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SUMMARY:Québec's Working Conditions Workshop for Women
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by a workshop originally developed by SOIT (ICI-Femmes)\, and specially designed for female immigrants working/planning to work in Québec. \nDr. Jean Bernier\, professor emeritus at Université Laval will walk participants through the specifics of Québec’s labour conditions. \nAll you need to do is register here and add it to your calendar!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/quebecs-working-conditions-workshop-for-women/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210430T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125025
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SUMMARY:Meet the Centre R.I.R.E. and their services
DESCRIPTION:Centre R.I.R.E. offers a lot of services to newcomers\, and in several languages\, including English.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/meet-the-centre-r-i-r-e-and-their-services/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125025
CREATED:20250414T180349Z
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SUMMARY:Travel the World through Zoom: Peru!
DESCRIPTION:Summer is around the corner and the recipe we will learn to prepare will be all you want to eat on hot days: ceviche! \nIt is a two-for-one experience\, learn how to prepare a delicious dish from abroad while meeting other newcomers and broadening your network. \nTo sign up\, simply email Maria Castro\, newcomers@veq.ca to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions please feel free to give her a call too: (418) 683-2366 ext. 225. \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-qrrTwvG9PObHkBL8nHXE3lK1AumHIE
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-zoom-peru/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180354Z
UID:10613470-1618153200-1618156800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Travel the World through Zoom: Mauritius
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network\, despite the current situation? \nWe continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time\, and for many of us\, it will be our very first experience with exotic Mauritian cuisine!  While it is not recommended to travel right now\, we can still transport ourselves through food\, and our guest cook\, Melissa will teach us how to prepare a traditional dish from her native island. \nRegister now and jot it down in your calendar! \nYou are not really into cooking? No worries: the more\, the merrier\, join us and connect with others!  \n  \nIf you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers\, please feel free to let María know! \nEach guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice\, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada\, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown! \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-zoom-mauritius/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210331T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180357Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Steps to Starting Your Business\, by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Have you been toying with the idea of launching your own business? Ever wondered what it takes to start your business? If you have\, this is the perfect introductory workshop for you! \nYES in collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) presents:\n\n“Strategies and Tips for Starting a Business” FREE Online Workshop\n\nLaunching a business is exciting\, but where should you strategically focus your efforts in these early stages?\nJoin us to gain invaluable insight on the critical steps around registering your business\, choosing accounting software\, record-keeping\, invoicing\, forecasting\, and hiring employees. With these fundamentals covered\, you will leave feeling empowered to take on the next challenges and opportunities.\nTo register\, click here:  or contact Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 ext. 225.\nFor any questions\, please contact info@yesmontreal.ca.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/essential-steps-to-starting-your-business-by-yes-employment-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180357Z
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UID:10613475-1616338800-1616342400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Travel the World Through Cooking: A recipe from Philippines!
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network\, despite the current situation? \nWe continue our virtual and culinary tour around the world; this time\, we will land our palate in the Philippines! Our guest cook\, Michael\, will teach us how to prepare an all-time favourite Southeast Asian recipe: coconut chicken curry\, as well as share with us about the Filipino culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now\, we can still transport ourselves through food! \nRegister now and jot it down in your calendar\, lunch on March 21 will be a delicious meal. \nYou are not really into cooking? No worries: the more\, the merrier\, join us!  \nIf you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers\, please feel free to let Maria know! Each guest cook will receive a $25 gift certificate card from the supermarket of their choice\, to help cover the cost of the ingredients. Newcomers from elsewhere in Canada\, share with us what is considered a typical dish in your hometown! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-cooking-a-recipe-from-philippines/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180412Z
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UID:10613484-1615132800-1615136400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Travel the World through Cooking: A recipe from Turkey!
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network\, despite the current situation? \nOn this occasion\, we will delight our palate with a Turkish dish: Lentil Kofte. Our guest cooks\, Songul and Sinan will teach us how to prepare it as well as share with us about their native country and culture. While it is not recommended to travel right now\, we can still transport ourselves through food! \nYou are not really into cooking? No worries: the more\, the merrier\, join us! 😀 \nIf you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers\, please feel free to let Maria know! \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-cooking-a-recipe-from-turkey/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T233000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180429Z
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UID:10613487-1614205800-1614209400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Insurance in QC Intro for Newcomers  ***POSTPONED***
DESCRIPTION:Coming from a different province you may have noticed auto insurance in Québec is quite different\, and not only in terms of costs\, but also coverage and such! Insurance in Canada is not standardized\, so if you moved to Québec City from another province\, you might find this introductory webinar quite handy! \nIf you moved from another country\, you may not be familiar with the insurance industry or perhaps you are but it is different here than it is in your previous place of residence. \nOn Feb. 24th and in collaboration with the Autorité des marchés financiers\, we will host an introductory Zoom session\, aimed at clarifying any doubts you may have regarding insurance. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/insurance-in-qc-intro-for-newcomers-postponed/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210223T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180429Z
UID:10613488-1614123000-1614126600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS FOR NEWCOMERS
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management\, and boy\, it’s been stressful at times\, lately! \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing\, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions\, as you wish. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/meditation-and-mindfulness-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210219T010000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180429Z
UID:10613490-1613692800-1613696400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Travel the World through Cooking Zoom sessions for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network\, despite the current situation? \nAre you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now\, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session\, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: empanadas and tostones. The list of ingredients can be found below. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more\, the merrier\, join us! 😀 \nIf you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers\, please feel free to let Maria know! \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-cooking-zoom-sessions-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180431Z
UID:10613493-1612996200-1613003400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Revenu Québec Info Session for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:New to the province and never had to file provincial taxes?\nNew to Québec City and still struggling with your tax declarations?\nVEQ’s Newcomers Program has the honour of inviting you to this important information session with a representative from Revenu Québec.\nMake the most of the opportunity of having all your tax-related questions answered by a representative from Revenu Québec!\nFeel free to contact María Castro if you have any questions:\nnewcomers@veq.ca   |   (418) 683-2366 ext. 225
URL:https://veq.ca/event/revenu-quebec-info-session-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210205T010000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180431Z
UID:10613495-1612483200-1612486800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Travel the World through Cooking Zoom sessions
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to the Greater Québec City region? Are you interested in broadening your network\, despite the current situation?  \nAre you eager to be able to travel again and visit family and friends; or simply exploring foreign lands and cultures? While it is not recommended to do so right now\, we can still transport ourselves through food! In this first Zoom session\, Maria will show you how to prepare two typical Latin American dishes: pico de gallo and refried beans. The list of ingredients will be shared in advance\, so you can get them ahead of time. You are not really into cooking? No worries: the more\, the merrier\, join us! 😀  \nIf you have a recipe that you would like to share with other newcomers\, please feel free to let Maria know!  \nt
URL:https://veq.ca/event/travel-the-world-through-cooking-zoom-sessions/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210126T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210127T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180442Z
UID:10613499-1611703800-1611707400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Its benefits have been scientifically proven to help with stress management\, and boy\, it’s been stressful at times\, lately!\nDuring this session\, we’ll explore different and accessible techniques such as conscious breathing\, mindfulness meditation. You can participate in one or both sessions\, as you wish.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/meditation-and-mindfulness-for-newcomers-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210115T010000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180457Z
UID:10613503-1610668800-1610672400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Game Night\, conducted by La Revanche
DESCRIPTION:Do you love to play games but finding it difficult in the current circumstances? Well\, how about participating in an online game night\, conducted by a host from La Revanche? Space is limited to 20 people\, so reservations are a must! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/virtual-game-night-conducted-by-la-revanche/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201117T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180827Z
UID:10613518-1605654000-1605659400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10613521-1604530800-1604536200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Health 101 & Winter in QC virtual workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you moved to Quebec City from another province or country\, this workshop has been designed to help you understand Quebec’s health system. It will be followed by a brief presentation on how to be prepared and fully enjoy the winter. Pst\, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/health-101-winter-in-qc-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201103T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T003000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10613522-1604444400-1604449800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201031T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201101T001500
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10613523-1604187000-1604189700@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Halloween Binghoul
DESCRIPTION:Uncertain of your plans for this year’s Halloween? We would like to invite you to join us for our Halloween Bingo. We would love to hear how you celebrated Halloween before moving to Quebec City\, so grab your chocolates or candies\, get comfy\, and sharpen your ears! Wear your Halloween costume and you will get twice the chance of being the lucky winner of a gift certificate* for the spookiest tour in town: the ghost tour around Old Quebec! \nhttps://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/halloween-bingo-FB-post-1.mp4\n  \n*Valid for a tour for two people
URL:https://veq.ca/event/halloween-binghoul/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T233000
DTSTAMP:20260613T125026
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10613525-1603231200-1603236600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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