Check out: "May 30, 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. What Are Local Candidates for the Upcoming Ontario Election Saying About Immigration?
2. This Saturday: Waterloo Region Multicultural Connections: Employment and Volunteerism
3. A Window of Opportunity for Skilled Immigrants in the Region

Community Partner Highlights
4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates
5. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
6. In Solidarity with Ukraine

Other Information and Resources
7. Racialized Residents in the Region Are More Likely to Lack Dental Insurance, Report Reveals
8. Kitchener as a Popular Destination for International Students Among Smaller Metropolitan Areas
9. World Refugee Day: Becoming Neighbours – Building Peace

Virtual Events and Webinars
10. Youth and Families Common Ground Program, Start Date: May 30, 7pm
11. Accessing Talent Through Conestoga Gig Marketplace, June 1, 1pm
12. Responding to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis in Canada and Poland, June 2, 11am-2pm EST
13. CMW Vigil for the First Anniversary of the London Family Attack, June 6, 9-11:30am
14. Characterizing Canada's Refugee Health System, Jun 8, 1pm ET
15. L’emploi et le parrainage de réfugiés : séance d'information sur les services de la Société économique de l'Ontario, 9 juin, 18 h 30
16. Bike Festivities, June 11, 1pm, Gaukel Street Kitchener
17. Community Engagement 2022: Engaging Well in a Hybrid World, June 22, 1-4:30pm EST

COVID 19 Coverage and other News
18. Walk-in vaccination clinic being held in Cambridge this week CityNews Kitchener, May 30, 2022
19. Labour market shift creates 'window of opportunity' for immigrants with advanced degree CBC News, May 29, 2022
20. Migrant women workers continue to face abortion access barriers: advocates CTV News, May 29, 2022
21. How a Ukrainian refugee is helping children fleeing Russian invasion to settle in Manitoba CBC News, May 29, 2022
22. Helping skilled immigrants get jobs in their fields must be bigger priority for parties, advocates say CBC News, May 29, 2022
23. Canadian chef helps migrant women with new restaurant in Italy CBC News, May 28, 2022
24. Fate of Afghan refugees in peril as Canadian resettlement delays persist CBC News, May 27, 2022
25. These voters say support for new Canadians, affordability and homelessness top concerns in Ontario election CBC News, May 27, 2022
26. Cambridge Chamber hands out Business Excellence Awards CityNews Kitchener, May 27, 2022
27. New foundation at University of Waterloo aims to change perception of Palestinians The Record, May 20, 2022

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