Check out: "February 7, 2022 Immigration Weekly"  for the latest events, information and resources related to COVID-19 and immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership News

1. Webinars for Area Employers on How to Navigate Canadian Immigration System
2. Immigrant Survey Findings

Community Partner Highlights

3. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

4. Afghan Family Building New Life in Waterloo Region

COVID-19 Information and Resources

5. Borders, Boundaries, and the Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration to Canada

Other Information and Resources

6. 211 Ontario: Your Front Door to Support
7. Transition to Permanent Residency by Lower- and Higher-Skilled Temporary Foreign Workers Study
8. Employment preparation program FAST aids skilled immigrants in Canada
9. Resource Your Collective Impact Journey
Special Themes: Celebrating Black History and Legacy in Canada
10. Rhythm & Blues Cambridge Celebrates Black History Month
11. Portrait: Blacks in Canada
12. Ujima Black History Month: Research and Learning
13. Black Heritage Month Festivities

Virtual Events and Webinars

14. A Gender-Based Violence Settlement Sector Strategy - Working Together Across Canada, Feb 8, 1:30-2:30pm
15. National Town Hall on Immigrant Youth Workforce Development , Feb 9, 4pm
16. Everything You Need to Know About Digital Marketing, Feb 9, 10-11am
17. Soirée portes ouvertes virtuelle École secondaire catholique/ Virtual open house French Catholic High School (grades 9-12 Francophone and French Immersion students), 10 février de 18 h à 19 h 30.
18. Increase the Quality and Quantity of Website Traffic Using SEO Webinar, Feb 16, 10-11am
19. Free Online communication Training for Newcomers: Accessing the Technology Job Market, Feb 14-March 25
20. How Technology Will Impact Auto Manufacturing, Feb 22, 1pm
21. Newcomer Resilience and Covid-19: Settlement Policies and Programs, Feb 23, 12:30-1:45pm
22. Human Mobility Needs Strategic Planning, Feb 23, 12-1pm

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

23. Humanitarian initiative has enabled 23 refugees and international students to study safely here
Waterloo Chronicle, Feb 7, 2022
24. The fight for equality: A conversation with Don Oliver, the 1st Black man appointed to Senate CBC News, Feb 6, 2022
25 Misconceptions and realities about the state of Islamophobia in Canada The Record, Feb 6, 2022
26. Regional libraries using paper hearts to promote kindness CityNews Everywhere, Feb 5, 2022
Historians crave more culinary history of early Black settlers: Andrew Coppolino CBC News, Feb 5, 2022
27. Best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 as public health restrictions are lifted: Dr. Peter Lin CBC News, Feb 4, 2022
28. Province to begin easing visitor restrictions at long-term care homes CityNews Everywhere, Feb 4, 2022
29. Ontario Offering Free Training for Food and Beverage Careers Ontario Newsroom, Feb 4, 2022
30. New walking tour teaches Kitchener's forgotten Black history CBC News, Feb 3, 2022
31. ‘Systemic discrimination, systemic racism, systemic barriers all exist within the policing profession’ — WRPS Chief Bryan Larkin The Record,Feb 3, 2022
32. Dining: Jamaican warmth at Irie Myrie’s in Cambridge a remedy for winter The Record,Feb 3, 2022
33. City of Cambridge hiring for several positions Cambridge Times, Feb 3, 2022
34. Metroland special edition asks readers: How has the pandemic impacted and changed your life? Cambridge Times, Feb 3, 2022
35. 7 ways to explore Waterloo Region this winter Cambridge Times, Feb 3, 2022
36. Ontario Investing $25 Million to Combat Hate in Communities Ontario Newsroom, Feb 3, 2022
37. New HEPA filters for congregate living settings will help keep agri-food workers safe Ontario Newsroom, Feb 3, 2022
38. Ontario Investing to Create a Vibrant Francophone Business Ecosystem Ontario Newsroom, Feb 4, 2022

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