Check out: "December 9, 2024 Immigration Weekly" for the latest events, information and resources related to immigration in Waterloo Region.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Immigration Partnership Highlights
1. Farewell and Best Wishes to Kokui
2. Canadian Immigration Law: Best Practices and Opportunities for Employers
3. Immigrant Survey Results & Snapshots
4. Other Publications

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

New to Waterloo Region? Our partners can help!
8. Settlement Services
9. Language Learning Services
10. Health & Mental Health Services
11. Employment Services
12. Francophone Services
13. Culturally Responsive Childcare
14. Submit a proposal for a session at the 27th Metropolis Conference

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Updates & News
15. Immigration Levels 2025-2027 Announced
16. New International Student Program regulations take effect - November 15, 2024
17. Temporary measures to support people affected by the crisis in Lebanon
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. Nominate volunteers in our community for this recognition program
21. Employability & leadership training for newcomers | Free online course starting January 2025
22. New to Canada? Learn about the benefits of doing your taxes
23. What Does it Mean to Be a Host

Resources
24. 2023 Youth Impact Survey Racial Identity Snapshot
25. Access Urgent Care Program
26. Residential rent increases
27. Kids Help Phone
28. WelcomeOntario information hub
29. The Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Settlement Program
30. "Combatting Racism and Discrimination in the Settlement Sector"

La Communauté en Français
31. Vous venez d’arriver au Canada? Apprenez-en plus sur les avantages de faire vos impôts
32. Guide d'établissement pour les communautés francophones de l'Ontario

Workforce Corner
33. Funding now available for Southwestern Ontario businesses and organizations
34. Behind the Business podcast - Season 2
35. Virtual learning sessions for employers across Canada

Events and Webinars
Upcoming Events
36. Indigenous Sharing Circles with Kelly Welch
37. Holiday Card Creations
38. WPL at Wonders of Winter
39. Kwanza at the Library
40. Hanukkah at the Library
41. Noon Year’s Party
42. New Year's Eve family-friendly celebration

Newcomer Services
43. Interview Skills
44. Weekly Drop-in Employment Support
45. Weekly Drop-in Employment Support
46. Resume coach
47. Strategic Resume Writing Workshop
48. Effective resume writing
49. Mastering your online job research

News
50. International student permit cuts are pushing away prospective students, experts say from CBC, Dec. 7, 2024
51. Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026 from CTV News, Dec. 3, 2024
52. The crisis facing Canada's colleges and universities from CBC, Dec. 3, 2024

Funders’ acknowledgment