Check out: "January 25, 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. Anti-Racism and Work Webinar Recording
2. Region of Waterloo "In This Together" Campaign. Materials in Multiple languages
3. FindYourJob.ca Virtual Job Fair

Community Service Updates

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. Food Assistance Outreach During the Pandemic

Federal, Provincial and Local Updates

6. COVID-19 testing required for people flying into Canada
7. Coordinated COVID-19 Response Newsletter - January 22, 2021
8. Region's vaccine distribution team working to reach all high-priority candidates
9. Vaccine clinics continue based on availability of supply
10. Ontario Adjusts Vaccination Plan in Response to Pfizer-BioNTech Shipment Delays
11. Small Businesses apply for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant in growing numbers
12. Ontario reminds public to stay home and travel only when necessary

COVID-19 Information and Resources

13. Economic Well-Being of Recent Immigrants to Canada During Covid 19 Survey
14. COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Webpage
15. How to Prepare for the Upcoming Tax Season
16. Employer Survey: COVID Impact on Youth V. 3
17. Making Neighbourhoods More Caring and Vibrant

Other Information and Resources

18. Immigration: Driving Population Growth in Waterloo Region
19. Settlement Sector and Technology Task Group Preliminary Report
20. Skills Advance Ontario "Drive Forward" Program

Resources for Spending Time at Home during COVID-19

21. Join "Family Literacy Week 2021"

Virtual Events and Webinars

22. COVID-19's Impact on Canadian Immigration, Settlement & Labour Market, Jan 26, 11am-12pm
23. The Need for an Intercultural Foundation for Parenting Programs with Immigrants, Jan 26, 1-2pm
24. Migrant Women and Human Trafficking: a Critical Introduction from a Feminist and Rights-Based Lens, Jan 27, 1 pm
25. Ergonomics for Performance at Work, Jan 27, 1-2 pm
26. Maintaining Permanent Residency in Canada, Jan 28, 1pm
27. Thinking About Ethics in the Context of Refugee Experience, Feb 3, 1pm
28. #CausesThatMatter Annual Grant Information Session, Feb 4, 1:30-2:30 pm
29. The Future of Managing Remote Employees, Feb 11, 11:30am-12:30pm
30. Momentum: The Power of Collective Resilience , Feb 18 and 19
31. Ride-a-Bus orientation session, Jan 27 and Feb 2, 1:30-2:30pm
32. Canadian Immigration Virtual Summit, May 26-27

COVID 19 Coverage: News

33. Province recognizes two Kitchener teens for anti-racism leadership Kitchener Today, Jan 22, 2021
34. Living life in a new language feels like an escape CBC News, Jan 24, 2021
35. Experts weighs in on why masks, social distancing are needed, even if you get the shot Kitchener Today, Jan 23, 2021
36. Remote learning continues through Feb. 10 in Waterloo region CBC news, Jan 22, 2021
37. Vaccine shipment delays impact WR, first doses temporarily paused next week Kitchener Today, Jan 22, 2021
38. Local NDP members hold affordable housing rally Kitchener Today, Jan 22, 2021
39. Tracking the COVID vaccine rollout in Waterloo region Waterloo Chronicle, Jan 22, 2021
40. COVID separated them, but Canadians and their foreign spouses are now being reunited by the thousands Toronto Star, January 19, 2021

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