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Government of Canada invests $19 million to reduce human trafficking and support those most impacted
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Published July 29, 2020
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Ontario Takes Steps to Improve Child Welfare System
New strategy focuses on prevention and early intervention to keep more families together.
Published July 29, 2020
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New public policy on biometrics collection exemption for temporary residence applicants from within Canada in effect until further notice
Recognizing the impact this ongoing service disruption has on applicants in Canada, IRCC has put in place until further notice a public policy to exempt temporary residence applicants applying from within Canada from having to give their biometrics.
Published July 17, 2020
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Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to restore it.
Published July 15, 2020
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Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
The Minister has announced additional measures to support international students beginning a new program online this fall with a Canadian learning institution, if their institution is offering the program online, so that they can pursue their education while ensuring everyone’s…
Published July 15, 2020
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Ontario Launches Long-Term Care Pilot Project to Help End Hallway Health Care
Province partners with North York General Hospital to give vulnerable patients direct access from hospital to long-term care.
Published July 14, 2020
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Service Canada begins the gradual and safe reopening of in-person locations across the country
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians at every stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognizes that Service Canada Centres offer one of the many important ways Canadians can access critical supports.
Published July 8, 2020
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Canadian seniors to receive one time tax-free payment this week
Seniors across Canada continue to face health, economic, and social challenges due to COVID-19.
Published July 6, 2020
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New Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations now in force
Starting today, persons with disabilities have new protections under the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR).
Published June 25, 2020
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Businesses and Services to Reopen in Windsor-Essex, with Exceptions
Ontario Holds Back Leamington and Kingsville due to Higher Rates of COVID-19
Published June 25, 2020