News & Events

This page centralizes information including links to upcoming events, workshops, employment opportunities, resources and information on different initiatives happening across Scarborough and Torontowide. Please click the category below to access relevant information or scroll down to read further.

• Agency Program calendars
• Community events and Updates 
• Education and Language Training
• Francophone Services and announcements / Services événements et annonces
• Programs and Updates for Newcomers 
• Workshop and webinars for newcomers
• Updates and Programs for Service Providers 
• Upcoming LIP Events/ Workshops

We will provide updates on the changes happening in Scarborough, what is open and what is closed, as well as links to information and resources that can support our work in these exceptional times. Please send us any updates you want to make the community, service providers and stakeholders in Scarborough aware of. 

Upcoming LIP Events / Workshops  

TEQ LIP has launched its five years settlement strategy development process and first planning meeting was held in June 2020. The LIP team is working on data collection, community consultation and research on newcomer needs and trends in order to take informed decisions in identifying key priorities for TWQ LIP from 2020-2025.

• Anti-racism Workshop Series – Organized by LIP Secretariat_Dec 02, 2020, Jan 15 & 25, 2021 – New !

• TEQ LIP Action Groups Call for Members_November 2020 – New !

• TEQ LIP Strategy Launch_Dec 03, 2020 at 1pm – New !

• TNLIP – COVID-19 Resources List – Last updated_Oct 29, 2020 

• Toronto Local Immigration Partnerships call for your participation in the third round of COVID-19 Emerging Needs Assessment Survey_Deadline_Nov 27, 2020 – New !

• Toronto Newcomer Resident Social Engagement Session_Nov 19, 2020 at 1 pm – New !

Agency Program Calendars

• Malvern Family Resource Centre – Virtual Porgrams_Fall Schedule 

• PCPI Client Workshops Calendar_November 2020

• Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services Calendar – 3rd Week Nov 2020

• Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services Calendar – 4th Week Nov 2020

• Scarborough East EarlyON Child & Family Centre – Workshops Calendar_November 2020

• Scarborough East EarlyON Child & Family Centres – All site program_Nov 2020

• Strides Toronto- Newcomer Youth Program_Nov 16 – 20, 2020 

• YMCA Greater Toronto – Newcomer Information Centre Calendar_November 2020

• YWCA Scarborough Client Workshops Calendar_November 2020

Community Events & Updates

Civic Engagement, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation 

• Right to Housing in Toronto (R2HTO) calls for emergency measures 

• Ward 22 By-Election: he by-election will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 with the opportunity of Advance Voting on January 8 to 10, 2021 

• Ward 22 By-Election: Mail-in voting will be an option. To vote this way, voters can apply starting December 2, 2020 until December 22, 2020 – New !

Community Surveys

• Entrepreneurship and Barriers to Scaling Up: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Activities of Newcomers in the Greater Toronto Area 

• Improve our system of signs and directions for getting around our hospitals – Patient, Family & Visitor Survey 

• Towards Improving Equality and Engagement: The Citizenship Experiences of South Asian and Chinese Women in Toronto 

Community News and Announcements

• Flu clinic appointments can be booked online here 

• Free Simcard for Newcomers – Registration is required – New !

• Newcomer Fall Services at Malvern Family Resource Centre – New !

• Ready to hire – Job Start’s new program will help you grow your business 

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Education & Language Programs

Education Program 

• Arts and Grafts – Create Art out of Anything_Every Thursday_4 -5 pm – New !

• Science Tech Engineering Maths – Experiments and Activities_Every Monday from 4 – 5 pm – New !

• Homework Club – Extra Practice and Help_Every Wednesday at 4 pm – New !

• Homework Help Club – Virtual Learning for Kids Ages 6 – 12 by PICS 

• Homework Support Drop-in – Grade 7 – 12_Wednesdays 3.30 – 4.30 pm – New !

• Kid’s Cook -Every Monday 4 – 5 pm by PCIS_Please contact for details 

• Intake form -PICS Home Work Club, Kids Cooking Program  

Language Program

• Enhanced Language Training for the Workplace – Start Date_Nov 16, 2020 – New !

• ELT Training – Office Admin & Customer Services_Nov 21, 2020 – Mar 25, 2021 

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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones 

• Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec – Media Release – Oct 27, 2020 

• Deux façons d’augmenter les chances de succès de votre demande de parrainage de réfugiés Jeudi 10 décembre 2020 à 19h  – Nouveau !

• Le rôle des travailleurs en établissement dans le parrainage privé des réfugiésMardi 8 décembre 2020 à 13h – Nouveau !

• Minister Mendicino marks the start of National Francophone Immigration Week 2020_Nov 02, 2020

• TECHNICIEN EN INFOGRAPHIE – WEBMESTRE Poste syndiqué permanent à temps plein 

Programs and Updates for Newcomers 

COVID -19 Updates for Newcomers

• City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Nov 02, 2020 – New !

• COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for Individuals_Fact Sheet 

• COVID-19 Government of Canada Support for Individuals – Q & A 

• COVID-19 Popup Assessment Centre_Nov 19, 2020 – Global Kingdom Ministries – New !

• COVID-19 Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities 

• Public Health Measures for Provincial Red – Control Level and Toronto Public Health – Specific Enhanced Measures_as of Nov 14, 2020 – New !

• Update on COVID-19 testing eligibility at SHN Assessment Centre 

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Employment

• Do you need help launching your business?- Apply now_Nov 24 – Dec 17, 2020 – New !

• Employment Skills for CNC & Precision Machining_Program Begins in Fall 2020  

• Workforce Essential Skills – WHMIS Training & Certification_Nov 30 – Dec 11, 2020 – New !

Job Fairs

• College / University Virtual JobExpo Career Fair Toronto Qampus.co_Dec 4,  2020 

• Toronto Senior Companion Job Fair_Dec 9, 2020 

For more job fairs, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada–toronto/jobs-fair/

Job Posting  

• Bay Mills Engagement Facilitator – Position Contract Starts by end of Nov 2020 – New !

• Child & Families Program Assistant – 8 Wks_2 Positions_Deadline_Nov 24, 2020 – New !

• Child & Families Program Assistant – 10 Wks_2 Positions_Deadline_Nov 24, 2020 – New !

• Program manager @ JIAS Toronto_Deadline_Nov 30, 2020 

• Job Settlement Worker_Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu Speaking_Deadline_Dec 04, 2020 – New !

• SCAN Animator – Causal Position_Deadline_Nov 24, 2020 – New !

• Snow Removal Program – Shoveller 

For more job posting, please visit: http://settlementatwork.org/jobs

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Health and Wellness 

• BE IN HEALTH – Weekly Health & Lifestyle Seminar_Oct 2020 – Mar 2021 on Wednesdays 

• Stress Management Group Sessions_Nov 19, Dec 3 & 10, 2020 – New !

Settlement and Integration

• Citizenship Prep Workshops @ MFRC_Fridays at 1.30pm – New !

• English Conversation Circle at MFRC_Every Monday at 9.30 am – New !

• Immigrant Women Integration Program – Free 8 Month Community Leadership Training_Oct 2020 – Jun 2021 

• Virtual – Community Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinic_Aug 17 – Dec 18, 2020

Volunteer Opportunities 

• Community Connections and Volunteering Workshop for International Students_Nov 30, 2020 – New !

• Food with Dignity Project – ACCES Point on Danforth Needs Kitchen Support Volunteers 

• Hospice Volunteers Recruitment – Free Extensive Professional Education Certificate of Completion 

• Newcomers Become Volunteer Leaders – Focus Group Session_Volunteer Toronto_Nov 24 or Nov 26, 2020

• Techfugees – Volunteering Opportunity as Design Researcher, Tech Community Coordinator, Communication and Social Media Coordinator, and Data Analyst 

• Volunteer Recruitment – HPC Bereavement Peer Support with SCHC

   

Youth Programs

• Challenging Islamophobia and racism through the arts – For High school students 

• Life of Hope Foundation FREE Tutoring Programs – Grade 9-12 

• Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project for Newcomer Youth in the GTA 

• Youth Job Connection Online program – Paid Training and Work Placement for Youth (29 or under) 

• Youth Possibilities Project (YPP) – Skill Building & Employment Support program for Under 30 Yrs_New program starts in Nov 2020 

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Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers 

Employment  

• Careers at RBC Info Session – Webinar_Nov 24, 2020 – New !

• Hidden Job Market Workshop_Nov 19, 2020 @ 11am 

• Resume Preparation Workshop_Nov 21, 28 & Dec 05 & 12, 2020 

Health  and Wellness 

• Free online Meditation Sessions in Scarborough_Nov 04 – Dec 16, 2020_Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm

• Upcoming online programs by Alzheimer Society 

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Refugees, Refugee claimants, Sponsors

• Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13_Nov 19, 2020 @ 12pm 

• Preparing for Arrival and Providing Post-Arrival Support: Handling Unrealistic Expectations and Practicing Ethical Consideration_Nov 17, 2020 @ 12pm 

 Settlement and Integration

• Canadian Immigration & Coronavirus: What You Need to Know – On Demand 

• Income Maintenance Webinar_Nov 18, 2020 at 2pm – New !

• International Student Connect – Immigration Pathway – Part 1 & 2_Nov 12 & Nov 26, 2020 – New !

• Online Info Session: Settlement, Counselling, and Support for Immigrants_Sep to Nov 26, 2020

Youth  

• L.I.T Leaders in Training_Oct 12 – Dec 28, 2020 (Mondays): 4 – 6 pm 

Updates and Programs for Service Providers

COVID-19 Updates 

• Anti-Black Racism Analysis Tool for a Radically Equitable COVID-19 Response 

• City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Nov 16, 2020 – New !

• COVID-19 Resources List by Toronto North LIP_Sept 18, 2020 

• Front-line workers – Q&A on income & housing supports in 15 languages 

• Ontario Releases Report on COVID-19 Emergency Measures_Nov 02, 2020 

Funding Opportunities & Call for Proposals

• 2020-21 Opportunities Fund Guidelines: Inclusive Local Economies Program_Nov 23, 2020 – New !

• Inclusive Community Grants (ICG) Program_Deadline_Dec 21, 2020 – New !

• PollinateTO Community Grants-Deadline_Jan 08, 2021 – New !

• Service delivery improvements funding process: Expression of interest _Closing Date_Nov 24, 2020 

News/ Media Release / COVID -19 Updates

• Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec_Oct 27, 2020 

• Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong_Nov 12, 2020 – New !

• City Council moves to rapidly build new affordable and supportive homes for Toronto’s most vulnerable with $203 million federal investment_Oct 30, 2020 

• Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration_Oct 30, 2020 

• Medical Officer of Health issues Section 22 order to strengthen COVID-19 protections in Toronto_Nov 13, 2020 – New !

• New City of Toronto ad campaign urges people to continue COVID health measures_Nov 14, 2020 – New !

• Ontario Expanding Mobile Crisis Services to Respond to Mental Health Emergencies_Nov 17, 2020 – New !

• Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open_Nov 03, 2020 

• Ontario Updating COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19_Nov 13, 2020 – New !

• SCHC Newsletter_Fall 2020 

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Research Reports / Resource Guides 

• Addressing financial strain through a peer-to-peer intervention in primary care_2020 – New !

• Anti-Black Racism Analysis Tool 

• Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees – Focus Canada – Fall 2020_Final report – New !

• Community Justice Help – Advancing Community-Based Access to Justice_A Discussion paper 

• COVID_19 and the Canadian Workforce – Reforming EI protect more workers_March 2020 – Report 

• Designing a RDSP Home Ownership Plan- Exploring the Canada Disability Savings Program for Home Ownership_Final Report_June 2020 

• Economic Impact of COVID-19 among visible minority groups_Jul 06, 2020 

• Emerging and Urgent Newcomer Needs during COVID-19 Needs Assessment Summary_April 2020

• Eviction Prevention and Navigating the Landlord and Tenant Board for Community Workers 

• The Impact of Immigrant Business Ownership on International Trade_May 2020 

• Innovation in Immigrant-owned Firms in Canada_June 2020 

• Newcomer Access to Information Services in Scarborough – Need Assessment Pilot Project Report_March 2020 

• Ontario Nonprofit Network flash survey to examine how organizations across Ontario are dealing with COVID-19 – Summary 

• Post-Pandemic Business Playbook – A Guide for COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response 

• Save Small Businesses Survey – Summary_Mar 2020 

• Targeted Universalism – Policy Practice – Primer_May 2019 – New !

• The Impact of Immigrant Business Ownership on International Trade_May 2020 

 

Training & Workshops

• Building Workplace Mental Health into Operations_Nov 20, 2020 – New !

• Crisis Intervention – How to Mitigate Situations When Staff Face with Clients_Nov 26, 2020 @ 2pm 

• E-learning Training on: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Immigrants & Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities 

• E-learning Training on: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Newcomers through Positive Spaces

• Housing and tenant rights during COVID-19_Nov 19, 2020 @ 10.30 am 

• Initial Meeting of The Toronto Front-Line Staff Support Network_Nov 19, 2020 

• Maximizing Governance: Risk Management Webinar_Nov 25, 2020 – New !

• Navigating Adult Education Pathways_Nov 17, 2020 and Jan 26, 2021 

• Service Provider Self Care and Resiliency (Amid COVID-19)_Nov 19, 2020 @ 2pm