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Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde’s journey into the realm of digital health is a fascinating blend of curiosity, and a deep commitment to maternal and child health. Originally from Nigeria, her diverse background spans clinical medicine and community health psychology, and she has lived and studied in multiple countries, including Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Her passion for global health, particularly in lower-middle-income countries, was ignited when she received an Erasmus Mundus joint...

This second national conference on black mental health in Canada will be an opportunity to talk about the progress made across the country and to share the knowledge acquired. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the many barriers that continue to prevent black people from benefiting from care adapted to their needs, as well as the social determinants that continue to hinder the mental health of black people and communities in Canada.

Learning objectives

1. To understand the social determinants...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative and the new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.

Montfort is Ontario’s Francophone academic hospital, offering exemplary person-centred care. The hospital serves over 1.2 million people in Eastern Ontario, in both official languages. In 2022, Montfort earned, for the third time, Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada, and is the first to be designated Francophone host as a Best Practices Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

With its main partners, University of Ottawa and...

Ottawa has no plans to broadly give residential status to undocumented migrants working in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says.

"As frustrating as that is to hear for people that are in a precarious position of being undocumented in Canada and are contributing to the economy — and perhaps kids that are Canadian — I think we have to be quite clear with Canadians and quite realistic about what's achievable," Miller told CBC News.

"Despite the economic imperative, despite the very...

The integration of internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) into Canadian healthcare organizations is crucial for improving access to care and enriching the diversity of the workforce. Recognizing the significant role that IEHPs play, the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) has developed an array of tools designed to support the recruitment and retention of these professionals.

IEHPs bring valuable international educational experiences that enhance the quality and cultural...

Canada's government is preparing to unveil a suite of measures to clamp down on temporary immigration and has no plans to follow through right now on a broad program offering status to undocumented residents, the country's immigration minister told Reuters.
"The era of uncapped programs to come into this country is quickly coming to an end. This is a big shift. You can't just slam on the brakes and expect it to stop immediately," Marc Miller said in an interview with Reuters on Thursday.

Canada...