Immigration Waterloo Region
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April 27, 2020
Stay home and stay healthy, Waterloo Region. We are in this together.
with content suggestions.
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Immigration Partnership Updates
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One of the barriers Canadians may face to understand the COVID-19 pandemic is the amount of misinformation about it. It has created myths that circulate every day on the Internet and social media around the world. These myths cause potential harmful consequences for public health and decrease the effectiveness of communication.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has created a series of
infographics
with information debunking these myths.
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Community Service Updates
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Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
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Family & Children’s Services - COVID19 Emergency Care
Family & Children’s Services is looking for adults from diverse cultures, religions and backgrounds to provide short-term (approximately two to three weeks) care in their homes for children whose parents are unable to look after them because they are sick with COVID-19. There is a per diem payment. To apply, please call a recruitment worker at 519-576-0540 or email at
[email protected]
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City of Kitchener Expands Social Support for Kitchener Seniors
Since March 23, City of Kitchener staff have placed over 1100 calls to 200 different seniors that would typically attend direct City programs. Given the demand, the City is expanding the program to include participation from any Kitchener senior who could benefit from ongoing social connection and support during this time. If you know a senior who would benefit from this service, please have them contact 519-741-2916 to register.
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The City of Waterloo Releases Interactive Map Showcasing Restaurants Open During Pandemic
The City of Waterloo has produced a categorized custom
Google map
of restaurants and food businesses open across the city that offer pick up, curbside or delivery services during the pandemic. Restaurant and food businesses in Waterloo who resume operations or wish to be added to the list can do so by completing an
online form
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The list will continue to evolve as physical distancing continues.
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The Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo brings GIVE 30, a Canada-wide food and donation drive, back to Waterloo Region a few weeks early this year to help the Food Bank of Waterloo Region during COVID-19. Muslim and Islamic groups joining this initiative include Cambridge Islamic Centre, Islamic Humanitarian Services, Illm Academy, Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative, Muslim Social Services, Muslim Women of Cambridge and Arab Women of Waterloo Region.
Please consider donating to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region or Cambridge Self Help Food Bank
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More Information
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This initiative seeks to support some of the incredible local businesses in the Region. How does it work? Choose 3 gifts from any local vendors on the Random Act of Business website, pick 3 people and make a difference!
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The Government of Ontario is calling on community members to offer solutions that meet the evolving challenges in ideas, supplies, goods and services related to the COVID-19 response
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Federal, Provincial and Local Updates
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Immigration
Measures
To learn more about other measures or changes on Immigration legislation,
visit the
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To help battle the COVID-19 outbreak, starting immediately, the government will
remove the restriction that allows international students to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session
, provided they are working in an essential service or function, such as health care, critical infrastructure, or the supply of food or other critical goods.
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Municipal Government
To learn more about the latest information, measures and changes to legislation due to COVID-19 Outbreak
across the region
, visit the
Region of Waterloo website.
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The Region, area municipalities and local community partners have been working together to stop the spread of the virus. This work is being done through a Regional Pandemic Control Group which coordinates the efforts and actions of five other sector control groups which are described weekly in the Coordinate COVID-19 Response Newsletter. See
Coordinated COVID19 Response Newsletter - April 24, 2020
for the latest updates.
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Provincial
Government
To learn more about the latest information, measures and changes to legislation due to COVID-19 Outbreak
across Ontario,
visit the
Recommended:
Learn at Home
, a platform that offers all students high-quality resources, featuring made-in-Ontario math and literacy resources, created by Ontario-certified educators, in both English and French.
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Federal
Government
To learn more about the government support for individuals, businesses and industries during the COVID-19 Outbreak, visit the
Government of Canada Website.
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
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Migration Data Relevant for the COVID-19 Pandemic
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“(...) among the 15 countries most affected by COVID-19, available international data show that at least 10 countries – the United States, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada and Switzerland -depend on foreign-born workers in the critical sector of healthcare services.” By Migration Data Portal.
Read more.
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Statistics Canada is asking postsecundary students to complete this survey which will provide early insight into the educational, employment and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on postsecondary students.
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COVID-19 Storybook with Music and Voice-Overs Performed and Recorded in French and English
“My Hero Is You,” is a storybook to help children and young people cope with COVID-19. It is available in
17 languages.
Recently, it was adapted with music and voices performed and recorded in
French
and
English
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Language barriers and Living Conditions Create Special COVID-19 Challenges for Refugee Newcomers
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“Newcomers who came to Canada as refugees may be especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic because of difficulty accessing good information about it or struggling to adopt to physical distancing norms..." says York University expert.
Read more.
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If COVID-19 is the Titanic, the Economy is the Iceberg
“The pandemic has shown how essential care labour is to the functioning of the global economy…” Article brought by Open Democracy."
Read more
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The Franklin Family Health Organization has setup a Virtual Walk In Clinic during COVID-19. Whether you are a patient at Franklin Medical Centre or not, you have access to this Virtual Walk In Clinic. Call 519 620 7044 and ask for the Virtual Clinic.
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With this calculator, businesses can determine the amount they may receive with the Canada Employment Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Before you calculate your subsidy, make sure you are
eligible to apply
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The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration invites paper abstract submissions for its Migration Working Group series for 2020-2021. It will be presented and discussed with an interdisciplinary group of scholars and graduate students.
Deadline: 1st of June 2020.
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The Arab Women of Waterloo Region Survey 2020
The Arab Women of Waterloo Region would like to hear from Arab women to gather information that will help this organization with future planning for activities and programs, which depends on funding availability.
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Resources for Spending Time at Home during COVID-19
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City of Waterloo collaborated with local artist Allie Brenner to create the Stay Connected: Stay at Home Journal + Activity Book, ideal for children of all ages.
Stay engaged and active during the COVID-19 situation!
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) will be granting $25,000 raised through their upcoming 2020 HHTH Waterloo Region Tournament early in order to support crisis relief efforts in the Waterloo Region community.
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Kathy Mayo and John Scott were walking by The Elora Cafe when they came up with an idea; a way to feed essential workers and help a local business survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Online Conversation Circles in English and French, Mondays and Tuesdays
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YMCA Immigrant Services has two new online conversation circles! One in
English
, starting Monday, May 4, and the other in
French,
starting Tuesday, May 5. For more information, email
[email protected]
or call 519 - 504-2568.
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Impact of the COVID-19 in the Refugee Process in canada, Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30am
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Connect with FCJ Refugee Centre and learn how to navigate the immigration system during this difficult time. This webinar will be focused on the Impact of COVID-19 on the refugee process, postponement of refugee hearings and resources available.
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“What do I do if…?” COVID-19 Best Practices for Essential Businesses, April 28, 2-3pm
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The Greater KW Chamber of Commerce is presenting Sandy Stevens, Director of Public Health Protection & Investigation with the Region of Waterloo Public Health & Emergency Services, who will be providing COVID-19 best practices for essential businesses, as well as answering questions.
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Anti-Racism Conference, April 29, 6-7pm, online session
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The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) starts its Anti-Racism Conference this Wednesday with Laura Mae Lindo, MPP Kitchener Centre, and Desmond Cole, activist, author and broadcaster. Live stream via HCCI Facebook and YouTube Pages.
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The Economic and Social Impacts of Covid-19 on Newcomers to Canada,
May 1, 2020, 11am-2:30pm EST
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The Association for Canadian Studies is organizing this online conference consisting of two plenaries. The first will share the latest findings on the varying economic and social impacts of COVID-19 from two surveys. The other session will describe the challenges newcomers face in this unprecedented crisis.
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Demonstrating value: Essential Impact Measurements, May 4, 1-4pm
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Participants will learn to create an information map of goals, indicators, and data sources as a first step in their evaluation plan, a data development plan setting realistic priorities for data collection, management and analysis, and much more. By Pillar Non-profit Network.
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Free Webinar Series Focuses on Supporting Businesses Through Covid-19
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Beyond Rewards in partnership with The HR Coach and Corporate Training International have developed a series of webinars to support businesses. The first is tomorrow, April 28. This series of workshops is focused on helping businesses get back on their feet and are free of charge.
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Feel free to send suggestions or relevant events/resources to include to the Immigration Waterlooo Region weekly by emailing
Dan Vandebelt (
[email protected]
) and Alejandra Amezquita Gutierrez (
[email protected]
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