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You can still join our team and make a difference today! FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. All expressions of interest should be sent before Jan 31st, so don't miss out if you're interested! Please read about these […]

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Flyer, yellow and purple colours, square shape (1:1): "Call for new board members - Join our team and make a difference! - Scan the code for more information on the positions - All expressions of interest should be sent via email before January 31st to cteves@fcjrefugeecentre.org - FCJ Refugee Centre".
January 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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A partir del 1 de mayo, el Ministerio de Inmigración, Refugiados y Ciudadanía de Canadá implementará copagos para productos y servicios de salud complementarios para las personas elegibles que estén cubiertas por el Programa Federal Provisional de Salud […]

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Texto blanco sobre un fondo azul oscuro degradado: "Los solicitantes de refugio tendrán que pagar una parte de algunos servicios de salud. A partir del 1 de mayo, Inmigración, Refugiados y Ciudadanía de Canadá introducirá copagos para productos y servicios de salud complementarios para personas elegibles cubiertas por el Programa Federal Provisional de Salud (IFHP). En los medicamentos con receta, los beneficiarios pagarán 4 $ por cada receta elegible, inicial o renovada. En todos los demás beneficios de salud complementarios (dental, optometría, fisioterapia, prótesis, etc.), los beneficiarios pagarán el 30% del costo de los servicios y productos elegibles."
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Starting May 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will introduce co-payments for supplemental health products and services for eligible people covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), meaning that refugee claimants will have […]

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White text on a gradient purple backround: "Refugee Claimants Will Have to Co-Pay for Some Health Care. Starting May 1, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will introduce co-payments for supplemental health products and services for eligible people covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). For prescription medication, beneficiaries will pay $4 per eligible prescription filled and/or refilled. For all other supplemental health benefits (dental, optometry, physiotherapy, prosthetics, etc), beneficiaries will pay 30% of the cost of eligible services and products.."
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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‼️Due to inclement weather, our staff is working from home, and our office is closed to the public today, Friday, January 23. Please check emergency phone numbers and other resources available here:
https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/emergency-phone-numbers-and-other-resources/
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January 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Family dinners, workshops, movie nights, art classes, advocacy work and outings, discussions about human rights and the challenges that migrant youth face... Join us today (every Wednesday!) for the FCJ Youth Network gathering! The group is open for migrant […]

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Photo collage of groups of young people. Text: "Youth Network gathering, every Wednesday, 4PM to 6PM".
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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‼️Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed to the public today, Thursday, January 15th. Please check emergency phone numbers and other resources available here:
https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/emergency-phone-numbers-and-other-resources/
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January 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Meet our Winter 2026 team of volunteer teachers for the private lessons of MusicBox through the UofT Chapter!! We had our first class of the semester with full attendance - 8 kids learning the keyboard and 2 kids learning the guitar from our dedicated and skilled volunteers.
A group of seven young people, posing for the camera.
January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Our special art shop remains open after the holidays, and there's still so much to choose from! By purchasing one of these exclusive pieces of art, you'll be helping to keep the FCJ Refugee Centre's programs running. Take a look now and make a difference in the lives of refugees and vulnerable […]
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January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Over 140 organizations have already joined the campaign to show that We’re Better Together - as Canadians and newcomers, neighbours and friends. Now, we need your help to grow. If your organization hasn’t signed up to support the campaign, please ask them to […]

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Om a light blue background, the following text: "Over 140 organizations have already signed up for our campaign. Help us show that our Canada inludes immigramts and refugees. We're better together".
January 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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The FCJ Refugee Centre; Developer David Walsh; and Geoff Kettel of the Leaside Residents Association are floating a plan to transform 10 vacant houses in a tiny north Toronto neighbourhood into temporary homes for low-income families. "It's a perfect opportunity," said Tsering Lhamo […]
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January 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Join our team and make a difference today! FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. All expressions of interest should be sent before Jan 31st. Please read about these volunteer positions and how to apply, in the following […]

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Flyer, yellow and purple colours, square shape (1:1): "Call for new board members - Join our team and make a difference! - Scan the code for more information on the positions - All expressions of interest should be sent via email before January 31st to cteves@fcjrefugeecentre.org - FCJ Refugee Centre".
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Si eres solicitante de refugio y estás esperando tu audiencia, esta sesión informativa virtual y gratuita es para ti. Inscríbete y conoce todos los detalles para estar preparad@ para tu audiencia de refugio. Hay dos sesiones cada mes, y la próxima es el […]

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Imagen promocional. Fondo verde; textos en amarillo y blanco. Textos: ORIENTACIÓN PARA LA AUDIENCIA DE REFUGIO. Un programa gratuito para solicitantes de refugio. Cada dos jueves, de 12:00 PM a 2:30 PM. Una gran oportunidad para conocer a los oficiales de la IRB/RPD, que te explicarán el proceso de audiencia para refugiados. Aprende: Qué es una audiencia de refugio virtual - Cómo prepararse - Qué esperar - Quién participa. Próxima sesión: 8 enero 2026. REGISTRO Y CALENDARIO: fcjrefugeecentre.org/refugee-orientations-online. CONTACTO: Carolina Teves: cteves@fcjrefugeecentre.org. FCJ Refugee Centre.
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Are you a refugee claimant? You are invited to participate in the IRB-RPD VIRTUAL READY TOURS! This is a great opportunity to meet the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) officers who will explain what is going to happen during your refugee hearing and how to […]

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Promotional image. Purple background and yellow and white text. Texts: REFUGEE HEARING ORIENTATIONS. A free program for refugee claimants. A great opportunity to meet IRB/RPD officers who will explain the refugee hearing process. Learn: What is a virtual refugee hearing - How to be prepared . What to expect - Who participates. Every other Thursday, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Next session: January 8, 2026. REGISTRATION AND CALENDAR: fcjrefugeecentre.org/refugee-orientations-online. CONTACT: Carolina Teves: cteves@fcjrefugeecentre.org. FCJ Refugee Centre.
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Happy holidays! From the FCJ Refugee Centre we want to wish you happy holidays and a new year full of peace, joy and justice for all.
Purple background, white stars, a photo of a Christmas decoration, framed in a star frame. Text: "Happy Holidays! From the FCJ Refugee Centre we want to wish you happy holidays and a new year full of peace, joy and justice for all."
December 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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The FCJ Refugee Centre elves were in full swing at our traditional holiday toys delivery! Happy holidays everyone!!!
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December 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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1/2 - We are deeply grateful to the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC IPFPC) for their generosity and kindness during their Annual General Meeting in Toronto this December.

As part of a thoughtful social giving activity, PIPSC […]

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Numerous handmade bracelets with colorful beads, featuring inlaid letters that form messages such as "Peace", "LGBT", "You my ray of sunshine", etc. Numerous handmade bracelets with colorful beads, featuring inlaid letters that form messages such as "Peace", "LGBT", "You my ray of sunshine", etc.
December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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The second session of our Art for Everyone – Autumn/Winter workshop was amazing! Participants learned to create festive stars by recycling empty paper and toilet rolls — a fun, creative, and eco-friendly way to prepare for the holidays! This series of […]

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Thre people holding decorative stars made by recycling empty paper and toilet rolls. A decorative star made by recycling empty paper and toilet rolls. A decorative star made by recycling empty paper and toilet rolls. A decorative star made by recycling empty paper and toilet rolls.
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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The FCJ Youth Network invites you to read the 2025 edition of the Bestie Book! As both a recap of the year, and a celebration of the members of our network, the Bestie Book is a space to amplify the voices of all migrant and newcomer youth, so we want to hear […]

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Cover of a booklet: White background with large, curved horizontal bands across the upper half, in yellow and two shades of purple. Text: "2025 Bestie Book". In the lower left corner, the FCJ Youth Network logo.
December 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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We're calling for a Canada where everyone is welcome, safe, and able to thrive.

Join us in calling for a future we can all be proud of. Sign up for the 'We're Better Together' campaign updates:
https://bettertogethercanada.ca/Take-Action/

#bettertogethercanada #supportrefugees #canada
A poster with a yellow background, with 3 pictures on the side featuring people of diverse ethnicities (two children, two elderly people and a group of young people). The text reads: "We want Canada... To feel safe for everyone. To be a welcoming place free of discrimination and hate. To help everyone thrive, including immigrants and refugees. We're Better Together".
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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We are truly grateful to Khalsa Aid Canada for their generous donation of food and winter jackets to the FCJ Refugee Centre. Khalsa Aid Canada works on several community initiatives, including providing non-perishable food items, hygiene products, clothing […]

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Non-perishable food items in a big table. Non-perishable food items in a big table.
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many refugees and immigrants feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning […]

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An illustration showing several intertwined faces, drawn with simple, stylized lines in different colors. The text reads: "Human Rights Day - December 10th - #OurEveryDayRights".
December 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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It's truly wintry outside today, snowy and cold, but at the FCJ Refugee Centre we're warm... and busy! Preparing the gifts for the Youth Network's special holiday dinner, and for our residents!
A group of people posing for a photo in front of a table full of boxes with gifts and food. People packing and wrapping gifts in boxes, in a room. Packaged and wrapped foods, ready to be placed in boxes. People packing and wrapping gifts in boxes, in a room.
December 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Si eres solicitante de refugio y estás esperando tu audiencia, esta sesión informativa virtual y gratuita es para ti. Inscríbete y conoce todos los detalles para estar preparad@ para tu audiencia de refugio. Hay dos sesiones cada mes, y la próxima es el LUNES […]

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December 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Hey! The elves at the FCJ Refugee Centre are getting ready for our traditional holiday toys delivery!
People unloading boxes of toys from a car on a snowy street. People unloading boxes of toys from a car on a snowy street. People unloading boxes of toys from a car on a snowy street. A person, next to a pile of toy boxes, inside a room, smiling at the camera.
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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By joining together across our different backgrounds, we can make Canada a place where all families thrive.

We need leadership that builds — not divides.

Join us in calling for a future we can all be proud of. Sign up for the Canadian Council for Refugees […]

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White text on a red background: "It’s a tough time for Canadians — with housing prices rising, and our public services failing us. Some politicians are blaming immigrants and refugees, but here in Canada, we know we're better off together. We're Better Together."
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM