Canadian Diversity Vol 17: COVID-19 – IMMIGRATION IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC: CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGE
This issue has been supported by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. In this issue, you can find MANSO Regional Coordinator, Don Boddy, and his article “TRACKING NEWCOMER STORIES IN THE DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC IN MANITOBA” on page 69-71. Below is a short excerpt from the article that Don wrote: In my role as Regional…
IRCC to launch expression of interest process for service delivery improvements projects
October 7, 2020—Ottawa—As part of its commitment to deliver high quality settlement services to newcomers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is launching an expression of interest process for service delivery improvements (SDI) funding on October 15, 2020. Since 2017, SDI projects have centred on developing innovative approaches to better support the settlement and integration…
Update on travel restriction exemptions for international students
The Government of Canada works closely with provinces and territories on the attraction and hosting of international students in Canada and other issues related to international education. Provincial and territorial partners indicated they would like to see a process that allows international students to begin travelling to Canada again, as long as it is done…
New temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada
August 24, 2020 – Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country. This temporary policy change takes effect immediately and will benefit employers in Canada who continue to face…
Pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
August 14, 2020—Montreal—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to permanent residency for asylum claimants working in the health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this measure, asylum claimants across the country who are working on the front lines providing…
Celebrate #InternationalDayofFriendship with MANSO Friends membership!
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. It is observed on July 30 each year. So on this day, we want to acknowledge our beloved MANSO Friends, those are organizations…
Federal Court of Canada confirming that sending refugee claimants back to the U.S. violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
On July 22, 2020, the Federal Court of Canada has made a decision confirming that sending refugee claimants back to the US under the Safe Third Country Agreement violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The case was brought forward by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International, the Canadian Council of Churches and a…
ESDC – Supporting Black Canadian Communities Call for Proposals (CFP)
The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Call for Proposals (CFP) provides capital assistance to Black organizations in Canada to build capacity to: better fulfill their missions better serve Black communities in Canada Not-for-Profit organizations that are Black-led, can apply for up to $100,000 for equipment purchases for work or community spaces, and/or renovations or retrofits of existing workspaces or…
Welcome MANSO Board of Directors 2020-21
We would like to introduce our eleven-member Board of Directors for 2020-2021, elected from candidates nominated by our member organizations, at our AGM on June 10, 2020. Board members are elected for a three-year term and vacancies are filled at the MANSO AGM in June each year. 2020 – 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jana McKee…
Canada continues to explore innovative solutions for refugees
June 25, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing commitment to exploring innovative solutions for refugees during the virtual Annual Tripartite Consultations on Resettlement (ATCR). During the meeting, Minister Mendicino presented 3 new actions stemming from Canada’s pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in 2019. Moving…
