OHRC Produces New Q&A about Gender Identity and Pronouns
The OHRC answers six frequently asked questions about gender identity and pronouns at http://ohrc.on.ca/en/questions-and-answers-about-gender-identity-and-pro....
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
A Clear Design Checklist for Developing Content
Using design principles can make your content – whether you’re working on a flyer to promote an event, or legal information to share with your community – more compelling and easier to understand.
Pathways to Prosperity eBulletin November 2016
The November 2016 issue of the Pathways to Prosperity eBulletin is now available in English and French.
New Study: The Case for Diversity
A new study by the Commission of Canada Mental Health (MHCC) submits convincing arguments on social and economic need to meet the special needs of immigrants, refugees and ethno-cultural and racialized groups (HST) and the populations racialized Canadian born.
2016 Canadian Index of Wellbeing National Report
The Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) launched its 3rd national report: How are Canadians Really doing? Examining eight domains of wellbeing from 1994 to 2014, the report concludes:
There is a massive gap between Canadians’ wellbeing and GDP, and it has continued to grow since the 2008 recession.
Service for Reporting Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
The Government of Ontario is expanding ReportON, a new service for reporting suspected or witnessed abuse of adults with developmental disabilities.
The 24/7phone line and email service is the latest step taken by the Ministry of Community and Social Services to further improve the safety of adults with developmental disabilities.
Prime Minister Announces Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 Issues
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced that Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, has been named Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 issues.
Mr. Boissonnault’s principal role will be to advise the Prime Minister on the development and co-ordination of the Government of Canada’s LGBTQ2 agenda. This will include working with LGBTQ2 organizations from across the country to promote equality for the LGBTQ2 community, protect the rights of its members, and address discrimination against them – both historical and current.
Advisor Appointed to Review Use of Segregation in the Province’s Corrections System
Ontario has appointed an independent advisor on corrections reform to provide advice to the government on the use of segregation and ways to improve the province's adult corrections system.
Howard Sapers, who has most recently served as the Correctional Investigator of Canada and Ombudsman for offenders sentenced in federal correctional institutions, will review the use of all forms of segregation in Ontario's corrections facilities, and will identify opportunities for longer-term corrections transformation.
Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Equality Rights
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has introduced legislation that would ensure respect for equality rights by repealing section 159 of the Criminal Code.
Canada's First Financial Empowerment Champions
Prosper Canada is partnering with five non-profit/charitable organizations nationwide to improve the financial well-being of one million Canadians living on low incomes.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program, these five partners will be known as Financial Empowerment Champions (FECs) with the aim to expand proven financial empowerment (FE) interventions across the country. The partners include: