Ontario Seeking Input on Basic Income Pilot
Ontario is seeking public input to help inform the design of a basic income pilot as a new approach to providing income security.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Recorded Webinar on How and When to Prove Abuse in Family Court
Recorded on October 12, 2016, this webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series discusses ways of trying to prove abuse in cases where the woman has experienced abuse in their relationship and her and her partner are going to Family Court.
New Notice Allows Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence to End Tenancy in 28 Days
Tenants who need to move because of domestic or sexual violence or abuse can now give their landlords just 28 days' notice.
Recorded Webinar: What Comes First — Language or Work?
Learning a new language is a primary step for successful integration for newcomers. Finding meaningful employment opportunities is also an essential step for those who arrive and are able and willing to work. In this Hire Immigrants webinar, Jonas Mansson and Merissa Preston share their research and practical workplace tips and advice on language training for newcomers.
Changes to Express Entry as of November 19, 2016
The changes include awarding points for job offers to eligible candidates already in Canada on Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt work permits, and to international students who completed their studies in Canada. In addition, more time will be allocated to candidates to submit an application for permanent residence once an invitation to apply is received.
Backgrounder to Express Entry Changes
Targeted changes to the Express Entry system are being made on November 19, 2016.
Before November 19, 2016
Job offers
The Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards 600 points for a job that is permanent and is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Education
The Express Entry system only awards points for education overall as long as it has been assessed as equivalent to a Canadian standard.
Research on Child and Family Poverty in Toronto
This report is the result of a collaboration between the Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Family Service Toronto, Social Planning Toronto, and Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change.
It describes the level and distribution of poverty among children and families in Toronto, and explores how living in poverty affects access to housing, food, recreation, education and transit.
Ontario Names Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Office
Ontario has named Jennifer Richardson as the Director of the new Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office.
Full Visa Lifts for Bulgarians and Romanians Travelling to Canada as of December 1, 2017
John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced the Government of Canada’s intention to lift the visa requirements for Romanian and Bulgarian citizens on December 1, 2017.
2017 Immigration Plan Announced
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister, John McCallum has announced that Canada will welcome 300,000 immigrants in 2017.