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CBC: U.S. Doctor's Offer of Free Medical Help for Fogo Island Rejected after Licensing Snag
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:14 AM
When a Massachusetts doctor with Newfoundland ties heard Fogo Island has been without a permanent family doctor since June, he knew he wanted to help.
But Dr. Paul Hart's offer of three months of his medical services — for free — ran into licensing problems with the College of Physicians and Surgeons. On Friday, Hart received a letter informing him that his application for registration had been rejected.
IRCC: Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residency
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:05 AM
Executive Summary
On May 11, 2022, Private Member’s Motion M-44, introduced by Randeep Sarai, Liberal Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, was passed in the House of Commons. The Motion calls on the Government to publicly release a plan to expand economic immigration pathways so workers at all skill levels can access permanent residency and to support greater transitions from temporary resident status to permanent resident status.
Temporary foreign workers and international students play an important...
Professional Boundaries for Front-line Staff: Trusted Resources
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 02:51 PM
Professionals working with refugees and other newcomers to Canada can face significant emotional, cognitive, and physical demands. Developing boundaries to protect the well-being of professionals involved in this work is important.
Trusted resources for expanding awareness of boundaries on professional well-being in this sector as well as the generation and implementation of boundaries for professionals in this area of work.
Featured Organization: Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO)
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 02:29 PM
Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) was started as a grassroots organization born out of the desire to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system had long since been unfavourable for internationally trained physicians (ITPs), but seeing patients suffer during the pandemic ignited a fire for advocacy that birthed a now federally incorporated non-profit organization. ITPO represents, advocates for and provides resources to ITPs across Canada.
ITPO’s advocacy...
Upcoming Webinars in September
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 01:29 PM
September 22Removing Barriers to Employment for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs)1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
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What’s Happening at N4 in September
Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 01:23 PM
The month of September means the launch of several exciting N4 initiatives to support internationally educated health professionals (IEHPS), including the new N4 / Saint-Paul University educational program, Fostering Canadian Integration for IEHPs: From Learning to Action on September 12. N4 and Saint-Paul University are looking forward to launching the second cohort of this program in January – keep checking our website for more details about how to register.
By the end of the month,
Recent Webinar: Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) - Helping ITPs across Canada
Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 03:48 PM
Our recent webinar, "Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) - Helping ITPs across Canada," is now available for anyone to watch on YouTube.
Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) - Helping ITPs across Canada: Trusted Resources
Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 01:37 PM
Internationally Trained Physicians of Ontario (ITPO) helps ITPs with its two main arms: the advocacy arm and the professional resources arm.
Trusted resources to help learn about who can access ITPO resources and what ITPO are doing to improve routes to licensure for all Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs).
N4 Webinar
Speakers:
- Dr. Makini McGuire-Brown, Chair of the Board, ITPO
- Dr....
IRCC: Expanding the Benefits of Immigration in Rural and Northern Communities
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 02:46 PM
Immigration plays a crucial role in our economic recovery from the pandemic and, now more than ever, newcomers are vital to the future of rural and northern communities across the country. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting these communities, expanding immigration to create jobs, addressing our labour shortage, and helping businesses grow.
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the expansion of the Rural and Northern Immigration...
CBC: Canada Needs to 'do Better' When Recruiting Foreign Workers, Federal Minister Says
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 02:37 PM
Stories of trouble at a farming company on P.E.I. are an indication Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program has been needing change, says federal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser.
CBC News has been told at least 22 temporary foreign workers from a single farming company have been granted open work permits, and has spoken to two of them directly. The open work permit program was initiated in 2019 to allow workers to leave their sponsoring employer if they are in an...
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