Immigration News
New Video Campaign - to Increase Understanding Of and Appreciation For, Newcomers
See Me As I Am CampaignImmigration Partnership Saskatoon (IPSK) has developed the See Me As I Am Campaign in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of newcomers and to build support for, and understanding of, newcomers as an integral part of an inclusive, diverse workforce and a...
New Settlement Strategy and Action Plan for 2020-2022
The Region Region Local Immigration Partnership is pleased to present the Settlement Strategy and Action Plan for 2020-2022 This Action Plan was developed in collaboration with newcomers, RRLIP-convened tables, settlement agencies and service organizations and the broader community. The...
Newcomers Giving Back During The Pandemic
Two recently published articles show how newcomers have been supporting those in need during these difficult times. The Global News article features Bola Oyewole who came to Regina from Nigeria in October and is continuing to help, through her volunteer position with the YWCA. “The community...
50 Million Dollars to Help Canadian Employers Who Have Hired Foreign Workers
The Government of Canada has allocated financial support to help employers keep foreign workers and other Canadians safe from the spread of COVID-19. Due to their integral role in the food sector, temporary foreign workers are still allowed to come to Canada, but like all...
Even Amid This Pandemic, Canada Continues to Support Immigration
A recent article in the CIC News highilghts Canada's efforts to strike a balance between containing COVID-19 and supporting the stability and rebound of the economy by inviting global talent and foreign nationals into the country. The article mentions that while most other countries...
Serving Newcomer Clients? Mass Text - Messaging Tool Now Available
Newcomer.info was specifically designed, in partnership with Immigrant Services Society of BC, as a mass text-messaging tool purposely built for rapid, real-time and relevant information sharing with refugee and immigrant newcomers. The communication can be delivered in...
Canadian Immigration Statistics for 2019
Two CIC News articles highlight recent Canadian immigration trends that are both interesting and useful for service providers to know! The following points are among those highlighted in the articles: In 2019, Canada welcomed more than 341,000 immigrants and exceeded its federal...
Increased Settlement Funds Requirement for Two Express Entry Programs
The Canadian Government has increased the amount of money needed, to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades Programs. According to an article published in the CIC News, "Prospective immigrants need to prove that they have a certain amount of savings in order...
Newcomer Employment Gap is the Smallest it's Been in a Decade
An article recently posted in the CIC News highlights the fact that employment rate differences between new immigrants and Canadian-born workers, is the smallest it has been in 10 years. According to the article, "the employment rate gap decreased from 19 percentage points in 2010 to 13...
How Immigration Policies Shape Gender-Based Violence Among Those With a Temporary or Precarious Status
This webinar will highlight how immigration policies impact immigrants who are experiencing gender-based violence. There will be an overview of immigration patterns, with specific attention to the growth in temporary migration programs for international students and migrant workers. Case...
