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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.
Watch from min 1:17
N4 Launch Event
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 08:29 AM
As we grapple with a health human resource crisis, only 40% of nurses and physicians who immigrate to Canada are employed in their profession. This launch event will showcase the N4 Resource Hub; a one-stop shop of tools for IEHPs, employment counsellors, policy makers and healthcare employers that eliminate the barriers keeping IEHPs from working to their capacity within healthcare workforce.
The session will provide an orientation to the action-orientated and impact driven tools and resources...
Government of Canada: New funding to support housing for asylum claimants
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 11:51 AM
With increasing global migration, Canada is experiencing a rise in the number of people claiming asylum. While housing and supports for asylum claimants are the responsibility of provinces and municipalities, the federal government recognizes the need for all orders of government to work together to address the rise in the number of people claiming asylum in Canada.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an additional $362.4 million in...
Government of Canada: Canada continues efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled newcomers
Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024 09:55 AM
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity, while also growing the economy and addressing labour shortages. That’s why Canada is increasing its efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled workers outside Quebec to ensure the sustainability and economic development of Francophone minority communities.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, as of this month, 2024 Express Entry rounds have begun. They...
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