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OCASI: "Building Access & Equity for Im/Migrants & Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities" Course

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 03:34 PM

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OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) is pleased to open registration for the Accessibility Initiative’s (AI) self-directed, online training course called Building Access and Equity for Im/Migrants and Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities.

Date of Course: 05/24/2022 to 07/08/2022

This seven-module, self-directed course aims to support im/migrant and refugee serving and disability sector practitioners working with newcomer communities to better understand the barriers...

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New N4 Tool to Support Afghan Newcomers: Afghan Resettlement Toolkit

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2022 04:18 PM

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N4’s Community of Practice (CoP) recently brought together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the health and settlement sectors to develop an Afghan Resettlement Toolkit to support professionals from the healthcare sector, settlement sector, education sector and other public-serving sectors in providing equitable access and services to Afghan newcomers.  

Topics included in the toolkit are: 

  • Healthcare 
  • Settlement 
  • Education & Childcare 
  • Dari/Pashto Language...

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New N4 Tool to Support Equity for Newcomers: National Standard for Interpretation

Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 03:53 PM

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N4’s Community of Practice (CoP) recently brought together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the health and settlement sectors to develop a proposed national standard for interpretation and an accompanying set of recommendations for newcomers. Lack of access to interpretation services creates barriers to equitable care by impeding consent and engagement in the care process, impeding patient safety, and causing inefficiencies. While many providers and organizations strongly support the use of interpreters,...

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Health Canada: Message from the Minister of Health for National Immunization Awareness Week

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 02:41 PM

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Today, we mark the beginning of National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW), celebrated each year to highlight and recognize the importance of vaccines to our health. Immunization in Canada and around the world has and continues to save more lives than any other health intervention.

Marking the 20th anniversary of Vaccination Week in the Americas, led by the Pan American Health Organization, this year’s call to action—“Are you fully vaccinated? Get all your shots”—aims to reach those who have...

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WHO: Guide to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake & Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy among Refugees & Migrants

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:04 AM

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The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in certain populations, which may include refugees and migrants, particularly those in irregular situations. Refugees and migrants may face a range of individual, social, and physical barriers that underpin their decisions, motivation, and ability to receive COVID-19 vaccine and may result in transmission and severe disease and death.

On 14th March 2022, WHO released Strengthening COVID-19 vaccine demand and uptake...

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IRCC: Canada Welcomes Over 108,000 Permanent Residents in Early 2022

Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 PM

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Immigration benefits all Canadians by driving our economy, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening our communities. In response to the large volume of applications, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been improving its operations, adding resources where they are needed most, and streamlining processes that provide clients with the experience they expect and deserve.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that IRCC...

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MANSO: List of Resources: Support for the Ukrainian-Canadian Community

Posted on Friday, April 08, 2022 04:37 PM

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MANSO has compiled a list of resources to support the Ukrainian-Canadian community.

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IRCC: Service Provider Helps Connect Afghan Newcomers to Meaningful Employment

Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 03:43 PM

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The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed 9,560 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

For many newcomers, getting a job and entering the labour market is a crucial first step to their new life in Canada. It contributes to their successful integration and provides them with self-confidence and a sense of belonging.

ACCES Employment, a service provider organization in the Greater Toronto...

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IRCC: Canada Expands Settlement Support for Ukrainians Coming to Canada

Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 03:36 PM

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Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to welcome Ukrainians and their families and to provide a safe haven while the war continues in their home country. But their journey does not end when they enter Canada, and we are working to provide additional supports for Ukrainians once they arrive.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada is offering temporary federal support to help Ukrainians settle in their new communities. Settlement Program...

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Mothers Matter Centre: "Men Like Me" Violence Against Women Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 03:28 PM

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Join Mothers Matter Centre's campaign to create awareness about Violence Against Women (VAW) in refugee and immigrant communities and to destigmatize discourse around it. The “Men Like Me” campaign highlights the critical and positive role men within refugee and immigrant communities can play to prevent VAW.

Mothers Matter Centre has partnered with White Ribbon Canada for this campaign and they have great resources for men to access and use, including multilingual factsheets/posters and...

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