Self-Assessment & Professional Development for Career Development Practitioners
This professional development tool may be relevant to settlement professionals working to support newcomers in obtaining employment.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Court Fees Waivers
Those who cannot afford to pay the fees for their court case in Ontario can request for a fee waiver. The court will make a decision on eligibility based on the financial situation of the person making the request.
Perspectives on the Youth Labour Market in Canada
The following presentation was given by Statistics Canada's Social Analysis and Modelling Division (SAMD) at the National Statistics Council Meeting in April 2016 to highlight recent research findings related to the youth labour market.
Pre-Budget Consultations Taking Place across Ontario
Ontario is seeking input from individuals, organizations and businesses in Toronto to help shape policies and programs that will be part of Ontario's 2017 Budget.
A Guide to Finding Housing in Hamilton
The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council has produced a guide to finding housing in Hamilton in English, French and Arabic languages.
First-Time Homebuyers Refund Enhancement
The government of Ontario is reminding those looking to purchase their first home that the maximum Land Transfer Tax refund has been doubled to $4,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers as of as of January 1, 2017.
Employment in Ontario Increased by 9,100 in December 2016
The increase in employment in Ontario for December was bolstered by gains in construction and professional, scientific and technical services.
Study of Healthcare Professionals and Official-language Minorities in Canada
Using data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2001 Census of the population, this study provides a portrait of health care professionals who offered or were able to offer services to the official minority-language population.
Call for Abstracts for 2017 CMHA Annual National Conference
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National is hosting their second Annual National Conference in September 2017. The 2017 conference theme is It Takes a Nation and submissions for abstracts will be accepted until February 24, 2016.
Community Cold Weather Response for Homeless
With the arrival of winter and cold temperatures, the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination brought partners together to introduce a community cold weather response for people experiencing homelessness.