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UID:90370-1727859600-1727863200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Landing In Toronto? YMCA Can Help!
DESCRIPTION:Are you landing in Toronto soon? Do you need newcomer support for you and/ or your children once you arrive? \nYMCA of Greater Toronto has a wide range of FREE services for newcomer adults and youth that can help with your settlement needs such as employment\, education\, language and building your social connections. In this webinar\, we will talk about these programs and how they can help you start your new life in Canada. \nSome of the topics included in the webinar are:\n– Newcomer Information Centre (NIC): thousands of newcomers come every year to find useful information and helpful support in starting their new life in Canada.\n– Language Assessment and Referral Services (CLARS): provide immigrants in Canada with English and French language assessments for government-funded programs at no cost.\n– Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD): designed to help newcomer youth ages 13-24 have a positive settlement experience and become engaged members of the community. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please do not hesitate to contact info@nextstopcanada.ca \nWe look forward to having you in the webinar!
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/landing-in-toronto-ymca-can-help-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Information Session,NIC,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T110000
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UID:90229-1728468000-1728471600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Labor Market and Employment in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session about Labour Market and Employment in British Columbia. Learn about the forecast of the flow of supply and demand for labour in the province\, job openings across industries and occupations. Gain knowledge required to make informed decisions on careers\, hiring\, training\, and education. \nWe will cover the following topics:\n-Industries in focus\, Labour Market Trends\n-Skills for the Future workforce: skills\, competencies and characteristics that will be needed in B.C’s future workforce\n-Tools and resources helpful in planning for the future\n-Job search in Canada: what\, how\, and where \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/labor-market-and-employment-in-bc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment,Information Session,Networking,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
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UID:90391-1728550800-1728554400@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Job Searching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate the labour market and begin your job search here in Canada with this presentation from YMCA Employment Services. Learn how to prepare and manage time to job search more effectively and find hidden jobs through networking and self-marketing. Become more familiar with methods of optimizing your job searches. \nThe presentation will cover the following: \n-Labour Market Research\n-Different Methods of Job Search\n-Marketing Tools\n-Getting Organized \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/job-searching-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment,Information Session,Learning about Canada,Networking,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
CREATED:20241004T150913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T150913Z
UID:90394-1729155600-1729159200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Banking and Finance for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:As a newcomer\, you may have many questions about how the banking and finance system works in Canada. This webinar will talk about the basics of banking and important steps to take to secure your financial future in Canada. The webinar will talk about the following topics: \n– Bank accounts\n– Banking service & products\n– Credit Card and Credit Reports\n– Saving plans\n– Consumer protection \nWe look forward to having you in the webinar! \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/banking-and-finance-for-newcomers-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Banking and Finance,finance,Finance,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
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UID:90752-1729593000-1729596600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Renting Your First Home in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Even if you can’t attend the live event\, register and we will send you a link to the recording when it’s available. \nWhen renting housing in Canada\, newcomers often face unique challenges.  We’ll explore some of the common challenges and options and solutions to overcome them. \nIf you are a primary visa applicant within the economic class and moving to Canada within the next six months\, this webinar is for you! \nIn this free webinar\, you will: \n\nGain an understanding of the Canadian Housing Market (Vacancy rates\, availability\, affordability)\nExplore the pros and cons of buying vs. renting\nLearn about factors affecting rental prices (city\, neighborhood\, housing types)\nDiscover proactive steps to take before and after you arrive\nOvercome the challenge of renting without a credit history\nExplore various housing options\,including:\n\nSearching independently on rentalsfornewcomers.com\nUsing a real estate agent\nExploring home sharing.\n\n\n\nAll attendees will receive a free downloadable PDF resource to help you search for rental housing in Canada. \nIf you can’t attend\, we encourage you to register and we will send you a link to the recording after the webinar. \n*This is an English-only event.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/renting-your-first-home-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T110000
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CREATED:20241010T153631Z
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UID:90756-1729675800-1729681200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Overview of Service Canada Programs & Services for Newcomers and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:What government services and benefits are available for newcomers? \nWe are excited to partner with “Service Canada\,” the Government of Canada’s one-stop service delivery network. This agency provides Canadians with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. In this webinar\, we invite Service Canada\, to discuss different government programs for which you and your family are eligible once you move to Canada. The following topics will be discussed: \n– What is Service Canada?\n– Social Insurance Number (SIN)\n– Canada Pension Plan\, Canada Pension Plan-Disability\, Survivor Benefits\n– Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement including Allowance\n– Apprenticeship Grants\n– Available Tools & Resources (Job Bank\, Benefits Finder\, My Service Canada Account\, etc.)\n– Live Navigation of the Canada.ca website\n– Live Q&A \nWe look forward to having you in the webinar! \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/overview-of-service-canada-programs-services-for-newcomers-and-their-families-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Government Services,Information Session,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
CREATED:20241004T153153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T153153Z
UID:90400-1729760400-1729764000@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Workplace Culture
DESCRIPTION:As a newcomer\, you may find the Canadian workplace culture different from that of your home country. Practices such as shaking hands\, use of personal names and methods of communicating with co-workers and supervisors vary greatly amongst cultures. \nWhile Canadian work environments do vary depending on the employer and the type of job\, there are basic business etiquette rules common to most Canadian workplaces. Learning these rules is an important step in looking for and keeping a job. \nThis webinar will teach you Canadian workplace etiquette. The webinar will cover the following topics: \n– Employer’s Expectations\n– Diversity in the Workplace\n– Work Relationships\n– Verbal and non-verbal communication\n– Communication Etiquette\n– Dressing for Success \nLooking forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/canadian-workplace-culture-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment,Learning about Canada,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
CREATED:20241029T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171255Z
UID:91424-1730278800-1730282400@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar on Interviews presented by our partner YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment Services. \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email us at: info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/interviews/
CATEGORIES:Employment,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T222305
CREATED:20241010T200434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T200434Z
UID:90762-1730365200-1730368800@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Your First Weeks in Canada as a Youth
DESCRIPTION:Immigrating to a new country comes with a list of many things to do. To help you prepare and check everything off your list this webinar will talk about the important things you need to know for your first weeks in Canada. We will cover topics including important documents\, student housing\, accessing settlement and community services\, making connections\, and much more! \nLooking forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/your-first-weeks-in-canada-as-a-youth-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment,Information Session,settlement,Webinar,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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