The Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre is looking for Arabic-speaking volunteers for its online Conversational English Program. They will match volunteers with a newcomer looking to practice English, learn about life in Canada and connect with their local community. Express your interest by email [email protected].

This IOM UN Migration issue brief first explores the various forms of xenophobic attacks to which migrants have been and continue to be victims during the pandemic. It then proposes a number of solutions, measures, policies that States and other relevant actors may consider.

This edition of the Conference Board of Canada’s Major Cities Insights provides new forecasts for growth in 10 major cities across Canada including Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo. For example, the net number of newcomers to our Region is expected to drop below 3,300 people in 2020, well below the area’s five-year annual average of 9,538 people.

The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy provides a sector-by-sector overview of TFWs working in the agricultural and transportation sectors of each province. They also present data on the recent drop in arrivals by TFWs in total terms and by individual sector.

Th e recording of this webinar presented by The BESTWR Workforce Committee is available to those who want to hear from local restaurant owners about what they are doing to set up their patios, follow public health guidelines and other new best practices during the pandemic in Waterloo Region.

During the pandemic, organizations have had to think of new ways to offer their services and programs. Tamarack Institute brings some resources, tips and tools to move programs and practices online and still have quality results.