The provision of a set dollar amount (from various ministries or levels of government or grants provided by an external organization) for an organization to provide services including information and referrals, language training, assistance finding employment that matches newcomers' skills and education.
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Indigenous business development toolkit
If you’re an Indigenous person thinking about starting or expanding a business, this toolkit has been developed with you in mind.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
A round-up of inflation supports and a new benefit for people with disabilities
Starting July 1, 2023, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates increased by 6.5% and will be adjusted yearly based on inflation. And the federal government sent out a Grocery Rebate on July 5 with people’s GST/HST tax credit.Last updated Jul 30, 2024
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Course/Training
OCASI Professional Education and Training Program (PET)
Under the PET project, assistance is available to frontline staff working in organizations funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), to enhance their skills and gain knowledge through individual courses.Last updated Nov 4, 2022
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Social Assistance Treatment of the CERB
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has posted information on Social Assistance Treatment of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) on their website.Last updated Apr 27, 2020
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Template/Sample
Scripts for Front Line Workers for Collecting Personal Information: Applying for Support for Families Benefit
The following script has been prepared by Connecting Ottawa and Heather Neufeld to assist front-line workers to ensure that they receive consent for collection of personal information when helping clients apply for the Ontario Support For Families benefit remotely.
Last updated Apr 24, 2020
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Humber Polytechnic Community Impact Fund
Currently Accepting Applications from Community Organizations
The Humber Polytechnic Community Impact Fund (formerly Humber College Community Partnership Fund) has been established to provide financial support for community projects that create educational/training pathways for…Published October 30, 2024
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Federal government to provide more funding for skilled refugee resettlement program
Michael Lee CTV News Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The federal government says it will provide more funding for a program aimed at bringing skilled refugees to Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on Tuesday that it would provide an additional $6.2 million…
Published December 20, 2022
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Feds, province announce $92M for 5 housing projects in Ottawa
Joanne Chianello · CBC · Posted: Nov 22, 2022
The federal and provincial housing ministers chose National Housing Day to announce $91.85 million in funding for 272 affordable units in Ottawa.
More than half the funds are earmarked for a federal low-cost loan to local developer…
Published November 23, 2022
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Newmarket program assists youth experiencing anti-Black racism
Newmarket Today Staff 17 October 2022
On Saturday, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy met with the team at the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) to hear more about the impact that a six-month $49,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium…
Published October 19, 2022
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County to get $63K in new federal funds to support immigrants
Jessica Owen Collingwood Today September 28, 2022
An influx of cash has followed an influx of newcomers to Simcoe County.
Language data released last month as part of the 2021 census illustrates the number of Simcoe County residents whose first language is not English or French…
Published September 29, 2022
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Government of Canada empowering Black Canadian communities
The Government of Canada recognizes the contributions of Black Canadians and acknowledges the significant and unique challenges that Black communities face.
Published November 24, 2020
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Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has helped to support millions of Canadian workers and businesses throughout the pandemic. Through the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), the Government is providing targeted, direct relief to businesses, non-profits, and charities that…
Published November 23, 2020
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Government of Canada invests to help youth facing barriers to employment
Canada’s future depends on our young people being able to get the good, well-paying jobs they need to succeed.
Published November 20, 2020
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Ontario Announces 13 New Ontario Health Teams
New approach will improve patient outcomes and support Ontario’s response to COVID-19.
Published November 18, 2020
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Ontario Expanding Mobile Crisis Services to Respond to Mental Health Emergencies
Investments Will Increase Access to Mental Health and Justice Service Programs.
Published November 17, 2020