Check out: "June 28, 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. We reaffirm our Commitment to Anti-Racism
2. YOU DID IT! #ImmigrantSurvey Goal Surpassed - 1545 Responses!
3. Sharing Local Business Experience During the Pandemic - 60 Successes in 60 Minutes

Community Service Updates

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Federal, Provincial and Local Updates

5. Region of Waterloo will delay moving to Step 2 of the Provincial Reopening framework
6. It’s easier than ever to get your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
7. Region gives vaccine update, hits new one-day vaccination record
8. Waterloo Region to get mobile vaccination clinics from province
9. Waterloo Region launching self-serve COVID-19 vaccine booking system
10. Students in WR can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments
11. All Ontarians aged 18+ becoming eligible for accelerated second doses
12. Ontario providing accessible rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites

COVID-19 Information and Resources

13. What Can People Who Are Fully Vaccinated do?
14. Use of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Program by Employer Businesses in 2020
15. Differences in the economic impacts of COVID-19 across the provinces and territories

Other Information and Resources

16. The Latest Data on Permanent Resident Arrivals to Waterloo Region
17. Planning to Update the Canada's Citizenship Study Guide for Newcomers
18. LIVE TODAY: Call for Proposals for Resettlement Assistance Program and Case Management 2021
19. Building Inclusivity in Linguistically Diverse Communities: A Role for Interpretation and Translation Services
20. Participate in the "Your Voice Against Racism" Campaign!
21. Call for Proposals: Multiculturalism @50: Diversity, Inclusion and Eliminating Racism
22. Rangers Reach – Ivan Tennant Memorial Scholarships for Waterloo Region BIPOC Students
23. Call For Proposals for the OCASI's Conference
24. Settlement Outcomes Highlights Report by IRCC

Covid-19 and Community Virtual Events and Webinars

25. Let us Stop Hate by Reporting It virtual Session, June 30, 8:30pm
26. Life in Canada Webinar for Somali Community, July 1, 7:30-8:30pm
27. Workplace Sexual Harassment Information Workshop in Tigrinya and English, June 29, 6-7:30pm
28. Before You Apply to Sponsor, July 6, 3-5pm
29. Let's Be Neighbours- Newcomers' English Conversation Circle for Seniors, July 6-Aug 24, 4-5pm
30. Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program: Preparing a Settlement Plan, July 9, 3-5pm
31. Let's Be Neighbours- Art based workshop for newcomer seniors, July 8-Aug 26, 4-5pm
32. Pandemic Recovery: Building Resilience Workshop, July 25, 6:30-8pm

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

33. International students coming to Canada navigate numerous barriers as they look to begin fall ... CBC News, June 28, 2021
34. The gratitude gap: What does Canada owe refugees, and what do they owe us? The Globe and Mail, June 27, 2021
35. Teachers need ongoing anti-Black racism training, not workshops, elective courses, experts say CBC News, June 27, 2021
36. Jamaican it work! Devour delicious Caribbean cuisine at Kitchener eatery Waterloo Chronicle, June 27, 2021
37. Language app helps Canada’s LGBTQ newcomers learn queer culture and history Toronto Star, June 26, 2021
38. Book review: Syrian refugee's rootless, global limbo an important story Vancouver Sun, June 26, 2021
39. A Toronto artist imagined the world for climate migrants in 2050. Advocates say Canada needs to ... The Star News, June 26, 2021
40. After the tragedy in London, Ont., what kind of Canada will we decide to be? The Globe and Mail, June 25, 2021
41. Your Voice Against Racism: Karl Nieva Waterloo Chronicle, June 25, 2021
42. Filipino community helps migrant workers in New Brunswick during COVID-19 CBC News, June 25, 2021
43. Four new affordable housing projects will shelter priority groups: regional council Kitchener Today, June 24, 2021

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