Check out: "April 6, 2021 Immigration Weekly"  for the latest events, information and resources related to COVID-19 and immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership Updates

1. Ontario Shutdown Measures Explained in 6 Languages
2. Waterloo Region Ethno-Cultural Leadership Roundtable: Challenges, Successes, Resources
3. "Privacy and Employment Law Issues in the Age of COVID" Webinar

Community Service Updates

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Federal, Provincial and Local Updates

4. Region of Waterloo COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin
5. All 34 public health unit regions to move into shutdown
6. Application deadline for the Ontario Small Business Support Grant has been extended to April 7, 2021
7. The Community Building Fund is accepting applications to support the arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation sectors.
8. Province doubles support for parents with new Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit
9. Ontario Expanding Pharmacy and Primary Care Locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations

COVID-19 Information and Resources

10. Community Vaccine Info Sessions for Albanian, African, Caribbean and Black communities
11. Immigration Matters to Ontario Even During a Pandemic

Other Information and Resources

12. "It takes a Community": A National Campaign to Recognize the Benefits of Immigration
13. Fostering Dialogue and Relationship-Building Between Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples
14. Effective Educational Approaches for Older Refugee Youth with Interrupted Schooling
15. Interaction Model of Environmental & Psychological Factors Influencing Refugee Mental Health

Covid-19 and Community Virtual Events and Webinars

16. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work? Apr 6, 3:30-5:30pm
17. Kinbridge - Seniors Wellness Program, Apr 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4-5pm
18. How to Use Email Marketing to Grow Business, Apr 7, 2-3:30pm
19. Learning More About Vaccine Hesitancy in Pandemic Time, Apr 7, 1pm
20. Temporary Pathway to Permanent Residency, Apr 8, 10:30-12:30pm
21. Recognizing Newcomer Mental Health Needs - Apr 10 & May 8
22. Post-Pandemic Economic Scenarios Planning Report Release Session, Apr 9, 9:30-10:30am
23. A Year Of Pandemic: The State Of Global Human Mobility & What Is On The Horizon, April 8, 10am ET
24. Community Innovation 2021: Cultivating Capacity for Transformation, Apr 13, 1-4:30pm
25. The Humanities 101 Program, May 6-July 22
26. What Are Entry Jobs Really About? Transportation and Warehousing Edition, Apr 15, 10-11am

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

27. A new pandemic': Experts urge province to vaccinate essential workers as hospitals reach capacity CBC News, April 5, 2021
28. Region announces recreation closures amid shutdown Kitchener today, April 5, 2021
29. 'There's no more hanging on to do' for local businesses: CFIB Kitchener today, April 5, 2021
30. Province-wide shutdown will help control impact of third wave, says region's top doctor Kitchener today, April 5, 2021
31. Shop and support these Asian-owned Canadian fashion and beauty brands now and always Waterloo Chronicle, April 1, 2021
32. Ontario colour zones: Track your region’s COVID-19 status Cambridge Times, April 1, 2021

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