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The Globe and Mail : Canada prepares to welcome thousands of Sudanese
Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10:21 AM
In the terrifying months after the war in Sudan erupted, Kholoud Abakar and her children abandoned their home five times, moving from city to city in the devastated country in a race for survival.
Now, her Canadian family is fighting to get her and her seven children to safety in Canada. But even as Ottawa prepares a new family-reunification pathway to help thousands of Sudanese reach this country, restrictions in the rules could dash the hopes of Ms. Abakar and many others like her.
On Tuesday,...
CBC: Canada's drug crisis is affecting a largely unchecked population of users — newcomers
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 01:31 PM
There were 484 confirmed and suspected drug toxicity deaths in Saskatchewan in 2023. In speaking with community organizations, CBC News found that Canada's drug crisis is affecting a largely unchecked population of users — newcomers — and we don't even know how severe the issue is.
Now, experts are calling not only for better data collection, but also more attention to the realities that lead newcomers to use drugs, and culturally-specific care that could help them escape it.
Sultan Ali Sadat,...

Trusted Resources on the Tools to Support Newcomer Youth
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 01:23 PM
In 2021, the Centre For Newcomers presented a five-year project called WRAPCAP. The initial design of the project was to build organizational capacity within sectors through implementation of the delivery model.
N4 has put together trusted resources to share the approaches and tools that have been developed to support not only newcomer youth, but the organizations that serve them and their families.
N4 Newsletter: February 2024
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 01:22 PM
The February Newsletter with the latest news, events, updates and much more:
Featured Learning Event
IEHP Resource Hub: Tools and Resources to Support Optimal Employment of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals
Join us for the launch of the N4 IEHP Resource Hub; a one stop shop for IEHPs, settlement, healthcare employers, and policy makers to access tools to ensure IEHPs optimally contribute to our...

Featured Member: Hassan Vatanparast
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 12:38 PM
Dr. Hassan Vatanparast, MD, PhD, is a Professor with Joint Appointment to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. His journey into the realm of public health is not merely marked by academic accolades but is deeply rooted in a purpose for equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations such as immigrants and refugees.
Researcher, Educator, Advocate
Originally hailing from Mashhad, Iran, Hassan’s early encounters with...

Government of Canada: Additional information about International Student Program reforms
Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:55 PM
Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes. International students make important contributions to Canada’s campuses, communities and economy; however, we have seen unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years. These recently announced reforms will support sustainable population growth in Canada and improve system integrity, while helping to ensure that...

Featured Organization: Catholic Centre for Immigrants
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 01:50 PM
The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is a non-denominational settlement agency helping newcomers settle/integrate into Canadian society. We help everyone, regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental/physical ability. We help newcomers addressing challenges, such as housing, employment, education, health, language and more.
Career Transitions (CT) is a CCI comprehensive employment preparation program for international health professionals...
Government of Canada: Welcome to Canada: Publications for newcomers
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:48 AM
Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. The publications on this page can help you find what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada and learn how to
- find a place to live
- work and go to school
- access health care
- connect with your community
- manage money and finances in Canada
You will also find information on employment, health care and how to get help settling in Canada.

Trusted Resources on IEHPs Integration to a Canadian Work Environment
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 01:57 PM
Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) seek the career they are trained in but find significant challenges when working to become a physician, nurse, or other type of healthcare professional.
N4 has put together trusted resources that present the accounts and lessons learned from both perspectives in the hiring of newcomers in Canada.
N4 Featured in Metropolis Institute Video
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:44 AM
Watch N4’s Operations Director speak about the role of social determinants of health during the Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference together with other specialists in the field.
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