Check out: "March 21, 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. March 21: Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2. Top Things Employers Need to Know about Immigration Laws When Hiring or Retaining Immigrants and International Student.
3. Supporting the People of Ukraine

Community Partner Highlights

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. City of Kitchener Launches On-Demand Interpretation in 200+ Languages to Address Language Barriers in Accessing City Services and Programs
6. Volunteer with the Conversational English Program at the KW Multicultural Centre

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

7. As of 21 March 2022, Canada has welcomed 9,400 refugees from Afghanistan
8. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region

COVID-19 Information and Resources

9. Impacts of COVID-19 on Newcomers, Immigrants, and Migrant Workers in Rural Canada

Other Information and Resources

10. Economic Impact on Canada of the War in Ukraine
11. Housing Lived Expertise Working Group Recruitment
12. The Immigrant Career Planning Guide for Skilled Immigrants and Refugees

Virtual Events and Webinars

13. Strategies to Secure Affordable Housing for Sponsored Refugees, March 21, 2-3:30pm EST
14. Public attitudes towards immigration in Canada: A false or true positive? March 22, 10am-3pm EDT
15. Newcomers and the Transition Child Benefit, March 22, 12-12:45pm
16. Planning for a Sustainable Policy for the Ukrainian Refugee Emergency: What Happens at the War’s End? March 24, 12-1pm EDT
17. Inspire Your Mind - An Empowering Youth-Focused Event Hosted by Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, March 26, 2pm
18. Driving Inclusion of Women in Executive Roles, March 29, 1:30-4:15pm ET
19. Building Digital Resilience in the Nonprofit Sector, March 30, 1-2pm ET
20. National Event on Refugee Housing & Partnerships, March 30, 12:30-2:30pm EST
21. Inspiring Conversations - International Migration in a Changing Climate: A Role for Canada, April 7, 11:30am
22. Is the Two-Step Migration System Serving Canada and Newcomers as it is Intended? April 12, 12-1pm EDT
23. EmployerOne Webinar, April 14, 11am

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

24. Moderna is another option parents can choose when getting their young kids vaccinated CityNews Everywhere, March 18, 2022
25. Canada is dropping pre-entry tests. Here's what travellers need to know CBC News, March 17, 2022
26. Multiple refugee crises across globe put pressure on Canada's immigration system CBC News, March 17, 2022
27. Jamaican-Canadian chef Suzanne Barr talks about her new memoir and her mother’s cherished apple pie Waterloo Chronicle, March 17, 2022
28. Region wants to fund hate reporting tool as part of measures aimed at eradicating Islamophobia CityNews Everywhere, March 17, 2022
29. 12-year-old Cambridge student with family in Ukraine organizes rally to raise awareness of Russian invasion Waterloo Chronicle, March 17, 2022
30. Ontario Launches the 2022-23 Edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program Ontario Newsroom, March 16, 2022
31. Province funding free training, paid apprenticeships for electricians CityNews Everywhere, March 15, 2022
32. Kitchener man accepting donations for Ukraine despite vandalism CityNews Everywhere, March 15, 2022
33. Masks need to be worn in local hospitals until April 27 CityNews Everywhere, March 15, 2022

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