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Events and Webinars
Y’s Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) offers a range of services and resources, including online and on-demand webinars on various topics that are relevant to newcomers.
Through our partnerships with community agencies, we are able to offer informative webinars on topics such as newcomer supports, Canadian citizenship preparedness, taxes, schools, employment, and more. Our webinars are designed to provide newcomers with the information they need to make informed decisions and achieve their settlement goals.
- Mar 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Catherine Street Community Service Hub, 370 Catherine St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T5, CanadaThis workshop is for newcomers who aren't sure where to start when looking for housing. The NIC staff will provide information and tips to help you prepare for your housing search.
- Mar 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Online WorkshopAre you looking to continue your career in Canada? Join this informative webinar to learn more about the licensing process and the kind of support there are for internationally trained engineers. Presented by representatives from Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Mar 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.NIC (West Location), 1642 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1, CanadaDo you need help preparing for your citizenship test? Join us in person alongside with Manar Nasser, a Settlement Coordinator from Somali Center for Family Services (SCFS), who will help you study the “Discover Canada” guide in English.
- Apr 02, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Online WorkshopJoin the Power of Trades team for an online information session on their program! Power of Trades is a program designed to help newcomers to Canada access jobs in the skilled trades in Ontario. All services are offered free of charge. This program is offered at no cost to participants.
- Apr 03, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Online WorkshopInformation session - The IWSO Culinary Entrepreneur Program is designed to empower immigrant women with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to transform their passion for cooking into a thriving business. Whether it’s mastering business fundamentals or understanding food regulations.
- Apr 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.NIC (West Location), 1642 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1, CanadaJoin us in person at our Merivale location (1642 Merivale Road), do you need help preparing for your G1 driver test? Manar Nasser, settlement coordinator from Somali Centre for Family Services (SCFS) will help you study G1 rules and signs.
- Apr 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Online WorkshopAre you looking to continue your career in Canada? Join this informative webinar to learn more about the licensing process and the kind of support there are for internationally trained teachers. Presented by representatives from Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Online WorkshopThis presentation provides current information from the College of Early Childhood Educators, covering key topics such as an introduction to the College, meeting the registration requirements, applying for a Certificate of Registration, and the individual assessment process.
- Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Online WorkshopJoin us online to know the work CARE is doing to support Internationally Educated Nurses return to practice. The session is for all internationally educated nurses, and any employment/settlement counsellor supporting IENS. This session will review the process to become a nurse in Ontario.
- Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Online WorkshopJoin us for an informative online session with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to learn about their online services and how to register for My Account. This session will guide you through the registration process and show you how to access important tax and benefit information securely
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