Special program for vulnerable Afghans The government announced on August 13 an expanded resettlement program, intended to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees. See web page (which is being updated). This program includes: A previously announced and active program for Afghans who worked for the Canadian government (“Special program for Afghans who assisted Canada”). These people can…
For 30 years, the FCJ Refugee Centre has been amplifying the voices of Toronto’s most marginalized communities: Undocumented Residents. We are proud to continue working alongside The City to invite all Torontonians to increase awareness, engage in discussion, and embrace Toronto as a true Sanctuary City, where everyone is welcome and treated with dignity. A…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Francisco, who died in his home surrounded by his loved ones in the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 63. Because of COVID-19, attendance at the funeral will be by invitation only, but will be live streamed at…
Francisco Rico-Martínez, co-director of FCJ Refugee Centre, was diagnosed with cancer last year and, at this point, it is clear that he doesn’t have much time left. He is at home and they are working to keep him comfortable. As you can imagine, this is very hard on Loly and his family, as well as…
On July 25, hundreds of migrants and their allies from across the country marched in Ottawa demanding the Federal Government to grant full and permanent immigration status for all migrants.
This year we had a very special Open House, with the launching of our 30th anniversary celebrations, surrounded by friends and supporters. Thank you so much to everyone for making this great journey possible! If you missed it or just want to enjoy it again, here is the video:
We have never been more grateful for the community of support than we have in this last year. Because of each of you, we have been able to continue walking with refugees and precarious migrants in one of the most challenging times any of us have ever faced. We’re proud to be an organization with…
You can attend a mobile/pop-up clinic in Toronto and the GTA to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of these clinics have special eligibility criteria, including postal code and age. Most pop-up/mobile clinics do not require an appointment and are on a first-come, first serve basis as vaccine supplies last. Pop-up/mobile clinics are delivering either Pfizer…
The City of Toronto is partnering with the FCJ Refugee Centre to help people without an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto. To get assistance booking a vaccination appointment at a City-operated immunization clinic, please send an email to vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org and include your complete name, phone and date…
The FCJ Youth Network invites you to read the Spring 2021 Edition our Bestie Book. As both a recap of our past couple months, and a celebration of the members of our network, the Bestie Book is a space to amplify the voices of all migrant youth. In this edition you’ll find artwork, jokes, and…
Toronto Newcomer Day is an annual event held in May that welcomes newcomers to Toronto, helps them understand and access a range of services, and celebrates their contributions to the city. The event features a number of activities including a formal stage program, a citizenship ceremony for new Canadians, tours of City Hall, a newcomer…
Our Spring 2021 Newsletter is ready! Check it out and find information about our new video, in which we tell you how we keep providing all our services during these difficult times; our Child Minding and English Classes programs; the FCJ Refugee Centre support in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign; our webinars, informative sessions and podcasts;…
The City of Toronto is partnering with the FCJ Refugee Centre to help people without an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card get the COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto. The Province of Ontario has clearly stated that if you do not have an Ontario health card at all, you are still eligible for the vaccine. Residents…
This April, the FCJ Youth Network is happy to be continuing our monthly family dinner tradition, this time with a twist! For our Family Dinner: Snack Takeover, we invite the newcomer youth in our community to join us with their favourite snack. During our virtual family dinner, everyone will share with the group why their…
The Federal Government introduced a new pathway to permanent residency for up to 90,000 foreign nationals working in Canada in essential jobs such as personal support and health services, and international graduates already in Canada, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced Wednesday. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada provided a list of occupations that are deemed essential….
