Community Dialogue: Public Transit & Newcomers/Immigrants

Save the Date!

Community Dialogue: Public Transit & Newcomers/Immigrants

Saturday March 6, 2010

12.30-3.30pm

Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer

All are welcome, food provided.

For more information, please contact Anu (anu@cassa.on.ca)

Baseline research reports

The PPCII conducted 2 research projects to examine the issue of immigrant integration in our community. The goal of these projects was to establish our baseline level of knowledge and to inform the next phase of the development of the integration strategy for our community.

The final reports for these projects has been produced:
A) Focus groups with key representatives of the housing and transportation, health and social services, employment and education sectors
Report

b) Review of academic and grey literature regarding the issue of immigrant integration in small communities in Ontario
Report

Request for proposals: Phase 2 Research

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Phase Two Research

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is seeking Proposals from Researcher(s)/Planner(s) to; review data collected from Phase One participatory research; collaborate with the Integration Strategy Committee in identifying gaps and carrying out additional research; collaborate with the Integration Strategy Committee and stakeholders (Sector Working Groups) in validating results and writing recommendations and an action plan to improve immigrant integration in Peterborough and surrounding area.

Total budget for this assignment, including professional fees, must not exceed $23,500 including GST. Lowest-priced or any proposal not necessarily accepted.

Proposals should be brief, with an outline of the proposed methodology and approach to the assignment, as well as relevant experience, CV and references.

Full RFP is posted here.

For information about the PPCII, please visit the Partnership Council menu at the New Canadians Centre website: www.nccpeterborough.ca

Proposals should be delivered by courier or by hand no later than 4 pm, February 24th, 2010 to:

Hajni Hős
Coordinator
Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration
205 Sherbrooke St Unit D, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2N2

Edited 22 Feb:

Question:
Is this Phase Two Research the last one?
Answer:
Yes, at the end of Phase one we hope to have an integration strategy, so Phase 2 is the last one.

Video: Condemnation of attacks against Asian-Canadian anglers

February 10, 2010, Peterborough, ON - The Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough (CRRC) announces the launch of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) focused on the attacks against Asian-Canadian anglers in Ontario. Featuring Italo Labignan, well-known host of the Canadian Sportfishing Show, the PSA condemns the numerous attacks against Asian-Canadian anglers in communities surrounding Peterborough, and encourages the public to report any wrongdoing witnessed.

Launch & Press Conference:
When: Thursday February 11th, at 1pm.
Where: New Canadians Centre, 204 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, ON.

Identifying himself as both a sport fisher and an immigrant, Labignan was deeply disturbed by these attacks, stating “these attacks cannot be tolerated.” Created as part of CRRC’s ongoing work on the issue of racially-motivated attacks and graffiti, the Committee is pleased to have Labignan add his voice to those who strive for an Ontario that is safe for all to live, work or fish in.

Download: http://74.208.108.43/FTP/PSA%20Race%20Relations%203.zip

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pla5tSTcgc0

“We began our work on the issue of the attacks against Asian-Canadian anglers in 2007, and are launching this PSA on the eve of the sentencing hearing for one of those cases – anticipating that the court will respond appropriately” said Mike Ma, coordinator of the CRRC. Trevor Middleton, 23, will be sentenced for aggravated assault and criminal negligence in a case that was racially motivated according to victims and community members, in Newmarket on February 12, 2010.

"While we remain extremely concerned about the Trevor Middleton case which is now being considered for sentencing, we believe that it is important to take a proactive stance before the next fishing season to prevent future crimes with professional fishermen like Italo Labignan," said Karen Sun, CCNCTO, "We are really pleased to have his support for this important message to the public."

For further information: Mike Ma, Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, 705-742-9658, racerelation@gmail.com

PPCII March Conference

PPCII Website Tender result

We thank all bidders who submitted a tender for the design of the PPCII website. The bids were all assessed by the Resource Development and Marketing Committee and Emmatt Digital Solutions was the successful bidder.

Season's Greetings

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration office will be closed between December 23, 2009 and January 3, 2010. The office will re-open on January 4, 2010. Here's to a holiday season filled with love, laughter and warmth for all!

Reminder: PPCII Website Tender

As per the tender document, prospective individuals or companies wishing to tender for this contract were asked to submit any questions, by e-mail only, to Yvonne Lai, Outreach Coordinator of the PPCII by 9:00am on 14 December 2009. As such, all questions received after this deadline will not receive a response.

We invite all interested bidders to submit a comprehensive bid document. Bidders are reminded that bids must be delivered by courier or by hand no later than 3:00 p.m. December 22, 2009 to

Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration
205 Sherbrooke St. Unit D
Peterborough, Ont.
K9J 2N2
Attn: Yvonne Lai, Outreach Coordinator

Bids delivered after 3:00 p.m. on December 22, 2009 will be returned, unopened.

PPCII Website Tender Q & A

1. There doesn’t seem to have a lot of information on the amount of content and pages that is required for both the general public site and the member’s only site.
The content for the public and protected sites will be discussed with the successful bidder.

In general, the public site will include (not limited to): the PPCII's terms of Reference, an introduction to each committee's work, meeting minutes, an image gallery, a calendar of events, resources, list of members, membership form, member newsletter etc.

The following may be included in the protected section of the website: working/draft versions of documents, in-house forms.

2. Who is handling your hosting?
We have a three-year package with hostpapa.ca.

3. Where can we go to look at a Branding Package?
There was a typo in the bid document under the "Design" section - the style guide was not enclosed. Instead, it will be made available to the successful bidder. There are 2 versions of the logo that are publicly available: the symbol version which is in the print advertisement, and the version with the organisation name that can be seen in the header of the blog: ppcii.blogspot.com

4. How many photos is your organization looking for? (One for each section or a different one for each page)
The number of photos/images required will depend on the design of the website that is proposed, and the content which is being addressed on the specific page. While we want to see well-chosen images for aesthetic appeal throughout the website, the intent is not to make the site too image heavy and we welcome the successful bidder's guidance on this.

PPCII Website Tender

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is seeking tenders for the design of a new PPCII website (www.ppcii.ca). Bids shall be delivered by courier or by hand no later than 3:00 p.m. December 22, 2009 to:
Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration
205 Sherbrooke St. Unit D
Peterborough, Ont.
K9J 2N2
Attn: Yvonne Lai, Outreach Coordinator

Bids delivered after 3:00 p.m. on December 22, 2009 will be returned, unopened.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Bid requirements are posted on here (opens a PDF document)

Questions from prospective bidders must be presented via email to: yvonne@nccpeterborough.ca. The questions will be answered directly. Q&A's will also be posted anonymously at http://ppcii.blogspot.com/ for the benefit of all prospective bidders.

For information about the PPCII, please visit the Partnership Council menu at the New Canadians Centre website: www.nccpeterborough.ca