Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed in the Saskatoon Open Door Society's Host Matching program. This program is an excellent way to gain cross cultural experience and at the same time, help newcomers settle in their new community. Read more about this exciting volunteer opportunity on the Host page.

The next volunteer information sessions are   Tues., Sept. 14/10; Tues., Sept. 28/10; Tues., Oct. 12/10; Tues., Oct. 26/10; Tues., Nov. 9/10; Tues., Nov. 23/10  All sessions begin at 7 p.m. Information sessions are all held at the Saskatoon Open Door Society, 247 First Ave. N. Program specific training sessions will be announced at each information session. Please register by emailing juliefj@sods.sk.ca or calling 653-4464 ext. 110 to confirm your attendance.  Volunteer and make a difference!

 

Program Directory Now On-Line

The Saskatoon Open Door Society is constantly expanding and changing to meet the needs of the growing number of immigrants and refugee newcomers to our city. Now, for more convenient access, an on-line program directory is available. This directory will provide easy access to programs, services, and ...

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Newcomers Guide Now Available

The Saskatoon Open Door Society has developed a Newcomers Information Package to provide information on a wide range of community resources needed for settlement and integration of newcomers to Saskatoon. This valuable tool is now available on-line. Click here to view the PDF version.

Funders and Partners Acknowledged

Saskatoon Open Door Society would like to thank and acknowledge its funders and partners. Without their support, the many programs and services provided by the agency would not be possible.           ...

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   Canadian Immigration News

  canadavisa.com

• Earnings growth for workers in Saskatchewan outpaces inflation
• Approved Destination Status for Canada further strengthens relationship with China
• Alberta puts two immigration programs on hold
• Canada announces new rules to strengthen Canada?s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Canada hosts international conference on anti-Semitism
• Ship arrives in Canadian waters with 490 Tamil migrants on board
• Canada increases the number of visas available through the provincial nomination programs
• Canada supports world-leading research and creates skilled jobs
• Clean energy development in Canada could be jeopardized by shortage of skilled workers
• Canadian economy expanded in May, while U.S. economic recovery slows down

   Citizenship and Immigration Canada News

  News releases, speeches and other news from CIC

• Minister Kenney encourages groups to sponsor refugees to come to Canadad
• Country list for immigration medical exams updated
• Government of Canada launches innovative program to help newcomer youth in Durham Region schools
• Government of Canada seeks candidates for regulator of immigration consultants
• Minister Kenney announces improvements affecting temporary foreign workers, including live-in caregivers
• Extension of Temporary Resident Status
• Government of Canada supports international conference on anti-Semitism