Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
The province will provide support to organizations creating innovative solutions to health and safety issues in today's changing workplace through its annual Occupational Health, Safety and Prevention Innovation Program (OHSPIP).
Tools for Community-Based Research is a 7-week course that incorporates self-directed education modules and live online discussion. The course goal is to get you ready to participate in and contribute to community-based research teams, especially those engaged with health research.
The Minister has issued a statement for Bell Let's Talk Day today, an initiative she encourages Canadians to take part in, as we must all work together to reduce the stigma around mental illness.
The government has announced over $2.53 million in federal and provincial funding for two projects that will provide internet service to residents and businesses located in rural areas in King Township and surrounding subdivisions, and in Huron County.
The province will provide support to organizations creating innovative solutions to health and safety issues in today's changing workplace through its annual Occupational Health, Safety and Prevention Innovation Program (OHSPIP).
The Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities has announced the approval of 573 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) projects. The Minister highlighted how these projects will help strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring greater accessibility and opportunity for Canadians with disabilities in their communities and workplaces.
The Welcome Ontario - Syrian Refugee Assistance Information website has as its goal to bring together trustworthy information for those helping Syrian refugees settle in Ontario.
CERIC is today launching a new publication to help the more than 4 in 5 small- and medium-sized enterprises who worry about engaging and developing the talent to grow their businesses. Entitled Retain and Gain: Career Management for Small Business, this action-oriented Playbook enables small business owners and entrepreneurs to use career management as a strategic lever for stronger company performance.
OCASI has announced the launch of our provincial anti-Islamophobia campaign 'BreaktheBehaviour'. The campaign consists of two TV Ads which will be broadcast on Rogers, Shaw and CBC and can be seen our campaign website breakthebehaviour.ca. Visit and sign the pledge.
This brief survey by OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is geared toward frontline settlement workers serving refugee clients. However, all settlement sector professionals involved in refugee settlement are invited to provide input. The survey closes Friday, February 3, 2017.