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Ontario Releases Basic Income Consultation Feedback

Ontario is releasing a report that summarizes the feedback gathered from thousands of people across the province on how to design and deliver a basic income pilot.

Study: Immigrant Businesses in Knowledge-based Industries

Private incorporated businesses owned by immigrants were more likely to be located in knowledge-based industries than businesses owned by people born in Canada. Immigrant-owned businesses were also more likely to be located in industries such as retail trade and food services.

List of 2017 Region of Peel Hosted Tax Preparation Clinics

The Region of Peel website has listed several tax preparation clinics available for 2017.

Demand for Nursing Services Challenging to Meet as Canada’s Population Ages

According to a new Conference Board of Canada report, demand for nursing services is expected to increase at a much stronger pace than the supply of nurses as Canada’s population ages.

New Edition of Resource on Rent Increases

This booklet outlines the rules that landlords must follow to increase their rent or add other charges. This new edition has been updated with the rent increase Guideline for 2017 and more information about security deposits.

Toolkit on Training Community Workers and Leaders

Module 3 of CLEO's Public Legal Education (PLE) Toolbox Training community workers and leaders is a resource to help you create and deliver a legal information workshop.

Ontario Had 4,600 New Jobs in February 2017

Employment in Ontario increased by 4,600 in February, the seventh straight month of job growth for the province.

March Break Activities in Ontario

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has listed a range of activities available during the March break in Ontario.

Improved METRAC's Legal Information Website

METRAC launched their upgraded website, the Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN), with legal information for women affected by violence. The website now has a new look and additional features.

The OWJN was developed to help survivors of violence and their supporters better understand the legal rights and options available to women in Ontario. The website offers accessible legal information in a way that reflects the diverse experiences and realities of women.

Women Earned $0.87 for Every Dollar Earned by Men in 2015

Statistics Canada has released today "Women and paid work," a chapter of Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report. Primarily using data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), and focusing on people aged 25 to 54, this chapter provides a comprehensive overview of women's labour market experiences in comparison to those of men, and explores how they have evolved over time.