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IRCC: Support for Afghan citizens with travel authorizations to leave Afghanistan
Posted on Thursday, September 02, 2021 03:33 PM
Ottawa, August 29, 2021—Canada and its allies have received assurances from the Taliban that Afghan citizens with travel authorization from other countries will be allowed to leave Afghanistan.
If someone who has qualified under our programs is able to leave Afghanistan and needs further documentation from the Government of Canada to continue their travel, support is available at IRCC.SituationAfghanistan.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. Eligible applicants who leave Afghanistan and arrive in a third country...
N4 needs your input!
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 07:17 PM
The Community of Practice (CoP) aims to create a dynamic, active learning system that spans health, settlement, social service and other sectors in support of N4 to deliver an optimal experience to refugees and newcomers.
Let us know what issue(s) the CoP working groups should focus on in this 5-minute survey.
We appreciate your input! In the survey you can also share if you would like to join a working group.
Temporary migrant workers: List of trusted resources and advice
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 04:14 PM
What labour laws exist to prevent exploitative temporary migrant workers practices?
Trusted resources and advice to help you identify and address issues that affect TMWs in Canada such as precarious employment, exploitative practices, and barriers to receiving healthcare:
N4 Webinar
The modern day dilemmas of temporary migrant workersSpeakers: Santiago Escobar, National Representative, UFCW Canada / Stephanie Mayell, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Resource Toolkit
AAISA: Settlement Practitioner Certification
Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 11:33 AM
AAISA continues to offer Canada’s only certification program for qualified settlement practitioners.
The Settlement Practitioner certification is based on a balanced assessment of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and training. Practitioners are certified as Level 2 or Level 3, recognizing respective competency levels and experience in the field.
Guidelines for Certification
Settlement Practitioners who meet the specified requirements are eligible for Level...
INFO N4 Newsletter: August 2021
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 07:55 PM
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Monthly Theme
Worker Well-being: Temporary Migrant Workers and Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the diverse topic of worker well-being more than ever before. Here at N4 we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and that as with physical health, for a truly healthy society we need to work together to support the mental health of those around us.
Worker Well-being: Temporary Migrant Workers and Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 07:55 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the diverse topic of worker well-being more than ever before. Here at N4 we believe that mental health is as important as physical health, and that as with physical health, for a truly healthy society we need to work together to support the mental health of those around us.
During the month of August, we’ve focused on growing the conversation around two important areas
Join the conversation: the Afghan refugee crisis
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:38 AM
The N4 team has been closely watching the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as well as the promise of the Canadian government to resettle particularly vulnerable Afghans in Canada. Many of us in the healthcare, social service, and settlement sectors have been reflecting on the Syrian refugee crisis and how this may be similar or different.
Featured organization: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW)
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 11:09 AM
To align with our monthly theme of worker well-being, we’re excited to highlight the work of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW).
“The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) was established in 1989 by the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL). The first clinic opened in 1989 in Hamilton, with subsequent clinics opened in Toronto, Windsor, Sudbury,...
OCASI is looking for a Toolkit Developer
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 04:35 PM
Request for Proposals
Toolkit Developer
To develop a National, Bilingual Toolkit for OCASI’s Accessibility Initiative (AI)
Deadline for Receipt of Submissions: Tuesday, August 31st, 2021, by 5 PM
OCASI invites qualified individuals/organizations/companies to submit a proposal for a contract to develop a national and bilingual toolkit for the Accessibility Initiative.
Organization Profile
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer...
Vicarious trauma: List of trusted resources and advice
Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 12:55 PM
How can I recognize and manage signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout?
Trusted resources and advice to help you identify, prevent and manage compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout:
N4 Webinar
Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and BurnoutSpeakers: Aamna Ashraf, Manager of Health Equity, CAMH / Chantel Spade, Communications Coordinator, CAMH/IRMHP
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