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Virtual Events

Join SOPA events to explore sector-specific industries, gain insights into Canadian workplace culture, and learn effective job search strategies. Network with other newcomers in our conversation circles, attend soft skills workshops, and participate in informative sessions designed to help you succeed in the Canadian job market.

For SOPA-registered clients: You’ll receive a monthly events newsletter with direct registration links, so you never miss an opportunity to learn, network, and grow.

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  • Information Session: Getting to Know Police Services in Canada

    Want to better understand how police services work in Canada? Join this national information session to learn about the role of police, when and how to contact them, what to expect when interacting with police, and your rights in Canada. You’ll also learn about common types of crime and gain practical information to help you feel more prepared if you ever need police assistance

  • Peer Networking: Francophones in Manitoba

    Planning to settle in Manitoba and looking for support in French? Join this conversation circle with former SOPA clients who now support French-speaking newcomers as employment and immigration counsellors at CDEM and Pluri-Elles. Hear about their own immigration journeys, learn practical job search strategies, and discover services available to help Francophones build connections and settle successfully in Winnipeg.

  • Information Session: Healthcare in British Columbia

    Moving to British Columbia and wondering how healthcare coverage works? Join this informative session to learn about B.C.’s Medical Services Plan (MSP), including who is eligible, what it covers, and how to enrol. Get practical information to help you understand the healthcare system and feel better prepared for your arrival in British Columbia.

  • Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others

    Success in Canada's workplace takes more than technical skills. This interactive workshop builds teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills to help you thrive with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
    Earn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments.

  • Information Session: Service Canada Benefits for Newcomers

    New to Canada or preparing for your first year here? Join this informative session to learn about key Service Canada benefits and programs that may be available to newcomers. Explore eligibility requirements and how to apply for the Canada Dental Care Plan, Canada Disability Benefit, Employment Insurance, and post-secondary education savings initiatives. Get practical information to better understand available supports and how to access them.

  • Peer Networking: My City- Calgary Connections

    Moving to Calgary or curious about what life in the city is really like? Join former SOPA client Oluwatomisin (Tomisin) Tijani as she shares her personal experience of making Calgary home, what she enjoys about the city, and what she has discovered along the way. Connect with others who are new or preparing to move to Calgary, bring your questions, and get a newcomer’s perspective in a casual and welcoming space.

  • Peer Networking: Share Your Success – Manitoba Physicians

    Are you an internationally educated physician preparing for your career in Manitoba? Join an inspiring panel of internationally educated physicians as they share their experiences building their careers in the province. Hear firsthand about navigating the licensing process, exploring employment opportunities, adapting to Canadian workplace culture, and the lessons they learned along the way. Bring your questions and gain practical insights from professionals who have been through the journey themselves.

  • FCR Webinar: Post-arrival programs in Ontario

    Moving to Ontario and preparing to continue your career in a regulated profession? Join this provincial webinar to learn about no-cost post-arrival programs offered by the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), including eligibility requirements and available mentorship and guidance. Discover how OCISO’s mentorship model can support you as you navigate your professional journey and take your next career steps in Ontario.