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SUMMARY:Aspire Youth Career Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday March 3\, 2025\nLocation: Roy Thomson Hall | 60 Simcoe St\, Toronto\, ON M5J 2H5\nTime: 10 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\nThe summit is designed with youth leadership and skills development at its core and offers a rich tapestry of opportunities for attendees to immerse themselves in key industries: Hospitality and Tourism\, Technology\, Human Services\, Agri-Food and Green Energy. These sectors\, chosen for their dynamic growth and wide array of career paths\, will be brought to life through engaging exhibitor booths and dynamic speaker sessions. \n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of careers in a variety of sectors\nConnect job seekers to employment opportunities\n\nYoung job seekers will engage with employers and community resources via exhibitor booths to network and explore career possibilities.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/aspire-youth-career-summit/
LOCATION:Roy Thomson Hall – 60 Simcoe St. Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2H5\, Roy Thomson Hall – 60 Simcoe St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Jobfair,Networking,Training,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="First Work Aspire":MAILTO:aspire@firstwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T110000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Taxes and Benefits in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about Canada’s taxes and the benefits you can receive from the government? \nNavigating the Canadian tax system can be confusing for most newcomers. The Government of Canada wants to ensure newcomers receive the benefits and credits they are entitled to. We are excited to have an Outreach Officer from the Canada Revenue Agency\, deliver this webinar to talk about the following: \n– Canadian tax system\n– Social Insurance Number\n– Tax treaty\n– Residency status\n– General and federal benefits\n– GST & HST\n– Climate action incentives\n– Worker benefits\n– Help with taxes\n– Website navigation and tools \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/understanding-taxes-and-benefits-in-canada-a-guide-for-newcomers-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Banking and Finance,finance,Finance,Government Services,Information Session,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T205214Z
UID:96505-1741251600-1741255200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Your Journey Begins: First Weeks in Saint John Region as a Newcomer
DESCRIPTION:The The Saint John Newcomers Centre (SJNC) will be joining us for this webinar and providing a general overview of a client’s journey from pre-arrival to post arrival. \nThe topics that will be covered are: \nPre-Arrival:\n-Connecting with an immigrant serving organization\n-Translating all documents that are not in English\n-Purchasing health insurance\n-Arranging temporary accommodation \nPost Arrival:\n-Getting a phone number to ease communication\n-Getting a bus pass for transportation or downloading the Apps\n-Opening a bank account\n-Getting a SIN\n-Commence active search for permanent accommodation\n-Re-connecting with an immigrant serving organization to conduct a needs assessment\n-Arranging school or daycare placement for kids if required\n-Job search and accessing support from SPO\n-Connecting with peer groups and building your network \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca. \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar!
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/your-journey-begins-first-weeks-in-saint-john-region-as-a-newcomer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Government Services,Housing,Information Session,Learning about Canada,settlement,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
CREATED:20250314T181043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T181043Z
UID:96914-1741770000-1741773600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Different Services and Support Available for Newcomer Seniors in Toronto
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the various services and support available to newcomer seniors in Toronto\, helping them navigate essential resources for their well-being and integration into the community. \nKey Discussion Points: \n-Identification Documents to Have\n-Overview and Challenges of Seniors in Toronto\n-Employment and Volunteering\n-Government and Financial Support for Seniors\n-Health\, Food\, and Wellness\n-Settlement Services and Resources for Seniors\n-Transportation and Mobility Services\n-Language Classes\n-Practical Tips for Daily Living\n-Housing\n-Seniors’ Rights\n-Caregiver Supports\n-Recreation and Social Activities \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca. \nWe look forward to having you at the webinar!
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/different-services-and-support-available-for-newcomer-seniors-in-toronto/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Government Services,Health,Learning about Canada,settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
CREATED:20250314T181255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T181255Z
UID:96916-1741856400-1741860000@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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in Canada,Learning about Canada,settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
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UID:96918-1742374800-1742378400@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Ask a Settlement Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Before moving here\, you must have many questions about settling in your new country. That’s why we created this webinar so our team of Certified Information and Referral Specialists\, established immigrants\, and settlement experts\, can answer your questions and share valuable advice about starting your life in Canada as a newcomer. \nTo ask a question before the webinar\, please go to www.slido.com and enter event #1001830. There\, you can post your questions or vote for an existing question. At the webinar\, we will start answering the top-voted questions first. \nIf you have any problems registering for the webinar or using Slido\, please feel free to contact us at: info@nextstopcanada.ca \nWe look forward to having you in this exciting webinar!
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/ask-a-settlement-specialist-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Learning about Canada,settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
CREATED:20250328T173619Z
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UID:97214-1742461200-1742464800@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Employment
DESCRIPTION:Have you started your job search and looking for tips on how to plan for employment in Canada? \nAs a soon-to-be newcomer\, looking for a job in Canada doesn’t mean landing any job\, but finding one that matches your career goals. That’s why preparing for your employment before you arrive is a key step to a successful job search in Canada. We will follow the following topics in this webinar: \n– Goal Setting\n– Job Search Tools\n– Employability Skills\n– Networking Tools\n– Employment Resources for Internationally Educated Individuals \nLooking forward to having you in the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at: info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/planning-for-employment-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235046
CREATED:20250310T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T183801Z
UID:96848-1742466600-1742470200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Renting Your First Home in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Attend the webinar and discover:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing market conditions in Canada including affordability\, availability\, and vacancy rates\n\n\n\n\nPros and cons of renting versus buying\nFactors that affect rental prices like location and type of housing\nChallenges of renting without a credit history and how to overcome them\nProactive steps to help you search for housing before and after you arrive\nWays to search for rental housing including:\n1. Searching independently using Rentalsfornewcomers.com \n2. Exploring affordable home sharing options \n3. Using a real estate agent to help you search.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/renting-your-first-home-in-canada-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235047
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UID:97057-1742648400-1742655600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Building Your Personal & Business Brand for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive and practical workshop led by Joelle Jacqueline\, newcomers to Canada will learn to manage their personal brand to align with their professional goals. Topics covered include key business branding elements and actionable steps to enhance brand presence in addition to exploring marketing strategies and campaign elements suited to the Canadian market. \nSpace is limited. Please call the branch or register in person to reserve your spot. Drop-ins welcome on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Accessibility Services by email\, accessibleservices@tpl.ca\, or voicemail\, 416-393-7099\, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance. \nGenerously supported by: Scotiabank
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/building-your-personal-business-brand-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Palmerston Branch\, 560 Palmerston Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M6G 2P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T090000
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UID:95960-1742979600-1742983200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Letter Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Cover Letter Writing webinar presented by the YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment Services.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/cover-letter-writing/
CATEGORIES:Employment,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235047
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UID:97216-1743066000-1743069600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Your Rights Under the Atlantic Immigration Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you moving or new to Canada as a migrant worker under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program? \nBeing informed of your rights as a worker or employee in Canada is essential to help you feel more empowered in the workplace. This webinar will talk about basic worker rights that you should know so you are treated fairly in the workplace. Moreover\, if your rights are violated you will learn who you can reach out to for help. The webinar will cover the following topics: \n– Work Conditions and Benefits\n– Workplace Health and Safety\n– Knowing Your Rights\n– Health Services\n– Everyday Life\n– Resources for Migrant Workers \nLooking forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/your-rights-under-the-atlantic-immigration-program-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Learning about Canada,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T235047
CREATED:20250320T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T143409Z
UID:97066-1743253200-1743260400@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Networking with Purpose for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:They say “Your network equals your net worth”. Newcomers to Canada are invited to join Joelle Jacqueline and learn to network with purpose in a new country. Participants will practice networking strategies in a supportive environment\, to expand their professional network\, build meaningful relationships\, and grow their business. \nSpace is limited. Please call the branch or register in person to reserve your spot. Drop-ins welcome on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nIf you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Accessibility Services by email\, accessibleservices@tpl.ca\, or voicemail\, 416-393-7099\, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/networking-with-purpose-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Palmerston Branch\, 560 Palmerston Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M6G 2P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking
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