London & Middlesex LIP

07/19/2025

Excited to see the inauguration of the Sierra Leone Community of London and Middlesex

06/11/2025

Did you know LGBTQI+ refugees face specific challenges when making their claims in Canada?

Today at 12:30, join a free webinar designed for community workers who want to better support LGBTQI+ refugees. You'll learn about:

The legal hurdles they encounter
How trauma affects the hearing process
Why community support can be life-saving
What resources exist to help

Whether you're a settlement worker, volunteer, or just want to be a better ally, this session will give you practical tools to make a difference.

ASL interpretation provided. Register here:

By registering for this webinar, you consent to CLEO using your information to communicate with you about this event and other services.

06/11/2025

🏥 Healthcare workers: London needs you, and many of you have chosen to stay!
We're looking for healthcare professionals who came to London for training, work placement, or temporary positions - but fell in love with our community and decided to make it home.

Maybe they came for medical school at Western. Perhaps they started as a visiting nurse. Or they joined our hospitals during a critical time and discovered London's welcoming healthcare community.

These stories matter. They show how London becomes home for people who heal and care for others.

Do you know a healthcare worker with a "chose to stay" story? Nominate them for our 2025 I Am London campaign!

👩‍⚕️ Doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians - all healthcare stories welcome
🏥 From hospitals to community clinics to long-term care
❤️ Stories that show professional community and belonging

Nominate by June 30: https://forms.gle/Zii3cRR5KguHWS816

The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is now accepting nominations for our 12th annual I Am London Social Media campaign. This Year's Theme: "Chose to Stay" For 2025, we're highlighting people who first came to London for a temporary reason - school, work, or other circumstanc...

06/10/2025

From Temporary to Tenured: Academic Stories We Want to Share 📚

London's academic community includes brilliant people from every corner of the world. Many came here "just for now" - for a degree, a research position, or a short-term opportunity.

But something happened along the way. They found research collaborators who became lifelong colleagues. They discovered teaching opportunities that lit up their passion. They built networks that supported both their work and their lives.
They chose to stay.

For our 2025 I Am London campaign, we want to celebrate academics who turned temporary London experiences into permanent academic homes. Their stories show how our city supports not just education, but entire academic careers.

Do you know a professor, researcher, graduate student, or university staff member whose story fits this theme? Someone who came to London temporarily but decided to build their career here?

We want to hear from you! Nominations close June 30.

Submit your nomination:
➡️ English: https://forms.gle/Zii3cRR5KguHWS816
➡️ Français: https://forms.gle/ywPvhQYqJU2E66S46
Help us show how London becomes an academic home! 🏛️

The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is now accepting nominations for our 12th annual I Am London Social Media campaign. This Year's Theme: "Chose to Stay" For 2025, we're highlighting people who first came to London for a temporary reason - school, work, or other circumstanc...

06/08/2025

London's business community grows stronger when people choose to stay! 🏢✨
You probably know someone with this story: they came to London for school, work, or family reasons. Maybe they planned to leave after a few months or years. But something about our city made them change their plans.
Now they're running businesses, creating jobs, and contributing to what makes London special.
Our "I Am London: Chose to Stay" campaign wants to celebrate these journeys. Know someone who fits this story? We'd love to hear about them!
Nominate by June 30:
English form: https://forms.gle/Zii3cRR5KguHWS816
French form: https://forms.gle/ywPvhQYqJU2E66S46
These stories remind us that London doesn't just attract talent – we keep it. And that benefits all of us.

The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is now accepting nominations for our 12th annual I Am London Social Media campaign. This Year's Theme: "Chose to Stay" For 2025, we're highlighting people who first came to London for a temporary reason - school, work, or other circumstanc...

06/07/2025

Today: Your Voice Can Change Healthcare in London
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or unfairly treated at a hospital or clinic? You're not alone.

Join usy for "Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare" - where YOUR experiences and ideas will help create real solutions.
🗓️ Saturday June 7 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 South London Community Centre (1119 Jalna Blvd)
🍽️ Free lunch provided

It's African, Caribbean, and Black communities working directly with healthcare leaders to make things better.

Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaVsv_vlvHZMUlwO93VTmXDmL3LHiCHpnV6IIxxkwVOgQ4Qg/viewform?usp=send_form | Questions? Email [email protected]
Your stories matter. Your solutions matter. You matter.

06/07/2025

Saturday June 7th is shaping up to be an incredible day for free community events in London!

Whether you're new to the city or have been here for years, these events are perfect opportunities to meet neighbours, support local vendors, and enjoy what makes London special:

📚 Book Fair & Crafters Market (9am-2:30pm)
St. Lawrence Presbyterian Church, 910 Huron Street
Books, handcrafted items, BBQ, and white elephant finds - all at great prices!

🎪 43rd Annual Gathering on the Green (10am-5pm)
Village Green at Worley Road & Elmwood Ave
London's largest and oldest community festival with live entertainment, craft vendors, and BBQ

🏥 Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare (10am-3:30pm)
South London Community Centre, 1119 Jalna Blvd
Important community conversation with lunch provided - your voice matters!

🎼 Doctoral Recital - Erica Simone (2pm-3:30pm)
Western's Moscovich Recital Hall
Beautiful voice recital, free and open to all

Every single event welcomes everyone - families, students, newcomers, long-time residents. What better way to spend a Saturday than connecting with your community?

06/07/2025

Great news for skilled workers wanting to call Canada home!

The government just shared how its new Express Entry system is working. It now has special categories for people with skills Canada really needs - like healthcare workers, tech professionals, and skilled trades.

This means if you have experience in these areas, you might have a better chance of getting an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Want to learn more about moving to London and Middlesex? We're here to help connect you with the right supports and information.

Check out the full report: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/report-parliament-cbs-2023-24.html?utm_source=IRCCSM&utm_medium=linkedin

06/06/2025

Good news for anyone heading downtown! 🎉
The free one-hour parking through the HONK app is available again. Perfect for appointments, shopping, or grabbing lunch downtown without worrying about parking costs.
How to get your free hour:

Download the HONK app on your phone
Look for parking meters with the HONK promo sticker
Enter code "CORE" when you check out
Enjoy your free hour!

More parking tips:

FREE after 6pm on weekdays (York to Queens, Ridout to Wellington)
FREE for 2 hours on Saturdays
FREE all day on Sundays
40+ parking lots downtown if street parking is full

At LMLIP, we share practical resources like this to help make London more welcoming for everyone. What other money-saving tips would be helpful? Let us know in the comments!

06/06/2025

🏆 Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

The Life as a Refugee Awards celebrate refugees who strengthen our London community and the champions who support them.

Whether it's a refugee neighbour who volunteers at local schools, or a business owner who creates welcoming workplaces - these stories matter.

Nominations close June 6 at 4:30pm. Anyone can nominate!

LMLIP connects you with opportunities like this year-round. We're here to make sure our immigrant community knows about awards, programs, and ways to get involved.
Share this post so others can nominate too!

Nominate here:

06/06/2025

Tonight, June 6th, marks four years since London lost a London family to a terrorist attack fueled by anti-Muslim hate.

The Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia invites our entire community to join in prayer at 8:30 PM at Peavey Mart on Hyde Park Road. Please park at St. John's French Immersion Catholic School.

Choose love over hate, and unity over division. All faiths, all backgrounds, all hearts are welcome.

Tonight, we pray as one family.
For more information: ycci.ca

06/06/2025

📊 London's Hidden Superpower: We Keep the People Who Come Here

Here's a fact that might surprise you: 75% of people who came to London temporarily have chosen to stay permanently.

Think about that for a moment. Three out of four people who came here for school, work, or as refugees decided London was where they wanted to build their lives.
This isn't happening by accident. Behind every number is someone who:

Found community here
Built relationships that matter
Discovered opportunities to grow
Felt welcomed and supported

What makes London special? It's how we welcome people, connect them to resources, and help them see a future here.

Want to learn more about what's driving this trend? Check out our latest research in the LMLIP Round Up.

Link: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/570879/emails/155760418142290968
What made you choose to stay in London? Share your story below! 👇

Welcome to another edition of the LMLIP Round Up! This month, we're excited to share research that shows how London wins hearts - 75% of people who came here temporarily now choose to stay permanently. This trend tells us something special about our city and the communities we're building together.....