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About the concerns newcomers have on the COVID-19 vaccines
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 07:02 PM
Recently, we sent a newsletter straw poll question related to our April 28 panel discussion on vaccine hesitancy and misinformation among newcomers.
The question was: From the newcomers you assist what level of concern have they shown regarding the COVID-19 vaccines?
- Very concerned/unsure
- Concerned/unsure
- Not concerned/not unsure
- Very unconcerned/Very sure they will be vaccinated
- Already received the vaccine
- Not applicable to my role
From this question, the following results were determined:
Of...
Anti-Fraud Awareness
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:37 AM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
IRCC is aware of some recent fraudulent activities and scams affecting settlement service provider organizations. Fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of the increasing reliance on online tools and platforms, using technology to target victims with increasingly sophisticated scams.
Recipients are responsible for safeguarding the private information of their clients and employees. It is important that recipients educate their...
April 24-30: National Immunization Awareness Week - NIAW
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 09:23 AM
This year, Canada’s National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) coincides with both the Vaccination Week in the Americas and World Immunization World Immunization Week. Every year, Canada Immunize hosts a number of events to raise awareness of the importance of immunization, its impact on the community and success. Worldwide organizations participate in international strategies to increase awareness regarding the importance of vaccination.
Newcomers to Canada may lack immunization and immunization...
Budget 2021: What it means for IRCC
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 12:44 PM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Budget 2021, titled A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. This Budget was about finishing the fight against COVID-19 and creating more jobs and prosperity for Canadians in the years and decades to come.
In her speech, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland reiterated the government’s commitment to immigration, including a plan to draw even more talented,...
Changes to COVID-19 testing for travellers entering Canada
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 11:09 AM
The process for every international traveller coming into the four designated airports has changed, as announced by the Government of Canada on April 23rd 2021: COVID-19 Day-10-Testing changed to Day-8-Testing.
Will you be involved in the COVID-19 Day-8 screening swab? How will this change affect your work? Do you see any challenges?
Prioritization of pregnant women for COVID-19 vaccination in Canada
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 09:14 AM
In a response to the urge by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada ( SOGC) to prioritize pregnant women in all provinces to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to increase in the number of pregnant women admitted to ICU in Ontario, New Brunswick and Ontario added pregnancy to the province priority list on April 20 and 23, respectively. Alberta had started adding pregnancy as an eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine since March and Saskatchewan started since April 14.
Unfortunately,...
Upcoming N4 Webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Maternal Health of Newcomers
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:44 PM
Register now! newcomernavigation.ca/maternal-health
COVID-19 has imposed major disruptions to maternal and child health services that have disproportionately impacted newcomer women and children. Join us for a panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives from across North America.
Learning objectives
- How COVID-19 has exacerbated maternal health inequities for newcomer women and children
- Some of the top challenges Newcomer women experience during labour and delivery
- Examples of promising...
INFO N4 Newsletter: April 2021
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 01:00 PM
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Monthly Theme
Moving on the promise of health equity, diversity and inclusion
During 2020, many healthcare organizations were moved by the disparities within the impact of the pandemic, as well as our collective raising of consciousness towards racism. Like other sectors, many made internal and public commitments to address systemic racism and focus on addressing health inequities in accessing or experiencing care. Our host...
Ramadan Mubarak!
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:41 AM
This is the second Ramadan being observed by millions of Muslims during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. May this holy month be a month of peace, compassion, and prosperity.
As COVID-19 vaccines are available, many may be wondering whether they should be getting the shot while fasting, a question answered by experts.
From CBC News:
COVID-19 vaccination won't break your fast this Ramadan, say experts
Finding a job is a job
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 11:54 AM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Welcome to Canada employment video from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The video is available in English and French on the IRCC YouTube playlist Immigrating and Settling in Canada.
Finding a job is a job provides newcomers with an...
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