Resources - Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership

Family Health Ambassador Project Toolkit

Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP) started the Family Health Ambassadors (FHAs) pilot project in late 2018. The aim of the project was to improve newcomer access to family health services by training frontline workers as ambassadors to educate newcomers about the availability and confidentiality of family health services and to make appropriate referrals. The […]

NYCH Truth & Reconciliation Learning Series for Settlement Sector Organizations in Toronto

North York Community House (NYCH) has been a leader in integrating Indigenous content into settlement programming and building relationships between newcomers and Indigenous people in Toronto since 2019. Building on their inhouse activities and expertise, NYCH designed a Truth and Reconciliation Learning Series for the Settlement Sector with leading Indigenous educators and knowledge keepers. The […]

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Food Leaders Networking Event 2024: Recommendations for the Toronto Food Charter by Food Leaders attending the event

On Monday October 21st at TNLIP’s second annual Food Leaders Networking Event, community food leaders collaborated with the City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy’s Leslie Campbell in a community consultation on the city’s Food Charter. The event took place at North York Civic Centre and Food Leaders in attendance included 50 leaders of North York’s […]

Action Plans and Strategies

Overview of City of Toronto Budget Challenges and Consultation Process

On Friday October 25th, TNLIP conducted a short 30 min Overview of City of Toronto Budget Challenges and Consultation Process. You can watch the consultation recording on our YouTube channel or by clicking below.

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2024 Food Leaders Networking Event

On Monday October 21st, TNLIP hosted the second annual Food Leaders Networking Event at North York Civic Centre. This event brought together food leaders from across North York, including those from community gardens farms, food security advocates, food programs leads from settlement and health organizations, grassroot organizations, community kitchens, food banks, city staff, and many […]

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Keynote Address by Mayor Olivia Chow – Food Leaders Networking Event 2024

TNLIP welcomed Mayor Olivia Chow live from City Hall on Monday, October 21st, to offer the keynote address for the second annual Food Leaders Networking event 2024. The event took place at North York Civic Centre and Food Leaders in attendance included 50 leaders of North York’s Food Banks and Food Spaces, Community Farms, Grassroots […]

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Toronto Public Health Strategic Consultation Report

This report was developed by the Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP) as part of a collaborative effort to contribute to the 2024-2028 Toronto Public Health Strategic Plan. In early 2024, Toronto Public Health (TPH) initiated a city-wide call for public suggestions and submissions to help shape their upcoming strategic priorities. The new strategic plan […]

Workforce Diversity in Toronto – Selected Profiles

In July 2024, the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group (TWIG) published a report on select populations from within Toronto and their integration in the workforce. There are many populations highlighted, including Seniors, Workers with Disability, the Black Workforce, Visible Minority Workforce, and Newcomers. The report can be accessed on the TWIG website or by viewing the […]

Newsletter

Fall 2024 Newsletter

Take a look at our Fall 2024 edition of the TNLIP Welcomes newsletter.

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Toward Effective Settlement Services Through Understanding of Newcomer Lived Experiences: Community Engagement Summary Report (2023)

In 2024, Toronto began transitioning to a new Employment Service system, affecting key programs like Ontario Works, Employment Ontario, and ODSP. Recognizing the unique needs of newcomers, Toronto’s four LIPs initiated community consultations, led by Toronto North LIP, to gather input from members, newcomers, and key informants. The consultations focused on understanding newcomers’ emotional challenges, […]

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Influencing Inclusive Practices through Employer Engagement: Role of Service Provider Organizations

A qualitative study initiated by the EDI Task Group to explore how Employment SPOs engage with employers to foster inclusive workplace practices for skilled immigrants. Key Findings:

Summary of Policy Changes for International Students in Canada

As Canada continues to attract international students, significant policy changes are being introduced and implemented to manage the growing demand, streamline work and residency pathways, and support targeted groups. We summarized these changes in a table with links to further information.

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Environmental Scan of EDI Strategies, Policies, Practices and Tools and their Context at the TNLIP

As part of the Toronto InterLIP EDI Framework implementation, the Toronto North LIP conducted an environmental scan of the state of EDI in non-profits in Toronto. This scan included a survey of TNLIP members to learn more about the EDI initiatives and policies pf our partner organizations. You can read the full report below.

Webinar

Employment System Transformation: Information Session with WCG for Newcomer Service Providers

This information session with WCG is specifically for newcomer service providers who wish to understand how the Employment System Transformation is unfolding in Toronto and engage in a conversation about the impact it may have on newcomers and newcomer service sector. The information session focused on: – Plans for and updates on the transformation – […]

Toolkit

Pop-Up Hub Service Coordination Model

After a successful implementation of more than 15 rounds of Pop-up Hubs in various neighborhoods since 2016, the Health and Wellbeing Work Group of TNLP decided to develop a toolkit as a guide for those interested in replicating or adapting the model. The Pop-up Hub aims to bring a variety of organizations together to offer […]

Toolkit

Talk About Forum Guide

The Toronto North LIP organized the “Talk About Forum” annually from 2017-2021 to create an opportunity for TNLIP member organizations to participate in discussions about promising practices and lessons learned while serving clients, and to document them. The Talk About Forum report looks at the member-led discussions from the 2019 “Talk About” forum, and emphasizes […]

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Summer 2024 Newsletter

See our latest edition of the TNLIP Newsletter for Winter 2024.

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Newcomer Day 2024

2024 marked 10 years of Toronto Newcomer Day! This year, additional events were held in addition to the full day event held on May 23 at Toronto’s City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. On Wednesday May 8th, 2024, TNLIP successfully coordinated up to 200 newcomers from TNLIP member agencies including TNO-The Neighborhood Organization, COSTI, North […]

Meeting Minutes

NewTO and Newcomer Technology Advisory Group

TNLIP is starting a new advisory group focused on effectively launching and promoting our NewTO app as well as keeping updated with the use of technology in the settlement sector. This new Technology Advisory Group at TNLIP will focus on: The NewTO and Tech group consists of 17 members and held its first meeting on […]

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Data Advisory Group

TNLIP’s new Data Advisory Group launched Winter 2024, with the objective to make data more accessible and useful for our members. TNLIP is able to access North York-specific statistical data through the National LIP Secretariat‘s partnership with the Community Data Program. This smaller group of TNLIP members advise TNLIP on what their data needs are, […]

GBA+ Capacity in the Settlement Sector: Application in Event Planning, Program Design and Partnerships

In the spring of 2024, the 4 Quadrant Toronto LIPs hosted a 3-part series on Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and its application in settlement services. Included here are three resources which came out of the third and final workshop session.

GBA+ Intersections with GBV (Gender Based Violence) in the Settlement Sector

In the spring of 2024, the 4 Quadrant Toronto LIPs hosted a 3-part series on Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and its application in settlement services. Included below are the slides from the session as well as the live illustration from the session.

Introduction to GBA+

In the spring of 2024, the 4 Quadrant Toronto LIPs hosted a 3-part series on Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and its application in settlement services. Included here are three resources which came out of the first workshop session and provide a helpful overview of GBA+.

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2024 Faith and Welcoming Communities Forum

The 2024 Faith and Welcoming Communities was held on Thursday June 6th at Black Creek Pioneer Village in North York. This year’s event theme was Healing Together in Times of Crisis: Bridging Gaps Toward Sustainable Change. The day’s sessions explored: building meaningful partnerships and working towards positive change; leveraging community partnerships and governments to enhance […]

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Health & Wellbeing Work Group Meeting Minutes

The TNLIP Health & Wellbeing Work Group is a proactive and influential coalition of dedicated professionals focused on addressing the healthcare needs and challenges faced by newcomers in the Toronto North region. Comprising of experts from various healthcare and mental health fields, settlement organizations, and other community organizations serving newcomers, the Health Work Group collaboratively strives to […]

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2024 Faith Leaders Networking Event

This year’s Faith Leaders Networking Event was held on May 15th, 2024 at Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library. Thirty faith leaders from Toronto attended from five different faiths. The purpose of this event was to create a collaborative space for faith leaders to connect, learn and work together to help the communities they serve. […]

Newsflash

TNLIP sends out a bi-weekly newsflash with relevant information for service providers related to professional development opportunities, webinars, program updates, news, funding opportunities, and research related to newcomers and communities in North York. You can access our past newsflashes in this archive below.

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Canada’s Caregiver Program and Its Impact on Family Reunification and Family Relationships (Filipino Families)

Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP), in collaboration with the North York Community House (NYCH), hosted this webinar focusing on the unique experiences of (Live-in) Caregivers in Canada under the Caregiver Program, and the challenges families from the Filipino Community encounter, particularly regarding family separation, reunification, and managing family relations. Our speaker and Host of […]

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2024 Faith Forum – Healing Together in Times of Crisis: Bridging Gaps

TNLIP cordially invites you to the 6th Annual 2024 Faith and Welcoming Communities Forum! This year’s theme is: Healing Together in Times of Crisis: Bridging Gaps Toward Sustainable Change. This Inter-LIP, community-wide forum aims to bring newcomer service providers and faith communities together to build stronger relationships and collaboration around pressing issues facing newcomers in Toronto. We know that both sectors […]

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We All Live on Indigenous Land: Building Trusted Relationships in Canada’s Immigration Process

Nearly 22% of Canada’s population was born outside Canada, and Canada plans to welcome another 1.2 million new Canadians by 2023. What do these newest residents learn and know about the original stewards of the land—about Indigenous Peoples, cultures and lived experiences? New immigrants, as well as all the citizens and residents of these […]

Family Health Ambassador Project Toolkit

NYCH Truth & Reconciliation Learning Series for Settlement Sector Organizations in Toronto

Food Leaders Networking Event 2024: Recommendations for the Toronto Food Charter by Food Leaders attending the event

Overview of City of Toronto Budget Challenges and Consultation Process

2024 Food Leaders Networking Event

Keynote Address by Mayor Olivia Chow – Food Leaders Networking Event 2024

Toronto Public Health Strategic Consultation Report

Workforce Diversity in Toronto – Selected Profiles

Fall 2024 Newsletter

Toward Effective Settlement Services Through Understanding of Newcomer Lived Experiences: Community Engagement Summary Report (2023)

Influencing Inclusive Practices through Employer Engagement: Role of Service Provider Organizations

Summary of Policy Changes for International Students in Canada

Environmental Scan of EDI Strategies, Policies, Practices and Tools and their Context at the TNLIP

Employment System Transformation: Information Session with WCG for Newcomer Service Providers

Pop-Up Hub Service Coordination Model

Talk About Forum Guide

Summer 2024 Newsletter

Newcomer Day 2024

NewTO and Newcomer Technology Advisory Group

Data Advisory Group

GBA+ Capacity in the Settlement Sector: Application in Event Planning, Program Design and Partnerships

GBA+ Intersections with GBV (Gender Based Violence) in the Settlement Sector

Introduction to GBA+

2024 Faith and Welcoming Communities Forum

Health & Wellbeing Work Group Meeting Minutes

2024 Faith Leaders Networking Event

Newsflash

Canada’s Caregiver Program and Its Impact on Family Reunification and Family Relationships (Filipino Families)

2024 Faith Forum – Healing Together in Times of Crisis: Bridging Gaps

We All Live on Indigenous Land: Building Trusted Relationships in Canada’s Immigration Process

Study: “Sandwiched” between multiple unpaid caregiving responsibilities

Big IDEAs About Health Data: Guidance on Using Race & Ethnicity Data

Data Equity Report: Challenges Lessons and Implications From Collecting Social Identity Data

Empower Change Hub

Community Sponsorship Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkit

Expert Panel on Supporting Refugee Claimants: Gaps and Resources for Equitable Access to Employment

Fraud Information Video Playlist

Investor News

Newcomer Research Library

Uncovering disparities: Temporary protection schemes in response to the Ukraine crisis

Canada’s population estimates: Strong population growth in 2023

Incorporating Immigrants into Canadian Politics: An Experiment on the Effects of Attentiveness to Elections in the Country of Origin

Shaping the Future of Work in Canada: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Disrupting ableism in the workplace

Artificial Intelligence and Nonprofits: Panacea or Pandora’s Box?

Will Artificial Intelligence Take My Job?

Workplace Wellness For Organizational Prosperity

Lunch & Learn: Current and Future Trends in Manufacturing

Federal Reforms to Improve Housing Affordability

Labour Force Survey, February 2024

Ontario Caregiver Spotlight Report

Employment and Labour Market Work Group Meeting Minutes

Young Women’s Experiences of Anti-Muslim Racism in Schools

How should the new Canada Disability Benefit interact with existing disability supports?

Ontario Colleges and International Students: A Pivotal Time

Accessibility of Gynecological Healthcare Services in Canada Under Immigration Policies

Provincial variation in the retention rates of immigrants, 2022

Earnings of one-step and two-step economic immigrants: Comparisons from the arrival year

The Refuge Ep. 6: Five Years of Settlement: Syrians in Canada

BRIDGES 2024

Partnership Council Meeting Minutes

The Community Playbook

A Resident Engagement Workshop Toolkit: Exploring Power, Participation, Communication & Decision-Making

Love Toronto Medical Resources

Winter 2024 Newsletter

IRCC Community Consultation

Most Canadians agree temporary foreign workers are important or somewhat important to Canada’s economy (Globe/Nanos)

How Much Will Canada’s Population Grow? Nobody Knows, But We Can Predict Where It Goes

Contending With Precarity: Health and Multi-Sectoral Supports for Migrant Agricultural Workers in Southern Ontario

A Tale of Two Contexts: The Ukrainian and Afghan Refugee Crises in Canada and the UK

Winter Fest 2023

Let’s Break the Cycle

2023 Who’s Hungry Report

First Work FUTURES 2023 Conference

Supporting Toronto International College Students: A Way Forward

Newcomer South Asian Community in North York & Prevalence of Diabetes

A Bridge to Universal Healthcare – The Benefits of Ontario’s Program to Make Hospital Care Accessible to All Residents of the Province

The Non-Insured Walk-in Clinic (NIWIC)

Immigrants Leaving Canada in Growing Numbers

Public Opinion About Immigration & Refugees