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Featured Learning Event
IEHP Resource Hub: Tools and Resources to Support Optimal Employment of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals
Join us for the launch of the N4 IEHP Resource Hub; a one stop shop for IEHPs, settlement, healthcare employers, and policy makers to access tools to ensure IEHPs optimally contribute to our healthcare workforce.
Speakers: Christine Kouri, Director, N4 · Sahar Zohni, Manager of Operations, Planning and Performance, N4 · Michelle Quinlan, Team Lead, Knowledge Generation and Mobilization, N4 · Catherine Penney, Quality Improvement Specialist, N4
February 28 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
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IEHP Resource Hub
The N4 IEHP Resource Hub serves as a comprehensive platform for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) and those who support them. It provides a wealth of resources to facilitate the successful integration of IEHPs into the Canadian health workforce.
Upcoming Learning Events
March 6 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free · Webinar
Real Organizational Change to Advance Health Equity for Newcomers
Speaker: Alicia Tieder, Associate Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer Seattle Children's Hospital
Register NowMarch 20 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free · Webinar
Interpersonal Communication 101: Basics and Foundation
Speaker: Dr. Aliaa Dakroury, Associate Professor, Saint Paul University
Register NowApril 24 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free · Webinar
Feeling Like an Insider, or Just a Means to an End? Equity and Inclusion in Ontario's Settlement Sector
Speakers: Michaël Séguin, Assistant Professor, Saint-Paul University · Bianca Briciu, Assistant Professor, Saint-Paul University · Sahar Zohni, Manager of Operations, Planning and Performance, N4
Register NowJune 5 · 1 PM EST · French · 1 hour · Free · Webinar
Recruitment and Retention Practices for Internationally Educated Nurses
Presented by Hôpital Monfort
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Did you know?
All of our past webinars are recorded and available for free to view at any time on our website.
English · 1 hour · Free
Doing More with What You Know: An Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization for Newcomer-Serving Professionals
Speaker: Sarah Pinder, Knowledge Broker, Knowledge Institute, for Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
Mental Distress and Resettlement: Improving RAPs Model of Service for Clients in Mental Distress
Royal College members receive 0.5 Continuing Education credits for watching this webinar. CCHL members receive 0.5 MOC II credits for watching this webinar. CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for watching this webinar.
Speakers: Paulysha De Gannes, Assistant Manager, CAMH · Mercedes Sobers, Research Coordinator, CAMH · Jack Williams, Research Analyst, CAMH
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
Unveiling the Invisible: Exploring Intersections in Child Welfare and Immigration
Speakers: Liz Okai, Manager, CWICE - Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence · Danielle Ungara, Manager, CWICE - Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence
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IEHP Resource Hub
N4 has Created Visual Pathways to Licensure for ITPs (IMGs)
IEHP Resource Hub
N4 has Created a Visual Pathway to Licensure for IENs
Challenging Conversion Practices (OCASI)
Webinar · English · 1 hour · Free
Challenging conversion practices: Understanding conversion practices & their impact on immigrant queer and trans youth in Canada. Learn about what conversion practices are, and how you can support queer immigrant and newcomer folks as service providers.
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Featured Member
Dr. Hassan Vatanparast, MD, PhD, is a Professor with Joint Appointment to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. His journey into the realm of public health is not merely marked by academic accolades but is deeply rooted in a purpose for equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations such as immigrants and refugees.
Featured Organization
The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is a non-denominational settlement agency helping newcomers settle/integrate into Canadian society. We help everyone, regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental/physical ability. We help newcomers addressing challenges, such as housing, employment, education, health, language and more.
N4 Outreach and Partners
N4 meets regularly with stakeholder organizations to ensure we understand and support their efforts to promote equity for newcomers. Here are the latest organizations we have met with:
- York University, Toronto, ON
- Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC
- Association of Refugee Health Coordinators, USA
- Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Ottawa, ON
- Health Canada
Want to meet with N4 to discuss your organization? Book a virtual meeting with N4.
Data Snapshots
Each month, N4 provides a visual data snapshot of key quantitative data sets in a simple and useable formats. Data snapshots help members make evidence-based decisions using timely and relevant sources of information.
Recent Snapshot: National Immigration Figures: A 2021-2023 Overview
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New N4 Members
Health and social service professionals across Canada join N4 to ensure equity for our newcomers. Here's some of the cities where our newest members have joined from.
Athabasca, AB · Burnaby, BC · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Halifax, NS · Hamilton, ON · High River, AB · Kingston, ON · London, ON · New Mississauga, ON · Montreal, QC · North Sydney, NS · Ottawa, ON · Saskatoon, SK · Scarborough, ON · St. John's, NFLD · Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON · Winnipeg, MB
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As an N4 member, you can access Member Directory to check on the newest members, connect with your peers and create a list of your close contacts.Not an N4 member yet? Join now, it's quick, easy and free!
News Feed
Government of Canada: Welcome to Canada: Publications for Newcomers
Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. The publications on this page can help you find what to expect... Read MoreGovernment of Canada: Canada continues efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled newcomers
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity, while also growing the economy... Read MoreCTV: Many immigrants leaving Canada within years of arriving: StatCan
More than 15 per cent of immigrants decide to leave Canada either to return to their homeland or immigrate to another country... Read MoreWould You Like to Feature Your News Here? Share the news of your organization's work with newcomers and we will feature it here and on the N4 website.
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What Members Say About N4
Delve into Clarissa Moura’s testimonial to uncover the invaluable soft skills she gained in the N4/SPU IEHP Online Program as an internationally educated nurse, and learn how this program laid the foundation for her success in Canada. Gain insights into the program's unique features and embark on your own path to professional excellence in Canada.
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