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SUMMARY:Information Session: School Registration in Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, August 5\, 11.00 A.M.- 12.00 P.M EST \nDescription: Join SOPA Saskatchewan as we welcome Murshad from the Regina Open Door Society to learn about the school system and  school registration in the province of Saskatchewan. \nPresenter: Murshad Al Hussain\, the Regina Open Door Society settlement department \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-school-registration-in-saskatchewan/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260729T162223Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Banking in Atlantic Canada: Principles of Investment
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, August 14\, 12.00 -1.30 p.m. EST \nDescription: RBC’s Atlantic Newcomer Specialist Team is going to host this Information and Orientation session on Principles of Investing. You will learn about the many investment opportunities open to you and how they work \nPresenter: Liliane Saad\, Branch Manager Advisor at RBC\, leading Atlantic Newcomer Specialist Team \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-banking-in-atlantic-canada-principles-of-investment/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260729T162609Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Adult Education and Information
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Monday\, August 17\, 12.00 -1:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: Presentation by Karah Schmidtler (Student Recruitment Specialist @ UOC) to explain and explore undergraduate education in Alberta with university specific information on the University of Calgary’s application and processes. \nPresenter: Karah Schmidtler\, Student Recruitment Specialist\, University of Calgary \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-adult-education-and-information/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T162056Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Preparing for Family Life in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Monday\, August 17\, 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: In this session\, you will explore Canadian family values\, relationships\, and parenting practices while learning about the rights and responsibilities of family members. Topics include family life in Canada\, marriage and relationships\, parenting\, family laws\, building healthy families\, and where to find support and community resources when needed. \nPresenter: Hanaa Rashid\, Atlantic Muslim Resource Centre \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-preparing-for-family-life-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T162923Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: RBC - Financing a Startup Business in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday\, August 18\, 10.00 A.M. – 11.00 am. EST \nDescription: Presentation on financing options for small businesses\, including business loans\, writing business plans\, and resources to support newcomer entrepreneurs. \nPresenter: Anam Javed\, Banking Advisor\, ONE Newcomers Specialist Team \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-rbc-financing-a-startup-business-in-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260729T165533Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: School Integration in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, August 19\, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: In this session we will discuss how the children are registered and supported through elementary and secondary schools in Ontario. We will also provide information about the daycare. \nPresenter: Dragana Mrdjenovic\, Employment Counselor SOPA Ontario \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-school-integration-in-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T120000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Explore Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, August 20\, 12.00 – 1.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: In this session\, you will gain essential knowledge about Canada’s history\, geography\, climate\, political system\, and the requirements for obtaining permanent residency and citizenship. You will also learn about the Social Insurance Number (SIN)\, why it is important\, and how it supports your participation in Canadian society. By the end of the session\, you will have a better understanding of Canada’s identity\, systems\, and resources available to help you succeed. \nPresenter: Martin Blumrich\, Job Search Strategies & Cultural Communications\, SOPA Manitoba \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-explore-canada/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T100000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Banking\, Credit\, and Saving with TD Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday\, August 25\, 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. EST \nDescription: TD representatives will explain bank accounts\, credit cards\, building credit\, savings\, and investments to help you make informed financial decisions before and after arriving in Canada. \nPresenter: Heidi Hemdan\, TD Branch Manager\, Ontario \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-banking-credit-and-saving-with-td-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T173108Z
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UID:10000355-1787823000-1787826600@arriveprepared.ca
SUMMARY:Information Session: Canadian Employment Law Basics
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, August 27\, 9.30 -10.30 a.m. EST \nDescription: You will gain essential knowledge about Canadian workplace laws\, the role of labour unions\, human rights in the workplace\, and how to recognize and prevent workplace sexual harassment while understanding consent. \nPresenter: Ashley Rees\, Project Coordinator\, Community Legal Education Association \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our August Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-canadian-employment-law-basics/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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