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ACS & Metropolis Institute: Vaccine Uptake Network
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2022 03:56 PM
The Vaccine Uptake Network is a network dedicated to improving COVID-19 vaccine uptake and building confidence among newcomer and racialized communities across Canada through two key pillars: research and outreach.
OCASI: Allies in Accessibility Recruitment
Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 04:27 PM
What are Allies in Accessibility?
Allies in Accessibility (AiA’s) are people who are passionate about advocating and working towards creating welcoming, accessible and affirming agencies that benefit im/migrant and refugees with in/visible disabilities and empower the community. This volunteer position recognizes the work that you are already doing in your community, gives you an opportunity to build your skills, contacts, and experience, and connects you with other people doing similar work across...
Featured Organization: The Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture Research Lab (V-TRaC Lab)
Posted on Monday, February 07, 2022 11:42 AM
The Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture Research Laboratory (V-TRaC) directed by Dr. Jude Mary Cénat is pursuing a research program in youth and adults. The V-TRaC lab has three main research axes: (1) Vulnerability and trauma, (2) Racial disparities in health and social services, (3) and Global mental health. Their research aims to develop culturally appropriate assessment, prevention, and intervention tools that meet the real needs of individuals and communities.
Jude Mary Cénat, Ms.C.,...
IRCC: Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 05:34 PM
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...
P2P: Protecting Refugees’ Health: How is the Reinstated Interim Federal Health Program Working?
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022 05:21 PM
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,...
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