Provincial Steps to Strengthen Public Services in 2016
Ontario took several new steps to strengthen public services in 2016.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Supporting New Housing Solutions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
The province is providing funding to a group of 10 developmental services agencies known as the Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) to develop an inclusive, community-based housing strategy for adults with developmental disabilities. The ICC is guided by a vision of creating housing options in communities across Ontario while leveraging collaborative partnerships.
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.
Report on Strategies to Address Issues of Systemic Racism in the Legal Professions
The Law Society of Upper Canada has approved the final report by the Challenges Faced by Racialized Licensees Working Group. It provides 13 recommendations to address issues of systemic racism in the legal professions.
Recorded Webinar: How Technology Can Empower Local Refugee Communities
This recorded webinar explores the critical role that information and communications technology (ICT) plays in improving the lives of refugees.
Changes to the Criminal Justice System
The government's plan to reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system aims to enhance public safety by speeding up the resolution of criminal cases and making more supports and supervision available to vulnerable, low-risk individuals who come in contact with the law.
New Policing Rules Go into Effect January 1, 2017
As of January 1, 2017, a new regulation comes into effect that will prohibit police from requesting identifying information arbitrarily, or based on a person's race or presence in a high-crime neighbourhood during certain police-public interactions.
Change to the Employment Insurance Waiting Period Begins January 1, 2017
Starting next month, the Employment Insurance (EI) waiting period will be shortened from two weeks to one week.
Out of Office: Paid and Unpaid Leaves in Canadian Organizations
The Conference Board of Canada has just released a new briefing, Out of Office: Paid and Unpaid Leaves in Canadian Organizations that benchmarks leave practices for vacation, holidays and office closures, family and parental leaves, as well as a variety of other legislated and non-legislated leaves—including new parent leave, eldercare leave, flex days, religious observance days, and many more.
How Skills-Based Volunteering Can Advance Your Career
This recorded webinar presented by Volunteer Canada will provide an overview of how you can volunteer to propel your career development and in turn, help propel the development of your community.