With Bill C-12 currently being deliberated in the Senate, it is now more important than ever to raise our voices in solidarity with newcomers and tell our senators that we are better together. Our Canada includes immigrants and refugees. Learn more about […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking an Outreach Worker to support our community-based educational programs. If you are interested in this key role, please submit your expression of interest by February 22. More details about this position […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

‼️Due to inclement weather, our staff is working from home, and our office is closed to the public this Wednesday, February 18. You can still reach us 📞 By phone: 416-469-2670 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: fcjrefugeecentre.org

"Bill C-12 will result in a refugee system that is more inefficient, more arbitrary, less fair and less humane," said today FCJ Refugee Centre’s In-House Lawyer, Joshua Eisen, at the Senate of Canada, speaking as a witness before the Committee on Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Bill C-12, the […]

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day edition of our monthly Therapeutic Art Sessions for migrant women, and create your own magnets! Each month will feature a different workshop where you can connect, express yourself, and enjoy the healing power of art […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

There are still places available for the FREE MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN at the FCJ Refugee Centre! As a part of our Uprooted Junior Program, FCJ Refugee Centre and MusicBox Children's Charity are offering a new season of free music classes, open to kids 6-12 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

‼️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/

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

‼️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/

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.

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 […]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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.

The FCJ Refugee Centre elves were in full swing at our traditional holiday toys delivery! Happy holidays everyone!!! https://youtu.be/8DAXbewiLyQ

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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!

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Hey! The elves at the FCJ Refugee Centre are getting ready for our traditional holiday toys delivery!

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Thank you so much for your support! The exclusive artwork pieces in our holiday shop are already finding new homes!! Have a look before they're all gone! And remember that, by purchasing these one-of-a-kind gifts, you’re directly supporting the FCJ Refugee […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

🎤 A brand new episode of the 'Superheroes Without Borders' podcast series has just been released! Meet 'Me,' a young video artist who tells us about his experience as a migrant in Canada, and reflects on the importance in his life of aspects such as freedom […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Our Fall 2025 Newsletter just came out! In this issue, you’ll find the reasons why we have advocated for the withdrawal of Bill C-12, and information about the 'We’re Better Together' campaign, a national initiative by the CCR to boost support for refugees […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/2 We are thrilled to announce a special holiday shop, made possible with the support of two incredible artists: Carolina Gajardo and Loly Rico. Our holiday shop is not just about shopping, it’s about coming together as a community. Each piece, whether a […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This Giving Tuesday, Support the FCJ Refugee Centre! Help us keep our door open for refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations. Please visit the link to make a donation and support the survival of our programs: 👉 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/2 Partners, advocates, and migrant workers came together in Winnipeg for the Canadian Council for Refugees Precarious and Exploited Migrant Committee Forum: 'Voices of Resistance: Shaping the Future of Migrant Work.' #migrantworkers #canada #winnipeg

Whether we were born here or moved from elsewhere, we all want the best for our families. While politicians abroad spread lies to turn neighbour against neighbour, here in Canada we should be proud of being a country that welcomes immigrants and refugees […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

2/2 Bill C-12 is the successor to Bill C-2, the so-called 'Strong Borders Act,' which was introduced in June by the federal government. Bill C-2 was rejected by over 300 organizations from across Canada, for whom this initiative posed a threat to human rights, refugee and migrant rights, and […]

1/2 FCJ Refugee Centre has submitted a brief to both the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU), and the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM), at the House of Commons, recommending the withdrawn of Bill C-12 in its current form. #stopbillc12 #canada […]

Members of our Anti-Human Trafficking team attended the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) in Belleville this Thursday to support workers and connect with labour organisations in the region. The films covered topics from labour history in […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

From the Canadian Council for Refugees and the 'We're Better Together' campaign: Whether you’re having a conversation with a family member, posting on social media, or advocating as part of an organization, we can all play our part in showing how all people […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 (cada dos jueves), y la […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/3 FCJ Refugee Centre is proud to support We’re Better Together - a new national campaign led by the Canadian Council for Refugees and partners to boost Canada’s support for immigrants and refugees. In Canada, we speak many languages, come from many places […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/2 Our first 'Art for Everyone Fall Season' workshop gathered seven participants for a creative afternoon celebrating the beauty of autumn. Participants explored techniques for painting fall leaves, transforming the experience into a meditative and relaxing […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

We were at the #hct12 One-Stop-Shop At Mattamy Athletics Centre, where we connected with various community service providers and learned about local resources and support. Thank you for stopping by, it was great to see you all!

Pictures 1/4 Great day at the office! Happy Halloween!! #halloween #halloweenparty #happyhalloween🎃

A heartfelt thank-you to Grove Community School for organizing a wonderful fundraiser, the Sufi Music and Whirling Dervish Concert — in support of the FCJ Refugee Centre. Your solidarity, generosity, and commitment to community spirit made this event truly […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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 (cada dos jueves), y la […] [Original post on mastodon.social]