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Upcoming N4 Webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Maternal Health of Newcomers

Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:44 PM

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COVID-19 has imposed major disruptions to maternal and child health services that have disproportionately impacted newcomer women and children. Join us for a panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives from across North America.

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How COVID-19 has exacerbated maternal health inequities for newcomer women and children
Some of the top challenges Newcomer women experience during labour and delivery
Examples of promising practices...

INFO N4 Newsletter: April 2021

Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 01:00 PM

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Moving on the promise of health equity, diversity and inclusion

During 2020, many healthcare organizations were moved by the disparities within the impact of the pandemic, as well as our collective raising of consciousness towards racism. Like other sectors, many made internal and public commitments to address systemic racism and focus on addressing health inequities in accessing or experiencing care. Our host...

Ramadan Mubarak!

Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:41 AM

This is the second Ramadan being observed by millions of Muslims during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. May this holy month be a month of peace, compassion, and prosperity.

As COVID-19 vaccines are available, many may be wondering whether they should be getting the shot while fasting, a question answered by experts.

From CBC News:
COVID-19 vaccination won't break your fast this Ramadan, say experts

Apr 7, 2021 | Learning more about vaccine hesitancy in pandemic time

Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 10:37 AM

Apr 7, 2021 · Bilingual · 1 hour · Free

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Vaccine hesitancy is not synonymous with vaccine refusal; a challenge for public health and health care professionals, it is a complex phenomenon that needs to be understood in its various dimensions in order to be able to help people accepting vaccination against COVID-19. In the case...

Finding a job is a job

Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 11:54 AM

Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Welcome to Canada employment video from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The video is available in English and French on the IRCC YouTube playlist Immigrating and Settling in Canada.

Finding a job is a job provides newcomers with an...

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