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UID:20889-1638144000-1638575999@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CCR Fall Virtual Consultation- Welcoming Newcomers With Open Borders
DESCRIPTION:The CCR Fall Consultation will take place on-line 29 November – 3 December 2021 on the theme of Welcoming newcomers with open borders. \nAs we advocate for open borders\, we also must address the barriers within sectors\, within groups and communities and within ourselves. Welcoming newcomers means working together to ensure justice\, capacity and participation for all – from those who have cared for this land for centuries\, to those who are here now and eager to contribute to society. \nThis consultation will address key aspects of the realities faced by newcomers and the organizations that serve them. Participants will learn\, discuss\, brainstorm and share resources and strategies in a series of workshops\, caucuses and meetings. \nRegistration is now open! As per last year\, we are using the event platform Pheedloop. On the event website\, you will find all the information regarding the Consultation. It is your go-to place for more information about registration\, schedule\, sessions\, fees and sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ccr-fall-virtual-consultation-welcoming-newcomers-with-open-borders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T123721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T123721Z
UID:21290-1638180000-1638185400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Conflict Resolution Strategies for Migrant Worker Support Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Conflict in the workplace is a common occurrence. For migrant workers there are added factors such as language barriers\, cultural differences and power struggles impacting relationships among migrant workers and with their supervisors/employers. The pandemic has also heightened the situation. There are fewer social events and activities for relaxation due to COVID-19\, resulting in less outlets for workers to destress causing emotions to boil over. How conflicts are resolved has a huge impact on the worker and the culture of the workplace. It’s important for support workers to have greater understanding of conflict resolution techniques to support workers when conflict arises in their workplace. \nIn this webinar we will examine:\n– Key terms and principles of conflict resolution\n– Types of workplace conflict including worker and supervisor conflict and co-worker conflict\n– Conflict resolution strategies\n– Recommendations of techniques for resolving conflict for migrant workers in the workplace \nWebinar: Conflict Resolution Strategies for Migrant Worker Support Organizations\nDate: November 29\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST\nLocation: Online | You will receive the web link via email after registering\nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-conflict-resolution-strategies-for-migrant-worker-support-organizations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T112048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T112048Z
UID:21280-1638266400-1638273600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:WorkSafeBC Reporting Processes for Frontline Staff Supporting Migrant Workers: Mental Health and Bullying and Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards\, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge\, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support workers to help migrant workers understand and exercise their rights and receive benefits they are entitled to as workers in BC as they relate to workplace health and safety. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn more about WorkSafeBC’s policies and processes covering work-related mental health disorders and bullying and harassment in the workplace\, as well as potential benefits and services offered. \nDate: November 30\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/worksafebc-reporting-processes-for-frontline-staff-supporting-migrant-workers-mental-health-and-bullying-and-harassment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211027T115303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T115320Z
UID:21020-1638275400-1638279000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Webinar: Scam awareness – Be Scam Smart
DESCRIPTION:Scam awareness – Be scam smart Presentation on November 30\, 2021 from 12:30pm – 1:15pm PST \nHelp protect yourself and others against fraud – Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive\, either by telephone\, mail\, text message or email\, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number\, credit card number\, bank account number\, or passport number. Learn to recognize common types of scams and to identify legitimate communications from the CRA. \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canada-revenue-agency-webinar-scam-awareness-be-scam-smart-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211123T224702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T225404Z
UID:21241-1638446400-1638450000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Livable Neighbourhoods in Multicultural Cities: Immigrant Women's Experiences and Preferences
DESCRIPTION:The concept of livability has received much attention over the last two decades among urban planners\, policymakers\, and researchers. However\, there has been little discussion on immigrant women’s experiences and perceptions of neighbourhood livability in the Canadian context. \nThrough a vast amount of research\, the study that will be shared during this lunch and learn\, contributes to filling the gap and explores the qualities of a likeable neighbourhood in a multicultural city. Based on the research findings\, a livable neighbourhood in a multicultural city incorporates ten different factors that will be discussed. \nDate: Thursday December 2\, 2021\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (PT)\nLocation: Zoom Webinar\nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/livable-neighbourhoods-in-multicultural-cities-immigrant-womens-experiences-and-preferences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T125730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T125730Z
UID:21298-1638615600-1638622800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nکلاسهای آمادگی آزمون شهروندی \nاین کلاسها در 3 جلسه برگزار میشوند و لازم است در تمام جلسات شرکت کنید\n“در این جلسه با این موضوعات آشنا خواهید شد:\n مرور کتاب دانش شهروندی\n بررسی و پاسخ به بیش از 100 نمونه تست آزمون شهروندی” \nWhen: December 4\, 11 & 18 from 11am to 1pm\nWhere: Zoom\nRegistration: zohreh.kondori@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/citizenship-test-preparation-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T121858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T121858Z
UID:21286-1638795600-1638801000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Virtual Information Session: Employer-Paid Sick Leave and Ministry of Labour Update
DESCRIPTION:In this Virtual Information Session\, Ministry of Labour representatives will provide a comprehensive overview of B.C.’s new employer-paid sick leave.  \nIn January 2022\, the Government of B.C. will implement this new regulation for workers\, which will allow all employees in the province to stay home when they are sick or injured\, without losing wages\, for a set number of days each year. It is essential for settlement service providers\, especially those on the front lines\, to understand employer-paid sick leave\, in order to accurately inform and guide newcomer clients with the correct information. \nThis session will include detailed information on the public engagement process that took place prior to this legislation coming into effect and a clear explanation of how it will be implemented. Speakers from the Ministry of Labour will share updates on other topics that are relevant to settlement service providers\, such as recent developments with respect to the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act and the Minister of Labour’s mandate letter commitment regarding minimum wage.  \nMinistry of Labour speakers are John Blakely\, Executive Director Labour Policy and Legislation; Michel Tanner\, Director Labour Policy and Legislation; and Taylor Paulsen\, Industrial Relations Officer\, Employment Standards Branch. \nDate: Monday December 6\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-virtual-information-session-employer-paid-sick-leave-and-ministry-of-labour-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211202T110817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T110817Z
UID:21388-1638795600-1638801000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Virtual Information Session: EMPLOYER-PAID SICK LEAVE AND  MINISTRY OF LABOUR UPDATE
DESCRIPTION:In this Virtual Information Session\, Ministry of Labour representatives will provide a comprehensive overview of B.C.’s new employer-paid sick leave.  \nIn January 2022\, the Government of B.C. will implement this new regulation for workers\, which will allow all employees in the province to stay home when they are sick or injured\, without losing wages\, for a set number of days each year. It is essential for settlement service providers\, especially those on the front lines\, to understand employer-paid sick leave\, in order to accurately inform and guide newcomer clients with the correct information. \nThis session will include detailed information on the public engagement process that took place prior to this legislation coming into effect and a clear explanation of how it will be implemented. Speakers from the Ministry of Labour will share updates on other topics that are relevant to settlement service providers\, such as recent developments with respect to the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act and the Minister of Labour’s mandate letter commitment regarding minimum wage.  \nMinistry of Labour speakers are John Blakely\, Executive Director Labour Policy and Legislation; Michel Tanner\, Director Labour Policy and Legislation; and Taylor Paulsen\, Industrial Relations Officer\, Employment Standards Branch. \nDate: Monday December 6\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-virtual-information-session-employer-paid-sick-leave-and-%ef%bb%bfministry-of-labour-update/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211207T235848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T235848Z
UID:21475-1638903600-1638907200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Care Aide Career Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nTitle: Care Aide Career Info Session\nDate: Tuesday\, December 7\, 2021 at 7:00pm \nSpeakers:\n– Angela Del Bianco\nMarketing & Program Development Manager\nDrake Medox College \n-Meeta Sangha\nHR Coordinator\nElim Village \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/care-aide-career-info-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211202T112738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T112738Z
UID:21394-1639044000-1639045800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Infodemic: Disinformation and Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nThe rapid spread of disinformation on the internet has far reaching consequences to you and society. Join us to learn more!\nPresented by: The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Crime Prevention/Crime Reduction Unit and the National Security Enforcement Section. \nWe will be addressing several topics\, including online disinformation and misinformation\, hate-motivated crime and radicalization to violence. The Disinformation and Misinformation presentation serves as an introduction to the topic and will help attendees distinguish between disinformation and misinformation\, understand how an Infodemic is created online\, apply critical thinking skills to prevent the spread online\, learn how to identify and support people who are vulnerable with additional resources. \nEvent Hosted by RCMP ‘E’ Division Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement (FPPE). \nDate: December 9\, 2021. Time: 10 am PST. Duration: 1 hour.\nTo attend this Webinar please email us at E_Federal_FPPE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca A Joining Link Will Be Provided At A Later Date.\nFee: No Cost.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/infodemic-disinformation-and-misinformation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211123T225933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T225933Z
UID:21248-1639044000-1639049400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Join T&T Supermarket: Canada’s Largest Ethnic Grocery Chain
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nThe largest ethnic grocery chain in Canada\, T&T Supermarket\, has 12 locations in the Lower Mainland. They are expanding and looking to hire candidates from all backgrounds at their various locations in the Lower Mainland. \nMeet the hiring managers to learn about: \n– Career Opportunities\n– Hiring practices\n– Company’s culture\n– Benefits \nWhen: Thursday\, Dec 9th\, 2021\, 10:00 am to 11:30 am\nWhere: Virtual Event Via Zoom\nClick link to register at: Register Here\nFor inquiry\, please contact: ning.zhang@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/join-tt-supermarket-canadas-largest-ethnic-grocery-chain/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211202T111245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T111245Z
UID:21390-1639051200-1639058400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:WorkSafeBC Q&A Session for Frontline Staff Supporting Migrant Workers: General Rules and Processes\, Mental Health Claims and Bullying and Harassment
DESCRIPTION:AMSSA is hosting an open discussion titled “WorkSafeBC Q&A Session for Frontline Staff Supporting Migrant Workers: General Rules and Processes\, Mental Health Claims and Bullying and Harassment.” This session is an opportunity for settlement workers to connect directly with WorkSafeBC representatives to share their experiences supporting migrant workers and raise questions. Based on AMSSA’s recent WorkSafeBC workshops\, the topics covered in this Q&A include WorkSafeBC’s general rules and processes\, mental health claims and bullying and harassment in the workplace. \nPlease submit any questions you would like covered during the Q&A session when registering for this event or email them to Andi at ajordan@amssa.org. \nDate: December 9\, 2021\nTime: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/worksafebc-qa-session-for-frontline-staff-supporting-migrant-workers-general-rules-and-processes-mental-health-claims-and-bullying-and-harassment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211027T115259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T115259Z
UID:21021-1639056600-1639060200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Webinar: Scam awareness – Be Scam Smart
DESCRIPTION:Scam awareness – Be scam smart Presentation on December 9\, 2021 from 1:30pm – 2:15pm PST \nHelp protect yourself and others against fraud – Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive\, either by telephone\, mail\, text message or email\, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number\, credit card number\, bank account number\, or passport number. Learn to recognize common types of scams and to identify legitimate communications from the CRA. \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canada-revenue-agency-webinar-scam-awareness-be-scam-smart/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T125841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T125841Z
UID:21300-1639220400-1639227600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nکلاسهای آمادگی آزمون شهروندی \nاین کلاسها در 3 جلسه برگزار میشوند و لازم است در تمام جلسات شرکت کنید\n“در این جلسه با این موضوعات آشنا خواهید شد:\n مرور کتاب دانش شهروندی\n بررسی و پاسخ به بیش از 100 نمونه تست آزمون شهروندی” \nWhen: December 4\, 11 & 18 from 11am to 1pm\nWhere: Zoom\nRegistration: zohreh.kondori@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/citizenship-test-preparation-workshops-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211027T112711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T112711Z
UID:21014-1639402200-1639405800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Webinar: Newcomers Benefits and Credits
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers Benefits and Credits Presentation on December 13\, 2021 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm PST \nAre you a resident of Canada for income tax purposes? If you are\, there are benefit and credit payments you could get! Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit\, the Canada Workers Benefit\, the tuition tax credit\, the Disability tax credit\, the Canada child benefit\, and the Child disability benefit. If you do your taxes after the filing deadline\, your payments could be delayed. During the webinar we will be able to answer your questions live. \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canada-revenue-agency-webinar-newcomers-benefits-and-credits-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T130340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T130340Z
UID:21304-1639650600-1639657800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Canada Tax System- Free Webinar for Korean Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nUnderstanding Canada Tax System- Free Webinar for Korean Immigrants\n캐나다 세금 제도의 이해 온라인 강좌 \n“신규 영주권자로서 반드시 알아야 하는 캐나다 세금 제도에 관한 무료 온라인 강좌에 여러분들을 초대합니다.”\n□ 강사 (Speaker): 남궁 재\, 한국/캐나다 공인 회계사 (J . NAMGUNG\, CPA/CGA)\n“□ 내용 (Contents):\n1) 한국과 캐나다의 세법 제도 비교 (Comparison of Korean and Canadian tax systems)\n2) 세금 신고의 대상 및 목적 (Who has to file a tax return?)\n3) 이중 거주자의 세금 신고 의무 (Tax filing for a dual resident)\n4) 해외자산 신고 제도 (How to declare foreign properties?)”\n“문의 및 등록:\nisabel.lee@issbc.org 또는 778 372 6550 전화번호/이름으로\n등록요청 후 전용 Zoom 링크로 입장\n* 영주권 정보 제공 필수” \nWhen: December 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm\nWhere: Zoom\nFor registration please contact : isabel.lee@issbc.org or 778-372-6550
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/understanding-canada-tax-system-free-webinar-for-korean-immigrants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211208T013410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T013410Z
UID:21477-1639674000-1639677600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting internationally educated health professionals to attend a virtual information session on Thursday\, December 16th (5-6PM) to learn more about the Career Paths program and care aide registration. \nCare Aide registration is a way Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) can gain exposure to the Canadian Healthcare system\, immerse themselves in Canadian work culture\, and better understand the scope of practice for their profession in Canada. At this event\, we will discuss the pathways to gain care aide registration in BC and share more about supports that IEHPs can receive from the Career Paths program if they are eligible. \nAt this event\, Healthmatch BC will also present information regarding the HCA Competency Assessment Bursary\, which provides funding for IEHPs who are applying for care aide registration in BC. \nThis event is for internationally educated health professionals\, including nurses and medical doctors\, who are interested in gaining care aide registration either as a final employment goal or on their pathway to achieving nursing/medical registration in BC. \nPlease register for this event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211027T114849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T114849Z
UID:21018-1639735200-1639738800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Webinar: International Students
DESCRIPTION:International Students Presentation on December 17\, 2021 from 10:00am – 11:00am PST \nInternational students\, if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes\, there are benefit and credit payments you could get! Are you a resident of Canada for income tax purposes? Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit\, the Canada Workers Benefit\, the tuition tax credit\, the Disability tax credit\, the Canada child benefit\, and the Child disability benefit. \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canada-revenue-agency-webinar-international-students-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211126T125943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T125943Z
UID:21302-1639825200-1639832400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer \nکلاسهای آمادگی آزمون شهروندی \nاین کلاسها در 3 جلسه برگزار میشوند و لازم است در تمام جلسات شرکت کنید\n“در این جلسه با این موضوعات آشنا خواهید شد:\n مرور کتاب دانش شهروندی\n بررسی و پاسخ به بیش از 100 نمونه تست آزمون شهروندی” \nWhen: December 4\, 11 & 18 from 11am to 1pm\nWhere: Zoom\nRegistration: zohreh.kondori@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/citizenship-test-preparation-workshops-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211221T203315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204136Z
UID:21687-1640073600-1640106000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Family Law
DESCRIPTION:Family Law\nWhat is family law How can you reach for help\nWhat are the support you can get\nWhen:\nWednesday-Jan 26\,2022\n12:30 pm to 03:00 pm\nWhere:\nOnline on Zoom
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/family-law/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211221T204451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T210009Z
UID:21693-1640073600-1640106000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:2021 General Income Tax & Benefits Return
DESCRIPTION:2021 General Income Tax & Benefits Return \nWhen:\nThurs – January 20\, 2022\n10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n1월 20일 (목요일)\n오전 10시 30분-오후 12시 30분\n문의/등록: isabel.lee@issbc.org\n또는 778-372-6550 로\n전화번호/이름으로 등록요청 후\n전용 Zoom 링크로 입장\n*영주권 정보 제공 필수\n“캐나다 거주자로서 소득 여부와\n상관없이 개인 소득세 보고를\n완료함으로써 중단없이 베네핏을 계속\n받으실 수 있습니다.”\n❑ 강사(Speaker): 남궁 재\n한국/캐나다 공인회계사\n(J. NAMGUNG\, CPA/ CGA)\n❑ 내용(Contents):\n1. 개인 소득세 계산 방법\n(How to Calculate Income Tax)\n2. 개인 소득세 계산 사례\n(Case studies on Income Tax\nCalculations)\n3. 개인 소득세 신고 서류 준비\n(Required documents for tax return)\n4. 절세 방법(Tax Saving Strategies)\nFor registration please contact: isabel.lee@issbc.org or 778-372-6550
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/2021-general-income-tax-benefits-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211221T210251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T210858Z
UID:21702-1640073600-1640106000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Income Tax free online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Income Tax free online Workshop \nWhen:\nFriday\, Jan 14\n1:00 –3:00 PM\nWhere: on ZOOM\nRegistration:  call Zohreh at: 604-657-2657\nموضوعات این جلسه:\n• مالیات بر درآمد در کانادا\n• راههای کاهش دادن مالیات بر درآمد\n• و زمان ارسال آن\nی\nپرکردن فرم های مالیات\nو نکات مهم دیگر درخصوص مالیات درکانادا و استان یت • ی \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/income-tax-free-online-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211221T211133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T211133Z
UID:21710-1640073600-1640106000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Cafe \nGet your cup of coffee and join us\nvirtually to talk about :\n• Cultural norms in Canada\n• What are the fun facts about\nCanada?\n• Why cultural diversity is important? \nWhen: 07-01-2022\n11:00 am to 01:00 pm\nWhere: Online (Zoom )\n• Pre-registration required to\nreceive link\nContact:\nAlaa Idris\nCell:778 229 4371\nAlaa.idris@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/cultural-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20211221T211256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T211256Z
UID:21713-1640073600-1640106000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Citizenshp Prep \nWhen:\nWednesday– Jan 5\,2022\n10:00 am to 12:30 pm\nWhere:\nOnline on Zoom\nFor registration please contact :\nRiyam Ziad\n604-356-7735\nRiyam.ziad@issbc.org\nCanadian Citizenship Preparation\nStep to prepare for your Canadian Citizenship\napplication and Test\nWhat kind of documentation will you need
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-citizenship-preparation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220112T223031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T224053Z
UID:21844-1642618800-1642618800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:How to Re-enter the Engineering Field in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Event Flyer  \nLEARN ABOUT THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION PROCESS WITH EGBC AND HEAR FROM SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRY EXPERTS. JOIN OUR WEBINAR TO LEARN ABOUT: \n♦ How to register with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC \n♦ The process of becoming a licensed Engineer \n♦ Hear from successful experts from within the industry about their experience \nGUEST SPEAKERS Caroline Westra: Manager – Academic & Experience Assessment Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia \nDiogo Alves: Project Coordinator at PCL Construction \nMohammad Rafatinasr: Senior Mechanical Engineer Fraser Health Authority
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/how-to-re-enter-the-engineering-field-in-canada/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220113T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T191611Z
UID:21865-1643018400-1643025600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Role of LIP/RIFs in Knowledge Mobilization & Creating Community Connections
DESCRIPTION:The recent need to resettle a large number of newcomers in keeping with rising immigration levels have brought the need for LIP/RIP providers to foster greater connections with their local communities to the forefront. At this webinar\, we will hear from two LIP/RIF providers about two projects that they have conducted to create community connections and gain knowledge from their successes and challenges.\n\nBuilding community connections during pandemic restrictions can be challenging\, this 2-hour webinar will take time to learn about some successful projects undertaken by LIP/RIF providers and share promising practices. Discover key strategies for finding innovative ways to reach out to local communities and hear about the practices\, challenges\, and opportunities faced when doing equity-related research projects in communities.\n\nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nHear from LIP/RIF providers’ case presentations about creating community connections\nShare promising practices from your own projects\nCreate opportunities for LIP/RIFs in both smaller and larger centres to share specific challenges and innovative ways to overcome them\nLearn how to recognize opportunities for creating productive coalitions and finding new ways of doing research within communities.\n\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/role-of-lip-rifs-in-knowledge-mobilization-creating-community-connections/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220117T230446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T230446Z
UID:21937-1643191200-1643198400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Virtual Information Session  FRAUD PREVENTION
DESCRIPTION:In this Virtual Information Session\, representatives from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police\, Canada Border Services Agency\, and the Bank of Canada will provide an overview of the top scams affecting British Columbian residents\, especially in the time of COVID-19.\nEvery year\, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud. Fraudsters are quick to adapt their techniques to the latest trends and technologies\, using a variety of tactics to defraud their targets. In the first eight months of 2021 alone\, British Columbians reported losses of $3.5 million from crypto investment scams. Fraudsters are quick to capitalize on global events. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, new scams emerged. For example\, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received reports of a text message scam tied to COVID-19 vaccine invitation notifications. \nAs newcomers are especially vulnerable to fraud\, it is essential for frontline settlement workers to be aware of existing scams and to know how to inform their clients to help protect them. This session will include an overview of the top frauds newcomers should be aware of and how criminals are contacting victims\, information on common immigration and customs fraud schemes\, and guidance on how to support and protect newcomer clients. After the presentations\, there will be a live Q&A period. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER:\nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdequqjorEtTagSuHoRD0nFzTWNmGwuhU
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-virtual-information-session-fraud-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220118T002137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T002200Z
UID:21950-1643792400-1643821200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:2022 IRCC BC-Yukon Summit: Emerging Minds and Modes
DESCRIPTION:This year’s IRCC-funded BC-Yukon Summit will create space for service providers in BC and the Yukon to have big picture conversations\, share and learn practical service delivery approaches and modes for eventually moving into a post-pandemic world.  \nThe Summit has two content streams with sub-themes:\nEmerging Minds – big picture conversations and ideas sharing on topics such as Immigration\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion and truth-telling and reconciliation.\nEmerging Methods and Modes – more practical conversations and sharing of emerging approaches to service delivery. \nTaking place over two days on February 2nd and 3rd\, 2022\, the Summit will include learning and sharing opportunities through a total of 24 sessions\, including keynote\, plenary\, concurrent and discussion sessions. The speakers at the Summit include representatives from government\, research institutions\, settlement sector organizations\, as well as subject matter experts. In addition\, the Summit will provide opportunities to connect with others through networking sessions.\nWHO:\nThis Summit is open to all IRCC-funded service providers in BC and the Yukon. Please invite all of your staff to attend. The content of the Summit will address the work of all levels of settlement and integration staff from frontline to management to executive .  \nAll sessions will be fully bilingual. Interpretation in French and English will be available. As well\, specific sessions focusing on Francophone engagement will be a part of the agenda.  \nThere is no cost to attend this Summit.  \nImportant Note: Please ensure that you and your staff register with work email addresses that are issued by your organization\, and that you complete the registration form with your name\, title\, and full organization name. We will need to verify that you are an IRCC-funded service provider in BC or Yukon before admitting participants to sessions. \nWHY:\nTo provide practical and relevant professional development opportunities for service provider organizations;\nTo create space to share current and emerging approaches and ideas as well as ideas in a post-pandemic context for the settlement and integration sector; and\nTo support networking\, collaboration and resource sharing across regions\, across providers and between the full spectrum of settlement\, integration and language services in BC and Yukon. \nWHERE:\nThis event is fully virtual.\nInstructions for using our virtual event platform “Pheedloop”\, will be sent to you closer to the Summit dates. \nPlease click on the link below to register for the event. By registering you will be placed on a waitlist. Once your organization has been confirmed as an organization funded by IRCC BCY\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to attend.  \nREGISTER BY JANUARY 31ST : https://pheedloop.com/register/IRCCBCYSummitSommetIRCCCBY/attendee/
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/2022-ircc-bc-yukon-summit-emerging-minds-and-modes-february-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220118T001654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T001753Z
UID:21946-1643878800-1643907600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:2022 IRCC BC-Yukon Summit: Emerging Minds and Modes
DESCRIPTION:This year’s IRCC-funded BC-Yukon Summit will create space for service providers in BC and the Yukon to have big picture conversations\, share and learn practical service delivery approaches and modes for eventually moving into a post-pandemic world.  \nThe Summit has two content streams with sub-themes:\nEmerging Minds – big picture conversations and ideas sharing on topics such as Immigration\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion and truth-telling and reconciliation.\nEmerging Methods and Modes – more practical conversations and sharing of emerging approaches to service delivery. \nTaking place over two days on February 2nd and 3rd\, 2022\, the Summit will include learning and sharing opportunities through a total of 24 sessions\, including keynote\, plenary\, concurrent and discussion sessions. The speakers at the Summit include representatives from government\, research institutions\, settlement sector organizations\, as well as subject matter experts. In addition\, the Summit will provide opportunities to connect with others through networking sessions.\nWHO:\nThis Summit is open to all IRCC-funded service providers in BC and the Yukon. Please invite all of your staff to attend. The content of the Summit will address the work of all levels of settlement and integration staff from frontline to management to executive .  \nAll sessions will be fully bilingual. Interpretation in French and English will be available. As well\, specific sessions focusing on Francophone engagement will be a part of the agenda.  \nThere is no cost to attend this Summit.  \nImportant Note: Please ensure that you and your staff register with work email addresses that are issued by your organization\, and that you complete the registration form with your name\, title\, and full organization name. We will need to verify that you are an IRCC-funded service provider in BC or Yukon before admitting participants to sessions. \nWHY:\nTo provide practical and relevant professional development opportunities for service provider organizations;\nTo create space to share current and emerging approaches and ideas as well as ideas in a post-pandemic context for the settlement and integration sector; and\nTo support networking\, collaboration and resource sharing across regions\, across providers and between the full spectrum of settlement\, integration and language services in BC and Yukon. \nWHERE:\nThis event is fully virtual.\nInstructions for using our virtual event platform “Pheedloop”\, will be sent to you closer to the Summit dates. \nPlease click on the link below to register for the event. By registering you will be placed on a waitlist. Once your organization has been confirmed as an organization funded by IRCC BCY\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to attend.  \nREGISTER BY January 31st\,2022 : https://pheedloop.com/register/IRCCBCYSummitSommetIRCCCBY/attendee/
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/2022-ircc-bc-yukon-summit-emerging-minds-and-modes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171228
CREATED:20220121T204726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T204726Z
UID:22014-1643896800-1643905800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Impact of the Housing Crisis on the Resettlement of Afghan Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Afghan refugees in the Francophone and Acadian communities requires many resources and support. One of the keys to a successful transition from Afghanistan to Canada is lodging. First\, a temporary accommodation upon arrival\, and then access to a longer-term solution in the chosen community. The lack of available housing compared to the number of refugees has been an ongoing issue for many cities and communities. What is the scope of the housing crisis in Canada? \nThis webinar is targeted at direct and indirect service providers in order to feature some of the innovations addressing the housing crisis and will investigate how they could be scaled up. We will also discuss some statistics and data to present an up-to-date portrait of housing in general. We aim to also explore complementary solutions like different partnership models\, private donation or possibilities within university and college residences as well as corporate philanthropy. \nThis webinar will be offered in both French and English and have accessibility options for the hearing impaired.  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8aQR0Q1iTYS_FD9TMFKwWg
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/impact-of-the-housing-crisis-on-the-resettlement-of-afghan-refugees/
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