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SUMMARY:Information Session: Service Canada Benefits for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, October 28\, 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. EST \nDescription: 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. \nPresenter: Service Canada Representative \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our October 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-service-canada-benefits-for-newcomers/
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SUMMARY:Peer Networking: My City- Calgary Connections
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, October 29\, 12:00 -1:00 P.m. EST \nDescription: 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. \nPresenter: Oluwatomisin (Tomisin) Tijani\, Former SOPA client. \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our October 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/peer-networking-my-city-calgary-connections/
CATEGORIES:Peer Networking
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SUMMARY:SOPA Newcomer Job Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST \nDescription: Looking to explore career opportunities in Canada? Join the SOPA Newcomer Job Fair 2026\, a virtual event connecting newcomers with employers across Canada. Meet hiring organizations\, learn about employment opportunities\, expand your professional network\, and participate in interactive workshops offering practical job search tips and career insights. \nParticipating Employers: City of Winnipeg\, CN Railway\, Correctional Services\, Desjardins\, Greatway Financial\, KeyData Cyber\, RBC\, TD Bank\, and Work in Ottawa. \nTo register: SOPA clients should have received a registration link by email. If you haven’t received it\, please contact us at info@arriveprepared.ca. \nFor any other questions\, feel free to reach out to your SOPA Employment Counselor.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/sopa-newcomer-job-fair-2026/
CATEGORIES:Employer Connection,SOPA Newcomer Job Fair
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