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IRCC: Minister Mendicino launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 12:28 PM

News from IRCC

The work of human rights defenders is essential to promote and protect the human rights of people around the world. Too often, they put their own lives at risk to denounce injustices and hold the powerful to account.

Our country has a long and proud tradition of providing protection to those at risk. As a global leader, Canada welcomed close to a third of all resettled refugees from around the world in 2020.

That is why the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration,...

P2P: Call for Nominations: Deadline extended to July 23, 2021

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 11:50 AM

News from Pathways to Prosperity: Canada

Call for Nominations: Developing an Evidence Base and Sharing Settlement and Integration Practices that Work (DEB)

Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) is pleased to announce a new Call for Nominations for the project Developing an Evidence Base and Sharing Settlement and Integration Practices that Work (DEB). Pathways to Prosperity has been contracted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share innovative promising practices in immigrant...

What does effective interpersonal communication look like to you?

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 03:45 PM

For newcomers to Canada, cultural settings, language barriers, and other factors could be a burden to have and maintain dynamics, especially in the workplace.

Trusted resources and advice on how to effectively apply interpersonal communication to support diversity and inclusion:

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Part 1/2: Interpersonal Communication 101: Basics and Foundation
Speaker: Dr. Aliaa Dakroury - Associate Professor, Saint Paul University

Part 2/2: Interpersonal Communication: Dynamics...

Jul 14, 2021 | Interpersonal Communication : Dynamics and Context - Part 2/2

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 01:05 PM

Recorded on Jul 14, 2021 · English · 1 hour · Free

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In part two of this two-part webinar series, the speaker outlines the importance of creating a positive communication climate in relationships; what would “supportive” climate could look like; best practices...

Upcoming Webinar: Panel Discussion - The modern day dilemmas of temporary migrant workers

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 03:33 PM

Register now! newcomernavigation.ca/temp-worker

Temporary migrant workers (TMWs) are a significant part of many Canadian industries, including the agriculture and meat-packing sector. However, recent events due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought out some issues present in this field. Issues include the precarious nature of this type of employment, exploitative practices that may occur, barriers to receiving care while as a TMW, and various other problems.

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