Understanding the banking system is an essential component of adapting to life in Canada. Newly arrived migrant workers are often unaware of how the banking system works in Canada. This places them at significant risk of fraud or making mistakes that can impact their financial situation in a negative way. The purpose of this webinar...
In this webinar, representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada will provide an update on the various COVID-19 income benefits and services available and the temporary Employment Insurance measures applicable to migrant workers. Event Details: Webinar: COVID-19 Federal Income Benefits & Services Update Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am...
Since the beginning of the “Building Capacity to Support BC’s Migrant Workers” pilot project in March of 2019, AMSSA has produced various resources and events to support and enhance the capacity of migrant worker service providers, employers, volunteers and other stakeholders in BC and beyond. This pilot project will come to an end on June...
This webinar focuses on better understanding the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers and their families and how they affect their family systems. By examining various coping mechanisms, healthy preventative and protective measures to strengthen family relationships will be discussed, along with promising practices for migrant worker programs and resources. Event Details &...
AMSSA's Migrant Worker Hub would like to invite you to register for the Migrant Worker Support Network Pilot Project Virtual Forum. Join us to learn about updates, successes and highlights from the past two years of the Migrant Worker Support Network Pilot Project. Event Details & Registration Date and time: Title: Migrant Worker Support Network...
During the pandemic, front line workers and service provider organizations (SPOs) have been responsive, innovative and agile by pivoting quickly to provide both online and in person services to newcomer immigrants, migrants and refugees.In this webinar on Hybrid Service Delivery Models for Migrant Workers in Canada, we will examine the following: Hybrid service delivery models...
La version française suit la présente version anglaise The French version follows the English version National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations will provide professional development opportunities and enhance the capacity of individuals, and the staff organizations, institutions and businesses that support migrant workers. The roundtable events are an opportunity to share on regional priorities and...
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...
Domestic violence is prevalent in all communities and COVID-19 has amplified the incidence of such abuses. With quarantine restrictions, precarious employment, and fewer supports available due to the pandemic, domestic abuses have been on the rise. Migrant workers face additional vulnerabilities in accessing supports due to lack of knowledge or availability of service, understanding of...
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...
