February 2012
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October 2011
2 posts
Annual General Meeting
Join us for CCESO’s 2nd Annual AGM
on Saturday December 10, 2011
Location: Parkdale Project Read (at King & Dufferin)
Address: 1209 King Street West, Unit 2 (next to Subway Restaurant)
Click here for map
Call 416-656-5778 for more info!
September 2011
2 posts
CCESO Newsletters
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August 2011
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Info Session - Saturday Sept 24, 2011
Are you a Caregiver seeking assistance?
Are you confused and looking for answers concerning:
o New Immigration policies on the Live-In Caregiver Program o How to sponsor your family-/husband,/parents o What is the so-called “misrepresentation”? o How to deal with oppressive employer o Unfair job termination o Running out of time to complete the 24 months pre-requisite to apply for Open Work...
Q: What are my sponsorship options?
QUESTION: I worked with my employer for 11 months since I arrived in Canada under the LCP (Live-in Caregiver Program) in June 20, 2009.
I am now separated from my husband and our children, ages 6 and 8 years old. They live with him in my country of origin.
My husband has informed me that he will not allow our children to travel to Canada to be reunited with me because he was the one who...
Upcoming CCESO Events
August-to-September 2011 Saturday August 20, 2011 - Pot-Luck Picnic, Earl Bales Park (10am-5pm) Saturday September 24, 2011 - Caregiver Information Session Saturday October 15, 2011 - Apple Picking Trip Friday November 4, 2011 - CCESO Costume Party & Dance Saturday December 10, 2011 - CCESO’s 2nd Annual General Meeting
January 2011
1 post
New Board of Directors
As of January 2011, CCESO’s new Board of Directors are: Bong Castro Stephanie Sarile Mila Tabugsoc Mildred Emolaga PJ Alafriz Erna Irorita Leony Canay Armi Crucero Advisory Martha Ocampo Genie Policarpio Eli Bisenio Allen Fabro Anita Fortuno Coco Diaz
December 2010
1 post
1st Annual General Meeting
Join us for CCESO’s First Annual General Meeting on December 11th , 2010
11:00 am
51 Clarkson Ave. (North of Eglinton Ave West. @ corner of Caledonia & Clarkson Ave.)
October 2010
1 post
Free Legal Clinic - Oct 30, 2010
Caregiver Connections Education and Support Organization (CCESO) invites you to attend a FREE LEGAL CLINIC with Mac Scott, an Immigration Lawyer whose expertise includes Live-in Caregivers and Non-Status Individuals.
Mac Scott will answer questions on your immigration status, labour problems, conflicting issues on your marriage or marital status, misrepresentations, etc.
Join us for this FREE...
June 2010
1 post
Q: Can I be fired if I am pregnant?
QUESTION: I arrived in Canada last month under the LCP and I am two months pregnant. My employer is unaware of my situation, can my employment be terminated? ANSWER: You cannot be fired because you are pregnant. That would be in violation of the Employment Standards Act.
As a live-in caregiver, there are chores that you may be expected to perform that may be difficult and affect your...
May 2010
1 post
Q: How do I deal with a deportation order?
QUESTION: While I was still in the Live-in Caregiver Program, I fell in love with someone and gave birth to a son. My partner and I broke up and he vanished along with his promises of marriage and spousal sponsorship. I am left without valid immigration status and I need to provide for our child on my own. I received a deportation order from Citizenship & Immigration (CIC). They advised...
April 2010
10 posts
Future Folk
Sunday May 2, 2010
Future Folk By Sulong Theatre Collective Sunday May 2, 2:00 pm, $5-$10 sliding scale Fixt Point Studio, 1550 Queen Street West
Over the course of 45 minutes, the play Future Folk will allow the audience to live through the 24 months of service required by Filipino ‘nannies’ under Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP).
Dedicated to the development of the...
Saturday, May 1, 2010 is International Workers’ Day
See http://may-1.org/ for details.
Q: What are the new requirements for the Live-in...
Effective April 1, 2010, all employers applying for a Labour Market Opinion under the Live-in Caregiver Program and wishing to hire foreign live-in caregivers must meet the following requirements:
The employer must:
• Pay for the caregiver’s health insurance at no cost to the caregiver until he/she becomes eligible for provincial health insurance.
• Enroll the live-in caregiver in...
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Q: How do I calculate my work experience to be...
Effective April 1, 2010, Live-in Caregivers working in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program:
• have two options for calculating their work experience to be eligible to apply for permanent residence:
24 months of authorized full-time employment, or
a total of 3,900 hours of authorized full-time employment (CCESO strongly advises caregivers to ask for more information about this...
Garden Behind Bars
Philippine Solidarity Network-Toronto and the family and friends of Angie Ipong invite you to the book launch of
GARDEN BEHIND BARS The diary and letters of Angie B. Ipong Friday, April 9, 2010, 6:30 pm The Peace Lounge Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) 7th Floor, 252 Bloor St. West For information, email justpeacenet@yahoo.ca Co-sponsored by GABRIELA Ontario Migrant...
3-Day Trip to Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa -...
Seats are limited so please book your seats as early as possible. For more information, call Genie or Vicky (416) 656-5778
Click here to download the flyer and registration form.
“CCESO is hosting a free information session about the Employment Protection for...”
– For more information, please call Vicky or Genie at 416-656-5778 or email: caregiverconnections@gmail.com
Q: What is the Employment Protection for Foreign...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has issued an information sheet on “Your Rights Under the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (Live-in Caregivers and Others), 2009”. Please click here for the link.
For more information, call Caregiver Connections at 416-656-5778
March 2010
10 posts
WHY I AM A VOLUNTEER By Mila Tabugsoc
For those who are planning on leaving their caregiving jobs, volunteering is a good way to integrate into the community.
I am a member of the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (AFCA). I work as a volunteer at their annual free income tax clinics. I was originally educated in the Philippines in the field of accounting. AFCA opened a door of opportunity for me by allowing...
New Law Affects Live-In Caregivers →
On March 22, 2010, the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (Live-in Caregivers and Others), 2009 came into force in Ontario.
As a live-in caregiver in Ontario, you now have additional employment standards rights, including:
A recruiter cannot charge you any fees.
Your employer cannot charge you for hiring costs.
Your recruiter or employer cannot take your property, such as your ...
Community links →
Thank you to our friends at the Worker’s Action Centre for adding a link to CCESO on their website. Click here to learn about other organizations that work to protect vulnerable workers.
PROFILE: Vicky Policarpio & Maria Castro
The High Cost of Looking After Others’ Kids:
“Filipina nannies support their own families back home and find they are estranged when their children come here”
This newspaper article was published in the Toronto Star on January 3, 2009. It features the family reunification stories of Vicky Policarpio and Maria Castro. Both women are now active volunteers with Caregiver...
Future Folk
Don’t don’t miss Future Folk, a play about the lives of live-in caregivers presented by the Sulong Theatre Collective. The show runs until Saturday March 13, 2010.
“Sulong means “battle cry” in Tagalog. For the Sulong Theatre Collective, their battle cry is in the form of multidisciplinary experiences that shout, wail and scream on behalf of brown women everywhere. The...
Anonymous asked: This is very informative website for caregivers.
Family Law Handbook for Pilipina Domestic Workers
A Family Law Handbook for Pilipina Domestic Workers and Caregivers was produced by Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) in 2009.
This free handbook has information on Ontario family law and how it can affect immigrant women, their partners or spouses, and their children. It also deals with issues such as family violence and immigration status. There...
WatchEqual Rights and Status for All Migrant Workers!
February 2010
10 posts
CCESO joins the International Women's Day March
Join Caregiver Connections, Education and Support Organization on International Women’s Day
Saturday March 6, 2010 Rally 11 am, OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. W. (at St. George Subway Stn.) CLICK FOR MAP March begins at 1 pm Fair 1:30 pm at Ryerson University, 55 Gould St.
What are my rights with immigration officers?
Question: What are my rights when dealing with immigration officers through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)?
Answer:
• Citizens cannot be arrested by immigration officers under any circumstances.
• Protected Persons (people who have won their refugee hearings) and Permanent Residents (landed immigrants) can only be arrested by immigration officers if they have a warrant....
PROFILE: Coco Diaz, Counsellor
Coco Diaz is one of CCESO’s volunteer counsellors. She has 25 years of experience working with Domestic Workers, Caregivers and Newcomers to Canada.
Her work began in the 1980s when the Live-in Caregiver Program was known as the Foreign Domestic Movement (FDM). During the FDM program, domestic workers had to renew their contacts yearly and could not apply for Permanent Residence.
Coco...
Q: What are the new laws protecting temp agency...
Effective November 6, 2009 there are the new laws protecting temp agency workers:
• Temp agency workers have the same rights to public holiday as other workers.
• Temp agencies cannot charge temp agency workers fees.
• Temp agencies cannot stop a company from hiring a temp agency worker directly or from giving a reference. Temp agencies can only charge a company a fee for hiring a...
2010 EVENTS
Mark your calendar!
CCESO’s 2010 activities
JANUARY 2010 Resume-writing Workshop
FEBRUARY 2010 Valentine’s Fundraising Party
MARCH 28, 2010 Free Income Tax Clinic
APRIL 10, 2010 Information Session Topic: Employment Protection for Foreign National Act
MAY 22, 23, 24, 2010 3-Day Trip to Ottawa, Quebec City and Ottawa
click here for flyer
JUNE...
Contact CCESO
Telephone: 416-656-5778
Email: caregiverconnections@gmail.com
Website: http://caregiverconnections.tumblr.com
Mailing Address:
CCESO 1-1843 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P5 CANADA
What We Do
We provide FREE:
Information on immigration and labour issues concerning caregivers and newcomers
Leadership and Advocacy Trainings
Educational & information Sessions
Individual and Group Support
Socializations / Events
Caregiver Connections, Education and Support Organization (CCESO) is a completely volunteer-run organization.
We do not have a full service office yet, but we do...
About CCESO
As of January 2011, CCESO’s new Board of Directors are:
Bong Castro Stephanie Sarile Mila Tabugsoc Mildred Emolaga PJ Alafriz Erna Irorita Leony Canay Armi Crucero Advisory Martha Ocampo Genie Policarpio Eli Bisenio Allen Fabro Anita Fortuno Coco Diaz
January 2009
2 posts
The story of our logo
CCESO’s logo was inspired by the people who are the focus our work:
Hands depict manual labour that requires strength. Hands depict inner strength. The clasped arms depict unity and camaraderie.
The background is a mosaic of different shapes at the centre are clasped arms of women of colour who are caring, strong and united.
- Caregiver Connections, Education and Support Organization...
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