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IRCC: The 2021 Census will be crucial to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and plan for the future
Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 02:05 PM
The 2021 Census is here! As you know, census data are critical to decision makers and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Information from the 2021 Census will be even more crucial because it will help evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to better plan for the future. Census data will help determine health care funding, calculate federal, provincial and territorial transfer payments, and education services.
How you can help:
Encourage census completion
Promote census awareness and...
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AAISA: Health of the Sector Survey
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 05:48 PM
Message from AAISA, an N4 partner:
Dear colleagues,
The Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) is seeking feedback to better understand the health of the settlement and integration sector from the perspective of front-line staff from agencies across the PNT (Prairies and Northern Territories) region.
Download: Regional Health of the Sector Project - Project Description, February 2021
This research project aims to understand the perspective of staff working within agencies...
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IRCC launches pathway to permanent residence
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 06:21 PM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway will open on May 6, 2021 at 12pm (noon) EDT.
Candidates can apply for permanent residence through the pathway if they are
- international graduates who have completed eligible programs of study in Canada or
- temporary foreign workers in health care or in select essential occupations
To qualify, candidates must submit their application before November 5, 2021 or until the maximum numbers of...
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The Department of Canadian Heritage announces a funding opportunity
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 02:58 PM
Message from Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat
On behalf of the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, I would like to follow-up on your participation in one our town halls by informing you about a funding opportunity. The Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) at the Department of Canadian Heritage is pleased to launch a call for proposals to provide time-limited financial assistance (fiscal year 2021-22) of up to $100,000 for the following types of research projects:
- projects that aim to...
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Anti-Fraud Awareness
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:37 AM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
IRCC is aware of some recent fraudulent activities and scams affecting settlement service provider organizations. Fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of the increasing reliance on online tools and platforms, using technology to target victims with increasingly sophisticated scams.
Recipients are responsible for safeguarding the private information of their clients and employees. It is important that recipients educate their...
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April 24-30: National Immunization Awareness Week - NIAW
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 09:23 AM
This year, Canada’s National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) coincides with both the Vaccination Week in the Americas and World Immunization World Immunization Week. Every year, Canada Immunize hosts a number of events to raise awareness of the importance of immunization, its impact on the community and success. Worldwide organizations participate in international strategies to increase awareness regarding the importance of vaccination.
Newcomers to Canada may lack immunization and immunization...
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Budget 2021: What it means for IRCC
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 12:44 PM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Budget 2021, titled A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. This Budget was about finishing the fight against COVID-19 and creating more jobs and prosperity for Canadians in the years and decades to come.
In her speech, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland reiterated the government’s commitment to immigration, including a plan to draw even more talented,...
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Changes to COVID-19 testing for travellers entering Canada
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 11:09 AM
The process for every international traveller coming into the four designated airports has changed, as announced by the Government of Canada on April 23rd 2021: COVID-19 Day-10-Testing changed to Day-8-Testing.
Will you be involved in the COVID-19 Day-8 screening swab? How will this change affect your work? Do you see any challenges?
Upcoming N4 Webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Maternal Health of Newcomers
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:44 PM
Register now! newcomernavigation.ca/maternal-health
COVID-19 has imposed major disruptions to maternal and child health services that have disproportionately impacted newcomer women and children. Join us for a panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives from across North America.
Learning objectives
- How COVID-19 has exacerbated maternal health inequities for newcomer women and children
- Some of the top challenges Newcomer women experience during labour and delivery
- Examples of promising practices...
Finding a job is a job
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 11:54 AM
Message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Welcome to Canada employment video from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The video is available in English and French on the IRCC YouTube playlist Immigrating and Settling in Canada.
Finding a job is a job provides newcomers with an...
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