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  • Overview of Canadian Refugee Law

    This 4-page resource from Connecting Ottawa will assist community workers to better understand the elements that refugee claimants must prove to succeed on their claim. It explains each element of the Convention refugee definition, the key elements that an individual must prove to succeed on a refugee claim, and basic information about the...

    Available in:
    English
    Format:
    Booklet/PDF
    Produced by:
    Connecting Ottawa/Connexion Ottawa
    Produced/Updated In:
    2023
  • Removals Process: A Guide for People with a Refused Refugee Claim

    This 2-page resource from Romero House explains what happens after a person's refugee claim is refused, and what they can do about it.

    Available in:
    English
    Format:
    Booklet/PDF
    Produced by:
    Romero House
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • Questions et problèmes courants sur la résidence temporaire et le parrainage

    Enregistré le  19 août 2022

    Cet atelier fournit de l'information juridique sur une sélection d'enjeux actuels en matière d'immigration afin d'appuyer les intervenants dans leur travail auprès des clientèles visées.

    La session couvre la prolongation, les délais et d'autres questions courantes liées au statut temporaire (permis d'études et de...

    Available in:
    Français
    Format:
    Webinar
    Produced by:
    Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • One-Year Window Training Manual

    This training manual, written by Connecting Ottawa, gives you the tools to successfully complete and submit a one-year window application. The manual is designed to help settlement workers assisting resettled refugees who are now permanent residents to apply for reunification with their immediate family members abroad.

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    Connecting Ottawa/Connexion Ottawa
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • Work Permit Letter

    This is a letter to provide to employers to explain that employees on “expired” work permits are still able to work as long as they have applied to extend their permit.

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    Connecting Ottawa/Connexion Ottawa
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • Am I a Visitor Chart

    This chart from West Scarborough Legal Services explains which immigration statuses in Canada are considered to be visitors by different immigration and social assistance bodies.

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    West Scarborough Community Legal Services
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • Status, Eligibility and Immigration Consequences Chart

    This chart from West Scarborough Legal Services explains which newcomers can apply for Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and if there are potential consequences for their immigration status if they apply.

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    West Scarborough Community Legal Services
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • Immigration Status and Social Assistance Eligibility Chart

    This chart from West Scarborough Legal Services explains which newcomers or citizens in Ontario are eligible for Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    West Scarborough Community Legal Services
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • 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.

    Available in:
    English
    Produced by:
    Connecting Ottawa/Connexion Ottawa
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022
  • 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,...

    Available in:
    Français
    Format:
    Webinar
    Produced by:
    Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
    Produced/Updated In:
    2022