Resource collection

Financial Assistance for Ukrainian Families

Ukrainian nationals and their spouses and children in Canada, regardless of their nationality, are eligible for the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). This information sheet from Connecting Ottawa explains the financial assistance available to Ukrainians in Canada under CUAET.

Immigration et aide sociale

Enregistré le 14 juillet 2022

La présentation traite de l'incidence du statut d'immigrant sur l'admissibilité aux prestations d'aide sociale (Ontario au travail et Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées - POSPH). Il couvrira également les impacts sur les demandes d'immigration lorsque vous recevez de l'aide sociale. Enfin,...

Stay with Them

This webpage from The Learning Network at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) in the Faculty of Education at Western University shares insights and suggestions from survivors of intimate partner violence on how friends and family can help.

Askii Akawa Asotamaatowin: Land and Treaties

This EAL (English as an Additional Language) curriculum from the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)  is  suitable for LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) programs, conversation classes or tutoring. While focused on Manitoba, it can be used across Turtle Island (North America).

Protecting Lands and Waters: A Toolkit

This toolkit from Canadian Environmental Law Association can help Indigenous nations, communities and non-governmental organizations in Ontario use indigenous protected and conserved areas (IPCAs) as an emerging legal mechanism for protecting lands and water. Download the full kit, or download parts of the kit at this link.

Critical Judicial Decisions for Self-Represented Litigants

This primer from the  National Self Represented Litigants Project summarizes case law that establishes the rights of self-represented litigants. It provides templates to help people representing themselves in course use the case law to support their cases.

Options for Afghans seeking safety in Canada

Recorded on July 7, 2022

Many people are asking community and settlement workers for support and information about options for Afghan nationals seeking safety in Canada. This webinar provides details on pathways for Afghans seeking resettlement to Canada, including information about refugee sponsorships and special government programs.

We...

Ukrainians in Canada: Special Immigration Measures and Supports for Temporary Residents

Recorded on June 23, 2022

Many Ukrainians arriving in Canada are asking community and settlement workers for support and information. This webinar provides details on the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), which allows Ukrainians to come to Canada as temporary residents.

We share information on study permits, work...

The TransFormed Project Resources

Resources to help workers address partner violence within Two-Spirit, Nonbinary and Trans communities. The web page for the TransFormed Project includes links to a glossary, research, and recordings of webinars for service providers.

Human Trafficking and the Law: Supporting Trafficked People in Ontario

Online training modules and a recorded webinar on human trafficking. The training outlines criminal, immigration, labour, and employment laws related to human trafficking in Ontario, and how service providers can support clients who may have been trafficked. The modules are also available in French.