TABLE OF CONTENTS

Announcements

Events, Webinars, and Professional Development for Service Providers

Program Updates for Newcomers

Funding Opportunities

Sector News and Reports

Resources

Previsouly Listed Resources

Call for Speakers: Tamarack Institute's Community Change Summit

📆Deadline to apply: July 30, 2026

👉 Learn more here

Tamarack is proud to partner with the Metcalf Foundation on the 2026 Community Change Summit, taking place October 21-23, 2026 in Toronto. Metcalf invests in people, ideas, and actions to imagine and build just, healthy, and creative communities.

The Community Change Summit is filling quickly and the Call for Speakers is now open! With more than half of tickets already sold, now is the time to register and submit your proposal to help shape this fall’s in person gathering in Toronto.

Call for Proposal: Pathways to Prosperity National Conference 2026

📆Deadline to apply: August 7, 2026

👉 Learn more here

P2P will be holding in-person and virtual concurrent workshop and roundtable sessions during the Pathways to Prosperity 2026 National Conference November 23 - 24 in Montreal.

WiFi Hotspot Lending period for July 2026 - January 2027

 Toronto Public Library – North York Central Branch currently has free hotspots available for borrowing by community agency clients. The purpose of this project is for customers that do not have access to internet at home. The borrowing period for the hotspots is mid-June, 2026 till January 6, 2027.

Click here for further information. 

Access Affordable Computers Through Renewed Computer Technology 

Renewed Computer Technology is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to bridging the digital divide by providing refurbished computers and tablets to individuals, families, educators, schools, and non-profit organizations. Through programs like Computers for Schools Plus, the Outreach Program, and the Connecting Families Initiative, RCT helps ensure more people have access to the technology they need for education, employment, and everyday life. If you or someone you know could benefit from affordable technology, click here to learn more about RCT's programs and eligibility

JCares - Contact for free Gently Used Clothing, New Hygiene Products and Food Items for Newcomers

If you have newcomer clients in need of weather approprate clothing, fresh food items and new hyeine products, we are happy to support your organization with fulfilling those needs. Please contact Natalie Fingerhut at natalief@mnjcc.org 

Click here for further information. 

We want to hear from you - 2SLGBTQI+ community needs / Besoins des communautés 2ELGBTQI+ 

Your experiences and ideas will help shape how 2SLGBTQI+ communities are supported across Canada.

This consultation is an opportunity to gather your perspectives on emerging and persistent gaps, priorities, and opportunities to advance 2SLGBTQI+ issues and reflect the evolving needs, lived experiences, and collective aspirations of 2SLGBTQI+ communities from coast to coast to coast.

Click here for further information.

OCASI Survey: Mapping IRCC Funding Cuts Impacts

 Recent cuts to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are placing unprecedented strain on the vital services you deliver every day. OCASI is conducting a survey of immigrant and refugee-serving organizations, to turn our front-line realities into a powerful tool for advocacy. Take the survey.

Click here to learn more and access the survey. 

Call to Participate: Peer Researchers Invited 

Global Impact Network Consulting (GINC) is seeking 4 Peer Researchers with immigrant, refugee, or newcomer experience and interest in community-based research and social justice issues for their research on "Global South Women Shaping Settlement Support: Understanding the Experiences of Newcomer Women of Colour in Canada." This position includes training, mentorship, and an honorarium. Interested candidates can reach out to the contact information provided in the flyer below.

Click here to learn more.

Beat the Heat

Click the flyer to find out summer heat safety tips, published by the City of Toronto.

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IRCC Technical Briefing on asylum claim processes/ Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada - Séance d'information

Asylum Program Division of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is launching a new series of technical briefing sessions on refugee claim processes. Following Royal Assent of Bill C-12 on March 26, 2026, the briefings will include information on the new eligibility requirements now in effect.

The technical briefing was developed to help front-line workers and government organizations gain a better understanding of the procedures involved in processing refugee claims submitted by asylum seekers, as well as the supports and services they may be able to access while their claim is being processed.

Upcoming technical briefing dates

• Tuesday, July 21: 10:30 to 11:30 am(Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
• Tuesday, August 18: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
• Wednesday, September 9: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in FRENCH
• Tuesday, September 22: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
• Tuesday, October 13: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH

Sessions are not bilingual – please take note of the language of the briefing, which is specified for each date.

If you would like to participate, please email (IRCC.AsylumProgramEngagement-EngagementProgrammeAsile.IRCC@cic.gc.ca) with your name and organization and specify which session you wish to attend.

Learn more and register here.

Making Space in Difficult Times

📆Date: July 23, 2026

🕑Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

📍Location: Online

👉Register here by July 21

In recent months, the immigrant and refugee sector has gone through major changes. Funding cuts—especially to programs supported by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)—have had a strong impact on organizations, teams, and staff.

This 2.5-hour workshop offers a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with inner resources during a difficult time. The session is practical and experiential. Participants will take part in guided exercises, as well as individual and group reflection. A key idea in this workshop is “pause and pivot.” This means learning how to slow down, create space around difficult thoughts and emotions, and respond with more clarity, care, and intention—even in challenging situations.

Webinar: Supporting with Access to Benefits

📆Date: July 23, 2026

🕑Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

📍Location: Online

👉Register here

 This 90-minute webinar is provided on a quarterly basis and is designed to provide frontline practitioners - or anyone helping someone with access to benefits - with foundational knowledge and skills to support Canadians who are living on a low income to access benefits. Participants learn the importance of access to benefits for individuals and families, review key skills and opportunities for starting benefits conversations, and practice using the Benefits Wayfinder tool to become familiar with its functionality. 

Become a Certified Compassion Fatigue Trainer

Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is excited to announce an opportunity to become a certified Compassion Fatigue trainer. Through this 2-day virtual training, participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify and address Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), burnout, moral distress, and other workplace stressors. The program also focuses on building capacity to foster resilience and promote well-being in trauma-exposed workplaces. This training is being provided by TEND Academy and is fully funded by PCHS.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be frontline settlement staff funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• Have a minimum of 5 years of field experience
• Strong interest in STS education and ongoing learning

Click here or on the flyer to learn more.

Online Course with OCASI: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector

This 3-module course is specifically aimed at assisting newcomer and migrant people who work in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector to learn about the past and present-day experiences of anti-Indigenous racism experienced by the original peoples of this land and now known as 'Canada'. At the successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification of completion from OCASI. 

The course is available from May 6 - July 31, 2026

👉 Register here

Be Ready, Toronto! Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Emergencies can happen at any time, be prepared before they do. Join the Canadian Red Cross, City of Toronto, and Toronto Public Library for a free Be Ready, Toronto! Emergency Preparedness Workshop. Learn about the potential hazards and risks in your community, how to create an emergency plan and build an emergency kit, and the importance of staying connected with your support network during emergencies. Workshops are offered at Toronto Public Library branches across the city and are free to attend.

👉 Register for a workshop here

Building Community Resilience to Intensified Climate Impacts - Urban Heat, Flooding, Climate Anxiety

Sprout Climate's free summer webinar series on building community resilience to intense climate impact for community organizations.
The webinar series "See It, Say It, Share It" kicks off on Thursday, July 16 at noon — the first session covers urban heat, which feels especially timely given the forecast. Sessions on climate anxiety (July 23) and flooding (July 30) follow.

👉 Register here

Online Course with CAMH: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course

This 3-module course is specifically aimed at assisting newcomer and migrant people who work in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector to learn about the past and present-day experiences of anti-Indigenous racism experienced by the original peoples of this land and now known as 'Canada'. At the successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification of completion from OCASI. 

The course is available from July 20 - August 31, 2026

👉 Register here

Carrying the Legacy Forward: Connection, Community and Collective Action

📆Date: August 5, 2026

🕑Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

📍Location: Online

👉 Register here

In observance of Emancipation Day in Ontario and in partnership with Nipissing University, this virtual gathering brings together Black social workers to honour the enduring legacy of emancipation while reflecting on the realities, contributions, as well as leadership of Black social workers across the province.

Professional Development: Settlement Practitioner Micro-Credential - Sheridan College

The Settlement Practitioner Micro-Credential program is designed for individuals working in the settlement sector who may not have a formal social service education or work background. Gain the essential skills and fundamental knowledge needed to excel in settlement practice today!

Courses are delivered virtually through Sheridan's E-Learning Platform.
Click here to learn more.

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Business and Leadership Essentials Certificate Program - Applications Due TODAY July 15

Bienvenue à la maternelle

Votre enfant fera son entrée à la maternelle en septembre 2026? C’est le moment idéal pour découvrir son futur milieu scolaire!

Les écoles élémentaires Viamonde vous invitent à leurs activités d’accueil.

Pour connaître la date et l’heure des rencontres à l’école la plus près de chez vous, consultez notre site Web.

Will your child be starting kindergarten in September 2026? This is the perfect time to discover their future school environment! Viamonde elementary schools invite you to their welcome activities. To find out the date and time of meetings at the school closest to you, visit our website.

The francophone school board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde has 15 schools in Toronto: 11 elementary and 4 secondary schools.

Link for the School Registration : https://csviamonde.ca/english/school-registration

In this section, find out who can register to attend our schools, what the admission criteria are, and how and when to register your child. Of course, you can always attend one of our virtual open houses if you want to learn more about how we can provide your child with the best educational experience!

Ready for School

Registration is now open for Ready for School 2026, a free two-week summer program for eligible newcomer students entering Grades 1–12 in September 2026. This program offered by JIAS helps participants build English skills and prepare for the Ontario school system before the new school year. Registration is required.

Learn more here

Transportation and Supply Chain Language and Skills Training 

Girls Who Move, Move the World

🗓️ Date: July 18, 2026

🕐Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

📍Location:  Humberwood Community Centre 

👉 Register here! before July 5

Girls Who Move, Move The World is a full day of sports for self-identified girls and women, ages 13 to 24 years old. The event will allow the participants to explore different sports and workshops in a safe, inclusive, and female-focused setting.

Lunch, light refreshments and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) fare will be provided. Dress comfortably for physical activity.

Financial Services Career Connect (FSCC) program

ACCESS Business Lab

Tropicana Summer Camp 

🗓️ Date: Weekly camps available from July 6th to August 21 (No camp on August 3 - Civic Holiday) 

🕐Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

📍Location:  Tropicana Community Services offices, located at 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough 

👉 Register here! Spaces are limited

Summer Packed with Adventure & Learning! Our dynamic camps run weekly from July 6th to August 21st and are designed to spark creativity, encourage teamwork, and nurture skills in areas like science, the arts, and more.

See the flyer for more information.

JIAS Welcome Fair for Newcomers

Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

Electronic Security Technical Training (ESTT) Bridging Program

Early Childhood
Education Tropicana Black Fast-track Stream*

📆 Start Date: Fall 2026

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Centennial is committed to ensuring you'll be prepared to become a leader in the profession. A fully funded cohort of the ECE diploma is being run for Black learners in partnership with Tropicana Community Services. This cohort has been created for Black learners from the Greater Toronto Area. This opportunity is funded in partnership with the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada under the new Canada Ontario Early Childhood Workforce Agreement, which provides one-time federal funding to support the retention and recruitment of a high-quality child care and early years workforce.

HF Care Calendar

Explore all Community-Specific Programming on our new HF Care Events Calendar!

Communities include the Cantonese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Korean communities, and Youth & Families.

Working Women Community Centre July Calendar

See the programs offered by WWCC in July at the Fairview location by clicking on the calendar or view in their website by clicking here!

PCPI  July Calendar

See the programs offered by PCPI in July by clicking on the calendar!

Newcomer Youth Engagement Program (NYEP) July Calendar

The Newcomer Youth Engagement Program (NYEP) at Strides Toronto is excited to share our July 2026 programming calendar! We are ready for a warm and sunny month that is full of learning, fun, culture, and unforgettable experiences designed to empower and inspire NYEP youths as we start this summer! 🌟

Click on the calendar image or here to download!

English as a Second Language - LINC and Literacy Classes

📆Start Date: Ongoing program with continuous intake
📍Location: 1200 Markham Rd/2206 Eglinton Ave/3495 Lawrence Ave (Cedarbrae Mall)

The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program is a free English language program for eligible adult newcomers to Canada to support their settlement, integration, and participation in Canadian society. It supports newcomers in developing the language and life skills needed for daily living, employment, education, and community engagement. Classes include information related to Canadian culture, workplace communication, digital literacy, citizenship, and access to community resources.

We offer support services: Care for Newcomer Children and TTC for eligible students.

📞 Contact: Lucy Fitzpatrick | lfitzpatrick@ccscan.ca | 416-289-6766

Click the flyer for more info

English as a Second Language Classes (CLB 1-7 offered)

COSTI's ESL program offers CLB 5–7 classes for those who want to continue building their language skills, as well as CLB 1–4 classes for those who are just getting started.

Courses are available part-time in-person, online and in hybrid formats, with both daytime and evening options, Monday to Friday. Learn more about classes and locations.

Intake Cycles:
April to June 2026
June to July 2026

Black Youth Justice Service

Tropicana’s Black Youth Justice Service is a comprehensive initiative designed to support Black, African, and Caribbean youth navigating the justice system by addressing systemic barriers, promoting equity, and fostering positive development through culturally sensitive services. This free program aims to empower Black, African, and Caribbean youth, reduce recidivism, address the over-representation of Black youth in the justice system, promote equity, and strengthen community connections by providing individualized case management, culturally relevant counselling, family and community engagement, and collaboration with justice system stakeholders. 

See the flyer for more details.

Integrated Employment Services (IES) 

Are you unemployed, new to Canada, or seeking a career change? Tropicana’s Integrated Employment Services (IES) program is here to support you. We offer free employment support to help you gain the skills, tools, and confidence you need to find and keep a job. This program is part of Ontario’s new model for delivering employment services. It brings together job seekers, employers, and community services to meet your needs better, especially if you’re facing barriers to employment. Whether you’re a newcomer, out of school, looking for your first job, or returning to the workforce, our team is here to help. 

Persons with Disabilities Employment Support program

Do you have a disability (visible or non-visible) and struggle with finding or maintaining employment? Would you like to explore the independence of self-employment? Are you employed full- or part-time but looking to advance your career or gain more responsibility at work? This program could be what you have been looking for.

Employment Readiness Workshops

FREE Evening Math Classes

📆Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays

🕑Times: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Location: John Polanyi C.I. 640 Lawrence Ave W.

📞 Call 416-393-1995 | Email Upgrading@tdsb.on.ca 

Teen Mother's Spring Programs

📆Dates: Wednesdays 4:00 - 7:00 PM

📍Location: Room 200, 3090 Kingston Road, Scarborough

FREE drop-in program for young mothers and gender diverse parents 14-26 years old and their children up to 6 years old.

IN-PERSON SUPPORT

For more information and to register, contact Teen Mothers’ Staff at 416.266.9830 or earlyonteenmoms@ywcatoronto.org

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Group discussions on topics that support the parenting journey

• Parent-child activities

• Referrals to other supports

• Free weekly dinner/snacks, grocery distribution, and TTC

Carefirst Family Health Team Access Clinic

We offer treatment for non-emergency health concerns, personalized chronic disease prevention and management, and referral to local health and community services.

📍Locations: 300 Silver Star Blvd., 2/F, Scarborough, ON M1V 0G2
105 Gibson Drive, Unit 112, Markham, ON L3R 3K7
420 Highway 7 East, Unit 27, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K2

Find clinic opening hours, updates and bookings here!

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Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding – 2027 to 2029

FedDev Ontario Funding Opportunity

City of Toronto Indigenous Climate Action Grants

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) is rolling out over $77.5 million to extend projects for 395 organizations across the country

Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers Employment and Social Development Canada

Heritage Organization Development Grant

CharityVillage: Funding Programs & Grants for Nonprofits Directory

CharityVillage has curated a comprehensive Funding Programs & Grants for Nonprofits Directory that brings together Canadian government funding programs, foundations, and corporate grant opportunities in one easy-to-access resource. This directory is designed to help nonprofits and charities identify funding sources that align with their programs and organizational goals. Community organizations are encouraged to explore this free resource to support their grant research and fundraising efforts. Access the directory by using this link.

Ontario Together Trade Fund Program

The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) provides financial support to businesses looking to make near-term investments so they can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets and re-shore critical supply chains in the face of U.S. tariffs. With a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the program will help businesses, build local capacity, enhance trade resiliency, and make the necessary investments to successfully expand into new markets.

Application Period: Ongoing

Learn more here.

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Ready to Contribute: How a Fair Licensing Act Can Put Immigrants' Talents to Full Use for Canada

Institute for Canadian Citizenship- Read the full article

"It’s cliché to point out that immigrant doctors drive taxis. The fact that it’s cliché – unremarkable, common knowledge – is a collective embarrassment for Canada, and a critical vulnerability to our success."

Ontario Modernizing Immigration Program to Fill In-Demand Jobs

Government of Ontario - Read the full article

Ontario is transforming the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to better align immigration with labour market needs and with a clear focus on addressing critical workforce shortages across key sectors of the economy. The Ontario Workforce Priority (OWP) stream is the first stream to be launched under the redesigned OINP with the remaining three streams expected to be launched later this year. 

Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions

IRCC - Read the full article

"Building on recent measures to strengthen Canada’s immigration and asylum systems, and recent decreases in asylum claim volumes, the Government of Canada is taking further action to maintain a fair, orderly and well-managed asylum system."

‘Becoming unsustainable’: Federal Court sees surge in filings, delays for immigration-related cases"

Institute for Canadian Citizenship - Read the full article

Individuals applying to have their immigration-related cases reviewed are facing weekslong delays for their documents to be processed, as the Federal Court says it is seeing an “extraordinary increase” in filings.

Canadian Perspectives on Multiculturalism and Diversity

Environics Institute - Read the full article

Canada has a reputation for being especially comfortable with ethnic and cultural diversity, but it would be unwise to take this for granted. The Canadian Diversity Study provides a fresh, comprehensive look at Canadian attitudes and experiences relating to immigration, multiculturalism and diversity. The survey covers these topics in-depth by exploring both how Canadians think about these issues, and the experiences of living in a multicultural society and how these vary among people of different backgrounds.

From screening out to welcoming in: Promoting access to federal disability benefits

Maytree - Read the Policy Brief

"Refugees come to Canada from many different and diverse countries seeking safety from conflict, persecution and human rights violations. One thing that unites them is the overwhelming desire to rebuild their lives. Like anyone else, they want to move forward, find a job, see their kids go to school and thrive and contribute to their communities. Most arrive with very little and yet they bring so much to this country. Their presence strengthens Canada and enriches its economy, culture and communities."

Ontario replaces eight immigration streams with new Workforce Priority pathway

Institute for Canadian Citizenship - Read the full article

Ontario has launched the first phase of a major redesign of its immigration nominee program, replacing eight existing streams with a new pathway intended to simplify the process for employers while raising eligibility standards for prospective immigrants.

Advancing the Promise for Toronto’s Children: Child and Family Poverty Report Card, Toronto 2026

Social Planning Toronto - Read the full article

Advancing the Promise for Toronto’s Children: Child and Family Poverty Report Card, Toronto 2026 draws on the latest available taxfiler data, from 2023, to reveal the growing and deepening experience of child poverty. One in four children in Toronto is growing up in poverty. The need for action is urgent. As Toronto residents prepare to head to the polls on October 26, this report offers an opportunity to examine child poverty trends, assess progress made to date, and identify the actions needed to reverse course.

Refugees Are Good For Canada

UNHCR - Read the full report

"Refugees come to Canada from many different and diverse countries seeking safety from conflict, persecution and human rights violations. One thing that unites them is the overwhelming desire to rebuild their lives. Like anyone else, they want to move forward, find a job, see their kids go to school and thrive and contribute to their communities. Most arrive with very little and yet they bring so much to this country. Their presence strengthens Canada and enriches its economy, culture and communities."

Occupational match and economic outcomes of recent immigrants: A broad assessment

Statistics Canada - Read the article here.

This article provides a broad assessment of occupational match and associated earnings outcomes among immigrants admitted to Canada from 2010 to 2020. Using linked data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the 2021 Census of Population, this study examines the extent to which recent immigrants work in occupations aligned with their intended occupation at admission, identifies the characteristics associated with occupational match and analyzes the earnings implications of matching versus not matching with intended occupations.

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Child Engagement Toolkit

Looking to meaningfully engage children in your planning or community work? Developed by Toronto Children's Services and Toronto Public Health, the Child Engagement Toolkit offers practical guidance, best practices, and resources for engaging children aged 12 and under in planning and decision-making. See below to access the toolkit.

Access the toolkit here.

Calls to Action Study Group with Dr. Niigaan Sinclair - Session Recordings

Deepen your understanding of the The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and explore how you can take meaningful steps forward. These sessions took place May & June 2026, and the recordings are valuable resources to revisit again and again to better understand the TRC's Calls to Action.

Access the recordings on NYCH's YouTube page here.

Grassroots Digital Hub – New Website Launch

A new website developed from SSHRC-funded community-based research on the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots leaders and organizers has been launched. The platform highlights their resilience and provides a space designed by community, for community. This website is designed to support grassroots groups, newcomer communities, neighbourhood organizations, and non-profits with accessible digital resources.

Learn more here

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Meet Mauril - A fun and engaging way to learn French and English

Ready to take your French or English language skills to the next level? Test your listening comprehension skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Progress at your own pace and step out of your comfort zone with language challenges. Mauril will help you feel more confident using French or English in any context.

Learn more and download the app here.

Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid Workshops

📆 Date & Time: Contact leah@epilepsytoronto.org to set up a specific time and date for the workshop.

📍Location: Zoom

The workshop will cover: myths and misconceptions about epilepsy, different types of seizures; seizure first aid, treatment options, Epilepsy Toronto services and client stories. The workshop will be co-facilitated by Leah Sultan-Khan, Director of Community Engagement, Public Education & Life Skills Training and Epilepsy Toronto clients.

Confronting Xenophobia Through Community Solutions – A Toolkit for Organizers

 This toolkit builds on learning from the second national workshop on xenophobia held during the 2026 Metropolis Conference in Halifax, located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Drawing from the experiences and insights of community organizers from across the country, this resource expands on the original resource guide developed after the first national workshop on xenophobia at the 2025 Pathways to Prosperity Conference. While acknowledging that there is no single approach to addressing xenophobia, the toolkit offers practical, adaptable tools to support the design and actioning of community‑based anti‑racism campaigns. 

Learn more here

CLEO launches new Human Rights Guided Pathway

People who experience discrimination may not take legal action because the process can feel confusing, complicated, or out of reach. A new tool aims to change that.

The Human Rights Guided Pathway is a free online tool for people who have faced discrimination. It asks simple questions and gives step-by-step help to fill out an application for the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). The tool is designed to make the HRTO application process more accessible and easier to navigate for people who do not have a lawyer.

Learn more herevivek sharma

Faith & Welcoming Communities Forum Report 2026

NET LIP - Access the full report here.

On March 24, the North East Toronto Local Immigration Partnership Faith & Welcoming Communities Forum brought together faith leaders, settlement agencies, community organizations, public sector partners, advocates, and residents for a day of meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and collaboration. With strong representation from both diverse faith communities and the settlement sector, the forum created space to explore how partnerships can help address hate, strengthen community safety, and build more inclusive and welcoming neighbourhoods across Toronto. 

NET LIP Focus Group Analysis Report 2025

NET LIP - Access the report on our website here.

 As TNLIP and TEQ LIP merged to form the new NET LIP and we transitioned to a larger geographic area, we adopted a neighbourhood-based approach to ensure a bottom-up model for information gathering. In 2025, NET LIP hosted a series of eight focus groups across key neighbourhood clusters in North York and Scarborough. Focus group participants included from insights of frontline settlement workers, community agencies, health and mental health providers, youth workers, grassroots organizations, and practitioners who support refugees, seniors, residents, families, international students, and racialized newcomers. These insights are synthesized into a report, available on the NETLIP website.

NET LIP Community Plan is now available on our website

We’re excited to share a big step forward for the North East Toronto Local Immigration Partnership (NET LIP): the launch of our new Strategic Plan!

This plan is grounded in the voices, experiences, and ideas of our community—shaped through meaningful engagement with partners, service providers, and residents across North East Toronto. It reflects not only where we are today, but where we’re going together.

What’s clear is that there’s real momentum. Across sectors, people are showing up with a shared commitment to build more inclusive, welcoming communities—and that gives us a lot to look forward to this year.

As we move ahead, NET LIP is excited to:
• Grow and strengthen partnerships, including deeper collaboration with faith communities
• Support innovative, community-driven initiatives
• Continue centering newcomer voices in everything we do
• Turn the priorities of our Strategic Plan into meaningful, collective action

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the plan and to those who joined us at the Forum. We’re looking forward to what we can accomplish together in the year ahead.

You can find the plan on our website here.

Looking for a Family Doctor?

What is North York Primary Care Community Connect (NYPCCC)?

NYPCCC is a centralized point of intake and access for community members looking to be permanently attached to a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner). NYPCCC will be able to help connect unattached community members to a local primary care provider and other community supports they may need.

The NYPCCC team will do their best to attach people to a provider and support that suits their needs, including referrals to the North York Access Care Clinic if people are in need of more urgent primary care (e.g., following discharge from hospital or who cannot access their primary care provider in a timely manner).

View the flyer in Arabic, English, Farsi, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.

View the "About Primary Care" flyer in English here.

A framework for projecting housing use associated with immigrants and  non-permanent residents

Statistics Canada – Analytical Studies: Methods and References

Moving beyond per capita estimates: Modelling how immigration pathways influence housing demand
 
Recent changes in Canada’s immigration levels have intensified interest in how immigration affects housing demand. This article presents a methodological framework for projecting housing use associated with permanent residents (PRs) and non-permanent residents (NPRs) under alternative immigration scenarios. Using Census-based per capita housing use rates, the framework estimates incremental housing demand by tenure over time. It distinguishes between one-step PRs, who require housing upon admission, and two-step PRs, who transition from NPR status and are typically already housed. The model also accounts for active residence in Canada using tax filing behaviour, shifts in housing use as years since admission increase, and year-over-year changes in the NPR population, including transitions to PR status. By incorporating immigrant-specific housing patterns, two-step immigration and non-residence, the framework generates housing use estimates that differ markedly from simpler per capita approaches and offers a flexible tool for policy-relevant scenario analysis.

Migration Drivers and Post Migration Experiences of Bangladeshi Immigrants in Canada

Global Migration Institute - Read the full article here

 This latest piece in the Global Migration Institute’s working paper series by Director, Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab Marshia Akbar examines the interconnected drivers shaping Bangladeshi migration to Canada and how these drivers are reshaped through post-migration experiences during early settlement. 

Long-Term Impacts of Canada's Two-Step Immigration Selection in Metropolitan Areas

Read the full article here

This study by Research Fellow Yousef Khalifa Aleghfeli and Research Affiliate Stein Monteiro assesses how Canada's two-step immigration selection process, from non-permanent to permanent residency, impacts population distribution across Census Metropolitan Areas 

Socioeconomic correlates of loneliness among immigrants with disabilities

Read the full article here

Loneliness Persists for Immigrants with Disabilities Despite Socioeconomic Stability

A new study examines how socioeconomic participation and deprivation are associated with severe loneliness among immigrants with disabilities. Drawing on data from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the study compares immigrants with disabilities to Canadian-born persons with disabilities, focusing on employment or school participation, food insecurity, core housing need, and low-income status to assess whether these factors relate differently to loneliness across the two groups.

Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card

Thrive Toronto - Read the full article here

Mental health is one of the most important aspects of life. We all benefit from improved mental health. We all lose when it deteriorates.

The Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card, released in January 2026, highlights where strategy and investments are needed to improve mental wellness in our city.

In uncovering mental health inequities in our city, the report card illustrates that it’s time for action.

Trends in the wealth gap between immigrant and Canadian-born families from 2016 to 2023

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Immigrant wealth in Canada is shifting—but not in the same way for everyone

A new study sheds light on how immigrant families build wealth in Canada, and how their financial position has changed over the last several years. While recent immigrants continue to make gains after arriving, the gap between them and Canadian‑born families persists. At the same time, established immigrant families—those who have been in Canada for a decade or more—now hold more wealth than their Canadian‑born peers, and their advantage is growing.

ConnexOntario mental health referrals: A guide for community organizations and care providers

ConnexOntario is a free, confidential, province-wide service that helps people across Ontario access mental health, substance use, and problem gambling services.

We provide real-time system navigation, helping individuals understand their options and connect to the services that best meet their needs.

Looking for a Family Doctor?

Get Well Family Health Team is accepting new patients!

Eligibility criteria:

- Valid OHIP or IFHP

- North York Resident

- No current Family Doctor

View this flyer in Portuguese, Russian, Farsi, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, and English.

New Co-payments for Some Refugee Health Care

Steps to Justice has information about new co-payments in the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). A co-payment means that the person pays part of the cost and the IFHP pays the rest.

As of May 1, 2026, the IFHP requires co-payments for:

some health services and products. 

Preventing scams targeting seniors - Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)

Scams that target older adults continue to rise. ACE has a new video series that highlights real experiences to help seniors, caregivers, and service providers recognize common scams and how to respond.

Confronting Anti-Black Hate Across Canada – Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC)

The BLAC Out Hate initiative brings together resources, tools, and learning opportunities to address anti-Black racism in Canada. The project focuses on prevention through education, supporting those impacted, and holding institutions accountable.

New immigration legislation Bill C-12: What you need to know

 Bill C-12 is now law. The Migrant Rights Network has a tool that allows refugee claimants to figure out if the law affects them. The tool is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. Connecting Ottawa has an information sheet and the FCJ Refugee Centre has a webinar that explains what the changes mean and how they could affect individuals and communities.

Resources for people on OW and ODSP turning 65 – Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)

Turning 65 can bring major changes for people receiving social assistance. ISAC has a tipsheet to help individuals protect their income and benefits during this transition. There’s also a companion resource for service providers and health professionals that support clients.

Rights of students with disabilities – ARCH Disability Law Centre and Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO)

ARCH and DJNO have created a video series that explains the rights of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. It covers key topics such as accommodations, inclusive education, and how families can advocate for the supports they need.

Understanding no-fault evictions

If you missed this recent CLEO Connect webinar, you can still watch the video. The webinar covered:

• municipal renoviction and demoviction bylaws
• what demovictions and renovictions are, and Form N13
• landlords’ own-use evictions and Form N12
• what to do if a landlord uses a no-fault eviction in bad faith
• how community workers can advocate for stronger tenant rights

Introducing the City's New Financial and Social Supports for Me Webpage

The Financial and Social Supports for Me webpage was co-designed with residents, front-line staff, and community partners, to create a user-friendly tool to help residents and people helpers navigate supports online.

You can explore the webpage here.

Join us for a free coaching session!

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After polling thousands of newcomers across Canada on how they're using media and technology to connect, MTM Newcomers has published the results of their 2025 survey on their online data platform.

Book a free Energy Savings Workshop

Empower Me is an award‑winning program that has supported communities in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Seattle, and we’re excited to now be expanding into Ontario. Our mission is to empower newcomers to Canada and low‑income households with energy literacy by helping them better understand their energy bills, access available rebates, and make their homes safer and more energy‑efficient. All of our services are completely free, multilingual, and supported by sponsors such as the Toronto Atmospheric Fund.

We offer workshops and one‑on‑one support both in person and online, available in eight languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Learn more here.

WHEN THE GROUND SHIFTS: The impacts of funding cuts on the immigrant and refugee serving sector (2026)

United Way of Greater Toronto - read the full report here

Newcomers are central to Canada’s economic growth, social development and global identity. Immigrant and refugee serving agencies play an essential role in successful settlement, offering supports like language training, employment services and community connections. Hard hit since 2023 by a series of policy changes, including extensive funding cuts, the sector is showing signs of crisis: Nearly 70% of agencies anticipating layoffs; 44% expecting to close programs; Three quarters experiencing worsening financial stability; This report, commissioned by United Way Greater Toronto and the City of Toronto in partnership with Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), documents the impacts of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) 2024 funding changes on agencies in Peel, Toronto and York Region. It also offers recommendations on the steps government, funders and agencies can take to preserve a system and services that has delivered excellence for generations, sustaining Canada’s reputation as a sought-after home for people from around the world. 

Toronto Public Health reopens North York Sexual Health Clinic

Toronto Public Health marked the reopening of its North York Sexual Health Clinic, formerly known as the Talk Shop Clinic, following its closure and recent renovations to improve service delivery. The reopening restores access to free and confidential sexual health services in this densely populated and diverse part of the city. The renovations have modernized the North York Sexual Health Clinic and improved accessibility, creating a more welcoming and comfortable environment for clients. Upgrades include a fully wheelchair accessible exam room and washroom to support the delivery of high-quality, inclusive care. TPH Sexual Health Clinics provide a range of judgement-free services. This includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV, birth control counselling and low-cost contraception, pregnancy testing and referrals, and vaccines for hepatitis A and B, HPV and mpox. Clinics also provide free condoms and lube. Public health owned and operated Sexual Health Clinics can be accessed at the following locations across the city:

· Bloor West, 2340 Dundas St. W.

· Scarborough, 160 Borough Dr.

Understanding how Bill C-12 impacts refugee claims

Watch the webinar recording from April 29, 2026

The Government of Canada's Bill C-12: Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act became law on March 26, 2026.

The changes Bill C-12 makes to Canada's refugee and immigration system affect refugee claimants and people thinking of making a refugee claim. There are now more limits on who can make a refugee claim, and people may need to apply to remain in Canada another way.

Understanding Bill C-12 can help community workers recognize issues early and connect clients to the right supports as soon as possible.

This webinar covers:

• what to know about Bill C-12
• how Bill C-12 impacts refugee claimants and people who may make a refugee claim
• how the government has begun applying Bill C-12
• what a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) is and how to apply for one
• benefits that may be available to people impacted by Bill C-12, including work permits, federal health benefits, and income assistance
• the Safe Third Country Agreement and how Bill C-12 affects it
• how to support clients impacted by Bill C-12 and refer them to suitable legal and community resources

Indigenous Place Names in Canada Map

Access the map here

The map depicts Indigenous place names all across Canada, shared by permission from several First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. The names express territorial rights and describe the shapes, sounds, and stories of sovereign lands. They mark the locations of gathering places, communities, places of danger and beauty, and places where treaties were signed. While the map does not depict all of the Indigenous place names of Canada, nor does it represent all Indigenous Nations and communities in Canada, however it does help provide respect for Indigenous lands and sovereignties. Place names on this map are the intellectual and cultural property of the various First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities, and should not be reproduced without permission from those communities and language keepers, for specific permissions information, refer to the various lists permissions included on the sides of the map. 

Are You Looking for a Primary Care Provider?

• Central West OHT: Serving residents in North Etobicoke
• Downtown East OHT: Serving residents south of Bloor to Lake Ontario, between the Don River and Yonge Street
• East Toronto Health Partners OHT: Serving Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park, East Danforth, Oakridge, Clairlea, Golden Mile, and surrounding neighbourhoods
• Mid-West Toronto OHT: Serving Davenport-Perth and surrounding areas
• North Toronto OHT: Serving Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Yonge-Eglinton, Humewood-Cedarvale, and surrounding neighbourhoods
• North Western Toronto OHT: Accepting new clients in select postal codes (e.g., M3J, M6M, M9P and others)
• North York Toronto Health Partners OHT: Accepting new clients through the Get Well Health Team (priority for postal codes M2N and M3H)
• Scarborough OHT: Serving Scarborough residents
• West Toronto OHT: Serving High Park, Parkdale, Mimico, Mount Dennis, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

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