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The focus on mental health is that much more important this year as we see the toll the pandemic has taken on most Canadians. According to the University of British Columbia led pan-Canadian mental health survey done in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 77 % of adults reported negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If the “average” Canadian has such difficulty, imagine coming to a new country during a pandemic. In recognition of Mental Health Week, please...

Message from AAISA, an N4 partner:

Dear colleagues,

The Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) is seeking feedback to better understand the health of the settlement and integration sector from the perspective of front-line staff from agencies across the PNT (Prairies and Northern Territories) region.

Download: Regional Health of the Sector Project - Project Description, February 2021

This research project aims to understand the perspective of staff working within agencies...

Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

The new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway will open on May 6, 2021 at 12pm (noon) EDT.

Candidates can apply for permanent residence through the pathway if they are

• international graduates who have completed eligible programs of study in Canada or
• temporary foreign workers in health care or in select essential occupations

To qualify, candidates must submit their application before November 5, 2021 or until the maximum numbers of...

Message from Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat

On behalf of the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, I would like to follow-up on your participation in one our town halls by informing you about a funding opportunity. The Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) at the Department of Canadian Heritage is pleased to launch a call for proposals to provide time-limited financial assistance (fiscal year 2021-22) of up to $100,000 for the following types of research projects:

• projects that aim to...

Canada celebrates National Physicians Day on May 1st each year, as the Canadian Medical Association recognizes Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female doctor to practice medicine. This year, more than ever, we are certainly extending our deepest gratitude as a nation to our physicians across Canada as they contribute to the fight against the coronavirus disease. This global pandemic has reminded us of the contributions and sacrifices that doctors have made together with the healthcare staff around the...

As COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to the global population, a subset of vaccine misinformation can be found circulating on certain social media platforms and to some extent physically to the public.

This can put the most vulnerable including newcomers at great risk of the health consequences of the virus.

How do you filter through the misinformation?

A trusted list of resources and advice to help you address COVID-19 vaccine misinformation:

Resource Toolkit
Vaccine Bulletin 1 - What...

Recently, we sent a newsletter straw poll question related to our April 28 panel discussion on vaccine hesitancy and misinformation among newcomers.

The question was: From the newcomers you assist what level of concern have they shown regarding the COVID-19 vaccines?

1. Very concerned/unsure
2. Concerned/unsure
3. Not concerned/not unsure
4. Very unconcerned/Very sure they will be vaccinated
5. Already received the vaccine
6. Not applicable to my role

From this question, the following results were determined:

Of the 27...

Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC

IRCC is aware of some recent fraudulent activities and scams affecting settlement service provider organizations. Fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of the increasing reliance on online tools and platforms, using technology to target victims with increasingly sophisticated scams.

Recipients are responsible for safeguarding the private information of their clients and employees. It is important that recipients educate their...

Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Budget 2021, titled A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. This Budget was about finishing the fight against COVID-19 and creating more jobs and prosperity for Canadians in the years and decades to come.

In her speech, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland reiterated the government’s commitment to immigration, including a plan to draw even more talented,...