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COMMUNITY EVENT: Healing, Hope & Capacity Building
Nelo Immigrant & Community Services (NICS) invite immigrants, refugees, newcomers, and racialized community to an empowering in-person workshop focused on legal education, emotional wellness, and community support.
Participants will learn:
· Understanding your rights
· Navigating systems with confidence
· Practical legal tools
· Restorative and community-centred healing
· Tools for emotional wellness
Together, we are advancing stronger and more empowered communities.
Venue: Unison Hub
December 6, 2025.
Understanding the refugee hearing free workshop.
· Purpose and structure of the RPD hearing
· Roles of the RPD Member, Counsel, Interpreter, and Minister’s Counsel
· How credibility is assessed (internal consistency, external consistency, plausibility, detail, demeanour, corroboration)
· Key protections under IRB Chairperson’s Guidelines 4 & 9
· Common pitfalls that lead to negative decisions
· Live participant questions before the mid-session break
This is essential viewing for refugee claimants, service providers, and advocates supporting individuals preparing for their hearings.
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Refugee Hearing Preparation – Evidence, Testimony & Document Disclosure (Part 3)
· Mastering the Basis of Claim (BOC) narrative
· Reviewing and understanding supporting documents
· Preparing effectively for testimony
· Explaining contradictions and omissions
· Best practices for gathering and organizing evidence
· Ending at: Avoiding late disclosure at the IRB
This section offers clear guidance for refugee claimants who want to strengthen their evidence and avoid common credibility issues.
Together, we are building stronger, informed, and more resilient newcomer communities.
Nelo Immigrant and Community Services (NICS) is committed to strengthening newcomer communities through accessible legal education and support. This initiative equips immigrants and newcomers with essential knowledge of their rights, helping them confidently navigate the legal system and address issues such as family law, workers' rights, immigration, and writing strong refugee and other applications.
💬 This is a must-attend session for refugees, immigrants, caseworkers, and community advocates seeking to deepen their understanding of Canada’s refugee protection system.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88593375057?pwd=dKZVqpwIdSiTjUZ7aHhFIDxiAbiWm4.
Meeting ID: 885 9337 5057
Passcode: 958289
Refugee Claims in Canada: Full Process, Evidence & Hearing Preparation (Step-By-Step Guide)
This session covers:
Who can make a refugee claim in Canada?
Port-of-entry vs. Inland claims
Eligibility rules under IRPA ss. 99–101
How to properly complete the Basis of Claim (BOC) form
Types of evidence needed (testimony, documents, country reports)
How credibility is assessed by the IRB
How RPD hearings actually work
Common mistakes that lead to refusals
Best practices for preparation and consistency
The workshop present a deep-dive guide on how refugee claims are made and decided in Canada—from the moment someone expresses fear of return to the final oral hearing at the Refugee Protection Division (RPD).
This training sessions is designed for:
✔️ Refugee claimants
✔️ Settlement workers
✔️ Advocates
✔️ Community organizations
✔️ Students and practitioners of immigration & refugee law
NICS in collaboration with Fusion Law Corporation, is hosting an informative workshop on Human Rights and Access to Services in Ontario and Canada.
The session provides participants especially newcomers and immigrants with valuable knowledge about their rights and protections under the Canadian Human Rights Code and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Human rights booklet will be given to participants.
Through open discussion and practical examples, participants will gain the confidence to advocate for themselves and others in their communities. The workshop highlighted the importance of equality, respect, and inclusion as core values in building a stronger, fairer society for all.
Human Rights and Access to Services
Human rights are the basic freedoms and protections that belong to every person simply because they are human. These rights ensure dignity, equality, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their colour, gender, age, nationality, religion, or social class.
The right to life, freedom of speech, equality before the law, freedom from discrimination, education, safety, work, and full social participation are human rights. They also prevent government and other abuse, aggression, exploitation, and unjust treatment.
These rights are universal, inalienable, and indivisible, meaning they apply to everyone and are equally significant. Human rights underpin justice, peace, and fairness in every nation.
Topics Covered
Understanding the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and your rights as a tenant.
Legal requirements for evictions and how to respond.
Rules and limits around rent increases.
How the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) works, including dispute resolution.
Available resources and supports for tenants across Ontario.
Who Should Attend?
Tenants seeking to understand their rights and protections.
Community workers, advocates, and housing support staff.
Students, newcomers, and families renting in Ontario.
Why Attend?
Learn how to protect yourself from unlawful evictions or rent increases.
Get practical tools to resolve housing disputes.
Connect with resources and supports available to tenants.
Topic: Tenancy Rights in Ontario: Evictions, Rent Increases, and the LTB Process
Time: Sep 26, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82479648857?pwd=Ryla1bARNk9Ap5hvN2yRewiVjsvTHR.1
Meeting ID: 824 7964 8857
Passcode: 020573
This workshop will help you gain clarity on the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), tenant protections, and how disputes are handled through the LTB. Whether you are facing challenges with your landlord, concerned about a rent increase, or simply want to know your rights, this session will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the system confidently.
Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs): Eligibility & Assessment
TRP lets inadmissible people enter or stay in Canada temporarily when their need exceeds the hazards. Applicants with appropriate travel reasons can be eligible despite criminality, medical concerns, or immigration non-compliance. Immigration authorities analyze inadmissibility severity, purpose and duration of stay, rehabilitation proof, and supporting papers for each case.
Time: Sep 19, 2025 07:00 PM America/Toronto
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83202122443?pwd=h7adZX07QDqfza83zEDCTEEBaB3ys9.1
Meeting ID: 832 0212 2443
Passcode: 842462
Refugee Appeals Insights
Understanding Refugee Appeals and Judicial Review in Canada
Learn how to build a strong PR applications through presenting persuasive evidence. Timing is important.
· Who is a Refugee? Legal Foundations.
· Refugee Claim Process – Step-by-Step.
· Understanding Internal Flight Alternative (IFA) and State Protection.
· Evidence and Credibility – Building a Strong Claim. Practical Tips for Success.
· Interactive Scenarios: IFA and Evidence Challenges.
· Final Q&A and Community Resources
Target Audience
Refugee claimants who have been refused
Community workers assisting failed claimants
Individuals unsure about next legal steps
Frontline service providers and navigators
Workshop Goals:
Participants will learn:
What legal options exist after a negative RPD decision
The difference between RAD appeals and Federal Court judicial review
Time limits and procedural rules
What makes a strong appeal or review
When to consult a lawyer or act quickly
What is refugee appeal process?
The refugee appeal process allows individuals to contest decisions made regarding their refugee status in Canada.
Who can file an appeal?
Individuals whose refugee claims have been denied can file an appeal to challenge the decision.
How long does the appeal take?
The duration of the appeal process varies, but it typically takes several months to receive a decision.
What documents are needed?
You will need your original application, decision letter, and any supporting evidence for your appeal.
Can I get legal help?
Yes, legal assistance is available to help navigate the refugee appeal process in Canada.
What happens after the appeal?
After the appeal, you will receive a decision, which may uphold or overturn the initial ruling on your refugee status.
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