Check out: "January 18, 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. "Increasing Work Opportunities for Newcomers Through an Anti-Racist Approach" Webinar
2. Beyond Inclusion: Equity in Public Engagement
3. FindYourJob.ca Virtual Job Fair

Community Service Updates

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. Coalition of Muslim Women of KW Community Needs Assessment

Federal, Provincial and Local Updates

6. Government of Canada to ensure that international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine
7. Apply for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
8. Region's Medical Officer of Health pleads with residents to slow down spread
9. Francophone Non-Profit Organizations can begin Applying for the COVID-19 Relief Fund on January 25, 2021
10. Ford government extends emergency orders another 30 days
11. Ontario declares second provincial emergency to address COVID-19 crisis and save lives
12. Applications now open for Ontario's small business support grant
13. Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two
14. Ontario Temporarily Pauses Residential Evictions

COVID-19 Information and Resources

15. Clarifying Some Questions Regarding Stay-At-Home Order
16. Travellers Returning to Canada Fact Sheet in Multiple Languages
17. Ontario Launches 2021 Budget Consultations
18. COVID-19: Support for People
19. New pathway to Permanent Residency for Claimants Working in the Health-Care Sector
20. Psychosocial and Spiritual Resources Document

Other Information and Resources

21. Building Community Through Immigration Remains a Priority for Government of Canada
22. How Can the Business Community Help Immigrants Thrive?
23. Check the Latest Edition of the RSTP Bulletin
24. Call for Nominations: Developing an Evidence Base and Sharing Settlement and Integration Practices that Work (DEB)
25. Funds for anti-Black, anti-Asian or Anti-Indigenous Racism Initiatives
Virtual Events and Webinars
26. YMCA Introduces Online Conversation Circles, Jan 18-Mar 25
27. Practice Your English at Kitchener Public Library, Jan 18-Feb 22, 2-4 pm
28. Carizon's Finding Hope Through the Darkness Series, January 20 and 27
29. Showcasing Jumpstart Refugee Talent, a National Service Provider Organization, Jan 23, 1-2pm
30. Newcomer Youth Winter Program, two groups: Jan 22-Mar 26 and Jan 23-Mar 27
31. Anti-Racism Workshop, Feb 10, 6-7:30 pm
32. Ride-a-Bus orientation session, Jan 27, 1:30-2:30pm
33. Canadian Immigration Virtual Summit, May 26-27

COVID 19 Coverage: News

34. No, police won't stop you for being outside your home during stay-at-home orders: Chief Larkin CBC News Jan 15, 2021
35. Waterloo hospitals prepare for possible surge amid 'troubling' COVID-19 projections CBC News Jan 15, 2021
36. Invisible walls: How Iranian women's traumatic memories shape their identities and behaviour here CBC News Jan 17, 2021
37. Enrolment at public school board dips amid pandemic CBC News Jan 17, 2021
38. COVID-19 test requirement to enter Canada a burden for migrant workers, advocacy group says CBC News Jan 15, 2021
39. 10,000 COVID vaccines have been administered in the region Kitchener Today, Jan 15, 2021
40. Advocates say the continuation of virtual at-home learning is exacerbating inequities Kitchener Today, Jan 15, 2021
41. Here's what you need to know about Ontario's new COVID-19 restrictions, CBC News, January 12, 2021

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