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
Agency Program Calendars
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Community Family Services of Ontario Workshop Calendar_January 2021
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Next-Steps Employment Centre Scarborough Workshops Calendar_January 2021
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YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Workshops Calendar_January 2021
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YWCA JUMP Scarborough Client Workshops Calendar_January 2021
Community Events & Updates
Civic Engagement, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation
Community Surveys/ Results
Community News and Announcements
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CICS Online Social Connection Club – Every Friday 10am to 11 am
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Free Legal Consultation – Book your appointment for virtual consultation – New !
Education & Language Programs
Education Program
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Free Intro to PowerPoint Workshop_Jan 21 to Feb 12, 2021 – New !
- OSAP Information Session – Financial Aid Program is here for you_Jan 26, 2021 – New !
Language Program
- Enhanced Language Training for the Workplace_Starts on Feb 01, 2021 – New !
- Online English Conversation Circle_Jan 26 and Feb 2, 9, 2021
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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones
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Cours en ligne gratuit – Introduction au parrainage privé des réfugiés_Débute le 8 février 2021 – Nouveau!
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Le dossier de demande de parrainage de réfugiés 26 janvier 2021 à 19 h
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
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COVID-19 Resources List by Toronto North LIP as at Jan 18, 2021 – New !
- COVID-19 Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities
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New and extended federal government supports to help businesses through pandemic
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- new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS),
- new Lockdown Support,
- extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021.
- Province of Ontario has a financial support available for parents to offset costs during the school year 2020-2021 due to COVID-19_Deadline_Jan 15, 2021
- The Ontario government is accepting applications from eligible businesses for the Main Street Relief Grant and temporary property tax and energy cost rebates
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Update on COVID-19 testing eligibility at SHN Assessment Centre
Employment
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Business Office Skills Training – 12-week full-time training program for women
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CPAC-RBC Enhanced Mentorship Program_Starting on Jan 18, 2021
- Employment Support Program for Job Seekers with Disabilities_Jan 25 – 29, 2021 from 10am to 12 noon
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Home/Family & Child Support Worker Training_Jan 04 – Mar 26, 2021
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Retail & Customer Service Skills – free, part-time, flexible 12-week program
Job Fairs
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#JobsOffice Virtual Job Fair / Career Expo Event #Toronto_Feb 05, 2021
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Analytics Club Virtual Job Fair / Career Expo Event #Toronto_Feb 05, 2021
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Virtual Hiring Event at Thornhill Employment Event_Jan 21, 2021 – New !
Job Posting
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Employer Liaison – en Français Programs (Bilingual)_Deadline_Jan 22, 2021 – New !
- Manager, Language & Communication Skills Development (2020-282-CP)_Open until filled
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Sector Specific Instructor – Engineering (Contract) – ELT Community Services_Deadline – Ongoing
- Temporary part-time Support Assistant’s/Admin Clerk’s at City of Toronto-Deadline_Jan 24, 2021
For more job posting, please visit: http://settlementatwork.org/jobs
Health and Wellness
Settlement and Integration
- A refugee journey to Canada
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Immigrant Women Integration Program – Free 8 Month Community Leadership Training_Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
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
- Having Trouble in School with Law with the Law Need Support – One on One support for Youth – New !
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Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project for Newcomer Youth in the GTA
- Youth Pet Therapy & Support by National Collaboration Youth mental health_Jan 22, 23, 29 & 30, Feb 06, 13, 20 &27, 2021 – New !
Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers
Employment
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Ask the Expert – Legal Advice for Businesses – Feb 05, 2021 – New !
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B Corp 101 Workshop: Learning to Measure What Matters – Feb 16, 2021 – New !
- How to Re-launch Your Career in Canada – Online_Jan 20, 2021 (Mandarin)
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Workers’ Rights & Government Benefits during COVID-19_Jan 20, 2021
Health and Wellness
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CICS Health (Virtual) Workshop – Traditional Chinese Medicine_Jan 20, 2021 – 10.00am to 11.30 am
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Different Countries, Different Approaches Webinar_Jan 26, 2021
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Depression and healthy coping skills (Free workshop)_Jan 21, 2021 – New !
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Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19 (Free workshop)_Jan 27, 2021 – New !
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Mental Health Rapid Response Leadership Opportunity – Virtual Training_Feb 06, 2021 – New !
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Winter Home Safety – Online Workshop_Jan 22, 2021 (Mandarin)
Settlement and Integration
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Pre-Arrival Feb (For cosponsors whose refugees received their Flight info)_Feb 17, 2021 – New !
- Refugee Claim COVID 19 Updates Workshop_Jan 26, 2021; 1pm – New !
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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)_Jan 28, 2021 – New !
Women and Seniors
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Learn Your “Intuitive Success Profile” to Grow your Business_Jan 28, 2021
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ShePowers – Turn your Ideas into Reality Webinar_Jan 21, 2021
Youth
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L.I.T Leaders in Training_Feb 01, 08 & 15, 2021 (Mondays): 4 – 6 pm – New !
- Youth and Family Conflict_Feb 25, 2021 – New !
Updates and Programs for Service Providers
COVID -19 Updates
- City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Jan 18, 2021 – New !
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COVID 360 Wrap Around Support – Now Serving York Region – New !
- COVID-19 Resources List by Toronto North LIP as at Jan 18, 2021 – New !
Funding Opportunities & Call for Proposals
News/ Media Release / COVID -19 Updates
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City of Toronto update on COVID-19 and vaccination rollout_Jan 04, 2021
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Ontario Achieves Key Milestone with Vaccinations in Long-Term Care_Jan 19, 2021 – New !
Research Reports / Resource Guides
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Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees – Focus Canada – Fall 2020_Final report
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Review of Financial Literacy Research in Canada_Nov 26, 2020 – New !
Training & Workshops
- Accessing Post-Secondary Education in Ontario and Resources for Navigating Education in Toronto during COVID-19_Jan 26, 2021 – New !
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E-learning Training on: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Newcomers through Positive Spaces
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Enhancing Cooperation with Private Refugee Sponsors – An Interactive Workshop for Settlement Workers_Jan 26, 2021
- Mental Health Rapid Response Leadership Opportunity – Virtual Training_Feb 04, 2021 (5 – 9 pm) – New !
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