Close Alert Banner
Skip to Content

FR

Contact Us

Resource Toolkit

Meeting Place

Member Directory

My Profile

Sign Out

Become a Member

Sign In

N4 Logo

Contact Us
  • About Us
    • Advisory Committee
    • Our Team
    • Partnerships
    • Testimonials
    • Disclaimer and Terms of Use
    • Media Relations
    • Press Kit
    • Reports
  • Our Network
    • Tools and Features
    • Member Benefits
    • CoP - Community of Practice
    • SME - Subject-matter expert
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Our Tools
    • Resource Toolkit
    • Data Tool
    • Public Data
    • Afghan Resettlement Toolkit
    • IEHPs Toolkit
    • Ukrainian Refugee Toolkit
    • IEHPs Employment Map
    • Position Paper - Interpretation
    • Mobile App
  • IEHPs
  • Education
    • e-Learning
    • Online Program
    • N4 / SPU Cohorts
    • Webinars
  • Data
    • Public Data
    • Data Tool
  • News & Events
    • All
    • Member Story
    • News
    • Video
    • Events Calendar
    • Info N4 Newsletter
    • N4 in the News
    • Conferences
HomeNews & EventsAll

Latest News

  • Open new window to share this page via Facebook Facebook
  • Open new window to share this page via Twitter Twitter
  • Open new window to share this page via Pinterest Pinterest
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn LinkedIn
  • Email this page Email

Search

Select a Date Range

Join N4 and take advantage of all the free member benefits  Join now!

IRCC: Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System

Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 05:34 PM

News

Immigration is the engine of the Canadian economy, helping to address labour shortages and keep our communities thriving. Newcomers have played an essential role in addressing some of our most severe labour shortages throughout the pandemic, including on the front lines. However, there remain challenges, including processing delays that have led to frustrations for those trying to come to Canada to work or reunite with their families. While Canada welcomed the highest number of permanent residents...

Immigration IRCC
Tweet

P2P: Protecting Refugees’ Health: How is the Reinstated Interim Federal Health Program Working?

Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 05:21 PM

News

Publicly-funded health care for refugees and refugee claimants in Canada is provided through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). Between 2012 and 2016, IFHP experienced multiple changes, causing its coverage to ebb and flow. Since April 2016, IFHP has been returned to its pre-2012 form. However, there is currently limited information on how well the reinstated IFHP is protecting refugees’ and refugee claimants’ health and safety. To start filling this knowledge gap, between 2018 and 2020,...

Health Refugee
Tweet
Photo of smiling family

Navigating the 2021 Afghan Refugee Crisis: Trusted Resources and Advice

Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 05:08 PM

Education

What lessons from the Syrian refugee crisis can we apply to the Afghan refugee crisis?

Trusted resources and practical tips on leveraging the lessons from the Syrian refugee settlement efforts to ensure equitable access and experiences for the Afghan refugees:

Webinar

N4 Webinar

Navigating the 2021 Afghan Refugee Crisis: Learning from the Past to Prepare for the Future

Panelists:

  • Kelly Ernst, PhD - Vice President, Vulnerable Populations, Centre for Newcomers, Calgary, AB
  • Julia Bietz -...

Webinar réfugiés afghans
Tweet

Upcoming February Webinars

Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 04:47 PM

Education

February 16

My Mind is Made Up, Don't Confuse Me with the Facts: Understanding Digital Misinformation and Supporting Newcomer Communities during COVID-19 and Beyond

My Mind is Made Up, Don't Confuse Me with the Facts: Understanding Digital Misinformation and Supporting Newcomer Communities during COVID-19 and Beyond1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free

Even as Canada's vaccination rate against COVID-19 far outstrips the global average, some communities remain disproportionately under-vaccinated and subsequently vulnerable to severe COVID-19 infection. Vaccine hesitancy is a major challenge in newcomer communities, but less discussed is how and...

COVID-19 Racism Webinar
Tweet
Sign that reads

February is Black History Month at N4

Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 03:45 PM

General

February is recognized as Black History Month in Canada, and here at N4 we’re looking forward to the opportunity to share and learn about Black newcomer experiences.

  • Read our profile of Dr. Josephine B. Etowa, this month’s N4 Featured Member, and a longtime researcher, educator, and advocate for Black Canadians.
  • Sign-up for our webinar on February 23, 1-2 PM EST, Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Medicine, with Dr. Kwadwo Kyermenteng.
  • Learn about our February Featured Organization, The Vulnerability,...

Tweet
Headshot of featured member, Dr. Josephine B. Etowa

Featured Member: Dr. Josephine B. Etowa

Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 03:18 PM

Member Story

This blog is the latest installment in N4’s Featured Member series, which highlights the diverse work and experiences of N4 members across Canada.

Dr. Josephine B. Etowa is a professor and Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Chair in Black Women’s HIV Care and Prevention at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, an N4 member, and a former newcomer to Canada herself. Dr. Etowa began her career as a registered midwife and registered nurse in Nigeria,...

Health Healthcare Health Equity Nursing
Tweet

WHO: New WHO Global Competency Standards

Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 03:36 PM

News

New WHO Global Competency Standards Aim to Strengthen the Health Workforce and Support Provision of Quality Health Services to Refugees & Migrants

New World Health Organization Global Competency Standards for refugee and migrant health services aim to strengthen countries’ capacity to provide health services to refugees and migrants worldwide by defining the range of competencies that should be incorporated into health workers’ education and practices.

Continue Reading

 

Refugee Migrants
Tweet

IRMHP/CAMH: Promising Practice - Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care

Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 03:20 PM

News

The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care aims to provide humanitarian medical treatment and assistance to those new to Canada who find themselves medically uninsured and precariously insured. Many newcomers fall through the cracks of Canada’s health care system and are placed within medical limbo.

Service providers, due to varying factors, find it difficult to know who qualifies for care and who does not. This results in several newcomers who need both basic and urgent medical, dental,...

Refugee Healthcare Newcomers
Tweet

IRCC: Govt Invests to Expand Settlement Services for Newcomers in Small Towns & Rural Communities

Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 03:00 PM

News

Government of Canada invests $35 million to expand settlement services for newcomers in small towns and rural communities

Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the pandemic. To ensure newcomers settling in small towns and rural communities have access to essential services during their first year in Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...

Newcomers
Tweet

INFO N4 Newsletter: January 2022

Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:33 AM

Info N4 Newsletter

View all newsletters · Invite my contacts to sign up to the N4 newsletter

Registration for the 2022 N4 Conference is now open!Registration for the 2022 N4 Conference is Now Open!

Save your spot – registration is free thanks to the generous support of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

25 sessions | 60 speakers | 7 posters | 4 pre-conference workshops | 7 networking sessions | 550+ registrants (and counting!)

Conference agenda · All speakers · All sessions · Partners · Help

Register now

 

e-Learning

Immigration Education Newcomers Newcomer navigation
Tweet
Displaying 51 - 60 of 303
Page of 31
  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • …
  • »
  • »»

Join N4 and take advantage of all the free member benefits  Join now!

Email iconSubscribe to News

News & Events
    • All
      Toggle Section All Menu
      • Subscribe
    • Member Story
    • News
    • Video
    • Events Calendar
    • Info N4 Newsletter
    • N4 in the News
    • Conferences

Contact Us

Subscribe to this page

National Newcomer Navigation Network Logo

IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada logo

  • About Us
  • News and Posts
  • Events
  • FAQ
  • Become a Member
  • Our Network
  • Webinars
  • QuickLinks
  • Sign In

Newsletter

Sign Up Today

Stay Connected

View our Instagram Page View our YouTube Channel View our Facebook Page View our Twitter Page View our LinkedIn Page

Contact Us

Get in Touch

Mobile App

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

Copyright 2022

Designed by eSolutions

Supported by CHEO

  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer and Terms of Use
  • Feedback
Close Old Browser Notification
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.