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The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting an online session featuring Jennifer Roggemann, where she will share her immigration expertise to support employers in their work with accessing and securing newcomer talent. With immigration becoming a major source for talent, many employers are facing challenges in understanding the pathways they need to take, including LMIA, temporary foreign workers, work permits, and more. Jennifer's clear and engaging approach to sharing her knowledge in this area will provide valuable insights and strategies for employers. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and learn from an expert in the field.
Jennifer was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Canada as a teenager. She completed her law degree at the University of Victoria Law School. She began her law practice in 1998 working in real estate, corporate commercial law, and immigration law. Since mid-2012, she has focused exclusively on immigration law, helping families reunite and working with businesses to bring skilled workers to Canada. She currently owns a boutique law firm in Waterloo Region that focuses on Canadian Immigration Law.
Register now to reserve your spot: Business Growth Series: Navigating Work Permits, Pathways to Permanent Residency, LMIA and More (cambridgechamber.com)
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The Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre and the Kitchener Public Library will be hosting Multicultural Connections 2023!
Save the date and join us for an incredible evening to connect with others and foster a more inclusive community! This event is absolutely free and is designed for newcomers, immigrants, refugees, ethnocultural organizations, and the community at large. Attendees will have the chance to meet and network with ethnocultural organizations, learn about valuable community resources, attend a grant writing presentation, and engage with Indigenous culture through music and dance. Plus, there will be children's activities, along with free prizes for the first 100 people who arrive. No registration is necessary to attend.
For more information, please contact Ana Lagos Suazo at ana.lagos@kwmulticultural.ca or by phone at 226-972-4836 or visit: Community Events - Immigration Waterloo Region
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COMING IN JUNE! The 2023 Bi-Annual Survey of immigrants in Waterloo Region is coming soon and we are looking for 10 passionate ambassadors to help us promote the survey. We're looking for individuals from diverse immigrant groups who can help recruit participants and provide support to complete the survey within their communities, networks, and in public spaces and events. Embedded within diverse communities, survey ambassadors have the unique ability to promote the survey through trusted relationships and expand its reach. As a thank you for your time and expertise, ambassadors will receive a $100 gift certificate .If you're ready to make a difference and connect with the community in a meaningful way, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Please share this opportunity with those who you think would be a great fit for this role.
Apply at Survey Ambassador Application (Immigrant Survey 2023) (regionofwaterloo.ca)
Deadline: Monday, May 15 at noon.
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Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region is offering free counseling services to people in the region who are devastated by the suffering or loss of loved ones due to the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
https://muslimsocialserviceskw.org/services-3 Or call 4399-772-519. Interns: 2707
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Community Partner Highlights
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An Insightful Discussion on Immigration and Settlement in Canada at Muslim Social Service’s Progressive Leadership Program
We are excited to announce that Tara Bedard, Executive Director at Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, will be the guest speaker at the next session of the Progressive Leadership Program hosted by Muslim Social Services of Kitchener Waterloo.
Join Tara for an insightful discussion on the topic of Immigration and Settlement in Canada, where she will be sharing her expertise in immigration, refugee rights, and diversity.
The session is taking place on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30PM at Carizon on 645 Westmount Road East, Kitchener.
To register please send an email to: info@muslimsocialserviceskw.org
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Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre is Hiring!
Our amazing partners from Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre are hiring for two full-time positions - Digital Engagement Coordinator and Turkish-Speaking Settlement Worker.
Both roles offer a competitive salary and a chance to make a real impact in the community.
Apply now! 👇 - the deadline is May 8th!
Digital Engagement Coordinator — Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre (kwmulticultural.ca)
Turkish-Speaking Settlement Worker — Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre (kwmulticultural.ca)
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Connecting Families with Early Learning and Child Care: Meet the ELCC Navigators
The YMCA of Three Rivers has a team of Early Learning and Child Care Navigators (ELCC Navigators) ready to help young families access early learning and child care services. As one of the first points of contact for families with young children, ELCC Navigators:
· Share information about licensed child care in Waterloo Region
· Help families apply for child care on the centralized registry (OneList Waterloo Region)
· Help families access and apply for child care subsidies
· Provide information and support access to other services and resources such as special needs resourcing, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and Public Health.
ELCC Navigators are funded by the Region of Waterloo. Learn more at: Early Learning and Child Care Navigators - EarlyON Child and Family Centre (earlyyearsinfo.ca)
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The 2022 tax season is here, and it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest changes and deadlines. | | |
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Key Dates for 2022 Taxes
Filling Dates for 2022 Taxes
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June 15, 2023: Deadline to file your taxes if you or your spouse or common-law partner are self-employed
For more information visit Get ready to do your taxes - Canada.ca
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Refugee Integration Updates | |
Community members can support Afghan and other refugees arriving in the region in many ways: Providing affordable housing or primary care, making monetary donations to the Immigration Partnership Fund or Reception House Waterloo Region, donating clothing and other items, sponsoring refugee families, supporting family reunification efforts,etc. Visit http://immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/afghanresettlement for more information on the Afghan Resettlement in Waterloo Region! | |
Visit www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/ukraine to learn how residents of Waterloo Region can support the Ukrainians coming to Canada. In addition, visitors will find helpful information and tools shared by the federal government specifically for Ukrainian individuals and families such as service access instructions, welcome to Canada checklist, SIN for Newcomers, etc. | | |
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Канадська гаряча лінія з питань торгівлі людьми — це конфіденційна багатомовна служба, яка працює цілодобово та покликана зв’язувати жертв/ потерпілих із соціальними службами, правоохоронними органами й службами екстреної допомоги, а також отримувати підказки від населення.
Загальні ознаки примусової праці:
• Примус працювати задарма або за незначну оплату
• Роботодавець забирає документи, що засвідчують особу працівника
• Робота відрізняється від обіцяної
• Умови проживання незадовільні або небезпечні
• Мають місце прояви жорстокого поводження, недоїдання, недотримання особистої гігієни
• Наляканість, тривожність, ізольованість
• Обмеження пересування, контроль
• Примус до сплати боргу/незаконної плати за найняття
ДЗВІНКИ: 1.833.900.1010
ДОПОМОГА ОНЛАЙН: canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Поліція буде задіяна лише в тому випадку, якщо ви цього захочете.
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Tickets Available for Annual Hats Off to Mom! Event
Join Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:00 am for their 6th annual Mother’s Day fundraiser, Hats Off to Mom! The event features a delicious brunch, speakers, games and a gift for participants to take home. This Mother's Day, treat your mom while helping moms in the community who are experiencing violence.
Get your tickets at: Hats Off to Mom! 2023 - Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (wcswr.org)
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Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund
Are you working on Truth and Reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion in our community? The Region's 2023 Upstream Fund is here to support your grassroots initiatives. Apply now and help create positive change from the ground up.
Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023
More information: Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund - Region of Waterloo
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Apply for a Capital Grant to Improve Your Non-Profit's Infrastructure and Benefit Your Community
Apply for a Capital grant to help your non-profit organization address a community need by improving the infrastructure Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, Capital grants support projects that will have a positive impact in your community.
Deadline: Wednesday, June 9, 2023
Learn more: Capital Grant | Ontario Trillium Foundation (otf.ca)
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Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference: Lessons Learned and Opportunities: Moving Forward in the Post-Pandemic Era
The Metropolis SDH summit aims to examine lessons learned from the contagion for social researchers, policy makers and service providers via an examination of the demographic, social, economic, political and behavioral factors that impacted the ability to respond the health emergency arising from the pandemic with a view to establishing a more equitable healthcare system that enables better health outcomes for all.
This multi-disciplinary conference will bring together experts across disciplines to share knowledge, expertise and insights on the lessons learned from COVID-19. Contributions from heath researchers, health care providers, settlement agencies, non-profit organizations, faith groups and other grassroots organizations are welcome. Together, we endeavor to promote health equity, increase knowledge and improve patient trust in public health by developing health literacy and limiting disinformation through the creation of effective and inclusive messaging.
Call for proposals: Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference – Metropolis Conference Deadline to submit: June 10th, 2023
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What Does it Mean to Be a Host
WR Grassroots Response is always looking for people in Waterloo Region willing to open up their homes to Ukrainian fleeing the war. The number of Ukrainians seeking shelter is not slowing and there are new requests for help every day.
If you are interested in becoming a host, there are several ways you can help. Hosts are people with space in their homes and a willingness to open their doors. Some hosts have a sofa bed and can offer emergency hosting only, others have a spare room or an apartment (and sometimes two) and are able to host for longer periods. Some can cook meals and help with paperwork.
Learn more about how you can become a host and support the Ukrainian community:
Provide Housing | WRGR (wrgrassrootsresponse.ca)
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Un Guide Pour Tous
GuideMoi est une application mobile gratuite dédiée spécifiquement aux immigrants francophones qui souhaitent ou viennent de s’installer en Ontario. Cette application est un guide intuitif qui accompagne l’immigrant et l’oriente tout au long de son parcours d’intégration.
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Find a Mentor to Help you Become a Licensed Health Professional in Canada
Mentor Me aims to assist internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) in obtaining licensure in Canada. Mentor Me provides a simple solution by connecting unlicensed IEHPs with licensed IEHPs for personalized, flexible peer mentorship throughout the licensing process.
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Reflections on Canada's Immigration Narrative: A Roundtable Discussion Moderated by Nan Kiwanuka
May 9, 2023, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Join CERC Migration for a roundtable discussion, moderated by TVO’s Nam Kiwanuka, to take a close-up look at today’s dominant Canadian immigration narrative, asking what’s at stake and how might the narrative move toward a more inclusive and welcoming society. | |
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Sustainable Health Resources and Information for Newcomers
May 10, 2023, 1:00PM
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Organizations such as Our Kids Health (through Unity Health), About Kids Health (through Sick Kids), and Refugee613 are three such organizations that collect, summarize, and disseminate information to help newcomer populations through informative resources in multiple languages. From distributing quickly developing news on the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccines to accessing specific services within their community, this panel discussion will present from key subject matter experts answers to many questions on development and maintaining reliable and easy to understand information to newcomers across Canada. | |
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McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health
May 23 - June 16, 2023
Online and in-person courses
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McGill is pleased to partner with the Pegasus Institute to offer courses for students interested in how migration, conflict, and the environment shape human health. Courses will explore connections between larger events of the world and the health of populations and individuals. This new course “Introduction to Migration and Health” will be offered in Spanish and English and the course “Environment and Global Health” returns this year with a French language option. Soyez des nôtres!
Participants are encouraged to take as many courses, across Institutes, as fits in their schedule. A certificate of participation will be issued for each course.
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Datafication of Borders and Migration
May 25, 2023, 9:30AM - 4:15PM
Hybrid
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Along with partners at Utrecht University and Tampere University, CERC Migration hosts a hybrid workshop. Join an interdisciplinary gathering of scholars to discuss the research on the use of digital technologies and datafication in migration management, the implications for refugees, and the unsettling consequences in border management and policymaking applications. | |
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Multiculturalism at a Crossroads
May 30, 2023, 10:00AM - 4:45PM
Hybrid
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CERC Migration will be hosting a workshop to explore the future of multiculturalism, asking if it can overcome the divide created by populist regimes between the majority and minorities. Co-convened by Gurpreet Mahajan (formerly Jawaharlal Nehru University) and Anna Triandafyllidou. | |
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Practice your English
Every Monday, until Jun. 19, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM
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Practice your English skills in a small group setting with a trained volunteer, all from the comfort of your own home! All newcomers are welcome. This virtual program requires registration, an email address, and access to a laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Each session is 45 minutes. | |
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Let's Talk
Every Tuesday, until Jun. 20, 2023
5:00PM - 7:00PM
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Let's Talk is a free program for newcomer youth ages 14 - 21 that focuses on academic and career guidance. The upcoming Spring sessions will run weekly at the McCormick Branch of the WPL. Register now and connect with your community, other youth, and career mentors as you prepare to achieve your career goals. Volunteer hours, food, and bus tickets will be provided. | |
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Practice your English
Every Wednesday, until Jun. 21, 2023 10:00AM - 11:00AM
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Practice your English skills in a small group setting with a trained volunteer, all from the comfort of your own home! All newcomers are welcome. This virtual program requires registration, an email address, and access to a laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Each session is 45 minutes. | |
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2023 English Conversation Circles
Every Tuesday, until Jun. 22, 2023 11:00AM - 12:30PM (Online)
6:30PM - 8:00PM (In-person)
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The YMCA of Three Rivers will be offering English Conversation Circle to help newcomers practice their spoken English skills! This program is free and is drop in meaning you can attend as many sessions as you want. | |
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Women's English Conversation Circles
Every Thursday, until Jun. 22, 2023 10:00AM - 11:30AM (In-person)
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The Kitchener Public Library is offering Women's English Conversation Circles, where all newcomer women are welcome to join and practice speaking English in a relaxed and comfortable environment with other women. Meet new friends, share stories, and learn about life in Canada. | | | | |
