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IRCC: New Measures to Address Canada’s Labour Shortage

Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 05:05 PM

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As Canada continues to recover from the pandemic, employers are actively looking to fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions in all sectors across the country. Immigration is more important than ever to fuel Canada’s economy, as our strong economic growth is now outpacing our ability to find and keep workers. Canada is a top destination for global talent. We need to use this fact to ensure that businesses and employers have access to the skilled workers they need to grow and succeed.  

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OCASI: "Building Access & Equity for Im/Migrants & Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities" Course

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 03:34 PM

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OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) is pleased to open registration for the Accessibility Initiative’s (AI) self-directed, online training course called Building Access and Equity for Im/Migrants and Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities.

Date of Course: 05/24/2022 to 07/08/2022

This seven-module, self-directed course aims to support im/migrant and refugee serving and disability sector practitioners working with newcomer communities to better understand the barriers...

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New N4 Tool to Support Afghan Newcomers: Afghan Resettlement Toolkit

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2022 04:18 PM

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N4’s Community of Practice (CoP) recently brought together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the health and settlement sectors to develop an Afghan Resettlement Toolkit to support professionals from the healthcare sector, settlement sector, education sector and other public-serving sectors in providing equitable access and services to Afghan newcomers.  

Topics included in the toolkit are: 

  • Healthcare 
  • Settlement 
  • Education & Childcare 
  • Dari/Pashto Language...

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What’s New at N4 This Month

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 03:22 PM

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N4 is proud to offer a packed webinar calendar this spring, from topics ranging from the crisis in Ukraine to how Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) can support the medical needs of newcomers in rural communities. Each webinar is about 1 hour in length and includes a live question and answer session with the speakers at the end. Take a look at our upcoming webinars and register to save your spot! 

Interested in a past N4 webinar you missed or would like to watch again?...

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New N4 Tool to Support Equity for Newcomers: National Standard for Interpretation

Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 03:53 PM

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N4’s Community of Practice (CoP) recently brought together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the health and settlement sectors to develop a proposed national standard for interpretation and an accompanying set of recommendations for newcomers. Lack of access to interpretation services creates barriers to equitable care by impeding consent and engagement in the care process, impeding patient safety, and causing inefficiencies. While many providers and organizations strongly support the use of interpreters,...

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INFO N4 Newsletter: April 2022

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This position paper, ‘National Standards for Healthcare Equity: The Case for Provincial Interpretation Services,’ provides a roadmap towards access to healthcare interpretation as well as reflections on the...

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Health Canada: Message from the Minister of Health for National Immunization Awareness Week

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 02:41 PM

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Today, we mark the beginning of National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW), celebrated each year to highlight and recognize the importance of vaccines to our health. Immunization in Canada and around the world has and continues to save more lives than any other health intervention.

Marking the 20th anniversary of Vaccination Week in the Americas, led by the Pan American Health Organization, this year’s call to action—“Are you fully vaccinated? Get all your shots”—aims to reach those who have...

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WHO: Guide to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake & Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy among Refugees & Migrants

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 11:04 AM

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The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in certain populations, which may include refugees and migrants, particularly those in irregular situations. Refugees and migrants may face a range of individual, social, and physical barriers that underpin their decisions, motivation, and ability to receive COVID-19 vaccine and may result in transmission and severe disease and death.

On 14th March 2022, WHO released Strengthening COVID-19 vaccine demand and uptake...

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Featured Organization: Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 02:11 PM

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Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew works to strengthen the role of local communities across Lanark County and Renfrew County in Ontario in integrating and serving its newcomer population.

Local Immigration Partnerships (LIP) are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a department of the Government of Canada, and support communities in bringing together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, employers and other key municipal organizations...

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IRCC: Canada Welcomes Over 108,000 Permanent Residents in Early 2022

Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 PM

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Immigration benefits all Canadians by driving our economy, addressing labour shortages, and strengthening our communities. In response to the large volume of applications, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been improving its operations, adding resources where they are needed most, and streamlining processes that provide clients with the experience they expect and deserve.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that IRCC...

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