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Immigrating to Canada? Arrive Prepared! SOPA helps you develop job search & workplace communication skills.

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What would you most like to understand before starting your career in Canada?
Share your answer below. Your question may help another newcomer too. 💬
📖 Read Ojasvi’s full story here: [Insert Blog Link]
#SOPABCWeek #ArrivePrepared #SuccessStory #Newcomers #Immigration

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She prepared for her career before arriving in Canada—and found a job as a Sleep Technologist just three months after arrival.
What helped Ojasvi succeed? Preparation, confidence, and the right support.
Read her full story: https://t.co/WqcxhWWB1o

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Then came an exciting milestone:
Just three months after arriving in Canada, Ojasvi found a job as a Sleep Technologist. 🎉
Her story shows how preparation can build confidence and help newcomers take clearer steps toward their goals.

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Permanent residents planning a trip outside of Canada: Make sure you travel with a valid permanent resident (PR) card. You'll need to show it when you come back to Canada. https://t.co/T3Xqu1ZTRP

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5/5 Feedback on the focus group experience:
✅ 95.1% rated it 4 or 5 out of 5
✅ 97.6% felt comfortable sharing their opinions
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice and helped us strengthen the settlement journey for future newcomers.
#ClientVoices

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1/5 CLIENT VOICES 💬
In May 2026, approximately 70 SOPA clients from across Canada joined 10 virtual focus groups to share their experiences with pre-arrival services—what helped, where they faced challenges, and how SOPA could improve.
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4/5 Clients recommended stronger employer connections, profession-specific mentorship, more networking opportunities, practical information about life in Canada, and continued support from pre-arrival to post-arrival services.

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Registered SOPA clients can check the SOPA July Events Newsletter for registration details.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

#SOPA #PreArrival #NewcomersToCanada #IndigenousPeoples #TruthAndReconciliation

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Understanding Canada’s history and the experiences of Indigenous Peoples is an important part of preparing for life in Canada.

This session is available to registered SOPA clients.
Join our national session: Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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📅 July 27, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST
Learn about:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples
��� Truth and Reconciliation
• The history and lasting impacts of Residential Schools
• Indigenous cultures, traditions, and respectful engagement

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Explore upcoming Manitoba Start events here:
https://t.co/SfGIuvwtac

#SOPAMBweek #NewToManitoba #ArrivePrepared #SettlementSupport

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Landing in Manitoba or preparing to settle there?

If you are a Manitoba Start client or a SOPA client, upcoming events can help you learn, connect, and prepare for your next steps.

#SOPAMBweek #NewToManitoba #ArrivePrepared

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These events can be a helpful way to find information, get inspired, ask questions, and better understand life and work in Manitoba.

#ManitobaStart #Manitoba #NewcomersCanada

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Preparing today can help you feel more confident tomorrow.

📩 Registered SOPA clients: Check your inbox for the SOPA July Events Newsletter and registration details.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

#ArrivePrepared #SOPA #EmergencyPreparedness #NewToCanada

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🚨 Would you know what to do in an emergency?

Moving to a new country also means learning how to keep yourself and your family safe.

Registered SOPA clients are invited to our National Information & Orientation Session on Emergency Preparedness.

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The session will also cover:

✅ Fire safety at home
✅ How emergency services work in Canada
✅ Where to find help
✅ Support available when English or French is not your first language