For years, we've heard the #immigrant doctors/engineers-driving-cab conundrum. Now a Statistics #Canada report found the rate of immigrants in jobs they are overqualified for has dropped. Story👇 #overeducation #overqualified #JobMismatch
thestar.com/news/canada/st…

Lovely to see so many friends and Kirkendall neighbours at the closing performance of Beautiful Scars Theatre Aquarius

🗓️Only 23 days left until Newcomer Day 2024! Get ready to join us in welcoming newcomers with open arms and celebrating diversity. Don’t miss out on the information fair, exciting line-up of artists and local vendors! ✨ #HamiltonNewcomerDay

I could get used to working in a pub, as long as I don’t have to talk to anyone

🎉Get ready #Hamilton ! Newcomer Day 2024 is just around the corner! 🌟 Save the date for this annual event that will take place on May 24.

#Hamilton NewcomerDay is all about embracing newcomers. Best part? It's FREE for all! 🙌

Visit HamiltonNewcomerDay.ca to learn more!

📌Reminder of this important workshop happening next week on Tuesday. Attend in-person or virtually.

See post below to learn more ⬇

Community statement:
The recently released statistics by the Hamilton Police Service indicate a 26% increase in reported hate/bias incidents.

These statistics are deeply concerning and serve as a troubling reminder of the need for collective action to address systemic racism

'Hate crime statistics for Hamilton continued on the same upward trend of the past several years, with hate incidents and hate crimes in 2023 rising by 26 per cent over 2022, according to Hamilton Police Service data released Friday'
thespec.com/news/crime/gaz… via @thespec

The Supreme Court on Monday weighs the constitutionality of municipal ordinances that punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go. nbcnews.com/politics/supre…

Hot Off The Press!

The first order of our 'Know Your Rights and Community Services' pamphlets has arrived. This excellent resource outlines the rights of Ontario workers and tenants and provides several helpful community resources for struggling working-class families.

Need help getting your health card, birth certificate or replacing any other ID?
The ID Clinic is here for you at Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre three times a week – Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 430 Cannon Street East.
#huc #wraparoundsupport #chc #idclinic #hamont

Happening next week! 📚📚 Don’t miss the chance to empower yourself on April 16 ✍. Register now to secure your spot and learn about your rights as an employee working in Ontario.

Register for in-person: bit.ly/EmployeeRights…

For Webinar: hamiltonimmigration.ca/events/

⚠️ Safety first! 🕶 We machine translated some important #SolarEclipse2024 safety tips into French, Spanish, Arabic and Persian to ensure everyone stays protected when observing this special moment! 🌞🌑

To learn more, please visit hamilton.ca/solareclipse.

Are you a newcomer to Canada? Want to learn about your rights as an employee? Register to attend this FREE session in-person happening next Tuesday!

To register: bit.ly/EmployeeRights…

Can't make it in person? That's ok! We will also have a live webinar (link on our website).

Good point! All kinds of people benefit from affordable housing, including working people, young people, and seniors.

💭Did you know? The Employment Standards Act (ESA) in Canada protects workers from unfair treatment in the workplace. Join us on April 2 to learn about your rights under the Act ⚖. Iftar dinner to follow.

✍Register now (in person): bit.ly/EmployeeRights…

We invite local residents, especially newcomers & immigrants, to showcase their talents on stage through different forms of entertainment!

We are also seeking vendors offering a diverse range of goods such as food or handcrafted items.

Applications close March 31. Apply now!

Glad to see this published

Today is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We are called to stand against Islamophobic hatred & violence against Muslims.

Did you know? There are 2 public education campaigns ( #HamiltonForAll & #SalamHamilton ) that are aimed at combatting prejudice & racism.

I certainly hope he got the job!