Information Session: Understanding Insurance in Canada, Canada-wide
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 13.00 a.m.-14.00 a.m. EST
Description: You will gain a clear information about Canada’s insurance industry, including key insurance types and how the sector operates. The participants will obtain essential knowledge about why insurance is a stable and essential part of Canada’s financial system, how international experience transfers to Canadian roles.
Presenter: Tara Hastoo, Senior Program Officer, Program Development Section – CRA
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Social Interactions
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-03-05 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 5, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Master the art of effective communication and build meaningful connections in Canadian workplaces. Our Social Interactions workshop helps newcomers develop practical strategies for networking, teamwork, and professional etiquette, essential for career success. Register today and start building stronger relationships!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 3 and 5
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Olja Stojanovic, Cultural Communications Facilitator, SOPA AB
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Labour Laws in Saskatchewan
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4, 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. EST
Description: Join Jennifer Dixon, our SOPA Saskatchewan Employment Specialist, and learn about your rights regarding working in Saskatchewan. We will touch on topics such as rate of pay, scheduling, time off, and protected leaves.
Presenter: Jennifer Dixon, SOPA Employment Specialist
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Credential Recognition in Canada
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 13.00 p.m.-14.00 p.m. EST
Description: This session shares frontline strategies from the SOPA program, showing how early FCR-focused guidance helps newcomers understand credentialing requirements before arriving in Canada. FCR Navigators provide personalized, step-by-step support to help clients make informed decisions.
Presenter: Shivam Oheri and Rajmonda, SOPA FRC Navigators
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-03-10 10:00 - 2026-03-12 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10 & Thursday, March 12, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Success in Canada’s workplace depends on more than technical skills—it’s about collaboration, communication, and building strong relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop essential teamwork skills, understand workplace expectations, and learn strategies to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 10 and March 12
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Cynthia Wang, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA Atlantic Canada
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: With Invest Ottawa, Ontario
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 11, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: Join us on this SOPA webinar with Invest Ottawa to learn more about how to connect with employers in Ottawa.
‘Work in Ottawa’ is a talent program from Ottawa’s economic development organization ‘Invest Ottawa’ which promotes Ottawa’s tech employers and job opportunities to attract top talent.
Presenter: Kim Van Der Horst, Manager & Sahr Kazmi, Talent Attraction Strategist
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Indigenous peoples of Canada
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 12, 13.00 p.m.-14.00 p.m. EST
Description: Information session introducing newcomers to the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Participants will learn about Truth and Reconciliation, residential schools, and respectful ways to engage with Indigenous communities.
Presenter: Elder Joe Michael, and Elder Ann Labillois
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Navigating your new chapter in Alberta
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 14.00 p.m.-15.00 p.m. EST
Description: Information session introducing newcomers to their new chapter in Alberta. Discussing personal experiences including lived realities and culture shock, employment strategies, Alberta today, and Referendum scenarios to gain insight on living in/moving to Alberta.
Presenter: Conrad Kassier, Mobility Policy Planner
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Peer Networking: Once You Get There, Ontario
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: In this session, our panelists, recent arrivals themselves, will speak openly about what to expect, the challenges they faced, what helped them succeed, and the lessons they wish they had known before arriving.
Presenter: Dragana Mrdjenovic and Guest Speakers
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: Event with Paradigm Consulting Group
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, March 16, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST
Description: In this session you will learn Paradigm Consulting Group is a Canadian owned IT and Business consulting firm with offices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Presenter: Ronald Sarran, VP, People and Culture at Paradigm Consulting Group
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Workplace Communication
2026-03-17 10:00 - 2026-03-19 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 17 & Thursday, March 19, 10.00 a.m. -12.00 p.m. EST

Description: In this workshop you will learn about two key types of workplace communication: presentations and meetings. You will learn how to plan and deliver a successful presentation and actively take part in meetings both as a leader and participant. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 17 and 19
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Josephine Wang, Employment Advisor, SOPA BC
*To register for Softs Skills workshops – SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: A Look At The School System In British Columbia
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us for an information session designed for parents and school aged kids to learn more about SWISS workers in our School System in BC. This session will give you insight about school registration, guidelines and available community referrals and workshops.
Presenter: Frishta Hassani -Settlement SWISS Worker, MOSAIC -BC
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Peer Networking: My City: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 11.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m. EST
Description: Join Jennifer and Sajjad from our SOPA Saskatchewan team as we welcome Michelle from the Prince Albert Multicultural Council. Prince Albert is Saskatchewan’s 3rd largest city, and our gateway to the North! Michelle will share all PA has to offer! Join us for an honest, practical, and encouraging discussion — and bring your questions.
Presenter: Michelle from Prince Albert Multicultural Council
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Share Your Success in Banking & Finance, Manitoba
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us for a conversation circle in Manitoba to speak to a fellow-newcomer – now an Insurance Advisor with RBC Life Insurance. This session is designed for all types of professionals heading to Manitoba and those already in the province, seeking employment.
Presenter: Juan Barbosa– Life, Health & Wealth, RBC Life Insurance Company
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations
2026-03-24 10:00 - 2026-03-26 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24 & Thursday, March 26, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how to navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with our Complex Conversations workshop. Gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive relationships in the workplace. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 24 and 26
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Taylor Eggemann, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA ON
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Pressure On Men and Men's Mental Health
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, March 26, 1.00 -2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us men! This event specifically for male SOPA clients is designed as a safe place to explore complexities and stresses related to being men, moving across the world, comparing cultural outlooks toward positive mental health, and planning for greater successes in Canada.
Presenter: Martin Blumrich, Manitoba Facilitator Soft Skills & Job Search
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-04-07 12:00 - 2026-04-09 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7 & Thursday, April 9, 12.00-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Success in Canada’s workplace depends on more than technical skills—it’s about collaboration, communication, and building strong relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop essential teamwork skills, understand workplace expectations, and learn strategies to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on April 7 and April 9
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Talyor Eggemann, Soft Skill Course Facilitator, SOPA ON
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your email for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: Networking Event with Desjardins, Canada
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 11.00 -12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join this event to connect with the hiring team from one of the leading banks in Canada – Desjardins. Register to learn more about the company, its culture, opportunities and hiring practices
Presenter: Leyla Diop Mena, Desjardins Partnerships Advisor, International Strategy and Newcomers
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Stress Management and Wellbeing in Canada
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 12.00 p.m.-1.00 p.m. EST
Description: This Information & Orientation session will discuss common stresses experienced when settling in a new country, practical ways to manage stress, strategies to build resilience, and guidance on when and how to seek support if stress becomes overwhelming.
Presenter: Sara Warkentin, Coordinator of the Newcomer Mental Health Program: Resilia Community Wellness Centre
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Workplace Communication
2026-04-14 12:00 - 2026-04-16 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16, 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. EST
Description: In this workshop you will learn about two key types of workplace communication: presentations and meetings. You will learn how to plan and deliver a successful presentation and actively take part in meetings both as a leader and participant. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on April 14 and 16
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Martin Blumrich, Soft Skill Course Facilitator, SOPA Manitoba
*To register for Softs Skills workshops – SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: Networking Event with RBC in Ottawa
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. EST
Description: SOPA clients are invited to join a national virtual info session with the team from RBC. This session goes over how the hiring process looks in the Canadian banking industry, with practical insight into job search strategies, resume tips, interview techniques, and professional networking.
Presenters: Anam Javed, RBC Banking Advisor, ONE Newcomers Specialist Team
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Benefits, Tax & Scam Information, Manitoba
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: This session is designed for newcomers who want to understand benefits, credits, and taxation in Canada before arriving, and is also helpful for those who have recently arrived in Manitoba and are looking to better navigate financial supports and responsibilities.
Presenter: Jessica Paul, CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer, and Indigenous Services, Western Region, Canada Revenue Agency/Government of Canada
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Driver Licensing and Road Safety in Manitoba
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, April 20, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: This provincial information and orientation will cover topics on getting a Manitoba driver’s license; Vehicle registration and insurance in Manitoba; Reciprocal driver’s license agreements; Road safety, distracted driving, and key traffic rules.
Presenter: Charles Carlos, Community Relations Specialist, Manitoba Public Insurance
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Banking in Atlantic Canada
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Monday, April 21, 12.00 p.m.-1.30 p.m. EST
Description: This session is designed for newcomers who want to understand banking, credit, and financial systems in Atlantic Canada before arriving, and is also helpful for those who have recently settled in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island and are looking to better navigate banking services, build credit history, and manage their finances effectively.
Presenter: Liliane Saad, Branch Manager/Advisor – Atlantic Newcomer Specialists Team, RBC Royal Bank
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations
2026-04-21 12:00 - 2026-04-23 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21 & Thursday, April 23, 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how to navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with our Complex Conversations workshop. Gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive relationships in the workplace. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on April 21 and 23
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Josephine Wang, Employment Services Advisor, Employment, Language & Social Enterprise Services, SOPA British Columbia
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

FCR Webinar: Insurance Licensing & Certifications in Canada
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us for this free foreign credential recognition webinar for internationally educated professionals interested in the Canadian insurance sector. Learn about licensing pathways, certifications, professional designations, career opportunities, and programs that support entry and advancement in the industry.
Presenter: Beverly Lewis-Hunte, Senior Program Officer, Insurance Institute of Canada
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Job Search by Heart in the Age of AI, Canada
2026-04-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST
Description: This information session introducing newcomers to learning how to navigate the increasingly competitive job market in the age of AI.
Presenters: Cynthia Wang, Facilitator, Job Search Strategies & Cultural Communications, SOPA Atlantic Canada
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Welcome to British Columbia
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Learn about housing, health care, education, jobs, and community services. Connect with provincial partners and access free post‑arrival support designed to help immigrants settle, grow, and thrive in their new home.
Presenter: Anna Romaniuk, Employment Facilitator, SOPA British Columbia
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Social Interactions
2026-04-28 12:00 - 2026-04-30 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 28 & Thursday, April 30, 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Master the art of effective communication and build meaningful connections in Canadian workplaces. Our Social Interactions workshop helps newcomers develop practical strategies for networking, teamwork, and professional etiquette, essential for career success. Register today and start building stronger relationships!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on April 28 and 30
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Olja Stojanovic, Cultural Communications Facilitator, SOPA Alberta
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

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Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-05-05 10:00 - 2026-05-07 12:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 5 & Thursday, May 7, 10.00 a.m-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Success in Canada’s workplace depends on more than technical skills—it’s about collaboration, communication, and building strong relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop essential teamwork skills, understand workplace expectations, and learn strategies to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on May 5 and May 7
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Olja Stojanovic, Cultural Communications Facilitator, SOPA Alberta
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your email for our May Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
