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Join Our Team! N4 is Hiring
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 08:47 AM
The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4), provides opportunities for professions to connect, learn and collaborate around best practices in the field of newcomer navigation, with the goal of improving the health and well-being of newcomers to Canada.
The position oversees the N4’s knowledge generation, dissemination, and mobilization (KMb) activities, which serve to promote...
CBC: Surge of refugee claimants overwhelming some Ottawa shelters
Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 03:15 PM
Canada had processed nearly 60,000 applications from asylum seekers as of June, the highest mid-year count going back to at least 2015.
Thousands have shown up at Toronto's emergency shelters. The number of asylum seekers there rose from 530 per night in September 2021 to 2,800 this May, and led to...
What’s Happening at N4 in November
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 03:26 PM
We’re excited to host three webinars this month, with diverse guests from across Canada:
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November 2: Navigating the IEN Process: The New Brunswick Model, with Robb Parker of the New Brunswick Department of Health – if you missed it, you can watch the recording.
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November 16: Ethical and Legal Considerations of Consent and Privacy, with Dr. Michelle Mullen, Bioethicist, CHEO
- Space is limited for this participatory and interactive training.
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November 30: The Role of Fairness Commissioners / Offices in Canada from an...
What’s Happening at N4 in October
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 02:25 PM
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, with the World Health Organization (WHO) launching a campaign with the theme of “Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of mental health, for individuals as well as communities. With children/youth and newcomers having been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the increase in burnout and staff shortages in the healthcare sector, there...
What’s Happening at N4 in September
Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 01:23 PM
The month of September means the launch of several exciting N4 initiatives to support internationally educated health professionals (IEHPS), including the new N4 / Saint-Paul University educational program, Fostering Canadian Integration for IEHPs: From Learning to Action on September 12. N4 and Saint-Paul University are looking forward to launching the second cohort of this program in January – keep checking our website for more details about how to register.
By the end of the month,
What’s Happening at N4 in August
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2022 10:31 AM
N4 is looking forward to launching several initiatives and tools in August to support internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) – if you missed it, IRCC has recently announced additional funding for N4, allowing N4 to expand its work to support IEHPs in gaining full employment in their fields.
Be sure not to miss:
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Pre-registration for the new N4 / Saint-Paul University educational program, Fostering Canadian Integration for IEHPs: From Learning to Action, closes on August 12 – apply today.
What’s Happening at N4 This Month
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 01:54 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic has both exacerbated and highlighted the strain on the Canadian healthcare system, including the shortage of healthcare workers, frequently referred to as the health human resource (HHR) crisis. At the same time, many internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) are unable to work in their fields in Canada due to barriers in having their credentials and licensing recognized, among others.
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), in collaboration with the
What’s New at N4 This Month
Posted on Friday, June 10, 2022 01:51 PM
June is commemorated as National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with National Indigenous People’s Day taking place on June 21. At N4 we’re pleased to host a webinar on June 22, “Immigrant-Indigenous Relations in Canada: Addressing Issues and Moving Towards a Shared Future.” The webinar will be comprised of a panel of experts, including Norm Leech, Dr. Nancy Clark, Anthony Olusola, and Oliver Kamau. They will share their experiences on immigrant and Indigenous relations in the context of colonialism...
IRCC: Federal Charter Flights for Ukrainians Who Want to Come to Canada
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022 05:03 PM
Canada continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, including providing them with a temporary safe haven in Canada. We know that some Ukrainians and their family members may need help to travel, and we have been working to provide options for them to come to Canada.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced 3 federal charter flights to Canada for Ukrainians and their family members. The flights will be available to people approved through the...
What’s New at N4 This Month
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 03:22 PM
N4 is proud to offer a packed webinar calendar this spring, from topics ranging from the crisis in Ukraine to how Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) can support the medical needs of newcomers in rural communities. Each webinar is about 1 hour in length and includes a live question and answer session with the speakers at the end. Take a look at our upcoming webinars and register to save your spot!
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