Provides support from within Canada to help people in Nepal build a nation where everyone can live in their communities in peace and security without fear * provides counselling and help with the immigration process in Canada.

Academic and technical training * occupation-specific workplace communication training and workplace practice * licensure examination preparation * connections to professions in Canada through mentorships, internships, clinical placements, and networking events

University hub that delivers core programming in the area of refugee law and policy

• refugee law education
• research
• advocacy

University of Ottawa Refugee Assistance Project (UORAP):

• offers resources for community workers who are assisting refugee claimants, and for refugee lawyers

Refugee Law Research Team (RLRT): Team of law students involved in the refugee field that provides:

• legal research
• analysis
• strategic support
• high-level domestic and international refugee advocacy initiatives

Office mandated by the United Nations to lead and coordinate international action to protect people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution * provides shelter, food, water, medical care, and other life-saving assistance to refugees around the worldProtection: observes Canadian asylum practices and policies in order to promote the highest standards of protection for refugees and asylum-seekers.Resettlement: works with the Canadian government and private sponsorship groups to help coordinate resettlement opportunities in Canada.Awareness: informs and educates Canadians about the situation of refugees and other displaced persons around the world.Fundraising: encourages the Canadian public and the Government of Canada to provide financial assistance to UNHCR programs worldwide.UNHCR Gift Shop: targeted donations toward essential resources for refugees such as shelter, medical care, education, nutrition, and clean water

COVID19 -- service continues with staff working remotely, exams suspended, programs delivered remotely




Evaluation and curriculum support


Assessments program to assess the competencies of health professionals and their readiness to practice in Ontario


Educational programs to support international medical graduates in their transition to residency training


Additional services in the area of test design and administration, and curriculum development and delivery

Assists newcomer youth to successfully transition to life in Canada by providing a variety of supports to meet their needs
The program can assist with:

• Developing strategies to transition to life in a new country
• Referrals to appropriate outside agencies for services
• Homework and school assignment help
• English conversation and pronunciation
• Employment programs and opportunities

Youth Mentorship Program

• Supports youth in achieving their full potential in education, employment, community engagement and leadership through volunteer mentors and group activities

Offers settlement and community orientation services for immigrants and refugees, including:Orientation and Adaptation Services

• Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
• Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture

Commissioner of Oaths

• Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents

Translation and Interpretation Services

• Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services

Supportive counselling

• Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges

Job search preparation and training

• Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills

Employment counselling

• Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks

Promotes awareness and economic integration of francophone immigrants in Ontario * offers professional support to all clients over a period of three to six monthsTwo components:Employability: Educates Ontario employers on the benefits of hiring a newcomer * prepares newcomers to Ontario's labour market realities * supports small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in their recruitment of newcomersEntrepreneurship: supports newcomers and members of francophone communities with the development of their business plan * provides support in leadership development and the creation of a network of professional contacts

Online tool for individuals who wish to offer lodging to refugees * organization reviews the application and then pass it on to a local settlement organization, who will find a match * volunteers welcome

COVID19 -- Office is closed for in-person visits but is operating virtually, call or visit website for details



Professional association * regulatory body is Professional Engineers Ontario


International Engineering Graduate (IEG) Programs -- including preparation for National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)



Career Services -- online job board * professional development

COVID19 -- services provided by phone or online, no in-person services, group sessions moved online * LINC classes offered online, locations closed

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Information and training support services

• online applications and forms, serves Canada (except Quebec)

Focuses on the refugees, culture and art.

COVID19 -- office open to answer emails and phone calls * suspending all classes, programs, and workshops * all volunteers and committee members to refrain from coming to the office



Settlement services for Farsi speakers * support group * counselling * information and referral * English conversation class * seniors program * quarterly women's mobile health clinic, by appointment only * mental health workshop * legal clinic by appointment only, legal education * educational workshops * fitness programs (yoga, zumba) * book club * mentoring program

Employment and education services provider linking Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) with Canadian businesses

Employment and education services for IEPs, including:

• Job referrals
• Career counselling
• Workplace communication & industry specific English training
• Work placements
• Mentorship matches
• Networking opportunities

Staffing and support services for businesses, including:

• Staffing solutions
• Work placements
• Cultural competency training for employers
• Workplace mentorship initiatives
• Bookkeeping, taxation and IT support for start-ups and SMEs

COVID19 -- special temporary measures regarding suspension of in-person meetings and how to correspond with the board,
irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/news/2020/Pages/special-temporary-measures-covid-19.aspx





Refugee Protection Division -- panel determines refugee claims * claimants may be represented by legal counsel * if determined eligible by Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or Canada Border Services Agency, the claim is referred to a Refugee Determination hearing * upon positive evaluation of claim, refugee status will be confirmed and application for landed immigrant status may proceed * appeals of negative decisions reviewed by Refugee Appeal Division * for claims made before December 15, 2012 refer to processes for legacy claims, contact Legacy Office at 1-833-534-2292



Immigration Appeal Division -- hears appeals on immigration-related matters including sponsorships, removal orders, and residency obligations



Immigration Division -- conducts detention reviews and admissibility hearings for persons believed to be inadmissible or removable from Canada * located at 385 Rexdale Blvd, 1-833-222-0408, fax 416-744-4274



Any person receiving a decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board may seek leave to appeal to the Federal Court of Canada

Helps healthcare workers find jobs in Ontario * works to fill gaps in the healthcare workforceAccess Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals - Services to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals become employed in their profession or in another career * services include workshops, information sessions and online resources

Information and referral Carrefour des Immigrants FrancoQueer (CIF) -- settlement and integration services for francophone LGBTQIA newcomers * Information and orientation workshops -- information, discussion and support groups for LGBTQIA immigrants and refugees Bilingual café -- bilingual conversation groups, social activities Organizes activities in French including la fierté FrancoQueer during Pride Toronto in June every year

Newcomer Settlement ProgramProvides walk-in information and referral services to refugees and newcomers

• Services and supports provided may include (with examples):
  • Initial settlement (housing, schools, orientation to Thunder Bay life)
  • Immigration (filling out applications for permanent residence, work permits and citizenship)
  • Health issues (referral to programs at Thunder Bay Health Unit, filling out OHIP applications)
  • Housing issues (filling out applications for Thunder Bay District Housing, apartment search)
  • Family Issues (filling out applications for Pro-Kids, Child Tax benefits, referral to various agencies)
  • Citizenship Application support
  • Employment Related Matters (job search, resume writing, employee rights, application for Employment Insurance)
  • Education issues (information and referral to ESL, LINC programs, tutors)
  • Social Services issues (assistance in applying for Ontario Works, assistance in dealing with agencies)
  • Sponsorship-related issues (assistance in filling out applications for sponsorship)

Refugee Sponsorship Program

• Any parish or group of individuals may sponsor a refugee family
• Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator assists parishes and other refugee sponsorship groups with information, planning, training and the application process

Professional association * employment services * education programs * Ontario Bridge Training programs * sponsored events, seminars and networking opportunities * young professional and youth divisions



Employment Services -- career service centre * career advancement counselling * resume writing * job search workshops * job matching * job placement * mentorship



Education Programs -- academic counselling * English as a second language (ESL) * leadership development * licensure assistance * scholarships



Ontario Bridge Training Programs -- Gateway programs * for internationally trained accounting and finance professionals to obtain a Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation * for internationally educated professional nurses to obtain a registered nurse or registered practical nurse certification

COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available * offices are closed except for refugee shelters * see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE




Online information about settling in Ontario and connecting to community services * lists of webinars and workshops



International Student Connect -- www.internationalstudentconnect.org
information about studying in Canada and pathways to immigration after graduation * in-person information orientation sessions at your college or university, webinars

Pre-arrival service providing specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades * employment consultations personalized to clients' needs and goals * service offered through Skype, WhatsApp, Viber, telephone, email, etc.* workshops cover topics such as Canadian workplace culture, popular skilled trades, job search techniques and more