"For several years, there had been a revolving door of family doctors in the southern Alberta city. Some coming in, but more leaving. And before anyone seemed to grasp the severity of the situation, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 40,000 people found themselves without a dedicated physician in a city of just 100,000.But in an unusual move, the municipal government in Lethbridge, which was rarely part of provincial recruiting efforts, formed a partnership with Alberta Health Services. The result: 17 family doctors were hired last year – more than triple the intake of 2021 and far beyond the four total hires in 2020 and 2019."
To help low-income renters, the Government of Canada has launched a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit. This will be a one-time payment of $500 to those who are eligible. The criteria and instructions on how to apply can be found at the link below. Information is provided in multiple languages. The application deadline is March 31, 2023.
A great article written by Dr. Mishka Singh. Dr. Singh is a Lethbridge physician who spent time volunteering in a refugee camp. She is an active member of the Lethbridge LIP Newcomer Health Advisory Group, and practices medicine at Campbell Clinic South. "Refugee is a word on everyone's lips at the moment. Some people associate negative connotations with this word, while others see the plight of refugees as a call to action. Few people in the western world, however, see refugees as people that are like themselves, teachers, bus drivers, doctors living in houses coming home for dinner and then one day their life, their sense of normality is turned upside down by war and political unrest..."
LETHBRIDGE, MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 – Today the ACFA of Lethbridge will release the results
of its Census Project; the directory of bilingual services in Lethbridge.
Are you preparing to immigrate to Canada, or are already living here? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a series of videos that will help you settle into your new life in Canada, including what you should do in your first two weeks in Canada, information about renting or buying a home, learning English or French, and working in Canada.
Recent labour market research conducted in Southern Alberta has indicated that some employers find it difficult to recruit workers with specific skill sets their business require; this suggests a skill shortage in some sectors. At the same time, immigrants to Canada, many of whom are highly skilled, educated and experienced in their chosen fields aren’t finding professional employment.With a grant from the province of Alberta, the Department of Labor and Immigration, along with a commitment from more than 20 community partners, we are excited to offer a series of 8 learning events. The series is designed to provide education, support and connections to local employers, service providers, and immigrant job seekers in order to fill gaps and strengthen our economy and community. This issue has increased in importance even more as we recover from COVID-19.
Dib-u-degidda dalka Kanada ee qaxooti ahaanta ayaa waxaa ka buuxa filasho, rajo iyo caqabado.Wax weyn bay taraysaa in la oggaado waxa la filyo iyo adeegyada iyo taageerada aad heli karto marka aad tahay qaxooti dib-u-dejin loo sameeyay si lagaaga caawiyo in degidda dalka Kanada.Ka hor inta aadan imaan, ayaa waxaad tababarka Hannuuninta Kanada ee Dibedda ka soo qaadan kartaa hay’adda Caalamiga ah ee Socdaalka. Tani waxay kugu caawin doonta in aad wax badan ka oggaato dalka Kanada iyo sida loogu diyaar-garoobo safarka.Marka ugu horreysa ee aad timaado dalka Kanada adiga oo qaxooti dib-u-dejin loo soo sameeyay ah, hay’ad ay maalgeliso Dowladda Kanada ama kafaala-qaadayaashaada gaarka ah ayaa gacan kaa siin doonna daboolidda baahiyadaada degdegga ah. Waxay kugu soo dhaweyn doonnaan garoonka diyaaradaha, waxay ku siin doonnaan meel aad si ku meelgaar ah u joogto iyagga oo kaa caawin doonna in aad hesho guri joogto ah. Waxay sidoo kale kaa caawin doonnaan in aad xisaab banki furato, in aad carruurtaada iskuul ku qorto, iyo in aad barato sida loogu dhex socda bulshadaada cusub.Sida qaxooti dib-u-dejin loogu sameeyay dalka Kanada ahaan, ayaa waxaad sidoo kale heli kartaa adeegyada degidda oo bilaash ah si lagaaga caawiyo in aad la qabsato oo aad ku dhex guuleysato bulshadaada cusub gudaheeda.
بعض الصور تدابير التباعد الجسدي الحالية.*قد تكون عملية إعادة التوطين في كندا كلاجئ مليئة بالتطلعات والآمال والتحديات.من المفيد معرفة ما يمكن توقعه وما هي الخدمات ووسائل الدعم المتوفرة لك كلاجئ أعيد توطينه لمساعدتك في الاستقرار في كندا.قبل وصولك إلى كندا، يمكنك الحصول على تدريب حول البرنامج الكندي للتوجيه في الخارج من المنظمة الدولية للهجرة. سيساعدك هذا التدريب في معرفة المزيد عن كندا وكيفية الاستعداد للسفر.عند وصولك إلى كندا للمرة الأولى كلاجئ أعيد توطينه، ستساعدك إحدى المنظمات التي تمولها الحكومة الكندية أو الجهات الراعية الخاصة بك في تلبية احتياجاتك العاجلة. سيرحبون بك في المطار، وسيوفرون لك مكانًا مؤقتًا للإقامة وسيقومون بمساعدتك في العثور على منزل دائم. كما سيساعدونك أيضًا في فتح حساب مصرفي، وتسجيل أطفالك في المدرسة، ومعرفة كيفية التنقل في مجتمعك الجديد.بصفتك لاجئًا يُعاد توطينه في كندا، يمكنك أيضًا الحصول على خدمات توطين مجانية لمساعدتك على التكيف والنجاح في مجتمعك الجديد.
It’s helpful to know what to expect and what services and support are available to you as a resettled refugee to help you get settled in Canada.
Before you arrive, you can take Canadian Orientation Abroad training from the International Organization for Migration. This will help you learn more about Canada and how to prepare for travel.
