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Newcomers Families Canada produces resources and pilots programming that help newcomers settle in Canada. Some resources are for newcomers, some are for people who work with newcomers. Our research reports and multilingual resources are available in the resources and publications section of our website. What is social inclusion and why is it important for newcomers? …

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Intergenerational Volunteering Our focus in the area of intergenerational volunteering includes three prime objectives: • Creation of a resource kit with simple, low-cost, effective and sustainable ideas, tools and materials to promote intergenerational activities; • Training for family support service providers to support seniors, including newcomers; and training for seniors participating on volunteer teams, to …

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Food Safety Families Canada is a critical channel for food safety knowledge among newcomers. For research reports, resources for newcomers, and more on food safety, visit our resources and publication page. Why is food safety knowledge important? Unfortunately, lack of understanding or awareness regarding recommended handling and preparation instructions, food allergens, and other aspects of …

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Financial Literacy Families Canada helps ensure financial literacy programs meet the needs of at-risk women, promotes education savings, and participates in national financial literacy events. Learn more about our work in this area. What is financial literacy and why is it important? Financial literacy refers to the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation needed for people …

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Children’s Rights Families Canada is a champion for children’s rights. In partnership with children’s rights experts, we create resources that help family support practitioners promote and uphold children’s rights in their everyday work. For videos, magazines and more resources on children’s rights, visit the resources and publication page. What are children’s rights? Like all humans, …

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