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.
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 / Updates
- Faith & Welcoming Communities Virtual Forum 2021_Toronto North LIP_Mar 09, 2021 @ 10am
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Toronto West LIP Year End Event_Mar 04, 2021: 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Agency Program Calendars
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Community Family Services of Ontario Clients Workshops Calendar_March 2021
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MRFC – EarlyON Child and Family Centre_Virtual Programs_Jan to Mar 2021
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Next-Steps Employment Centre Clients Workshops Calendar_March 2021
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YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Workshop Calendar_March 2021
Community Events & Updates
Civic Engagement, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation
- Applications for the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee are now open
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Right to Housing in Toronto (R2HTO) calls for emergency measures
- SCAN Community Update_February 2021 – New !
Community Surveys/ Results
Community News and Announcements
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ACCESS – Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Program for Internationally trained Professionals
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ACCESS – Small Business Loan Program with lower interest rates to to help your Business Grow
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ACSA Legal Assistance Centre – Free Legal Consultation_Saturdays by appointment
- Free Ministry Certified Online Health and Safety Courses – New !
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New Pathway Program – Provide Young Adults with Soft Skills and Related Services
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Out of the Cold – For a Warm Meal at the mid-Scarborough Hub_Jan 11 – Mar 31, 2021
- Women’s Business Accelerator-A Free Business Training Program for Newcomer Women
Education & Language Programs
Education Program
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Essential Skills for Employment – Free Intro to PowerPoint Workshop_Mar 04, 2021
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Essential Skills for Employment – Free MS Excel Workshop_Mar 11, 2021
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Essential Skills for Employment – Free MS Excel Workshop_Mar 25, 2021
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Essential Skills for Employment – Free MS Word Workshop_Mar 02, 2021
- WES Gateway Program – Credential Evaluation for Individuals with Limited Proof of Academic Achievements_Mar 04, 2021 – New !
Language Program
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Enhanced Language Training – Engineering Connections_Feb 16 – Mar 26, 2021
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Language Training for Newcomers Childminding_starts_Apr 12, 2021 – New !
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Workplace Communications Skills for Interprofessional Health Care Teams_Apr 13 to Jul 02, 2021
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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones
- Parcours d’un réfugié vers sa réinstallation au Canada
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Tout Ensemble French Language Circle_Mar 04, 2021 – Nouveau!
Programs and Updates for Newcomers
COVID -19 Updates for Newcomers
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City of Toronto update on COVID-19 and vaccination rollout_Jan 04, 2021
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COVID-19 Government of Canada Support for Individuals – Q & A
- COVID-19 Pop-up Assessment Centres in Scarborough
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COVID-19 Resources List by Toronto North LIP as at Jan 18, 2021
- Strategies to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic Financially – Guest Speaker_Mar 16, 2021 – New !
Employment Programs
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Business Office Skills Training – 12-week full-time training program for women
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Employment Support Program for Job Seekers with Disabilities_Mar 15 – 19, 2021 – New !
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Skills in Tecnology – Free IT Training_Begins on Mar 08, 2021 – New !
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Retail & Customer Service Skills – free, part-time, flexible 12-week program
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Skills in Technology – Next Training begins_Mar 08, 2021 (Only few spots available)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training & Certification_Mar 22 – 26, 2021 – New !
Job Fairs / Employment Opportunities
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Office Virtual Job Fair / Career Expo Event #Toronto_Mar 05, 2021 – New !
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Now Hiring – Restaurant Associate-General Help – 50 positions to be filled
Job Posting
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Director of Programs at Warden Woods Community Centre – New !
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Eviction Prevention Case Worker_Deadline_Mar 15, 2021 – New !
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Manager, Language & Communication Skills Development (2020-282-CP)_Open until filled
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Provincial Youth Outreach Worker (Male)_Deadline_Mar 16, 2021 – New !
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Sector Specific Instructor – Engineering (Contract) – ELT Community Services_Deadline – Ongoing
For more job posting, please visit: http://settlementatwork.org/jobs
Health and Wellness
- Bright Dimensions Program – 8 Weeks Free Seminars, Workshops & Counselling_Starts in March 2021
- Mental Health Meets Art – Online Workshop_Feb 26 to Apr 02, 2021 – New !
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Upcoming online programs by Alzheimer Society
Income Tax Clinics
Settlement and Integration
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Citizenship Test Preparation Class – Online_Mar 4 – Apr 8, 2021 – New !
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Citizenship Test Preparation Sessions Online_Mar 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 22, 2021 – New !
Women and Seniors
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Cooking Healthy Together Again_March 17 – Apr 21, 2021 – New !
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Immigrant Women Integration Program – Free 8 Month Community Leadership Training_Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
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International Women’s Day Entrepreneur Panel_Mar 08, 2021 – New !
- Tamil Women’s Mental Health Program – Counselling for 25- 55 Years Old Tamil Women – New !
Volunteer Opportunities
- Food with Dignity Project – ACCES Point on Danforth Needs Kitchen Support Volunteers
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Hospice Volunteers Recruitment – Free Extensive Professional Education Certificate of Completion
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Techfugees – Volunteering Opportunity as Design Researcher, Tech Community Coordinator, Communication and Social Media Coordinator, and Data Analyst
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Volunteer Recruitment – HPC Bereavement Peer Support with SCHC
Youth Programs
- Customer Services Course for Newcomer Youth_Mar 15 -19, 2021 – New !
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Having Trouble in School with Law with the Law Need Support – One on One support for Youth
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Health Habits – Free Workout with a Personal Trainer for Newcomer Youth Ages 12 – 24
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MFRC – INTOUCH – Drop-in Program to Build a Positive-safe Space _Contact to Register
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Stronger Together – Virtual mentor Based Group For Youth Ages 12 – 17
- Youth Pet Therapy & Support by National Collaboration Youth mental health_Mar 06 & 13, 2021 – New !
Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers
Employment
- Free Employability Skills Workshop Series_Mar 1 – 11 & Mar 22 – 25, 2021
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Free Employability Skills Workshop Series_Apr 12 – 22, Apr 26 – 29 & May 3 – 6, 2021
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How to Return to the Job Market Through a Second Career_Mar 15, 2021 (Mandarin and English) – New !
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Soft Skills Solutions – Learn about Essential Soft Skills_Mar 1, 3 & 5, 2021
Health and Wellness
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Black Mental Health Week – Mindfulness & Cultural Identity_Mar 05, 2021 – New !
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Black Mental Health Week – Pathways to Care_Mar 05, 2021 – New !
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Free Ministry – Certified On-line Health and Safety Courses_Register to participate
- Parenting Psychoeducation Campaign: Evidence based parenting for adolescent anxiety_Mar 23, 2021 – New !
Settlement and Integration
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Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop by ACSA_Mar 02, 09 & 16, 2021_Live 1 – 3 pm
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Ontario G1 Test Preparation Workshop_Mar 06, 2021 (Cantonese) – New !
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Ontario G1 Test Preparation Workshop_Mar 10, 2021 (Mandarin) – New !
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Understanding Seniors’ Benefit in Canada_Mar 25, 2021 (Cantonese) – New !
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Understanding Wills and Powers of Attorney (POA) – Online_Mar 04, 2021
Women and Seniors
Youth
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L.I.T Leaders in Training_Mar 08, 15, 22 & 29, 2021 (Mondays): 4 – 6 pm – New !
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Youth Mental Health & Wellness: A Conversation_Mar 04, 2021 – New !
- Youth Pet Therapy & Support by National Collaboration Youth Mental Health_Mar 06, 13, 20 & 27, 2021 – New !
Updates and Programs for Service Providers
COVID -19 Updates
- City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Feb 26, 2021 – New !
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COVID-19 Resources List by Toronto North LIP as at Jan 18, 2021
Funding Opportunities & Call for Proposals
News/ Media Release / COVID -19 Updates
- Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency_Feb 04, 2021
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City Council unanimously approves community safety and crisis response pilots_Feb 02, 2021
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City of Toronto proclaims Black Mental Health Week in Toronto_Mar 01, 2021 – New !
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City of Toronto publishes new data to inform solutions to homelessness_Mar 01, 2021 – New !
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City of Toronto unveils the Black Community COVID-19 Response Plan_Feb 03, 2021
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Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students_Feb 12, 2021
Research Reports / Resource Guides
- A Guide for a Community-Based Covid-19 Recovery_Tamarack Institute – New !
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Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees – Focus Canada – Fall 2020_Final report
- Connection in a Time of Isolation – 6-month COVID-19 Report_221
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Review of Financial Literacy Research in Canada_Nov 26, 2020
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Two-step Immigration Selection: An Analysis of its Expansion in Canada_Jul 2021
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Two-step Immigration Selection: A Review of Benefits and Potential Challenges_Jul 2020
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Two-step Immigration Selection: Recent Trends in Immigrant Labour Market Outcomes_Jul 2021