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Featured Organization: Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI)
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 10:33 AM
PCPI's programs provide job seekers and newcomers with personalized employment counseling, job search techniques, skills training, and...
Featured Member: Laura Callaghan
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 09:42 AM
Laura Callaghan’s journey into the realm of healthcare is one marked by a deep commitment to cultural responsiveness and humanitarian work. From her early experiences in Northern Kenya to her current role in Nova Scotia, Laura’s career reflects her dedication to serving communities with limited access to healthcare, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Her story is one of resilience, cultural humility, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
A...
North American Refugee Health Conference 2025: Call for Abstracts is Open
Posted on Friday, September 06, 2024 09:25 AM
Come share and learn at one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. The North American Refugee Health Conference is recognized as the premier conference for those who work with refugee populations. From its humble beginnings, the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) has expanded to become one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. Our scope has broadened to include local and international refugee issues.
Health professionals and...
CTV News: Canada rejecting more foreign travellers at border as feds face criticism over immigration
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 10:19 AM
Canada has seen a sharp increase in the number of foreign travellers it's turning away at ports of entry, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), while the federal government continues to face criticism for allowing immigration numbers to balloon, putting pressure on the housing supply.
The data — included in an emailed statement to CTV News — show the agency turned away an average of nearly 4,000 foreign travellers per month through the first seven months of 2024, which...
CBC: Feds end exemption allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 10:47 AM
The Liberal government is putting a stop to an immigration exemption that allows visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the policy during the pandemic for visitors who couldn't leave Canada due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions.
IRCC said that the exemption was eliminated Aug. 28 as part of the federal government's efforts to cut down on the number of temporary residents in order to "preserve the integrity of the...
CBC: Trudeau announces reduction in temporary foreign workers
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 10:27 AM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the federal government will reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada after a historic surge that some experts say has fuelled unemployment among immigrants and young people.
Trudeau also said the government is considering a reduction to the number of permanent residents Canada accepts each year — a potentially major policy change after years of increasing immigration levels on the Liberal government's watch.
The government loosened...
N4 Newsletter: August 2024
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 08:30 AM
The August Newsletter with the latest news, events, updates and much more:
2nd Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference
9 am - 5 pm, October 29
Sheraton Wall Vancouver HotelThe National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) and Metropolis have partnered to offer a special pre-conference forum focusing on key social determinants of health. On October 29th, the N4-MSDH Forum will offer a unique opportunity to hear from...
Join EBM Connect Canada!
Posted on Monday, August 26, 2024 10:25 AM
EBM Connect Canada is an initiative designed to guide internationally educated health professionals into an evidence-based medical practice through learning, networking, and community service. Their mission is to equip future Canadian physicians and dentists with the skills and knowledge to utilize evidence-based medicine (EBM) in their practice and bridge the gap between their background experiences and Canadian evidence-based principles of training. Join EBM Connect Canada in shaping a future...
Fifth WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2024 09:40 AM
More people are on the move now than ever before, with approximately one in eight individuals globally either migrants or forcibly displaced. Despite not being inherently less healthy than host populations, millions in vulnerable situations face poorer health outcomes, especially where living and working conditions are substandard. Prioritizing their right to timely, affordable, and dignified healthcare is crucial for achieving health for all, in alignment with WHO Global Action Plan on...
IRCC: Online Briefings on Asylum Claim Processes for Direct Service Providers
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 09:34 AM
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering technical briefings on asylum claim processes. The technical briefing was developed to help front-line workers and government organizations gain a better understanding of the procedures involved in processing claims submitted by asylum seekers, as well as the supports and services they may be able to access while their claim is being processed. Please note that the information sessions are geared towards front-line workers and...
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