Check out: "June 13, 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. Immigration and Talent in 2022: Just Do it
2. This Wednesday: "Hiring Displaced Talent to Meet Labour Needs" A webinar for Employers

Community Partner Highlights

3. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates
4. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
5. Free online webinar: "Responding to the Afghan Refugee Crisis in the USA & Canada
6. In Solidarity with Ukraine
7. Online workshop for community and settlement workers: "Ukrainians in Canada: Special Immigration Measures and Supports for Temporary Residents

Other Information and Resources

8. Participate in the National Vision for Immigration
9. University Dean Talks About the Value that Immigrants Bring to Education
10. Addressing the Underutilization of Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) in Canada
11. Funding Opportunity: Age Well at Home (AWAH)
12. Timely Child and Youth Well-Being Data on Gender

Virtual Events and Webinars

13. Virtual and In-Person Citizen Support Groups, June- July, Several Times
14. A Walk in the Park. Newcomers 55 and Over, June 14, 21 and 28, 12-2pm
15. Promising Alternatives to Irregular Migration: Expanding Temporary Worker Programs in Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica, June 14, 11am
16. Canadian Education System – Virtual Newcomer Information Session, June 16, 10-11am
17. FRANCO-FÊTE – 18 juin 2022 de 12h à 17h
18. Creating a Psychologically Safe Space for the LGBTQ2S+ Community - Fireside Chat, June 16, 1-2pm ET
19. Talking Point with Darrell Pinto: Piercing the Veil of the Refugee Experience, June 20, 7pm
20. World Refugee Day: Becoming Neighbours – Building Peace, June 20, 7-9pm
21. Virtual Pride Month Information Sessions, June 21, 1-2pm and June 22, 10-11am
22. Hire Canada Virtual Job Fair & Training Expo, June 22, 11am-3pm
23. Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments for Immigrants and Refugees, June 30, 1:30-2:30pm
24. Summer Events in Kitchener, Several Dates
25. Let's Talk Summer 2022 Group for Newcomer Youth ages 14-21, July 25-29, 1-5pm

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

26. 'Solidarity convoy' renews calls for safer conditions, better job mobility for migrant farm workers CTV News, June 13, 2022
27. Waterloo Region drops masking on GRT buses, trains Waterloo Chronicle, , June 12, 2022
28. What’s going on this summer: Cambridge Celebration of the Arts Cambridge Times, June 12, 2022
29. Kitchener bakery's Korean stir-fried pork hoagie hits it out of the park Cambridge Times, June 12, 2022
30. Immigration minister says he's working on a faster path to permanence for temporary residents CBC News, June 12, 2022
31. After 25 years in Canada, man to be spared deportation — and offered path for permanent residence The Star news, June 12, 2022
32. Canada to lift random COVID-19 tests for international travellers CityNews Kitchener, June 11, 2022
33. Parliamentary committee report slams government's handling of Afghan refugee crisis CTV News June 11, 2022
34. Ontario's chief medical officer of health planning for round of boosters in the fall CityNews Kitchener, June 11, 2022
35. Best of Summer: What’s coming on stage in Waterloo Waterloo Chronicle, June 10, 2022
36. She gave birth 8 months ago but this permanent resident still can't bring her baby to Canada CBC News, June 10, 2022
37. UW study explores impact of COVID-19 on work performance CityNews Kitchener, June 08, 2022
38. Laurier professor releases book on Islamophobia and the 9/11 generation Inside Waterloo Inside, June 8, 2022
39. Waterloo Region expands eligibility for affordable transit program Waterloo Chronicle, June 11, 2022
40. Government of Canada helping connect international health professionals with jobs in their field, CHEO Clinic, Services and programs, June 06, 2022

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