At the Residence of the Irish Ambassador, 291 Park Road, Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa

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Sunday, August 7th
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Residence of the Irish Ambasssador
291 Park Road, Rockcliffe, Ottawa

An occasion, if you please, to sport your Fascinator, Hatinator, or your favourite Bonnet!

Supporting Irish Associations and charities in the National Capital Region.

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Thursday 9 June at 6:30 p.m.

Residence of the Irish Ambassador – 291 Park Road, Rockcliffe Park

A talk by Stephen Fogarty, Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Attorney – “Strengthening our Irish community: Why immigration lawyers matter, now more than ever”

Please rsvp by e-mail to: Tressa.McMaster@dfa.ie

Canada has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting through Canada. As of March 15, 2016, travellers who do not require a visa to fly to Canada need to apply for an eTA.  This includes passengers travelling on an Irish passport.

Applying for an eTA is a simple, inexpensive ($7 Canadian) online process that takes minutes to complete. To apply, travellers must have a valid passport, a credit card, and an e-mail address. An eTA is electronically linked to a passenger’s passport and once approved, it is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry.

To ensure there are no travel disruptions while travellers learn about the eTA requirement, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a transition period (leniency period). During this period, border services officers are able to admit travellers arriving in Canada without an eTA, provided they are not otherwise inadmissible. This leniency period will be in place until September 29, 2016. 

As of September 30, 2016, passengers who arrive at the airport without an eTA should expect to experience delays in their travels. For this reason, travellers should apply for their eTA before booking your flight to Canada.

For more information or to apply for an eTA, visit Canada.ca/eTA .

Irish-Canadian dual citizens please note carefully:

Dual citizens, who hold Canadian citizenship and citizenship from a visa-exempt country such as Ireland, cannot apply for an eTA because eTA was set up to screen foreign visitors for admissibility to enter Canada.

If you are a dual Irish-Canadian citizen you cannot apply for an eTA on your Irish passport and must enter Canada on a valid Canadian passport. You may be denied boarding if you attempt to travel using your Irish passport. 

To prepare for these changes, dual citizens are strongly encouraged to apply for a Canadian passport. This will prevent delays during travel and help ensure dual Canadian citizens are treated according to the rules that apply to Canadian citizens. 

Note:  As it can take time to get a Canadian passport, IRCC encourages Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, to renew or obtain these documents as soon as they can and before leniency period ends. Find out more about travel documents for dual Canadian citizens flying to Canada.  

Irish citizens who are permanent residents (PRs) of Canada please note carefully:

Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada are not eligible to apply for an eTA. Canadian PRs must carry and present their valid PR card or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier.

If your PR card expires, it does not mean you have lost permanent resident status, however it is your responsibility to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires. If you need to replace or renew your permanent resident card, make sure to plan ahead and check the processing times.

If you have lived outside of Canada for many years and are not sure whether you are still a Canadian permanent resident, see “How long must I stay in Canada to keep my permanent resident status” to review the residency requirement details.  

Darkness Into Light
Saturday, May 7th, 2016
5 a.m.

Please take note of a new event coming to Ottawa – Darkness into Light.  Darkness into Light is already an international event in 101 locations around the world including Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. This walk is for suicide awareness and self harm.  Darkness into Light is an early morning experience that begins in the darkness at 05:00 as people walk or run a 5km route while dawn is breaking. The early dawn represents hope bringing people from darkness back into the light. It is an incredible experience! This event takes place on the same day everywhere that is Saturday May 7th 2016. The sun rises at 05:40 that day in Ottawa. Look for Darkness into Light Ottawa on Facebook for full and further details.  IWN-ONMembership is invited to join with our sister organization, IWN-BC, in participating and supporting this very important event. Bring along as many people as possible with you for this beautiful early morning walk.  Watch for Darkness into Light participation in the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Early registration commenced on Monday March 7th and will close on March 28th. So please register.  You can google dil.pieta.ie and it will guide you from there!

The Darkness into Light Committee
Linda Boland – Event Coordinator
E-mail: linda.boland@rogers.com

Get your tickets here!

TIME: 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Pour House, 62 William Street, Ottawa

On a very snowy Sunday afternoon in Ottawa, IWN-Ontario got together at Peter Devine’s in the Byward Market for a lovely afternoon of socializing with old friends and new. Those who came out to mark the end of the Christmas season enjoyed the craic, shared stories, and joined Eilis Courtney and others from IWN-BC via Skype. We are looking forward to a busy 2016 and are happy that everyone sincerely had a great time.  Thank you to those who shared suggestions and ideas for IWN-ON 2016.

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Ireland’s film at the EU Film Festival Ottawa, Brooklyn by director John Crowley, screens in Ottawa on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 6:35 pm, at the ByTowne Cinema:

http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=1072&Itemid=1497

The profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn, U.S.A. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. After a rough Atlantic crossing by ship and an awkward entry into American society, her initial homesickness diminishes as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love, a handsome Italian-American named Tony. But soon, her new life and possible future is disrupted by her past, as she is called back to Ireland to deal with a family tragedy. Once there, Eilis must choose between two countries and, thanks to a renewed relationship with her Irish friend, Jim, two suitors. Will she remain in Ireland? Will she ever return to Brooklyn? This is a sparkling adaptation of the critically acclaimed Colm Tóibín novel by Nick Horby, and Saoirse Ronan’s performance as Eilis is electrifying.

 Tickets available online until 19 November, and at the ByTowne box office after 19 November: