Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act for a further 28 days. This will allow the government to continue to use every tool at its disposal to protect the health and safety of the people of Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Province Connecting Volunteers to Community Organizations Supporting Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19.
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Extending Construction Hours Will Help Keep Ontario Workers Safe.
Province Launches Online Portal to Match Available Health Care Workers with Employers.
Over $37 million committed to support outbreak planning, prevention and mitigation.
The Government of Canada continues to take action to support Canadians and their families impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Province Providing One-time Financial Assistance During School and Child Care Closures.
Toronto - Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement addressing concerns regarding staffing for retirement homes during the COVID-19 outbreak:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors may feel lonely, scared and disconnected from their loved ones and their communities. They need new kinds of support in these difficult times.