants
The Canadian Press 20 December 2022
A new study from a Montreal research institute for occupational health and safety estimates that up to 80 per cent of people who are injured at work in the city and require rehabilitation are immigrants.
Jessica Dube, a researcher with the…
Published December 21, 2022
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From war-torn countries to a peaceful place: How Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers are coping in Canada
Hayatullah Amanat CTV News Dec. 20, 2022
Some Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers to Canada say that although they are struggling with different challenges in their new country, they now feel safe and live in peace.
Since August of 2021, more than 26,000 Afghans have relocated to…
Published December 21, 2022
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Here’s how Syrian refugees who came to Canada say they’re doing — seven years later
Nicholas Keung The Star Sat., Dec. 17, 2022
Seven years after Canada opened its doors to Syrian refugees, that first cohort of newcomers say they feel good about their new lives, have remained friends with their sponsors and are hopeful for a better future.
However, many still…
Published December 20, 2022
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Canada reverses immigration decision to make it easier for families to reunite
Sarbmeet Singh · CBC News · Posted: Dec 13, 2022
Thousands of foreign nationals hoping to live in Canada are elated after Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to how people coming to the country on a super visa can pay for their medical insurance.
L…
Published December 20, 2022
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Work skills must be central to Canadian immigration efforts
Pedro Barata, Steven Tobin Policy Options December 13, 2022
The federal government recently announced a significant increase in immigration targets for the next three years – welcoming almost 1.5 million people between 2023-25. The plan aims to address continuing labour…
Published December 20, 2022
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Government holiday traditions should be inclusive, say critics — and that doesn't mean a war on Christmas
Darrell Roberts · CBC News · Posted: Dec 12, 2022
Advocates want the provincial government to make its holiday traditions more inclusive — but they say the answer isn't to do away with Christmas celebrations.
Over the past few weeks, the provincial government has adorned…
Published December 12, 2022
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Canada’s new permanent-residency pathways are a half-measure
Iain Reeve The Globe And Mail 12 December 2022
Iain Reeve is the associate director of immigration at the Conference Board of Canada.
Earlier this year, Liberal MP Randeep Sarai put forward a private members’ motion in the House of Commons, calling for expanded immigration…
Published December 12, 2022
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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