Partners, Learning Contributors and Navigation Network

aaisa.ca · Calgary, AB

The Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) is a non-profit umbrella organization representing agencies that provide resettlement, settlement, and integration services to newcomers in the province of Alberta. Since 1980, we have been working to build the sector’s capacity to better serve newcomers by fostering collaboration, professionalization, and member-driven research and policy work.

albertahealthservices.ca · Calgary, AB

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to nearly 4.4 million people living in Alberta, as well as to some residents of Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories.

acs-aec.ca · Montreal, QC

The Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to increase Canadians’ knowledge of their country via conferences, publications, learning materials and research. The ACS initiates and supports multidisciplinary projects and activities which offer potential for enhancing knowledge about Canadian society. The ACS directs special attention to the manner in which key historical events, immigration and diversity shape current realities.

calgarylip.ca · Calgary, AB

CLIP is a Local Immigration Partnership—or a LIP—funded by the federal government’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. The goal of a LIP is to support the development of community-based partnerships that build welcoming communities.

LIPs work to engage various stakeholders including employers, school boards, health centres and networks, boards of trade, levels of government, professional associations, ethnocultural and faith-based organizations, and the community and social service sectors to develop a local strategic plan that supports the settlement and integration of newcomers.

camh.ca · Toronto, ON

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.

ccvt.org · Toronto, ON

The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is a non-profit founded by a group of Toronto doctors, lawyers and social-service professionals, many of whom were associated with Amnesty International.

They had begun to see survivors of torture in their practices as early as 1977. Many of the survivors were in the process of claiming refugee status in Canada, and it was clear to the founders that in addition to asylum, these individuals needed specialized medical treatment, counselling and legal assistance.

cma.ca · Ottawa, ON

The CMA unites physicians who believe in a better future of health. Their vision is a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners; communities where everyone has the chance to be healthy; and a new culture of medicine that elevates physician wellbeing and embraces equity and diversity.

cna-aiic.ca · Ottawa, ON

CNA is the unified voice of Canadian nursing — from coast to coast to coast. We support students and nurses in the beginning stages of their careers, those who are working full and part-time, and those who are retired. No matter where you work, we’re determined to make nursing better — for nurses, for patients and for our public health systems.

cpha.ca · Ottawa, ON

CPHA is the independent national voice and trusted advocate for public health, speaking up for people and populations to all levels of government. We champion health equity, social justice and evidence-informed decision-making. We leverage knowledge, identify and address emerging public health issues, and connect diverse communities of practice. We promote the public health perspective and evidence to government leaders and policy-makers. We are a catalyst for change that improves health and well-being for all.

redcross.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Red Cross helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world.

champlainhealthline.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Champlainhealthline.ca is an innovative web portal that puts accurate and up-to-date information about health and community services at the fingertips of consumers and health and social services providers across the Champlain region of Ontario. The Champlainhealthline.ca provides easy access to a reliable source of data, and empowers consumers to find the services they need close to home.

childrenshealthcarecanada.ca · Ottawa, ON

For Canadian leaders in children’s healthcare, CHC are the only national association that enables local improvements and contributes to system-wide change by building communities across the full continuum of care. Their members deliver health services to children and youth, and include regional health authorities, children’s tertiary/quaternary and rehabilitation hospitals, community hospitals, children’s treatment centres and home/respite care providers.

iwk.nshealth.ca · Halifax, NS

The IWK Health Centre provides quality care to women, children, youth and families in the Maritime provinces and beyond. In addition to providing highly specialized (tertiary) care, the IWK also provides primary care services. The IWK is also engaged in leading-edge research; works to promote healthy lifestyles for families; and supports education opportunities for health professionals and other learners.

learnatwork.ca · Toronto, ON

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

traumainformedoregon.org · Portland, OR

Trauma Informed Oregon serves as a centralized source of information and resources for trauma informed efforts. At Trauma Informed Oregon, they use the term workforce wellness to denote a lever of culture change, within the larger mechanism of trauma informed care implementation, that deserves strategic attention. They focus on factors that compromise or promote wellness of individuals, groups and communities.

rnao.ca · Toronto, ON

Since 1925, this voluntary professional association has advocated for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing practice and empowered nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that affect the profession and the public they serve.

sickkids.ca · Toronto, ON

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital. We work each day to provide the best in child and family-centred care, create ground-breaking clinical and scientific advancements, and train the next generation of experts in child health.

crrf-fcrr.ca · Toronto, ON

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (“Foundation”) was created by the Government of Canada (“Government”) as a Crown Corporation in 1996, as part of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement, to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada.

cbc.ca · Ottawa, ON

The 1991 Broadcasting Act states that "...the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as the national public broadcaster, should provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains..."

charityvillage.com · Milton, ON

CharityVillage is a career resource to over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations across Canada. They offer paid job postings and free volunteer & event listings as well as nonprofit & charitable sector resources and eLearning courses.

canada.ca · Ottawa, ON

payments.ca · Calgary, AB

Payments Canada is the organization that underpins the Canadian financial system and economy by owning and operating Canada’s payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including associated systems, by-laws, rules and standards. They are responsible for bringing together a diverse sector to serve Canadians and for empowering a new era of modern payments where a robust and vibrant economy thrives. 

tvo.org · Calgary, AB

As an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education and a not-for-profit, social impact charity, TVO believes in the importance of equitable education. We seek to represent the voices of communities across the entire province. To do this well, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of what we do every day. 

19toZero · Winnipeg, MB

19 to Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination.

aosupportservices.ca · Winnipeg, MB

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults is a not-for-profit organization that provides specialized services for older Manitobans across the province. The goal of these programs is to empower and support older adults in the community.

accessalliance.ca · Ottawa, ON

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (Access Alliance) provides services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities.

aaisa.ca · Calgary, AB

The Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) is a non-profit umbrella organization representing agencies that provide resettlement, settlement, and integration services to newcomers in the province of Alberta. Since 1980, we have been working to build the sector’s capacity to better serve newcomers by fostering collaboration, professionalization, and member-driven research and policy work.

childrenshospital.ab.ca · Calgary, AB

With the support of our generous community, our work centres on funding crucial programs, technology and expertise so that even the most severely ill and injured children can benefit from compassionate world-class care today. At the same time, we also invest in innovative science to find new therapies and cures for a healthier tomorrow.

allianceon.org· Toronto, ON

Advance comprehensive primary health care and advocate for changes in Ontario’s health and social systems to address inequities.

ancnl.ca · Saint John's, NL

The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is a non-profit, community-based organization delivering settlement and integration services to immigrants and refugees in Newfoundland and Labrador. For more than 40 years, the Association has delivered programs and services that support all aspects of immigrant integration, ranging from settlement information and orientation to language learning, skills development and employment.

afhto.ca · Toronto, ON

The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) works to support the implementation and growth of primary care teams by promoting best practices, sharing lessons learned, and advocating on behalf of all primary care teams.

araisa.ca · Halifax, NS

ARAISA is an umbrella group for organizations providing immigrant settlement services
in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

aurorafamilytherapy.com · Winnipeg, MB

At Aurora Family Therapy Centre, we work collaboratively with you to address your concerns. Our therapists are compassionate and resourceful people who believe that when we can pool our resources with those of our clients, together we will find solutions. Whether you’re experiencing relationship problems, or looking for ways to grow personally and professionally, Aurora Family Therapy Centre would like to help you to reach your goals.

battlefordsimmigration.ca · Battleford, SK

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre is a first-stop welcome centre for newcomers to Canada who require information and referrals to assist them in their successful settlement in the Battlefords region. This region includes: Battleford, Cut Knife, Kerrobert, Kindersley, Luseland, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Spiritwood, Wilkie, Unity and surrounding areas.

bcchildrens.ca · Winnipeg, MB

BC Children’s Hospital is a leader in general and specialized pediatric services, and is the province’s foremost teaching and research facility for child health.

mb.211.ca · Winnipeg, MB

www.bruyere.org · Ottawa, ON

Bruyère plays a unique role in the region’s health care system providing specialized hospital care, primary care, long-term care, and assisted and independent living for seniors.

bcrefugeehub.ca/building-capacity... · Victoria, BC

The toolkit is designed to provide a snapshot of essential information, tools, resources and examples of promising practices that can be integrated into the daily work of settlement, social, and health service providers across Canada, with the aim of building the capacity to better support the mental health unique needs of immigrants and refugees.

ccisab.ca · Calgary, AB

CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) is a non-profit organization which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta.

rmhp-psmir.camhx.ca · Toronto, ON

This project is an evidence-based, capacity-building initiative designed to enhance your knowledge and skills as a settlement, social or health service provider, to appropriately respond to the unique mental health needs of new immigrants and refugees, and to foster inter-sector and inter-professional collaboration. The project will contribute to advancing the network of service provision for immigrants and refugees across Canada.

caot.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is the national organization that supports more than 20,000 occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and students who work or study in Canada. 

casw-acts.ca · Ottawa, ON

Founded in 1926 to monitor employment conditions and to establish standards of practice within the profession, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) has evolved into a national voice. The CASW Federation is comprised of 10 provincial and territorial partner organizations. 

cbdc.ca · Alberton, PEI

As CBDCs, we assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs.

ccrweb.ca · Montreal, QC

The Canadian Council for Refugees is a national non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees and other vulnerable migrants in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.  

cihi.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides comparable and actionable data and information that are used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada. 

cma.ca · Ottawa, ON

The CMA unites the medical profession in Canada to improve the health of Canadians and strengthen the health care system.

cmwi.ca · Winnipeg, MB

CMWI is a not for profit organization that was founded in 2006. We work towards empowering women to become healthy and contributing members of the Canadian Society. This is done, by understanding and focusing on the unique needs of the women, be it newcomer women or long time residents.

cpa.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is the largest national association for the science, practice and education of psychology in Canada. We have been championing Canadian psychological science, practice and education since 1939.

physiotherapy.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) represents over 16,000 physiotherapy professionals and students across Canada.

CPA members are rehabilitation professionals dedicated to the health, mobility, and fitness of Canadians. 

carizon.ca · Kitchener, ON

Carizon is a source of hope for our community. When children, youth, adults, couples or families face life’s challenges, Carizon programs and services provide the care and compassion to help them achieve wellness.

cfsregina.ca · Regina, SK

CFS Regina is a collaborative partner which supports families and individuals and believes that each has values and strengths on which to build and thrive.

cciottawa.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants has been welcoming newcomers in Ottawa since 1954. We help refugees and immigrants settle and integrate into Canadian society. We want every newcomer to reach their full potential. 

cssalberta.ca · Edmonton, AB

As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

cssalberta.ca · Lloydminster, SK

As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

cssalberta.ca · Red Deer, AB

As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

cdetno.com · Yellowknife, NWT

CDETNO is a non-profit organization that promotes, stimulates and supports economic development and employability of Francophones and Francophiles of Northwest Territories. Together with our partners, we develop services and tools to support all Northerners.

cschn.ca · Hamilton, ON

The CSCHN is a non-profit group funded by the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). It has become what it is today—and continues to evolve—thanks to the support of the Francophone community across the Hamilton and Niagara areas.

camh.ca · Toronto, ON

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.

centrefornewcomers.ca · Calgary, AB

Since 1988 the Centre for Newcomers (CFN) has been a key resource for immigrants and refugees of all nationalities in Calgary. A social profit organization, CFN views the integration of newcomers as a two-way process of experience, influence and impact between newcomers and the communities that welcome them.  

centretownchc.org · Ottawa, ON

We are a nonprofit, multi-service Community Health Centre that is playing an active role in the community since 1969. We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals. Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

cmnrp.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) is an integrated regional program whose goal is to improve perinatal care through patient-focused planning of quality maternal and newborn services in the Champlain and South East Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).

cheo.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital.

Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

cheo.on.ca/en/clinics-services-programs · Ottawa, ON

Coordinated Service Planning (CSP) was created to support families and guardians with children or youth who have multiple and/or complex special needs

childrenshealthcarecanada.ca · Ottawa, ON

For Canadian leaders in children’s healthcare, CHC are the only national association that enables local improvements and contributes to system-wide change by building communities across the full continuum of care. Their members deliver health services to children and youth, and include regional health authorities, children’s tertiary/quaternary and rehabilitation hospitals, community hospitals, children’s treatment centres and home/respite care providers.

lhsc.on.ca/childrens-hospital · London, ON

Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, in London, Ontario is a world-class hospital with the latest technology and the best specialists, scientists and health professionals in Canada.

christiestreetrc.com · Toronto, ON

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto just minutes from Christie/Bloor in the Annex, Christie Refugee Welcome Centre (CRWC) has provided emergency shelter and a warm welcome for refugee families from all ethnic, racial or religious backgrounds for more than two decades.

chwnetwork.ca · Sudbury, ON

The CHW Network of Canada wants you to know what this inspiring workforce does, who CHWs are, how they work and what motivates them to strengthen and support communities across Canada. Explore the site to learn about some of the unique experiences of individual CHWs and CHW organizations across Canada.

cissa-acsei.org · Vancouver, BC

The Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance (CISSA-ACSEI) is a convening body of diverse national settlement sector voices that engages with government and other stakeholders on various aspects related to the settlement and integration of newcomers in Canada.

cfpc.ca · Mississauga, ON

Leading family medicine to improve the health of all people in Canada—by setting standards for education, certifying and supporting family physicians, championing advocacy and research, and honouring the patient-physician relationship as being core to the profession.

ywcaprincealbert.ca/community-connection-centre · Prince Albert, SK

The Community Connection Centre offers free of charge services in the Prince Albert area to assist individuals in settling in their new community. The goal of the Centre is to link clients with the vast array of community services and programs in Prince Albert, while offering clients direct support.

clsottawa.ca · Ottawa, ON

As of April 1, 2017, three of Ottawa’s community legal clinics have become Community Legal Services of Ottawa (CLSO). We continue to provide the same access to justice services to the Ottawa community. We maintain three office locations to ensure that our clients can access services in their own communities. We are a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario.

connectingottawa.com · Ottawa, ON

The Connecting Ottawa project is funded as an Access to Justice initiative of the Law Foundation of Ontario. Our mandate is to improve access to justice for linguistic minorities and those who have communication barriers in Ottawa by working with front-line community workers to develop their capacity to provide appropriate legal information and referrals for clients within these target populations.

costi.org · Toronto, ON

Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.

covenanthealth.ca · Edmonton, AB

As a major service provider within Alberta’s integrated healthcare system, we are committed to serving people of all faiths, cultures and circumstances according to our values: compassion, respect, collaboration, social justice, integrity and stewardship.

womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/crossroads-clinic/  · Toronto, ON

To address these factors and help make the transition easier for newly arrived refugees, Women's College Hospital created the Crossroads Clinic, which complements the long-standing work being done in neighbourhood community health centres. 

albertahealthservices.ca · Edmonton, AB

The East Edmonton Health Centre, a primary care facility, located in central east Edmonton, offering a range of outpatient care including after-hours urgent care services.

ementalhealth.ca · Ottawa, ON

eMentalHealth.ca is a non-profit initiative of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) dedicated to improving the mental health of children, youth and families. 

easternhealth.ca · St. Johns, NL

At Eastern Health, the well-being of our patients, residents and clients is our top priority. We offer a full continuum of health and community services and unique provincial programs and services to ensure we are providing high quality, safe, accessible and sustainable health care.

familydynamics.ca · Winnipeg, MB

At Family Dynamics, we provide practical support in times of need, to help you care for your children and each other. From in-home family support, to parent coaching and counselling, family resource centres, empowering schools, licensed child care practitioners and newcomers, we bring together programs, partnerships and resources to help you on your journey.

fhhr.ca · Moose Jaw, SK

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing more than 40,000 employees and physicians. Together, we are responsible fo​r the delivery of safe, high quality health care for the entire province.

frayme.ca · Ottawa, ON

Frayme was created to ensure that young people in Canada benefit from the latest youth mental health resources and knowledge in substance use. Because healthy young people means a healthy future and a healthy now.

mcaf.nb.ca · Fredericton, NB

To celebrate strength in diversity by enabling the meaningful exchange and full community participation among people of all backgrounds and circumstances.

unb.ca/fredericton · Fredericton, NB

In 2014, Horizon and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Community Health Clinic formed a partnership to create the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre (FDCHC). This is a teaching facility that delivers an integrated program in which primary health care services, teaching and research are combined

globalgatheringplace.com · Saskatoon, SK

A welcoming home away from home, GGP acts as a cultural bridge between newcomers and life in Canada. We help refugees and immigrants navigate everything from language, healthcare, and employment, to developing life skills that many of us do without thinking (like grocery shopping and taking the bus).

saskatchewan.ca/government · Regina, SK

The Ministry of Health is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and Better Teams for Saskatchewan people.

immigrationgrandmoncton.ca · Moncton, NB

Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are a new form of multi-level governance designed to strengthen local capacity to attract newcomers and improve their integration outcomes as through enhanced economic, social, political, and civic participation.

halco.org · Toronto, ON

HALCO is a charitable not-for-profit community-based legal clinic that provides free legal assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario, Canada.

nshealth.ca/newcomer-health-clinic · Halifax, NS

The Newcomer Health Clinic provides preventative health and primary medical services for government assisted refugees, privately sponsored refugees and refugee claimants in the greater Halifax area. Patients are supported with finding and transitioning to a family practice in the community within a two year period.

healthcarecan.ca · Ottawa, ON

HealthCareCAN is the national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals across Canada, delivering high-quality products and services to members in support of health system innovation and transformation.

hollandbloorview.ca · Toronto, ON

At Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, we care for kids with disabilities, kids needing rehabilitation after illness or trauma, kids whose medical complexity requires a kind of care they can’t get elsewhere.

horizonnb.ca · Moncton, NB

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. 

thehrnc.com · Humboldt, SK

The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre (HRNC) is a walk-in, free resource centre where our staff will help newcomers settle and integrate into their community. The HRNC is a one stop gateway for assistance with immigration concerns and referrals to necessary agencies to help meet the needs of newcomers.

imwah.org · Halifax, NS

Immigrant Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax (IMWAH) is a culturally diverse and feminist non-profit organization in Nova Scotia committed to the holistic integration of immigrant, migrant women and girls in the province.

icavictoria.org · Victoria, BC

The purpose of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is to support the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic and civic life of the Capital Region of British Columbia.

ircom.ca · Winnipeg, MB

IRCOM strives to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs, and services

irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org · Toronto, ON

The Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre assists Irish diaspora from across the island of Ireland, offering outreach and information, nationally, in 3 key areas: Immigration System Navigation, Employment Guidance and Resources Social Services Navigation and Associated Inequities.

isans.ca · Halifax, NS

ISANS is the leading immigrant settlement service agency in Atlantic Canada, serving 10,000+ clients annually in 104 communities across Nova Scotia, through many kinds of services—language, settlement, community integration, and employment—both in person and online.

iwk.nshealth.ca · Halifax, NS

The IWK Health Centre provides quality care to women, children, youth and families in the Maritime provinces and beyond

iwk.nshealth.ca · Halifax, NS

In 2015, the IWK began its work of becoming a certified Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization, striving to reflect, acknowledge, and better understand all aspects of trauma as part of its service delivery. It aims to create a culture of collaboration and partnership, learning from patients, families and staff.

easternhealth.ca/facilities/janeway · St. Johns, NL

The Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized pediatric and maternal health care for people throughout the entire province.

jfsottawa.com · Ottawa, ON

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa (JFS) is a full service, non-sectarian agency serving residents of the greater Ottawa area – located at 2255 Carling Avenue, Suite 300. We offer more than 65 programs and services to children, youth, adults and seniors, be they individuals, couples, families or groups.

momsandkidssask.saskhealthauthority.ca/jim-pattison-childrens-hospital · Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan's new children's hospital, offering world-class care.

kidshelpphone.ca 

Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 e-mental health support to all young people across Canada, including newcomers. All of our services are free and private and we don’t require ID to use them.

kpl.org · Kitchener, ON

Our mission is to inspire and enrich for life

health-local.com · Moose Jaw, SK

santefrancais.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Société Santé en français is a national leader promoting an equitable access to health programs and services in French through its collaborative leadership. 

lloydlearningcouncil.org · Lloydminster, SK

Lloydminster Learning Council Association (LLCA) is a charitable non-profit organization serving learners and the business community for nearly 50 years. LLCA helps adults acquire the skills needed to get a better job, pursue their dreams, and build stronger families.

lloydlip.ca · Lloydminster, SK

The Lloydminster Local Immigration Partnership’s primary purpose is to bring together local businesses, health and social service providers, institutions, and individuals to enhance current services and to build welcoming and inclusive community in Canada’s only boarder city, Lloydminster. 

lcclc.org · London, ON

The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre is London’s leading newcomer agency. We work to enrich our community through services and advocacy, furthering the success and sense of belonging of newcomers and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

lhsc.on.ca · London, ON

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Since 1875, we have provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond.

magma-amgm.org · Moncton, NB

MAGMA’s mission is to enrich and enhance the well being of our community by fostering and nurturing respect, understanding, acceptance of and assisting people from all heritages.

miic.ca · Winnipeg, MB

The refugee’s first home in Canada as they transition to permanent housing is Welcome Place Residence. We offer hope at the end of their long journey. Many refugee newcomers travel alone. Moving to a new country is never easy. Refugees have left behind their homeland, families, friends and social structures and need to establish new connections in Canada. Often, the people they meet through their stay at Welcome Place become like family.

manitobapossible.ca · Winnipeg, MB

When you receive a disability diagnosis, it can change your life. You might think you have to give up on the future you had envisioned for yourself or your child. But you don’t. We’re here to change perspectives. We’re here to show Manitoba’s adults, youth and children exactly what’s possible.

manitobastart.com · Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Start connects business to a world-class workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the Province. We address employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements.

mansomanitoba.ca · Winnipeg, MB

The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) is a non-profit organization that acts as an umbrella organization for settlement service providers in Manitoba. 

hamiltonhealthsciences.ca · Hamilton, ON

McMaster Children’s Hospital has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. Here, patients ranging in age from infancy to 17 receive care through a family-centred approach that accounts for the child’s emotional, mental and physical well-being.

mcccanada.ca · Winnipeg, MB

MCC is a global, non-profit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion through relief, development and peacebuilding. In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches — their needs guide our priorities.

mcccanada.ca · Kitchener, ON

MCC is a global, non-profit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion through relief, development and peacebuilding.

In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches — their needs guide our priorities.

mnlct.org · Toronto, ON

As a community-based settlement agency, the Mennonite New Life Centre is a place of welcome, friendship and community, where newcomers and neighbours gather to support each other, learn from each other, and take action together for a more just and compassionate society.

en.monrestosaintmichel.org · Montreal, QC

Mon Resto Saint-Michel emerged from the needs expressed by the citizens of the neighbourhood during the general assembly of the Centre Éducatif René-Goupil in 1993, and from this desire was born in 1994, which advocates healthy eating accessible to all, in a welcoming environment and with respect for individuals. It is also a place to meet, exchange information, train, help each other and show solidarity.

hopitalmontfort.com · Ottawa, ON

Hôpital 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.

thechildren.com · Montreal, QC

The Montreal Children’s Hospital provides the highest quality healthcare to infants, children and teenagers. Each year tens of thousands of children and families from across Quebec and beyond seek care from our health professionals. 

mjmcinc.ca · Moose Jaw, SK

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) is a non-profit charitable organization.  We provide a full range of Settlement, Orientation and Language services for Newcomers to Canada who have chosen to make Moose Jaw and area their home.  

mosaicbc.org · Vancouver, BC

MOSAIC is one of the largest settlement non-profit organizations in Canada. We serve immigrant, refugee, migrant and mainstream communities in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as well as throughout the province of BC and overseas via online programs.

mosaicnet.ca · Winnipeg, MB

Mosaic – Newcomer Family Resource Network is a rights-based organization that provides newcomer parents and primary caregivers with opportunities to develop additional language and parenting skills to build the confidence and independence needed to participate actively in community life, so they may contribute to and share in the benefits of their new communities.

mothersmattercentre.ca · Vancouver BC

We equip mothers facing multiple barriers to become engaged citizens, confident parents, and prepare their children for success in school.

mountcarmel.ca · Winnipeg, MB

Mount Carmel Clinic is working to increase the overall well-being of families by providing accessible, community-centred programs, resources, and health services. Each year we see thousands of people from the North End neighbourhood walk through our doors, and our goal is to provide each individual with the best quality of care possible.

mountsinai.on.ca · Toronto, ON

Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, is an academic health science centre, affiliated with the University of Toronto. We see patients from across the province and the entire country, who come to our hospital to access specialized and inclusive care focused on patients’ humanity.

themcc.com · Windsor, ON

The mission of the Multicultural Council is to create a welcoming community for all through education, community engagement, and the promotion of diversity and equality.

mchb.org · Edmonton, AB

The Multicultural Health Brokers Co-operative (MCHB) emerged out of a public health initiative in early nineties to enhance maternal and infant health within immigrant & refugee communities.

clientsupportservices.ca · Toronto, ON

National GAR Case Management – Client Support Services (CSS) is a nationwide program providing specialized settlement services to meet the complex needs of government assisted refugees (GARs) in their first 12 to 24 months of resettlement in Canada.

Jasper, AB

needsinc.ca · Winnipeg, MB

N.E.E.D.S. Inc. offers newcomer children, youth, and their families programming that makes integrating into Canadian life easier. Our education, employment, mentorship, and recreation programs help our participants develop the life skills, confidence, and psychosocial supports they need to succeed.

nbhc.ca · Moncton, NB

The NBHC was created by legislation in 2008 to report publicly on the performance of the provincial health system and to engage citizens in the improvement of health service quality.

nbrc-crnb.ca · Moncton, NB

The NBRC-CRNB is a non-profit organization, founded on April 14, 2016. Its mandate is to provide free bilingual legal services to refugee claimants in New Brunswick who do not have the financial means to hire a private lawyer.
Similarly, the clinic assists at-risk persons with applications for permanent residency on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

newjourneyhousing.com · Winnipeg, MB

New Journey Housing is a resource centre for newcomer housing in Manitoba, with a focus on Winnipeg. We provide help, assistance, and resources to guide newcomers to rent or purchase housing, and manage their money. Our primary clients are newcomers to Canada including permanent residents, international students, temporary foreign workers, asylum seekers, and naturalized Canadians. 

newtobc.ca · Vancouver, BC

NewToBC is all about making connections. It is a library settlement initiative that connects newcomer immigrants and refugees with essential settlement information, public libraries, other service provider organizations, and, ultimately, BC communities.

northeastnewcomerservices.com · Tisdale, SK

Northeast Newcomer Services is a welcome center for newcomers arriving in Northeast Saskatchewan. Located in Tisdale, SK, our office is central to our service area which means we know the local resources, services and people you need to make your move to Northeast Saskatchewan a success.

nwtliteracy.ca · Yellowknife, NWT

We are a territorial not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports literacy and essential skills in all the official languages of the NWT. We are also a registered charity.

obrieniph.ucalgary.ca · Calgary, AB

The O’Brien Institute membership is multidisciplinary, and includes a combination of knowledge generators (who initiate and conduct research projects) and knowledge users (who incorporate new knowledge into policy and practice).

ocasi.org · Toronto, ON

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

ocasi.org · Ottawa, ON

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

caot.ca · Ottawa, ON

Purpose: to build the capacity of occupational therapists to work effectively with newcomer clients to address occupational injustices; both in mainstream settings and role-emerging areas, through education, resource sharing, leadership, and networking support. We abide by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists’ position statement on human displacement:

olip-plio.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) is a partnership involving 60 local organizations working on a shared vision and common priorities designed to build local capacity to attract, settle, and integrate immigrants.

peacebychocolate.ca · Antigonish, NS

Our desire for excellence is apparent in every piece of chocolate we produce. We passionately combine a blend of Syrian fillings and ingredients, including nuts, fruit, and spices, creating a little taste of heaven in every sweet.

irsapei.ca · Charlottetown, PEI

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) was incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in 1993 under the name PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC).

In 2021, we changed the organization's name to better reflect who we are and what we do and, most importantly, who our clients are. Our mandate is to provide short-term settlement services, and long-term inclusion and community integration programs for new immigrants in the province of Prince Edward Island.

ucalgary.ca/departments/critical-care/locations/peter-lougheed-centre · Calgary, AB

The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) Intensive Care unit (ICU) supports patients with life threatening medical and surgical illnesses as well as limb threatening situations.

pllc.ca · Portage La Prairie, MB

The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is a not-for-profit organization providing individuals of the Central Plains region with opportunities to realize their education, employment, and life goals through a positive and supportive environment.

pamcsk.com · Prince Albert, SK

The Prince Albert Multicultural Council was originally established in 1963, as a social and dance group to promote dances of various cultures in Prince Albert. In 1973, Culture and Ethnics groups were formed. On January 9, 1974, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council (PAMC) was officially established. The aim of this council was to promote, develop and co-ordinate multicultural activities in Prince Albert and area.

hamilton.ca/public-health · Hamilton, ON

qch.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

Located in fast-growing west Ottawa, Queensway Carleton Hospital has built its reputation as a leading acute care hospital by seeing the person in each of the nearly 500,000 people who turn to it for care  each year. QCH’s agility and collaborative culture enable it to respond quickly to the most pressing healthcare challenges facing its vibrant and growing communities through advanced programs that reinvent models of patient care.

rainbowrailroad.org · Toronto, ON

We help LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence.
In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. We help them get to safety.

rainbowrefugee.com · Vancouver, BC

Founded in 2000, Rainbow Refugee promotes safe, equitable migration and communities of belonging for people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status. 

refugee613.ca · Ottawa, ON

Refugee 613 is an agile and innovative communications hub that informs, connects and inspires people to welcome refugees and build strong communities.

refugeehealthyyc.ca · Calgary, AB

We are a Research, Innovation and Education platform at the University of Calgary's O'Brien Institute for Public Health. We are closely partnered with the Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic in Calgary as an academic platform for our clinicians who provide care for newly arrived refugees and asylum claimants for up to two years. 

reginacommunityclinic.ca · Regina, SK

The Regina Community Clinic is a primary health service provider. Our ultimate goal is to build a healthy population by offering support that focuses on diagnosis and treatment, disease prevention and patient education. A co-operative is an organization with a willingness and ability to work with others. It is owned by and operated for the benefit of those using its services. Community Health Service Association (Regina) Ltd., is a health co-operative that lives by this definition and follows these principles.

reginaiwc.ca · Regina, SK

We provide opportunities, programs and services for immigrant and refugee WOMEN and their families to facilitate and support their smooth integration into our local communities.

rods.sk.ca · Regina, SK

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

royalcollege.ca · Ottawa, ON

We partner with patients, Fellows, residents and other health care collaborators to lead specialty medical education, assessment and accreditation standards; promote the specialist physician role through research, advocacy and health policy; enable specialist physicians to adapt and continuously improve; and foster patient trust and confidence in specialist physicians.

saskatoonhealthregion.ca/ruh · Saskatoon, SK

Royal University Hospital is located on the University of Saskatchewan campus located off College Drive near the top of the University Bridge in Saskatoon.

sjnewcomers.ca · Saint John, NB

The Saint John Multicultural Newcomers Resource Centre inc., commonly known as The Saint John Newcomers Centre (SJNC), is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization. Founded in 2009, the purpose of the SJNC is to improve the cultural, social, and economic well-being of citizens and newcomers of all backgrounds to Greater Saint John and to promote equality for all cultural groups.

sjlip.ca · Saint John, NB

The vision for LIPs is to support the development of self-sustaining multi-sectoral partnerships at the local level to integrate newcomer needs into the municipal planning process, while influencing provincial and federal priorities and processes. Local Immigration Partnerships symbolize the two-way street approach to integration, which regards all newcomers and members of the host community to be equal and important agents of change.

sjrhem.ca · Saint John, NB

The Saint John Regional Hospital is the largest facility in New Brunswick and serves a population of 200,000 in the southern part of the province. As a flagship tertiary care hospital, and level 1 Trauma Centre, we have 23 areas of specialty medicine and surgery, supported by a vast array of research, education, health promotion activities and community partnerships.

saisia.ca · Saskatoon, SK

Established in 1987, SAISIA serves newcomers by providing settlement and integration agencies in Saskatchewan with access to professional development and opportunities to network, as well as links to resources they can use to strengthen and enhance their internal procedures, client programs and services. SAISIA is the voice of immigration and settlement agencies to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the community, and the public.

sanctuaryrefugee.ca · Kitchener, ON

Here at Sanctuary, we provide patient-centred, evidence-based health care, recognizing issues arising from persecution, trauma, migratory stress, and social integration. We seek to bridge cultural and linguistic difference in offering orientation and access to the Canadian health care system. We also work tirelessly with partner organizations to create a ‘hub’ of services for the well-being of refugee newcomers seeking a new life in Waterloo region.

saskhealthauthority.ca · Saskatoon, SK

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing more than 40,000 employees and physicians. Together, we are responsible fo​r the delivery of safe, high quality health care for the entire province.

saskpolytech.ca · Moose Jaw, SK

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.

saskatooncommunityclinic.ca · Saskatoon, SK

The Saskatoon Community Clinic is a primary health care service provider. Our ultimate goal is to build a healthy population by offering support that focuses on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, patient education and diagnosis and treatment.

sods.sk.ca · Saskatoon, SK

We are proud to welcome newcomers to Canada and help them settle in Saskatoon. We now help newcomers to connect, integrate and build strong reciprocal relationships with the local community, including our Indigenous communities.

shn.ca · Toronto, ON

Across our three hospitals and several community-based satellite sites, our programs and services are designed for the specific needs of the Scarborough community. We offer full-service emergency departments; diagnostic, surgery, rehabilitation, and geriatric care; as well as advanced birthing centres for moms, newborns, and growing families. We are leaders and partners in specialty mental health, cancer, and kids’ care.

shorecentre.ca · Kitchener, ON

For 50 years SHORE Centre (formerly Planned Parenthood) has been Waterloo Region’s trusted source for accurate sexual health education and confidential pregnancy options support. We are committed to creating a community that honours sexuality, diversity and choice.

sickkids.ca · Toronto, ON

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country.  

snacadie.org · Moncton, NB

The Société Nationale de l'Acadie is a non-profit federation that brings together the four Francophone associations representing the Atlantic provinces, as well as the four youth associations. The SNA also has affiliate members in the Atlantic, Maine, Quebec, France and Louisiana.Its mandate is to represent the Acadian people on the Atlantic, national and international stages.

swchc.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization. We were established in 1978 and are located in the heart of Chinatown. We support people and communities to enjoy the best possible health and well-being by providing health and social services.

seochc.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides a range of multi-disciplinary services to clients, including primary care, health promotion, social services, community and resource development, home support and advocacy to address the social determinants of health. SEOCHC particularly responds to persons who face barriers to accessing health and social services and who live in South-East Ottawa.  Our services and programs are designed to meet the needs of our community.

southernhealth.ca · Southport, MB

Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to improving the patient experience for everyone. As an organization, we depend on patients to partner with us to achieve this goal. 

newcomerwelcomecentre.com · Swift Current, SK

The Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a hospitable atmosphere for newcomers who have decided to reside here.  Our programming and services are designed to assist with settlement and integration.

stjoes.ca · Hamilton, ON

As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and creating a lasting future for our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs.

unityhealth.to · Toronto, ON

St. Michael’s Hospital is a Catholic teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto. Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael’s is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. 

vitalitenb.ca · Moncton, NB

The clinic is intended first for those with no access to a family physician, nurse practitioner or other specialist to manage their health problems. Those who do have access to a health care professional may be referred to the clinic by him or her.

albertahealthservices.ca/stollery/ · Edmonton, AB

The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre for complex pediatric care and research established in 2001. The Stollery is the only specialized healthcare facility for infants, children and youth in central and northern Alberta. The Stollery has among the highest inpatient volumes of any children’s hospital in Canada, and serves a geographical area of over 500,000 km.

successcentre.ca · Winnipeg, MB

Success Skills Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the recognition of the skills, training, education and knowledge of immigrant professionals and skilled workers, leading to workplace participation appropriate to their credentials.

switchboardta.org · USA

Funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR),  Switchboard offers a library of learning resources, an online evidence database, a range of self-paced e-learning courses, regular live learning opportunities, and on-demand technical assistance for ORR-funded organizations. Switchboard is implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

kindnesswanted.ca · Saint John's, NL

The Gathering Place is a Community Health Centre committed to building community, promoting equality and providing food, clothing, medical and dental help, and counselling services to vulnerable individuals in our community.

ottawahospital.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

No Canadian academic health sciences centre sees more patients than The Ottawa Hospital. We serve 1.2 million people across Eastern Ontario, striving to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion that we would want for our loved ones.

theroyal.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Our mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster. 

togetherproject.ca  · Toronto, ON

Together Project makes change in three interconnected ways: building newcomer social connections, supporting newcomer integration priorities, and amplifying community involvement in newcomer integration.

umbrellacoop.ca · New Westminster, BC

As a cooperative community health centre, we are delivering culturally-appropriate health care to immigrants and newcomers in the Lower Mainland. Donors have helped us provide patient-centered care to over 3,000 families.

albertahealthservices.ca · Edmonton, AB

The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres with a reputation for research, innovation, education, and patient-centred care.

umanitoba.ca · Winnipeg, MB

The University of Manitoba is western Canada’s first university, Manitoba's only research-intensive university, is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine · Ottawa, ON

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.

uvic.ca · Victoria, BC

Dynamic learning, research with a vital impact, and our extraordinary academic environment give UVic an Edge that can’t be found anywhere else. The University of Victoria is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. We are located in Victoria, on the BC coast.

vch.ca · Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Coastal Health delivers services to more than 1 million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver’s North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Sunshine Coast, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, the Central Coast, and surrounding areas. The remarkable range of jobs & specialties places VCH at the forefront of career destinations for Registered Nurses, Sonographers, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, and many other health care professionals.

vch.ca · Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Coastal Health delivers services to more than 1 million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver’s North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Sunshine Coast, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, the Central Coast, and surrounding areas. The remarkable range of jobs & specialties places VCH at the forefront of career destinations for Registered Nurses, Sonographers, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, and many other health care professionals.

viccir.org · Victoria, BC

VICCIR's principal activity is to provide mental health counselling to immigrants and refugees living on Vancouver Island. We offer our services on a sliding fee scale, based on clients' ability to pay. We work with specially trained interpreters as required. In this way we seek to remove barriers to quality service and care for both individuals and families, whatever their economic or cultural context.

cpsv-vsph.com · Ottawa, ON

Created in 2017, the Hub is the first of its kind in Ontario. Based on the child and youth-centred model of integrated social medicine developed by Montreal pediatrician, Dr. Gilles Julien, the Hub uses a community approach that embraces the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

wrdsb.ca · Waterloo, ON

immigrationwaterlooregion.ca · Waterloo, ON

Immigration Partnership is a collaboration of community service, business, municipal and post-secondary organizations and Waterloo Region residents working together.

wellesleyinstitute.com · Toronto, ON

Wellesley Institute works in research and policy to improve health and health equity in the GTA through action on the social determinants of health. Wellesley Institute is a registered non-profit charity.

wesley.ca · Hamilton, ON

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit, offering support for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and barriers in the community. We provide programs and services to meet diverse community needs in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford.

wcwrc.ca · Winnipeg, MB

To empower women and their community to move from where they are to where they want to be, by providing responsive programming, facilitating knowledge sharing and connection, and contributing to culture shift and policy transformation.

hsc.mb.ca/children · Winnipeg, MB

HSC Winnipeg provides highly specialized and acute pediatric care in the areas of ambulatory, cardiac, emergency, dialysis, intensive, medicine, mental health, neonatal, and surgical care. To ensure our youngest patients have a comfortable hospital experience, pediatric patients have access to free closed-circuit television studio, curated culturally diverse libraries, and innovative music and play during their stay.

wrha.mb.ca · Winnipeg, MB

The WRHA serves residents of the city of Winnipeg, as well as the northern community of Churchill and the rural municipalities of East and West St. Paul, representing a total population of more than 750,000. The WRHA also provides health-care support and specialty referral services to nearly half a million Manitobans who live beyond these boundaries, as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut, who often require the services and expertise available within the WRHA.

winnipegsd.ca · Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg School Division provides a learning environment that fosters the growth of each student’s potential and provides equitable opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for meaningful participation in a global and diverse society.

ymcahbb.ca · Hamilton, ON

Across more than 120+ locations in Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford and Haliburton, we are a charity committed to promoting equity and improving the health and well-being of people of all backgrounds, abilities, including at-risk and marginalized members of our community. From health and fitness programs, child care and camp, to employment and immigrant service programs and transitional housing, we're committed to supporting the broad determinants that influence the overall health of people in our communities. 

saintjohny.ymca.ca  · Saint John, NB

We are a family working together to serve more than 22,000 people across the Greater Saint John area. We believe in helping children, youth, adults, seniors and families reach their full potential. We are a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of our community. For more than 165 years we’ve cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow and helped generations of people come together to find support, get healthier and make friends for life. We are determined to be a genuine, welcoming, hopeful place that is nurturing and fun. This is the community we want. A community where we share a sense of social responsibility, and where we can experience better health in spirit, mind and body.

ywcahamilton.org · Hamilton, ON

YWCA Hamilton strengthens women’s and girls’ voices, broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and provides essential and meaningful services that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable communities.

ywcaprincealbert.ca · Prince Albert, SK

YWCA Prince Albert provides shelter, supportive housing, and assistance to marginalized populations to help break the cycle of poverty. It is our hope that by supporting marginalized populations through their journey we become part of the solution to ending homelessness.

umanitoba.ca/internationally-educated-health-professionals · Winnipeg, MB

You’ve worked hard to earn your credentials as an internationally educated health professional and you’re ready to apply those skills in Manitoba.

Get started by exploring the Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP) Access Hub. Hosted by the University of Manitoba and funded by Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program, this site offers the licensing, education and employment information you’ll need to launch your new career in our province.

ab-cca.ca · Edmonton, AB

The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) represents the owners and operators of continuing care facilities and home care and support organizations in Alberta. 

aimga.ca · Edmonton, AB

AIMGA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the successful integration of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). While we are a small organization, we are mighty.

aniw.org · Calgary, AB

Since 1986 the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women has connected and empowered immigrant women across the province, leading and supporting initiatives that foster equality, justice, and learning.

afmc.ca · Ottawa, ON

AFMC is a registered charity that works to represent and support the mandates of our medical faculties – research, medical education and clinical care. Our advocacy initiatives are tailored to keeping these issues high on the federal government's agenda and ensure that Canada's faculties of medicine serve as important resources to decision-makers in this country.

arnm.ca · Winnipeg, MB

The Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba is the professional association representing licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), graduate nurses, nursing students and former registered nurses in Manitoba.

bccare.ca · Kingsway Burnaby, BC

Established in 1977, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is the leading voice for B.C.’s continuing care sector. Our growing membership base includes over 450 long-term care, assisted living, and commercial members from across British Columbia. Through its operating arm EngAge BC, the organization represents independent living and private-pay home health operators.

cpsbc.ca · Vancouver, BC

Protecting the public by ensuring physicians and surgeons meet expected standards of practice and conduct

binnylaw.com · Ottawa, ON

Binny Joseph is Barrister and Solicitor with Ontario Law Society (Law Society of Upper Canada) and also a Registered Social Worker with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

cahs-acss.ca · Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to make a positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians. These Fellows, drawn from all disciplines across our nation’s universities, healthcare and research institutes, evaluate Canada’s most complex health challenges and recommend strategic, actionable solutions.

casn.ca · Ottawa, ON

CASN/ACESI  (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing/Association canadienne des écoles de sciences infirmières) is the national voice for nursing education, research, and scholarship and represents baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in Canada.

caltc.ca  

The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) is the national voice of long-term care delivering resident-centred care services to seniors across Canada when they can no longer live at home. Since its inception in 2002, CALTC has been working together to share information, best practices, and evidence to improve the quality of care provided to residents in long-term care, no matter where they live.

ccpnr.ca

The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) / Conseil canadien de réglementation des soins infirmiers auxiliaires (CCRSIA) is the federation of  provincial and territorial organizations identified in legislation as responsible for the safety of the public through the regulation of Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses.

nursesunions.ca · Ottawa, ON

he Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is the voice of nearly 250,000 unionized nurses and nursing students across the country. We are proud to advocate for our members and promote the nursing profession on the national level, and we work tirelessly to protect the quality of health care for our patients and our universal public health care system.

cma.ca · Ottawa, ON

The CMA unites the medical profession in Canada to improve the health of Canadians and strengthen the health care system.

cna-aiic.ca  · Ottawa, ON

CNA is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing. We represent registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed and registered practical nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, retired nurses and nursing students across all 13 provinces and territories.

capellekane.com · Ottawa, ON

Based in the national capital, Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers have been providing sound legal advice on Canadian citizenship and immigration laws since 1994. We focus on offering corporate immigration services to Canadian and multinational companies in their quest to secure international talent in Canada. We take pride in helping to reunite families. We understand the importance of speed in obtaining immigration permits. We offer solutions to minimize delays in visa processing.

caper.ca 

CAPER has been gathering post-M.D. training data since 1988. We publish statistical trends for more than 80 specialty and sub-specialty training fields, including all family medicine, medical, surgical and laboratory disciplines.

Covering residency and fellowship programs at all universities, CAPER gives a long-term picture of the numbers and types of physicians moving through Canada’s post-M.D. training system.

care4nurses.org · Ottawa, ON

CARE Centre provides IENs with the one-on-one case management, language and communication skills, exam preparation, professional development, mentoring and networking to be successful in the nursing profession.

cheo.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital.

Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

cheo.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital.

Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

ccnb.ca 

Founded nearly 40 years ago, the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) serves all Francophone and Acadian communities in the province of New Brunswick through its five campuses located in Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Edmundston and the Acadian Peninsula.

cmq.org · Montreal, QB

The mission of the Collège des médecins du Québec is to promote quality medicine at the service of the public.

cfpc.ca · Ottawa, ON

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is the professional organization that represents more than 42,000 members across the country. The College establishes the standards for and accredits postgraduate family medicine training in Canada's 17 medical schools. It reviews and certifies continuing professional development programs and materials that enable family physicians to meet certification and licensing requirements.

cno.org · Toronto, ON

The College of Nurses of Ontario is the governing body for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada.

csagroup.org · Toronto, ON

CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in Standards Development and in Testing, Inspection and Certification around the world including Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.

doctorsns.com · Dartmouth, NS

Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) is the oldest medical association in Canada. Its membership represents more than 3,500 physicians, including practising and retired physicians, medical students and residents. Doctors Nova Scotia is a division of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).

canada.ca/en/employment-social-development 

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. They do this by promoting a labour force that is highly skilled. They also promote an efficient and inclusive labour market.

fmrac.ca · Ottawa, ON

Advancing medical regulation on behalf of the public through collaboration, common standards and best practices.

glenhavenmanor.com · New Glasgow, NS

Glen Haven Manor is an accredited; community governed long-term care and enriched housing facility, located in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. One of the largest long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia, Glen Haven has 200 resident beds and 20 housing units and is strategically located in close proximity to major services and amenities that enhance the care and lifestyle of our residents.

gnb.ca · Fredericton, NB

welcomenb.ca · Fredericton, NB

The Province of New Brunswick has made it a priority to attract, support and retain valuable health-care professionals. With employment opportunities in both official languages (English or French), various provincial departments and employers across a variety of health care settings work closely together to maintain a well trained and experienced workforce.

princeedwardisland.ca · PEI

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

hamiltonhealthsciences.ca · Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

healthassociation.ns.ca · Bedford, NS

Health Association Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit, non-government, member-based association with 60 years’ experience in providing expertise, shared services, and support. 

healthcarecan.ca · Ottawa, ON

HealthCareCAN is… The national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals across Canada, delivering high-quality products and services to members in support of health system innovation and transformation.

canada.ca/en/health-canada 

Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks.

healthforceontario.ca · Toronto, ON

HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency is now part of Ontario Health, an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care.

healthmatchbc.org · Vancouver, BC

Health Match BC is a free health professional recruitment service funded by the Government of British Columbia, Canada and is a division of HEABC Recruitment Solutions

princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/health-pei · PEI

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

regulatedhealthprofessions.on.ca · Beaverton, ON

Their members are the 26 regulatory colleges that regulate 29 distinct professions - almost 400,000 healthcare professionals in Ontario. Their duty is to protect the public, making sure healthcare professionals are safe, ethical, and competent.

hsnsudbury.ca · Sudbury, ON

Health Sciences North is the regional hospital for Northeastern Ontario, based in Greater Sudbury. Our purpose is to provide high quality health services, support learning and generate research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario.

hollandbloorview.ca · Toronto, ON

At Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, we care for kids with disabilities, kids needing rehabilitation after illness or trauma, kids whose medical complexity requires a kind of care they can’t get elsewhere.

iecbc.ca · Vancouver, ON

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides BC employers with solutions, tools and resources they need to attract, hire and retain qualified immigrant talent.

imgcareercounselling.com · Toronto, ON

Ranika Singh (IMG Career Counselling) helps International Medical Graduates achieve their goals through her love of counselling and strong combination of professional expertise and experience in the healthcare recruitment field.

ipwinnipeg.org · Winnipeg, MB

Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are multi-sectoral collectives that bring a new form of collaboration, at the community-level, to newcomer settlement and integration. They are designed to establish, facilitate and implement a community-wide strategy for improving the settlement and integration of immigrants. The LIP model is having success across Canada with more than 40 LIPs in four Canadian provinces now.

ihsnca.org · Scarborough, ON

We believe that a healthy community starts with well informed and oriented members. We envision a society where everyone enjoys access to quality healthcare. Our aim is to mobilize healthcare professionals, equip, and strengthen our communities for better health services and awareness. We strive to equip each member of our communities particularly refugees and other recent immigrants with the needed knowledge and support to access the best possible healthcare services and to stay healthy.

Not-For-Profit Organization composed of Filipino- Canadian Nurses who graduated nursing in the Philippines.

intercarealberta.com · Calgary, AB

Intercare Corporate Group Inc. (Intercare) is an Alberta based organization providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centres since 1992.  Our purpose is to maintain dignity, offer choice and support growth to those we serve.

itpo.ca · Petawawa, ON

We were founded in 2021, by a group of dedicated Internationally Trained Physicians and Canadian Trained Physicians working to bridge the gap between immigrant physicians' skillsets and expertise and available pathways to integration into the Canadian healthcare system. We were first brought together as a grassroots movement, born out of an overwhelming desire to help Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we have transformed into ITPO! 

kalynapcn.ca · Vegreville, AB

The Kalyna Country PCN serving Vegreville, Vermilion, Viking, Killam, Hardisty, and Tofield — consists of 27 physicians in the delivery of care. We have several programs designed to improve the quality of care and bring Primary Healthcare Closer to Home. The best way to access the services of the PCN is to see your family physician. Your family physician is very familiar with the PCN’s programs and will be able to determine how best you can make use of the PCN’s programs.

kchc.ca/about · Kingston, ON

Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) is one of 83 community health centres in Ontario. We strive to create inclusive, resilient and healthy communities. At KCHC, we have several locations, and many different services and programs. While our work is diverse, all of our programs and staff are united by our values and by our mission: A dynamic provider of integrated services that empower people and build communities.

kingstonhsc.ca · Kingston, ON

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is southeastern Ontario’s complex, acute and specialty care, research and teaching hospital. Consisting of our Hotel Dieu site and Kingston General site, as well as the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and our research institute, we care for more than 500,000 patients and their families from across our region.

www.lhsc.on.ca · London, ON

As London, Ontario’s largest employer, London Health Science Centre is home to Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, Byron Family Medical Centre, Victoria Family Medical Centre and 54 Riverview Avenue site. We are also home to the London Regional Cancer Program, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics) and two research institutes - Children's Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Our physicians, residents and staff number nearly 15,000 and, together, they provided care for more than one million patients last year.

mcc.ca · Ottawa, ON

At the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), we strive to achieve the highest level of medical care in Canada through excellence in the assessment of physicians. We assess close to 10,000 international and Canadian medical students and graduates every year through our examinations, offered in both official languages in Canada and in 80 other countries. Our ongoing support for research and development ensures that we remain at the forefront of innovation in medical assessment.

nnas.ca · Toronto, ON

The National Nursing Assessment Service exists to start Internationally Educated Nurses on their journey to nursing practice in Canada.

nbanh.com · Fredericton, NB

Mission: To lead member homes through a united voice advocating excellence in Long Term Care and service delivery in New Brunswick.

nbcc.ca · Fredericton, NB

Learners come to NBCC confident they’ll get the skills and education they need for the workforce. Our diverse learning experiences not only offer an edge in the workplace, they position learners for greater impact in their communities and beyond. Through the NBCC Advantage, we create a sense of belonging through life-changing and life-long connections.

nshealth.ca · NS

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province.

ncasbc.ca · BC

NCAS provides a comp​etency assessment service for nurses and healthcare assistants s​eeking to license in British Columbia and Maritime Canada (Nova Scotia, New ​Brunswick or Prince Edward Island).

health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/hhrsd/

Working to ensure Ontarians receive access to the quality long-term care they deserve, in a safe, home-like environment when and where they need it.

fairnesscommissioner.ca · Toronto, ON

The Fairness Commissioner makes sure that certain regulated professions in Ontario have registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.

pegasusinstitute.ca · Toronto, ON

PEGASUS Institute was developed from a series of bi-annual conferences that have taken place since 2014, seeking to address global health challenges through a lens of peace and sustainability. The Institute was developed in recognition of the importance of on-going work, strategies, and platforms to advance global health, peace and sustainability.

saskhealthauthority.ca/ · Saskatoon, SK

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing more than 40,000 employees and physicians. Together, we are responsible fo​r the delivery of safe, high quality health care for the entire province.

seedwinnipeg.ca · Winnipeg, MB

SEED Winnipeg Inc. is a non-profit agency that works to reduce poverty and help renew Winnipeg’s inner city. We do this by helping people start small businesses and save money for future goals.

sunnybrook.ca · Toronto, ON

From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community. 

ottawahospital.on.ca · Ottawa, ON

TOH is a participating partner in the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) program and has practice placements available in a wide variety of clinical settings for internationally educated nurses who have met all the requirements to practice nursing in Ontario, except evidence of practice.

touchstoneinstitute.ca · Toronto, ON

Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation that offers expertise in evaluation and curriculum development to promote public confidence in professional competence in the Canadian workforce.

successcentre.ca 

Success Skills Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the recognition of the skills, training, education and knowledge of immigrant professionals and skilled workers, leading to workplace participation appropriate to their credentials.

uwo.ca · London, ON

We inform every dimension of a student – intellectual, social, cultural as well as physical. From our home in London, Ont., Canada, outward across every continent, Western prepares future leaders to succeed.

utoronto.ca · Ottawa, ON

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of its faculty, students, alumni and supporters.

contacts.ucalgary.ca/info · Calgary, AB

Dr. Turin draws upon the background as a clinician with a diverse set of research methodological experience and has been involved in research projects with focus on dynamic changes in risk factors and long-term risk projections using administrative data source.

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windmillmicrolending.org · Calgary, AB

Founded in 2005, Windmill Microlending is Canada’s only national charity offering affordable loans to skilled immigrants and refugees. Our microloans help our clients pay for the costs of accreditation, training and career development. Funded by the public and private sectors, Windmill has helped over 7,000 newcomers convert their potential into prosperity.

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