Con motivo del Día Mundial del Refugiado, caminamos en solidaridad con quienes atraviesan países y continentes en busca de seguridad.
Junto con otros defensores de los refugiados, iniciamos nuestra marcha de 10 km en la oficina del Ministro de Seguridad Pública, Marco Mendicino, en Toronto, y llegamos hasta Ireland Park, junto al lago Ontario.
Denunciamos los peligros a los que se enfrentan los solicitantes de refugio al intentar entrar en Canadá debido al Acuerdo de Tercer País Seguro (STCA) y al cierre de la frontera canadiense a la gran mayoría de los solicitantes de asilo.
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, we walked in solidarity with those who walk across countries and continents to find safety.
Together with other refugee advocates, we started our 10 Km march at Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino’s office in Toronto, and went all the way to Ireland Park, by lake Ontario.
We denounced the perils that refugee claimants face trying to enter Canada because of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) and the closure of the Canadian border to the vast majority of asylum seekers.
La fête communautaire au FCJ Refuge Centre a été une journée vraiment magnifique cette année.
Nous avons apprécié la bonne musique et la bonne nourriture, nous avons dansé, nous avons joué, nous avons eu le temps de réfléchir… Nous avons construit une communauté et célébré notre diversité.
Merci beaucoup à tous les artistes, conférenciers, bénévoles, membres du personnel et à tous ceux qui ont rendu cela possible.
La fiesta comunitaria del Centro de Refugio FCJ fue este año una jornada realmente magnífica.
Disfrutamos de buena música y de buena comida, bailamos, jugamos, tuvimos tiempo para reflexionar… Construimos comunidad y celebramos nuestra diversidad.
Muchas gracias a todos los artistas, oradores, voluntarios, miembros del personal y a todos los que lo hicieron posible.
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale du réfugié, nous souhaitons vous contacter pour faire la lumière sur la situation actuelle des réfugiés au Canada et faire appel à votre générosité.
Le Canada est actuellement confronté à une crise critique en matière de protection des réfugiés, avec un nombre croissant d’individus et de familles en quête de sécurité et d’une opportunité de reconstruire leur vie. Le besoin d’une protection complète des réfugiés n’a jamais été aussi urgent, et nous sommes convaincus qu’ensemble, nous pouvons faire une réelle différence.
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale du réfugié, nous nous réunissons pour rendre hommage à la force et à la résilience des réfugiés du monde entier. Cette journée est l’occasion de commémorer leur courage, de célébrer leurs contributions et de sensibiliser l’opinion publique à leur sort. Avec votre soutien, nous pouvons tendre la main à ceux qui ont fui la guerre, la persécution et d’autres épreuves inimaginables.
Quelques faits essentiels sur la situation actuelle des réfugiés au Canada :
Un nombre croissant : 100 millions de personnes ont été déplacées de force dans le monde en raison de conflits, de persécutions, de violations des droits de l’homme et de violences. Parmi elles, on compte 27,1 millions de réfugiés, dont 41 % ont moins de 18 ans. Depuis l’assouplissement de la restriction frontalière le 21 novembre 2021, plus de 90 000 demandes ont été déposées à travers le Canada, ce qui représente une augmentation de 50 % des demandes par rapport à la même période avant la COVID (2018/2019).
Défis humanitaires : De nombreux réfugiés arrivent au Canada avec des ressources limitées et sont confrontés à de nombreux défis pour accéder aux besoins fondamentaux tels que le logement, les soins de santé et l’éducation. Rien que l’année dernière, notre organisation a apporté son soutien à plus de 10 000 réfugiés.
Soutien juridique : une grande partie de ces réfugiés ont besoin d’une assistance juridique pour s’y retrouver dans la procédure d’asile complexe et garantir le respect de leurs droits et de leur protection. Au cours de l’année écoulée, notre équipe de protection a apporté un soutien crucial à plus de 5 000 réfugiés, les aidant à sécuriser leur statut et à accéder à la protection qu’ils méritent.
En cette Journée mondiale du réfugié, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour soutenir les réfugiés vulnérables qui ont cherché refuge au Canada. Ensemble, nous pouvons avoir un impact profond et contribuer à créer un avenir meilleur pour ceux qui en ont désespérément besoin.
En faisant un don à notre organisation, vous contribuez directement au bien-être et à la protection des réfugiés au Canada. Votre soutien nous aidera à fournir des services essentiels tels que l’installation, la protection des réfugiés, l’accès à l’éducation et la lutte contre la traite des êtres humains.
Nous vous remercions de votre engagement inébranlable en faveur des causes humanitaires et de votre soutien continu à notre organisation. Ensemble, nous pouvons être une lueur d’espoir pour les réfugiés et construire un monde plus inclusif et plus compatissant.
Con motivo del Día Mundial del Refugiado, queremos ponernos en contacto contigo para arrojar luz sobre la actual situación de los refugiados en Canadá y apelar a tu generosidad.
En la actualidad, Canadá se enfrenta a una crisis crítica de protección de los refugiados, con un número cada vez mayor de personas y familias que buscan seguridad y una oportunidad para reconstruir sus vidas. La necesidad de una protección integral de los refugiados nunca ha sido más urgente, y creemos que juntos podemos marcar una verdadera diferencia.
En el Día Mundial del Refugiado, nos reunimos para honrar la fuerza y la resistencia de los refugiados y refugiadas de todo el mundo. Es un día para conmemorar su valentía, celebrar sus contribuciones y tomar conciencia sobre su difícil situación. Con tu apoyo, podemos tender una mano a quienes han huido de la guerra, la persecución y otras dificultades inimaginables.
Algunos datos clave sobre la situación actual de los refugiados en Canadá:
Números crecientes: 100 millones de personas se han visto obligadas a desplazarse en todo el mundo como consecuencia de conflictos, persecuciones, violaciones de los derechos humanos y violencia. Entre ellas hay 27,1 millones de refugiados, de los cuales alrededor del 41% son menores de 18 años. Desde la flexibilización de la restricción fronteriza el 21 de noviembre de 2021, se han presentado más de 90.000 solicitudes en todo Canadá, lo que representa un aumento del 50% en las solicitudes en comparación con el mismo período anterior a COVID (2018/2019).
Desafíos humanitarios: Muchos refugiados llegan a Canadá con recursos limitados y se enfrentan a numerosos desafíos para acceder a necesidades básicas como vivienda, atención médica y educación. Solo el año pasado, nuestra organización prestó apoyo a más de 10.000 refugiados.
Apoyo jurídico: Una parte significativa de estos refugiados necesita asistencia jurídica para desenvolverse en el complejo proceso de asilo y garantizar el respeto de sus derechos y su protección. En el último año, nuestro equipo de protección ha prestado un apoyo crucial a más de 5.000 refugiados, ayudándoles a asegurar su estatus y a acceder a la protección que merecen.
En este Día Mundial del Refugiado, te invitamos a unirte a nosotros en apoyo de los refugiados y refugiadas vulnerables que han buscado refugio en Canadá. Juntos, podemos tener un impacto profundo y ayudar a crear un futuro mejor para aquellos que lo necesitan desesperadamente.
Al donar a nuestra organización, contribuyes directamente al bienestar y la protección de los refugiados en Canadá. Tu apoyo nos ayudará a prestar servicios esenciales, como el asentamiento, la protección de los refugiados, el acceso a la educación y la lucha contra la trata de personas.
Gracias por tu inquebrantable compromiso con las causas humanitarias y tu continuo apoyo a nuestra organización. Juntos podemos ser un faro de esperanza para los refugiados y construir un mundo más inclusivo y compasivo.
We wanted to reach out to you on the significant occasion of World Refugee Day to shed a light on the ongoing refugee situation in Canada and request your generous support.
At present, Canada is facing a critical refugee protection crisis, with an increasing number of individuals and families seeking safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. The need for comprehensive refugee protection has never been more urgent, and we believe that together we can make a real difference.
On World Refugee Day, we come together to honor the strength and resilience of refugees around the world. It is a day to commemorate their courage, celebrate their contributions, and raise awareness about their plight. With your support, we can extend a helping hand to those who have fled war, persecution, and unimaginable hardships.
Here are some key facts about the current refugee situation in Canada:
Growing Numbers: 100 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of conflict, persecution, human rights violations and violence. Among them are 27.1 million refugees, around 41% of whom are under the age of 18. Since the easing of border restriction on November 21, 2021, there have been over 90,000 claims made across Canada, representing a 50% increase in claims compared to the same period pre-COVID (2018/2019).
Humanitarian Challenges: Many refugees arrive in Canada with limited resources and face numerous challenges in accessing basic needs such as housing, healthcare, and education. Last year alone, our organization provided support to over 10,000 refugees.
Legal Support: A significant portion of these refugees require legal assistance to navigate the complex asylum process and ensure their rights and protection are upheld. In the past year, our protection team has provided crucial support to more than 5,000 refugees, helping them secure their status and access the protection they deserve.
On this World Refugee Day, we invite you to stand with us in support of the vulnerable refugees who have sought sanctuary in Canada. Together, we can make a profound impact and help create a brighter future for those in desperate need.
By donating to our organization, you directly contribute to the well-being and protection of refugees in Canada. Your support will help us provide essential services, including Settlement, Refugee Protection, Access to Education and Anti-Human Trafficking.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and your continued support of our organization. Together, we can be a beacon of hope for refugees and build a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Le FCJ Refugee Centre a un nouveau point de repère à la porte de notre bureau de Oakwood Avenue : une sculpture offerte par la grande artiste mexicaineAlex Flores, qui a été dévoilée samedi dernier lors de notre Street Party.
La sculpture, une installation créée par Alex Flores pour le Mois de la Fierté, résume les valeurs de solidarité et d’inclusion qui définissent à la fois le Centre et le travail de cet artiste visuel, cinéaste et activiste pour la justice sociale et les droits de l’homme.
El Centro de Refugio FCJ tiene un nuevo punto de referencia en la misma puerta de nuestra oficina en Oakwood Avenue: una escultura donada por la gran artista mexicana Alex Flores, que fue inaugurada el pasado sábado durante nuestro Festival de la Diversidad.
La escultura, una instalación creada por Alex Flores con motivo del Mes del Orgullo, resume los valores de solidaridad e inclusión que definen tanto al Centro como el trabajo de este artista visual, cineasta y activista por la justicia social y los derechos humanos.
The FCJ Refugee Centre has a new landmark at the door of our office in Oakwood Avenue: a sculpture donated by the great Mexican artist Alex Flores, which was unveiled last Saturday during our Street Party.
The sculpture, an installation created by Alex Flores for Pride Month, summarizes the values of solidarity and inclusiveness that define both the Centre and the work of this visual artist, filmmaker and activist for social justice and human rights.
Hon. Christine Fréchette Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, QC ministre@mifi.gouv.qc.ca
Hon. Gerry Byrne Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, NFLD GerryByrne@gov.nl.ca
Hon. Jill Balser Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, NS MIN-LSI@novascotia.ca
Hon. Arlene Dunn Minister responsible for Immigration, NB Arlene.Dunn@gnb.ca
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants calls on the Government of Canada and all of the Provincial Governments to ensure that refugee claimants housed in federal accommodations have adequate access to legal and settlement supports.
June 1, 2023
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants calls on the federal government and the various provincial governments to ensure that refugee claimants in federal accommodations across Canada are receiving adequate settlement and legal support.
The agencies of the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants are on the frontline when it comes to responding to the needs of refugee claimants in Ontario. We, as service providers to refugees—many among us refugee houses and shelters— provide temporary housing and support for thousands of individuals and families each year as they navigate the refugee determination system and settle into communities across the province. In our work, we have witnessed the critical need for immediate settlement services and access to qualified legal support for newly arrived claimants.
We are aware that 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 saw growing numbers of refugee claimants arriving in Canada. We are supportive of the Federal Government’s efforts to provide emergency accommodation to new arrivals, as this is a crucial basic need. However, we are very concerned about the lack of access to essential settlement and legal services for refugee claimants being placed in temporary federal accommodations.
Since the summer of 2022, IRCC has been transferring refugee claimants who have arrived in Quebec to hotel accommodations in Ontario, and more recently, in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and
Newfoundland. Access to services in the host communities varies widely. IRCC has made it clear that the provinces are responsible for providing legal aid and settlement services. This poses a number of problems:
Most federally and provincially funded settlement organizations do not have experience in meeting the needs of refugee claimants, as funding rules have historically discouraged them from serving this population. As a result, many involved organizations lack the knowledge and expertise to meet the particular needs of claimants. However, many other organizations in host communities across the country are experts in service provision to this population. In Ontario, for example, members of our Coalition bring decades of experience in providing settlement services for refugee claimants. Coalition members have reported great difficulty in gaining access to claimants in Ontario hotels, even though they are willing and equipped to provide high quality services. We know of similar difficulties for refugee claimant serving organizations in other regions, particularly in Quebec.
Not all provinces have equitable legal aid programs, which disadvantages claimants based on the region to which they are transferred. In particular, New Brunswick does not provide legal aid certificates to refugee claimants. IRCC has put forth the solution of providing early work permits for claimants arriving to this region, allowing them to pay legal fees. This is not a viable solution. It is extremely difficult for newly arrived refugees to secure employment so they can pay legal fees. Recently arrived claimants often have limited English or French and may be experiencing physical or mental health issues related to their trauma and dislocation. They are also likely preoccupied with finding permanent accommodation and keeping up with legal demands related to their refugee claim. It is unreasonable to expect them to find employment and pay for counsel to support their legal needs, particularly given the tight timelines required to complete the IRCC portal. Lack of access to legal counsel has very serious implications for a claimant’s ability to put forth their refugee claim.
Our Coalition members know from experience that a lack of settlement and legal supports can have serious consequences for the long-term well-being of refugee claimants who are seeking safety and beginning their lives in Canada. Early access to health care, education, English or French language training, mental health supports, permanent housing, social support and employment services are critical for setting individuals and families up for success. Approximately 60% of refugee claimants are granted status as protected persons in Canada, and many others end up becoming permanent residents through other pathways. Therefore it is in the federal and provincial governments’ best interest to prioritize early settlement support for refugee claimants, not only because we have a humanitarian commitment to them, but also to ensure they become thriving, contributing members of our communities as quickly as possible.
In addition, our Coalition is extremely concerned about the impact of the recently adopted additional protocol to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) on access to services for refugee claimants. The provision that requires a person who crossed our border irregularly to be in Canada for 14 days before making a refugee claim has serious consequences for access to emergency shelter, health care and other
essential services. It puts them at risk of grave exploitation and danger. We stand in firm opposition to the expansion of the STCA in general, and to the 14-day rule in particular.
We call on the Federal government—via IRCC—and relevant provincial governments who host refugee claimants to do the following:
Identify existing refugee claimant serving organizations in host communities where IRCC is providing accommodations and facilitate the ability of these organizations to provide direct settlement supports in hotels.
Expand eligibility to access IRCC funded services to refugee claimants, increasing knowledge and experience in serving refugee claimants within the settlement sector and making IRCC funding available to experienced refugee claimant serving organizations.
Allow people who have entered Canada irregularly to access settlement services without fear during the new 14-day period in which they are ineligible to make a refugee claim.
We call on the Government of Canada and the various provincial governments to ensure that refugee claimants in federal accommodations have access to the necessary settlement and legal supports. All levels of government have a responsibility to do better to ensure that the needs of refugee claimants are adequately met.
If you desire assistance from us to help identify agencies with expertise in refugee claimant support in various regions across Canada, we would be more than happy to assist. Thank you.
Sincerely,
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants
Member Agencies:
Adam House, Toronto Angela Rose and Oak House, Windsor Carty House, Ottawa Casa El Norte, Fort Erie Casa Maria Refugee Homes, Peterborough Centre for Refugee Children, Toronto Chez Marie, St. Catherines Christie Refugee Welcome Centre, Toronto COMPASS Refugee Centre, Kitchener COSTI Immigrant Services, Toronto FCJ Refugee Centre, Toronto IAFR Canada/Open Homes Hamilton, Hamilton Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, Kitchener Matthew House, Fort Erie Matthew House, Ottawa Matthew House, Toronto Matthew House, Windsor Micah House, Hamilton Peace Bridge Newcomer Centre, Fort Erie Quaker Refugee Committee, Toronto RCEC Diocese of London, London Romero House, Toronto Sojourn House, Toronto The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto The Peoples House, Toronto
La petite Amal est la marionnette de 12 pieds d’une jeune réfugiée syrienne de 10 ans. Elle est devenue un symbole mondial des droits de l’homme, en particulier ceux des réfugiés, et sera à Toronto ce mercredi 7 juin, invitant tout le monde à marcher avec elle en solidarité avec les enfants déplacés du monde entier.
Marcher avec Amal est une initiative communautaire qui porte un message d’espoir pour les personnes déplacées dans le monde, en particulier les enfants qui ont été séparés de leur famille.
Depuis juillet 2021, Amal a parcouru plus de 9 000 km dans 13 pays, dont la Turquie, la Grèce, l’Italie, la France et le Royaume-Uni. Plus récemment, elle s’est rendue à Lviv, Amsterdam, New York, Londres et Brighton. Elle a voyagé dans tous ces pays à la recherche de sa mère.
Elle a été accueillie par plus d’un million de personnes dans la rue, dont des centaines d’artistes, de responsables religieux et de la société civile, ainsi que par des dizaines de millions de personnes sur l’internet.
Ses voyages sont des festivals d’art et d’espoir qui attirent l’attention sur le nombre considérable d’enfants fuyant la guerre, la violence et la persécution, chacun avec sa propre histoire. Le message urgent qu’ils adressent au monde est le suivant : “Ne nous oubliez pas”.
La marionnette de la petite Amal a été conçue et fabriquée par la Handspring Puppet Company, qui a créé les marionnettes de la pièce à succès internationale War Horse et s’est imposée comme l’une des principales compagnies de marionnettes au monde.
L’événement comprendra une série d’activités, notamment des promenades guidées, des séances d’information et des expositions interactives, toutes conçues pour impliquer et éduquer les participants à la cause en question.
En participant, nous soutenons non seulement une noble cause, mais nous contribuons également à favoriser l’unité et la compassion au sein de notre communauté.
La petite Amal à Toronto
Jour : 7 juin 2023
Heure : 17h00
Lieu : Union Station Plaza, Toronto
La petite Amal sera accueillie par des gestes de bienvenue à son arrivée à la gare de l’Union, puis conduite à travers le quartier financier jusqu’à Nathan Philips Square par des joueurs de tambour et des papillons.
Les chefs indigènes rendront hommage à Amal par un poème et une danse en rond, les grands-mères honoraires donneront des conseils et la communauté célébrera l’arrivée d’Amal à Toronto en musique.
Tous les événements organisés dans le cadre d’Amal sont adaptés aux familles.
Les papillons du Réseau Jeunesse du FCJ
Pour ajouter une touche de créativité et montrer visuellement notre soutien, le Réseau Jeunesse du FCJ a travaillé à la fabrication de papillons qui voleront avec Amal pendant la marche, symbolisant notre soutien et notre solidarité.
La pequeña Amal es la marioneta de 12 pies de una niña refugiada siria de 10 años. Se ha convertido en un símbolo mundial de los derechos humanos, especialmente los de los refugiados, y estará en Toronto este miércoles 7 de junio, invitando a todo el mundo a caminar con ella en solidaridad con los niños y niñas desplazados de todo el mundo.
Caminando con Amal es una iniciativa impulsada por la comunidad que lleva un mensaje de esperanza para las personas desplazadas de todo el mundo, especialmente los niños y niñas que han sido separados de sus familias.
Desde julio de 2021, Amal ha recorrido más de 9.000 km en 13 países, entre ellos Turquía, Grecia, Italia, Francia y el Reino Unido. Más recientemente, ha estado en Lviv, Ámsterdam, Nueva York, Londres y Brighton. Ha recorrido todos estos países en busca de su madre.
Ha sido recibida por más de un millón de personas en la calle, entre ellas cientos de artistas y líderes religiosos y de la sociedad civil, así como por decenas de millones de personas en Internet.
Sus viajes son festivales de arte y esperanza que llaman la atención sobre el enorme número de niños y niñas que huyen de la guerra, la violencia y la persecución, cada uno con su propia historia. Su mensaje urgente al mundo es “No os olvidéis de nosotros”.
La marioneta de la pequeña Amal ha sido diseñada y construida por Handspring Puppet Company, creadora de las marionetas de la obra de éxito internacional War Horse, que la ha consagrado como una de las compañías de marionetas más importantes del mundo.
El acto contará con diversas actividades, como paseos guiados, sesiones informativas y exposiciones interactivas, todas ellas diseñadas para implicar y educar a los participantes en la causa que nos ocupa.
Al participar, no solo apoyamos una causa noble, sino que también contribuimos a fomentar la unidad y la compasión en nuestra comunidad.
La pequeña Amal en Toronto
Día: 7 de junio de 2023
Hora: 5:00pm
Lugar: Union Station Plaza, Toronto
La pequeña Amal será recibida con gestos de bienvenida cuando llegue a Union Station, y después será conducida a través del distrito financiero hasta Nathan Philips Square por tamborileros y mariposas.
Los líderes indígenas honrarán a Amal con un poema y una danza circular, las abuelas honorarias ofrecerán palabras de consejo, y la comunidad celebrará con música la llegada de Amal a Toronto.
Todos los actos de Amal son aptos para toda la familia.
Mariposas de la Red de Jóvenes del FCJ
Para añadir un toque de creatividad y mostrar visualmente nuestro apoyo, la Red de Jóvenes del FCJ ha trabajado en la confección de mariposas que volarán con Amal durante la marcha, simbolizando nuestro apoyo y solidaridad.
Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees, and she will be in Toronto this coming Wednesday, June 7th, inviting everyone to walk with her in solidarity with displaced children everywhere.
Walking with Amal is a community-driven initiative that carries a message of hope for displaced people everywhere, especially children who have been separated from their families.
Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 9,000 Km in 13 countries, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom. Most recently, she has been in Lviv, Amsterdam, New York City, London, and Brighton. She has traveled all these countries looking for her mother.
She has been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online.
Her journeys are festivals of art and hope that draw attention to the huge numbers of children fleeing war, violence and persecution, each with their own story. Her urgent message to the world is “Don’t forget about us.”
The puppet of Little Amal was designed and built by Handspring Puppet Company, who created the puppets for the international hit play War Horse, establishing them as one of the most important puppet companies in the world.
The event will feature various activities, including guided walks, informative sessions, and interactive displays, all designed to engage and educate participants about the cause at hand.
By participating, we not only support a noble cause but also contribute to fostering unity and compassion within our community.
The Toronto Walk
Date: June 7, 2023
Start Time: 5:00pm
Location: Union Station Plaza, Toronto
Little Amal will be greeted with welcome gestures when she arrives at Union Station, then led through the Financial District to Nathan Philips Square by drummers and butterflies.
Indigenous leaders will honour Amal with a poem and a round dance, honorary grandmothers will offer words of advice, and the community will rejoice with music in the excitement of Amal’s arrival in Toronto.
All of Amal’s events are suitable for children and families.
Butterflies from the FCJ Youth Network
To add a touch of creativity and show our support visually, the FCJ Youth Network has worked on crafting butterflies that will be flying with Amal during the walk, symbolizing our support and solidarity.
The Centre for Refugee Children—a partnership project of Christie Refugee Welcome Centre and FCJ Refugee Centre—provides direct settlement services and legal support to unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in Ontario, with a specialized focus on ensuring access to justice for refugee and migrant children who are navigating the refugee claim process or other immigration proceedings. In addition to serving UASCs across the province, accompanied refugee and migrant children who have exceptional legal and settlement needs may also be eligible to access services and support from the Centre.
Through its establishment, the Centre for Refugee Children aims to strengthen connections with community organizations and government divisions to improve immigration, child welfare and settlement outcomes for children, youth and families supported by the Centre. The Centre also engages in public education and advocacy initiatives in response to issues impacting unaccompanied and separated children and youth in Ontario and throughout Canada.
The Centre for Refugee Children has an opportunity for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Youth Housing Worker to join our team.
This role is currently being offered as an 18-month contract position (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024). The duration of the contact may be increased/extended, subject to ongoing project funding.
Reporting directly to the Centre’s Director and working collaboratively with the Centre’s Child & Youth Settlement Workers and other staff, this front-line role will provide direct housing services and wraparound settlement supports to children and youth connected to the Centre for Refugee Children.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
Conduct program intakes, housing orientations and needs assessments for newly-arrived
children and youth who are referred to the Centre for Refugee Children.
Successfully develop child-centered housing case plans that support children, youth and families holistically and speak to their specific needs and circumstances, in coordination with other services being provided by the Centre and partner organizations.
Provide direct housing services, follow-up support and referrals for children, youth and families, as well as wraparound support in the areas of social assistance/income security, child welfare, basic needs resources and other areas of settlement.
Support children, youth and families connected to the Centre with securing emergency
shelter/short-term housing accommodations, reducing stays in emergency shelters, and securing and maintaining housing accommodations in the Greater Toronto Area and across
Ontario.
Coordinate and follow-up on critical housing referrals, especially for newly-arrived children and youth who are arriving in Canada and are in need of emergency shelter, short-term housing and other supports during their initial months in Ontario.
Complete training for the Centre’s Child Representative Program and act as a designated
representative for select children who are navigating immigration proceedings in Ontario.
Communicate and advocate for children, youth and families with various government
institutions, emergency shelters and housing providers, child welfare agencies, local schools/school boards and medical clinics.
Support the Centre for Refugee Children’s Director and other staff in the development and distribution/facilitation of public education materials and presentations.
Keep up-to-date housing, case management and settlement-related documentation and
statistics as required by the Centre for Refugee Children.
Amenable to handling a range of miscellaneous tasks when needed by the Centre for Refugee Children’s Director to meet project objectives and enhance the quality of services being provided to children and youth served by the Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational requirements will include a degree in social sciences/social work or a 2-year
social/community services diploma. It is preferred that the successful candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the refugee settlement and/or housing sectors, and possess direct experience working with newcomer children and youth. The successful candidate will possess highly developed relational skills, an ability to effectively problem-solve, knowledge of approaches to de-escalate conflict situations, experience in documentation and report writing, crisis intervention, and strong organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of refugee and newcomer issues; engage others in a culturally sensitive manner; and manage conflict situations with skill and diplomacy.
As a partnership project, all Centre for Refugee Children staff will be official employees of Christie Refugee Welcome Centre, and in accordance with CRWC’s’ Child Protection Policy, a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police Check clearance is required as a condition of employment.
The Child & Youth Settlement Worker position will work out the Centre for Refugee Children’s main locations at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre (43 Christie Street) and FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue) in Toronto, Ontario.
Interested candidates are invited to forward a resume with accompanying cover letter to: contact@CRCrefugee.ca
Please include ‘Youth Housing Worker’ in the subject line of the email. This posting will be open from June 1st until June 21st, 2023. While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note also that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may take place during the posting period.
Dans le cadre de la semaine annuelle des victimes et des survivants de la criminalité, le Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network a organisé le 17 mai un forum hybride visant à sensibiliser et à s’attaquer aux causes profondes du problème de la traite des personness, qui ne cesse de croître au Canada.
Le forum a permis d’identifier le problème en question, en discutant des réalités de la traite des êtres humains au Canada tout en examinant les systèmes en place qui facilitent la traite des ressortissants étrangers à des fins de travail forcé. Les intervenants ont également abordé les lacunes des services d’aide aux victimes et aux survivants afin de trouver des solutions pour renforcer la collaboration entre les secteurs.
Le forum a donné lieu à une discussion en panel avec des experts d’organisations d’aide aux victimes, des défenseurs et des chercheurs, ainsi que des personnes ayant une expérience vécue de la traite des êtres humains au Canada. Les sujets abordés comprenaient la sensibilisation aux tendances actuelles de la traite des êtres humains impliquant de grands groupes de ressortissants étrangers recrutés pour travailler au Canada, l’utilisation de l’exploitation du logement comme moyen de contrôle, l’identification des causes profondes des tendances émergentes par l’examen des politiques, et l’élaboration de recommandations pour favoriser la collaboration en vue de trouver des solutions.
Nous sommes convaincus que la collaboration entre les prestataires de services, le gouvernement, les forces de l’ordre et les personnes directement touchées par la traite des êtres humains nous permettra de mieux répondre à la traite des êtres humains et, dans l’idéal, de la prévenir.
Our hybrid forum "A Call For Action To End Labour Trafficking" just started! The goal is to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada. #labourtraffickingpic.twitter.com/I3cMRAgBNg
— FCJ Refugee Centre (@RefugeeCentre) May 17, 2023
Intervenants :
Selene Mateos Solis (survivante de la traite des personnes) : Selene Mateos Solis (elle/ils) est une survivante de la traite des personnes en Ontario. Elle est titulaire d’une licence en technologie environnementale de l’UT Tabasco au Mexique. Elle a pris la parole lors d’événements organisés par le FCJ Refugee Centre, le Centre canadien pour les victimes de la torture et l’Église mennonite unie de Toronto. Leur expérience leur a donné envie de s’impliquer dans la communauté. Elle est actuellement bénévoles pour le programme pour les nouveaux arrivants “Among Friends” au 519 à Toronto. Selene estime que l’éducation, la sensibilisation et la défense de ce sujet sont cruciales. Elle s’attache particulièrement à faire prendre conscience de l’impact personnel que peut avoir sur un individu l’expérience de la traite des êtres humains à des fins de travail.
Connie Stevens : Connie Stevens est une infirmière examinatrice spécialisée dans les agressions sexuelles qui travaille dans le domaine de la santé sexuelle depuis plus de 35 ans. Connie a obtenu son doctorat à l’université de Liverpool et enseigne dans un collège de la région du Grand Toronto. Forte de son expérience dans ces deux domaines, Connie a mené des recherches sur une acclimatation plus sûre pour les étudiantes internationales punjabi. L’étude de l’expérience des étudiantes a mis en évidence le trafic sexuel et le trafic de main-d’œuvre. Les étudiantes craignent les représailles de la communauté et des services d’immigration si elles racontent leur histoire. Connie souhaite reconnaître les contributions des étudiantes et l’autorisation qu’elle a reçue d’agir en tant qu’alliée et de défendre leurs intérêts. Connie partagera les résultats de ses recherches et proposera certaines des résolutions suggérées par les étudiants.
Nadia Nadeem (avocate salariée en droit de l’immigration – Neighbourhood Legal Services) : Nadia est avocate salariée (immigration) à Neighbourhood Legal Services. Elle est titulaire d’un baccalauréat ès arts avec spécialisation en psychologie, neuroscience et comportement de l’Université McMaster. Avant d’entreprendre des études de droit, Nadia a travaillé dans un programme de santé mentale et de toxicomanie dans un grand hôpital de la ville, où elle a apporté son soutien à des personnes et à leurs familles. Nadia est profondément attachée à la justice sociale et à la défense des droits, en particulier au nom des groupes vulnérables et marginalisés. Pendant ses études de droit, Nadia a acquis une expérience clinique en travaillant dans des cliniques juridiques communautaires à Hamilton et à Windsor. Elle est passionnée par le travail juridique communautaire dans le contexte du droit de l’immigration et des réfugiés, et est actuellement coprésidente du Groupe de travail inter-clinique sur l’immigration (ICIWG).
Ezat Mossallanejad (analyste politique au Centre canadien pour les victimes de la torture) : Ezat est titulaire d’un doctorat de l’université de Poona, en Inde, et a travaillé comme coordinateur du Service jésuite des réfugiés-Canada. Ezat a été membre fondateur du Centre canadien pour la justice internationale (CCJI), président du conseil d’administration de Culturelink et membre du conseil d’administration du Comité inter-églises pour les réfugiés (ICCR). Actuellement, Ezat travaille à plein temps comme conseiller en établissement et analyste politique au Centre canadien pour les victimes de la torture (CCVT). Ezat a également travaillé au sein du comité de rédaction de Refugee Update. Ezat a publié six livres et plus de 150 articles en farsi, ainsi que trois livres et environ 45 articles en anglais. Il a travaillé avec plusieurs organes des Nations unies dans le domaine de la protection des réfugiés et de l’éradication de la torture. Dans le cadre de sa mission de protection des réfugiés et des survivants de la torture, il s’est rendu dans différents pays, notamment aux États-Unis, au Mexique, au Rwanda, en Suisse, en Autriche, en Australie, au Nigeria, en Ouganda, en Thaïlande, en Inde et à Chypre. Son livre Torture in the Age of Fear a été publié en septembre 2005. En 2012, il a publié Religions and the Cruel Return of Gods. En 2014, il a publié un ouvrage intitulé Crimes et châtiments dans l’islam. Son livre Le silence de la fée a été publié en 2018. Il est également le fondateur des éditions Zagros.
James McLean (directeur de la recherche et des politiques – Centre canadien pour mettre fin à la traite des personnes) : James McLean est actuellement directeur de la recherche et des politiques au Centre canadien pour mettre fin à la traite des personnes. À ce titre, il lance une série de projets de recherche originaux, dont l’un porte sur la manière dont les procureurs et les forces de l’ordre peuvent mieux utiliser les preuves numériques afin de réduire la dépendance à l’égard du témoignage des victimes. Avant de rejoindre le Centre, James a travaillé pour une organisation à but non lucratif à Ottawa, pour la Ville de Toronto et en tant que conseiller principal du ministre de l’éducation de l’Ontario. Il est également maire adjoint de sa municipalité.
Kelly Howe (Senior Manager – Ministère du travail, de l’immigration, de la formation et des compétences) : Kelly est responsable de l’unité divisionnaire de renseignement (DIU). La DIU est une équipe spécialisée du ministère qui a été créée pour soutenir les efforts de lutte contre le trafic de main-d’œuvre à l’échelle provinciale. Cette équipe se concentre sur la détection et l’investigation des pratiques d’exploitation du travail et des activités de trafic de main-d’œuvre. Le DIU travaille en étroite collaboration avec les cliniques juridiques, les groupes de défense, les associations industrielles, les consulats, les agences d’aide aux travailleurs et aux nouveaux arrivants, la police, les autres agences chargées de l’application de la loi et la communauté réglementaire au sens large sur les questions liées à l’exploitation et au trafic de main-d’œuvre.
Jovana Blagovcanin (Responsable de la lutte contre la traite des personnes – FCJ Refugee Centre) : Jovana est responsable de la lutte contre la traite des personnes au FCJ Refugee Centre et coordinatrice du Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network. Dans le cadre du programme de lutte contre la traite des personnes et des travailleurs migrants mobiles, Jovana soutient les migrants à statut précaire qui ont été victimes d’abus sur leur lieu de travail ou d’exploitation sous forme de trafic de main-d’œuvre ou de trafic sexuel. Jovana continue de participer aux efforts de sensibilisation par l’intermédiaire du Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network, du Conseil canadien pour les réfugiés et d’autres comités impliqués dans les campagnes de défense des droits des travailleurs migrants.
Como parte de la Semana Anual de las Víctimas y Supervivientes, la Red de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas de Toronto organizó el 17 de mayo un foro híbrido para sensibilizar y abordar las causas profundas del creciente problema de la trata laboral en Canadá.
El foro identificó el problema en cuestión, debatiendo las realidades del tráfico de mano de obra en Canadá y examinando los sistemas existentes que facilitan el tráfico de ciudadanos extranjeros con fines de trabajo forzoso. Los participantes también abordaron las deficiencias de los servicios de apoyo a las víctimas y los supervivientes, con el fin de fomentar soluciones que refuercen la colaboración entre sectores.
El foro contó con una mesa redonda en la que participaron expertos de organizaciones de apoyo a las víctimas, defensores e investigadores, así como personas que han vivido la experiencia del tráfico de mano de obra en Canadá. Los temas tratados incluyeron la concienciación sobre las tendencias actuales de la trata de seres humanos, que implican la contratación de grandes grupos de extranjeros para trabajar en Canadá, el tratamiento del uso de la explotación en el alojamiento como medio de control, la identificación de las causas profundas de las tendencias emergentes mediante el examen de las políticas, y el desarrollo de recomendaciones para fomentar la colaboración en la búsqueda de soluciones.
Creemos que a través de la colaboración entre los proveedores de servicios, el gobierno, las fuerzas del orden y las personas directamente afectadas por el tráfico de mano de obra, podemos responder mejor a la trata laboral e, idealmente, prevenirla.
Our hybrid forum "A Call For Action To End Labour Trafficking" just started! The goal is to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada. #labourtraffickingpic.twitter.com/I3cMRAgBNg
— FCJ Refugee Centre (@RefugeeCentre) May 17, 2023
Participantes
Selene Mateos Solis (superviviente de trata laboral): Selene Mateos Solis (ella/s) es una superviviente de la trata laboral en Ontario. Tiene una licenciatura en Tecnología ambiental por la UT Tabasco en México. Ha intervenido en actos organizados por el Centro de Refugio FCJ, el Centro Canadiense para las Víctimas de la Tortura y la Iglesia Menonita Unida de Toronto. Su experiencia ha despertado en ella el deseo de llegar a la comunidad. Actualmente es voluntaria del programa para recién llegados “Entre amigos” en el 519 de Toronto. Selene cree que la educación, la sensibilización y la defensa de este tema son cruciales. Se centra especialmente en concienciar sobre el impacto personal que puede tener en una persona la experiencia de ser víctima de la trata laboral.
Connie Stevens: Connie Stevens es Enfermera Examinadora de Agresiones Sexuales y lleva más de 35 años trabajando en el campo de la salud sexual. Connie se doctoró en la Universidad de Liverpool y es profesora en un colegio del GTA. Basándose en su experiencia en ambos ámbitos, Connie investigó sobre la aclimatación más segura de las estudiantes internacionales punjabíes. La investigación de la experiencia de las estudiantes ha sacado a la luz el tráfico sexual y laboral. Las estudiantes temen las represalias de la comunidad y de inmigración si comparten sus historias. Connie quiere reconocer las contribuciones de las estudiantes y el permiso recibido para actuar como aliada y abogar en su nombre. Connie compartirá los resultados de su investigación y ofrecerá algunas de las resoluciones sugeridas por los estudiantes.
Nadia Nadeem (Abogada de Inmigración – Neighbourhood Legal Services): Nadia es abogada de inmigración en Neighbourhood Legal Services. Es licenciada en Psicología, Neurociencia y Comportamiento por la Universidad McMaster. Antes de estudiar Derecho, Nadia trabajó en un Programa de Salud Mental y Adicciones en uno de los principales hospitales de la ciudad, donde prestó apoyo tanto a personas como a sus familias. Nadia está profundamente comprometida con la justicia social y la defensa de los derechos, en particular de los grupos vulnerables y marginados. Mientras estudiaba Derecho, Nadia adquirió experiencia clínica trabajando en clínicas jurídicas comunitarias en Hamilton y Windsor. Es una apasionada de la abogacía comunitaria en el contexto del derecho de inmigración y refugiados, y actualmente es copresidenta del Grupo de Trabajo Interclínico sobre Inmigración (ICIWG).
Ezat Mossallanejad (Analista de políticas en el Centro Canadiense para las Víctimas de la Tortura): Ezat es Doctor por la Universidad de Poona, India, y ha trabajado como Coordinador del Servicio Jesuita a Refugiados-Canadá. Fue miembro fundador del Centro Canadiense para la Justicia Internacional (CCIJ), y ha sido presidente de la Junta del CCIJ y director de la Junta del Comité Intereclesiástico para los Refugiados (ICCR). En la actualidad, Ezat trabaja a tiempo completo como asesor de asentamientos y analista político en el Centro Canadiense para las Víctimas de la Tortura (CCVT). También ha trabajado en el Consejo Editorial de Refugee Update, y ha publicado 6 libros y más de 150 artículos en farsi, así como tres libros y unos 45 artículos en inglés. Ha colaborado con varios organismos de la ONU en relación con la protección de los refugiados y la erradicación de la tortura. En su misión de proteger a los refugiados y a los supervivientes de la tortura, ha viajado a distintos países, incluyendo Estados Unidos, México, Ruanda, Suiza, Austria, Australia, Nigeria, Uganda, Tailandia, India y Chipre. Su libro La tortura en la era del miedo se publicó en septiembre de 2005. En 2012 publicó Las religiones y el cruel retorno de los dioses. En 2014 publicó un libro titulado Crímenes y castigos en el islam. Su libro El silencio del hada se publicó en 2018. También es el fundador de Zagros Editions.
James McLean (Director de Investigación y Política – Centro Canadiense para Acabar con la Trata de Personas): James McLean es el actual Director de Investigación y Política en el Centro Canadiense para Acabar con la Trata de Personas. En este puesto, está iniciando una serie de proyectos de investigación originales, incluido uno que estudia cómo los fiscales y las fuerzas del orden pueden hacer un mejor uso de las pruebas digitales para reducir la dependencia de los testimonios de las víctimas. Antes de incorporarse al Centro, James trabajó en una organización sin ánimo de lucro en Ottawa, en el Ayuntamiento de Toronto y como asesor principal del Ministro de Educación de Ontario. También es teniente de alcalde de su municipio.
Kelly Howe (Senior Manager – Ministerio de Trabajo, Inmigración, Formación y Cualificaciones): Kelly es la Directora de la Unidad de Inteligencia Divisional (DIU). La DIU es un equipo especializado del Ministerio creado para apoyar los esfuerzos contra la trata laboral en las provincias. Este equipo se centra en detectar e investigar prácticas de explotación laboral y actividades de tráfico de mano de obra. La DIU colabora estrechamente con clínicas jurídicas, grupos de defensa, asociaciones industriales, consulados, organismos de apoyo a los trabajadores y a los recién llegados, la policía, otros organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y la comunidad normativa en general en asuntos relacionados con la explotación y la trata laboral.
Jovana Blagovcanin (Responsable de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas – Centro de Refugio FCJ): Jovana es la Directora de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas del Centro de Refugio FCJ y la Coordinadora de la Red de Toronto de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas. A través del Programa de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas y de Trabajadores Migrantes Móviles, Jovana presta apoyo a migrantes en situación precaria que han sufrido abusos en el lugar de trabajo o explotación en forma de trata laboral o sexual. Jovana sigue participando en actividades de promoción a través de la Red de Toronto contra la Trata de Personas, el Consejo Canadiense para los Refugiados y otros comités que participan en campañas en favor de los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes.
As a part of the annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network hosted on May 17th a hybrid forum to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada.
The forum identified the issue at hand, by discussing the realities of labour trafficking in Canada while examining the systems in place that facilitate the trafficking of foreign nationals for the purpose of forced labour. Speakers also addressed the gaps in service in supporting victims and survivors in order to foster solutions to strengthen collaboration across sectors.
The forum featured a panel discussion with experts from victim supporting organizations, advocates and researchers, and those with lived experience of labour trafficking in Canada. Topics covered incl,uded raising awareness about current human trafficking trends involving large groups of foreign nationals being recruited to work in Canada, addressing the use of housing exploitation as a means of control, identifying the root causes of emerging trends through policy examination, and developing recommendations to foster collaboration towards solutions.
We believe that through collaboration between service providers, government, law enforcement, and those directly impacted by labour trafficking, we can better respond to labour trafficking and ideally prevent it.
Our hybrid forum "A Call For Action To End Labour Trafficking" just started! The goal is to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada. #labourtraffickingpic.twitter.com/I3cMRAgBNg
— FCJ Refugee Centre (@RefugeeCentre) May 17, 2023
Speakers:
Selene Mateos Solis (Survivor of Labour Trafficking): Selene Mateos Solis (she/they) is a survivor of human labour trafficking in Ontario. They hold a bachelor in environmental Technology from UT Tabasco in Mexico. They have spoken at events held by FCJ Refugee Centre, the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and the Toronto United Mennonite Church. Their experience has sparked a drive to get to the community. They currently volunteer for the newcomers program “Among Friends” at the 519 in Toronto. Selene believes that education, awareness and advocacy regarding this topic is crucial. They are particularly focused on raising awareness of the personal impact the experience of being trafficked for labour can have on an individual.
Connie Stevens: Connie Stevens is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who has worked in Sexual Health for over 35 years. Connie received her PhD from the University of Liverpool and teaches at a GTA college. Based on her experience in both areas, Connie researched safer acclimatisation for Female Punjabi International students. Researching the students’ experience has exposed sex trafficking and labour trafficking. The students fear community and immigration retaliation if they share their stories. Connie wants to acknowledge the students’ contributions and permission received to act as an ally and advocate on their behalf. Connie will share her research findings and offer some of the students’ suggested resolutions.
Nadia Nadeem (Staff Immigration Lawyer – Neighbourhood Legal Services): Nadia is a Staff Lawyer (Immigration) at Neighbourhood Legal Services. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University. Prior to attending law school, Nadia worked in a Mental Health & Addiction Program at a major city hospital where she supported individuals as well as their families. Nadia is deeply committed to social justice and advocacy, particularly on behalf of vulnerable and marginalized groups. While in law school, Nadia gained clinical experience through working at community legal clinics in both Hamilton and Windsor. She is passionate about community lawyering in the immigration & refugee law context, and is currently Co-Chair of the Inter Clinic Immigration Working Group (ICIWG)
Ezat Mossallanejad(Policy Analyst at Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture): Ezat holds a Ph.D. degree from Poona University, India, and has worked as Coordinator of the Jesuit Refugee Service-Canada. Ezat has served as a founding member of the Canadian Centre for International Justice (CCIJ), the Culturelink’s Chair of the Board and a director on the Board of the Inter-Church Committee for Refugee (ICCR). At present, Ezat works as a full-time Settlement Counsellor and Policy Analyst with the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT). Ezat has also worked on the Editorial Board of the Refugee Update. Ezat has published 6 books and more than 150 articles in Farsi as well as three books and around 45 articles in English. He has worked with several UN bodies in connection with refugee protection and eradication of torture. In his mission to protect refugees and survivors of torture, he has travelled to different countries including USA, Mexico, Rwanda, Switzerland, Austria, Australia, Nigeria, Uganda, Thailand, India and Cyprus. His book Torture in the Age of Fear was published in September 2005. In 2012, he published Religions and the Cruel Return of Gods. In 2014, he published a book entitled Crimes and Punishment in Islam. His book The Silence of Fairy was published in 2018. He is also the founder of Zagros Editions.
James McLean (Director of Research and Policy – Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking): James McLean currently serves as the Director of Research and Policy at the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking. In this role, he is initiating a series of original research projects, including one that is looking at how prosecutors and law enforcement can make better use of digital evidence to reduce reliance on victim testimony. Prior to joining the Centre, James worked with a non-profit organization in Ottawa, the City of Toronto, and as a Senior Advisor to Ontario’s Minister of Education. He also serves as Deputy Mayor of his local municipality.
Kelly Howe (Senior Manager – Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills): Kelly is the Senior Manager of the Divisional Intelligence Unit (DIU). The DIU is a dedicated team in the ministry that was created to support efforts against provincial labour trafficking. This team focuses on detecting and investigating exploitative labour practices and labour trafficking activity. The DIU works closely with legal clinics, advocacy groups, industry associations, consulates, agencies that support workers and newcomers, police, other law enforcement agencies and the broader regulatory community on matters related to labour exploitation and trafficking.
Jovana Blagovcanin (Anti-Human Trafficking Manager- FCJ Refugee Centre): Jovana is the Anti-Human Trafficking Manager at FCJ Refugee Centre and the Coordinator of the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network. Through the Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Mobile Worker Program, Jovana supports precarious status migrants who have experienced abuse in the workplace, or exploitation in the form of labour or sex trafficking. Jovana continues to participate in advocacy efforts through the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network, Canadian Council for Refugees and other various committees involved in migrant worker rights campaigns.
The FCJ Refugee Centre has been providing service to those with precarious immigration status for the past 30 years. We are currently offering 4 summer job positions: 3 Settlement Workers and 1 Youth Worker.
The hiring process will begin with interviews that will take place in May. If you are interested in one of the following positions, please reach out to us as soon as possible.
To qualify for a Canada Summer Job, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee claimant or protected person. You need to be a current student or planning to return to school in fall 2023.
Settlement Workers (3 positions available)
2 positions:
Start date: Jun 5th to July 30th, 2023 (8 weeks)
1 position:
Start date: July 3rd to Aug 25th, 2023
Hour rate: $17 CAD 35 hours per week
Description:
Assist vulnerable populations to settle into their communities and providing direct, front-line services of support, information, referrals, advocacy, for families through the process of settlement.
Key responsibilities:
Support clients and their families to apply for legal aid support and connect with a legal representative for their claim.
Support clients to submit work permit renewals and replacements.
Support clients to submit permanent residence applications under the protected person’s class.
Support clients to provide updates regarding their permanent residence applications.
Support clients to apply for Ontario Works.
Support clients to fill out their forms for their legal representatives.
Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings.
Youth Worker (1 position available)
Start date: July 3rd to Aug 25th, 2023 (8 weeks) Hour rate: $17 CAD 35 hours per week
Description:
Provide holistic approach connecting youth to specialized services, working on immigration applications, providing settlement services including access to education, housing and health and advocacy Conduct outreach to partner organizations, youth service providers, schools, shelters, and other spaces where youth are present.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide assessment and follow-up through individual case support; provide clients with up-to-date information.
Work one-on-one with clients to look for housing and provide employment search support.
Maintain regular contact with clients, including follow-up, advocate on behalf of clients around service access and support.
Maintain client records and attend intake and case management meetings as
necessary.
Help facilitate workshops and develop youth-focused events.
Plan social and recreational activities for the youth.
Participate in program/service evaluations.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé only (in word format) by email to Alexandra via email: alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org by Tuesday May 23rd, 2023.
The FCJ Refugee Centre has been providing service to those with precarious immigration status for the past 30 years. We are currently offering 4 summer job positions: 3 Settlement Workers and 1 Youth Worker.