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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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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Community Services Recovery Fund
We are pleased to announce the Community Services Recovery Fund will be open for applications on January 6, 2023.Last updated Dec 8, 2022
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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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Additional Support for Canadian Seniors and Financial supports and other COVID-19-related matters in multiple languages
Additional Support for Canadian Seniors
On May 12, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a series of additional measures to help Canadian seniors and provide them with greater financial security. These measures include:
- Expanding the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) by
Last updated May 19, 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial assistance for newcomers, temporary residents and refugees
Canada is helping people who face financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you live in Canada, even temporarily, there may be support for you. Some of the information on this page is available in multiple languages.Last updated May 14, 2020
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Guidance from IRCC for Private Sponsors Regarding COVID-19
IRCC have produced a document intended to assist sponsors in understanding how cases in process are affected by COVID-19 and, for refugees already in Canada, how sponsors can continue to fulfill their sponsorship role while also addressing the unique settlement needs of sponsoredLast updated May 11, 2020
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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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BusinessTO Application Link
The new BusinessTO support that is available to not-for-profit organizations.Last updated Apr 27, 2020
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Scripts for Front Line Workers for Collecting Personal Information: Applying for CERB
The following scripts (also attached), have 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 remotely.
Last updated Apr 24, 2020
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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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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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Ottawa funds litigators to devise legal weapons to fight anti-Black racism in justice system
Wednesday, November 09, 2022 By Cristin Schmitz The Lawyers Daily
Litigators helping clients fight anti-black racism in criminal, child protection, immigration, or civil law matters may soon find assistance at Toronto’s Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC), which is getting $1…
Published November 15, 2022
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Kitchener organization quietly helps Afghan refugees
Terry Pender The Record Thu., Oct. 27, 2022
WATERLOO REGION — Wasai Rahimi waited for hours Wednesday evening at Pearson airport for a family of eight to clear customs and immigration as privately sponsored Afghan refugees.
Rahimi’s Kitchener-based non-profit, iHelp International…
Published November 4, 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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Local refugee resettlement group, Stratford Welcomes Refugees, looking for new sponsorship groups
Galen Simmons The Stratford Beacon Herald Sep 26, 2022
As a local refugee resettlement group nears its next fundraising goal of $24,000 — the amount required to settle a family of four in Stratford — it will host a meeting next week to educate prospective sponsorship groups…
Published September 29, 2022
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Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence
Projects will support health and law professionals, families, and children to recognize the signs and prevent family violence.
Published November 25, 2020
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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