Check out: "October 28, 2024 Immigration Weekly"

Check out: "October 28, 2024 Immigration Weekly" for the latest events, information and resources related to immigration in Waterloo Region.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Immigration Partnership Highlights
1. Immigration Levels 2025-2027 Announced
2. We All Belong
3. Registration is now open for our collaborative conference, Forward Together: Activating Change, Amplifying Belonging!
4. Navigating conflict in a diverse workplace
5. Immigrant Survey Results & Snapshots
6. Other Publications

Immigration Partnership Resources
7. Interpretation Best Practices Checklist
8. Racial Equity WR
9. Waterloo Region Employer Playbook

New to Waterloo Region? Our partners can help!
10. Settlement Services
11. Language Learning Services
12. Health & Mental Health Services
13. Employment Services
14. Francophone Services
15. Finding Common Ground, Addressing hate and racism in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Updates & News
16. Government of Canada reduces immigration - October 24, 2024
17. 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan Backgrounder - October 24, 2024
18. Immigration measures and support for Ukrainians and their families - October 23, 2024
19. Financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada - October 16, 2024

Initiatives & Funding Opportunities
20. Applications for the Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will re-open on October 31, 2024!
21. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada
22. The 2025 Community Grant cycle is now open!
23. Grow Grants funding applications opening soon!
24. Call for Indigenous Artists: Honouring Lands and Waterways
25. Building better neighbourhoods with a LoveMyHood matching grant
26. Applications for the RISE Fund grant is now being accepted!
27. The new Canada Community Security Program is now accepting applications
28. Nominate volunteers in our community for one or more of these recognition programs
29. International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
30. Applications for the 2025 Community Grants Program are now open
31. What Does it Mean to Be a Host

Resources
32. Kids Help Phone
33. Changes for international workers and students - October 2024
34. WelcomeOntario information hub
35. Keys to the Future: Unlocking Adequate Housing for Refugees & Refugee Claimants in Canada - July 2024
36. 2024 Literacy and Immigration Discussion Paper - ENG
37. The Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Settlement Program
38. "Combatting Racism and Discrimination in the Settlement Sector"

La Communauté en Français
39. Collège Boréal va soutenir les réfugiés francophones - October 24, 2024
40. Destination Canada Tourisme-Hôtellerie-Restauration
41. Guide d'établissement pour les communautés francophones de l'Ontario
42. PRAIDA : Stratégies de soutien aux demandeurs d’asile au Canada

Workforce Corner
43. Ontario helping more women build skills and get jobs
44. Behind the Business podcast - Season 2
45. Conflict Resolution and EDI workshops to improve your work environment and productivity
46. FinConnect
47. Business Plan 101
48. Bridging the Gap in Constructions Careers
49. Virtual learning sessions for employers across Canada
50. National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) Upcoming Webinars

Events and Webinars
Upcoming Events
51. Neighbourhood Summit
52. Indigenous Sharing Circles with Kelly Welch

Newcomer Services
53. Pre-Employment Program
54. Newcomer Women’s Group in Arabic
55. Newcomer Older Adults: Well being workshops & older adult support group
56. Weekly Drop-in Employment Support
57. Weekly Drop-in Employment Support
58. English Conversation Circle
59. Get hired! Series
60. Strategic Resume Writing Workshop

News
61. Ontario Expanding Learn and Stay Grant to Train More Family Doctors in Ontario - October 25, 2024
62. Ontario Strengthening Supports to Combat Hate and Create Safer Communities - October 21, 2024
63. Governments Strengthening Mental Health Services for International Agricultural Workers - October 17, 2024

Funders’ acknowledgment