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Building a life in Canada means finding the right support and knowing where opportunities exist. This month, we’re hosting a Newcomer Destination: Northern Ontario virtual conference on May 8th. We’re also sharing information about an anti-hate series designed to support newcomers, raising awareness about common scams to watch out for, highlighting a migrant worker’s story of resilience and rebuilding after difficult experiences, and listing events that can support your settlement, career growth, and connections across Canada.
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Moving to Canada or relocating within? Explore welcoming communities in Northern Ontario
Newcomer Destination: Northern Ontario is a free virtual conference for pre-arrival candidates and newcomers already in Canada. Connect with employers, settlement services, and community leaders to explore career prospects, settlement supports, and life across Northern Ontario’s welcoming communities. Discover where you can live, work, and thrive. Ready to take your next step?
“You Belong Here” … Help newcomers recognize and respond to hate in Canada
The You Belong Here anti-hate infographic series by Refugee613 offers simple, multilingual resources to help you recognize what hate looks like, understand your rights, and know where to find support and report hate incidents. Learn more and download the three-part series to help yourself and those around you.
Five common scams that target newcomers to Canada
Falling for a scam as a newcomer to Canada is easier than you might think. Disguising themselves as helpers, fraudsters may contact you through text messages, emails, phone calls, or even in person. Learn about common scams that target newcomers, along with ways to avoid them.
Get the information you need to navigate life in Canada in your language on the Newcomer Info Bank. Search by language, topic, or format to find what you need quickly and easily.
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How Daniel found strength through struggle in Canada
Daniel came to Canada from Chile, hoping for better opportunities. Instead, he faced exploitation, unsafe housing, and long hours in harsh conditions as a migrant worker in the agricultural sector.
With support from an advocacy organization, he was able to move on from that situation and rebuild his life.
THROWBACK: What you may have missed earlier!
Upcoming Events
Virtual: Newcomer Destination: Northern Ontario conference
May 8 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
In-person: MOSAIC Annual Job Fair
May 12 | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT | New Westminster, BC
In-person: CareerFest Ottawa
May 21 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET | Ottawa, ON
In-person: Toronto Newcomer Day
May 29 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET | Toronto, ON
In-person: Hamilton Newcomer Day
May 29 | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET | Hamilton, ON
In-person: The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Cricket Event
May 30 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET | Mississauga, ON
In-person: Hire Canada Job Fair & Training Expo
June 24 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET | Toronto, ON
