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Welcoming Newcomer Community and Information Session-Tamil Social Groups: “Self-care due to COVID-19”
May 6, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
This session is for Newcomers from the Tamil Community, participants will learn:
• Know your rights for newcomers to Canada
• Benefit for families and individuals
• What are the Standards of living in Canada? (Education/Employment)
• Resume and Cover letter preparation
• How to handle domestic violence and abuse. Learn about Safety Plan and available services in Canada for such cases (Family Service of Toronto)
• What is ODSP/ Ontario Works benefit (Jane and Finch Family and Community Centre)
• Housing opportunity for newcomers (Scarborough Housing help center)
• Parenting and learning how to raise your children in Canada (CAS Toronto)
• What are the legal supports available for newcomers in Canada? Such as Free Legal Aid Lawyers to fight for Housing (Tenant’s Rights), Ontario Works (Welfare), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (Disability), Employment Law, and Immigration Law. (Family Service 416-586 9777)
Cultural and Self-Assurance
Language:English/Tamil
Eligibility:Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Live-in Caregiver