Grassroots Community Projects to Build Skills and Create Opportunities for Youth
Ontario is supporting new opportunities for youth across the province to connect with mentors, learn new skills and achieve success.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Self-care Tools for Youth with Mental Health Challenges
The province of Ontario providing support for a project using new software to provide self-care tools to youth with mental health challenges, including a platform to support education, collaboration, engagement, intervention and goal-focused coaching.
New Medical Certificate Form for Refugee Claimants Before the Refugee Protection Division
The Medical Certificate form is available for use by claimants before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) who were unable or will be unable, for medical reasons, to attend a hearing or submit a Basis of Claim (BOC) form on time.
Report on the Impact of Six Years of War on the Mental Health of Syria’s Children
This report reflects the views and voices of children and families impacted by six years of war in Syria, who were consulted in January and February 2017.
A Guide to Building Champions of Anti-racism and Anti-Islamophobia
Although this guide was developed for Alberta’s settlement community, some of the content may be relevant for settlement practitioners in Ontario and the rest of Canada.
New MHCC Report Strengthens Case for Mental Health Spending
Strengthening the Case for Investing in Canada’s Mental Health System: Economic Considerations outlines evidence-based investments in mental health that can have the greatest impact, while providing governments with the strongest likelihood of saving dollars down the road.
Details on Legal Aid Ontario’s Financial Eligibility Guidelines
On April 1, 2017, Legal Aid Ontario is raising the eligibility threshold for all legal aid services another six per cent. LAO implemented the first of multiple six per cent increases on Nov. 1, 2014.
Ontario Introduces Anti-Racism Legislation
The Ontario Minister for Anti-Racism has introduced new legislation that would, if passed, embed Ontario's Anti-Racism Directorate in law, creating a framework for continued work to promote equity for racialized groups across the province. The aim of the proposed act is to advance the province’s 3-Year anti-racism strategic plan.
Free Program in Child Development Practitioner Pre-Apprenticeship
In partnership with On-Track Career & Employment Services, Seneca College is offering a free pre-apprenticeship program. This program is designed for people working towards becoming an Early Childhood Educator through Seneca’s Child Development Practitioner (CDP) Apprenticeship Program. The Pre-Apprenticeship Program will prepare students to enter Seneca’s CDP Apprenticeship program. Classes will take place at Seneca’s Newnham campus (Don Mills & Finch).
Employment and Modernization Fund Projects
Ontario is supporting adults with developmental disabilities in York Region as part of a province wide program that aims to help promote community-based employment and improve employment services and supports.