Newcomer youth are a growing presence in Canada but more so in Ontario. As this young population leads the way for a “new” Canada, it is important for service providers, researchers, teachers, and social policymakers to investigate the multiple challenges and barriers that newcomer youth face as they navigate through their adjustment and settlement processes.
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Windsor-bound foreign students caught up in massive visa backlog
Doug Schmidt Sep 12, 2022 Windsor Star
It’s supposed to be an expedited process for the types of potential immigrants Canada is targeting to help address talent, skills and entrepreneurial shortfalls in the domestic economy.
“If Canada’s international education strategy is…
Published September 14, 2022
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Study permit delays impacting thousands of international students coming to Waterloo region
Thousands of international students hoping to have been in Waterloo region for the start of the fall semester are still back in their home countries waiting to hear about the status of their study permits.
Published September 14, 2022
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Thousands of international students still waiting on permits after Canadian school year begins
Talia Ricci · CBC News · Posted: Sep 12, 2022
As welcome signs were hung and orientation activities echoed across Canadian post-secondary campuses last week, thousands of international students were still back in their home countries, waiting to hear about the status of their…
Published September 12, 2022
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After fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine, newcomer children adjust to Sudbury schools
CBC News · Posted: Sep 08, 2022
Ukrainian children who escaped Russia's war in their home country began school in Sudbury this week.
To help incoming Ukrainian students adjust to their new schools, the Rainbow District School Board, in partnership with the YMCA of Northeastern…
Published September 12, 2022
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Ontario Expanding Substance Abuse Program for African and Caribbean Canadian Youth
The Ontario government is investing $2.9 million to enhance and expand the Substance Abuse Program for African and Caribbean Canadian Youth (SAPACCY) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and seven new satellite locations across Ontario, as part of the government…
Published December 1, 2021
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Ontario Taking Steps to Enhance Delivery of Home Care Services for Children and Youth in Champlain Region
OTTAWA — Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued an order under the Connecting Care Act, 2019 to transfer the delivery of home care services for children and youth in the Champlain region from Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain to…
Published September 13, 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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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
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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
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Canadian families to benefit from call for proposals to identify innovative early learning and child care practices
Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, launched a call for proposals for innovative projects that aim to improve the quality of early learning and child care across Canada by fostering cutting-edge practices.
Published October 30, 2020