We know with all this COVID-19 situation, everything is getting canceled. Especially activities with our kids like sports and performing arts. For many parents, who are practicing social distancing with their kids at home, finding ways to break up the day and give your kids a sense of routine has been a real challenge. It’s very difficult…
At the FCJ Refugee Centre we continue working in solidarity with precarious migrants. We understand that this is a difficult and uncertain time for many, and we’re here to support and provide information to anyone who is in need. We continue walking with uprooted people and building together a borderless humanity. If you or anyone…
The following document is a summary of the Temporary Pathway to Permanent Residency for health care workers announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You can see the complete information in the IRCC website. TEMPORARY PATHWAY TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY WEBINAR
The following document is from the information session Refugee Hearing Preparation Updates: What to Expect During Your Hearing Day. The document will help you to be familiar with the refugee hearing process and how to be prepared for that day. It includes updates on the resumption of the refugee hearings, measures during the COVID-19, and…
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we dedicate our podcast to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on women facing an abusive relationship. We also review how women are trapped with their abusers, especially migrant women that do not have access to resources. Click here to listen. If you or…
The following information was presented during our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 25th, 2020. AGM REPORT
Our Full 2020 Newsletter is ready! Check it out and find information about the documentaries we are co-hosting during this season. FALL NEWSLETTER
Learn more about the migrant workers mistreatment in Canada and what we can do together as a society to right the wrong.
Our upcoming webinar, “Housing Needs for Immigrants,” will focus on one of the main challenges for newcomers, housing. Join us and find useful information related to this issue. Through this informative session you can learn about: Types of Housing Sharing a Budget Where and How to search Viewing the apartment Rental applications Signing the rental…
We are getting ready for the fall! Read our Summer Newsletter and learn about the upcoming programs: cooking class, informative sessions, English Class, etc. Summer Newsletter FCJ Refugee Centre
In this video session we provide information about: Difference between expiration date and best-before date Food safety once a food has passed the best-before date Recognize the amount of food that is unnecessarily wasted in Canada and feel equipped to reduce waste at home. Know the difference between the various date label terms Understand when…
Many parents are worried about sending their kids back to school. During this session the FCJ Primary Care Clinic will walk you through some of the safety measures for kids, providing tips for the new school year. We talk about new routines, the use of mask, physical distancing, social bubble, school transportation, etc
The FCJ Refugee Centre has been partnering with the Pro Bono Students Osgoode Chapter since 2011. Since September 2018, a group of students from the CARL U of T Chapter joined our efforts to support us as well. For this coming year, in September 2020 the Pro Bono U of T Chapter will be part…
We know that the last couple of months have been anyhing but ordinary. But if there’s one thing we want you to know, it’s that we’re still here. Our door is still open. Home is still here. And you can count on us. We feel so privileged to have been able to move our weekly…
