Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30
Extension Key to Protecting Ontarians as Province Safely Reopens.
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Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Backgrounder: Social Development Partnerships Program
Since 1998, the Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP) has been making strategic investments to support government priorities related to children and families, people with disabilities, the voluntary sector, official language minority communities and other vulnerable populations by playing a unique role in furthering broad social goals.
Ontario Takes Additional Steps to Protect Seniors in Retirement Homes during COVID-19
Province Makes Regulatory Amendments in Response to Pandemic.
Government of Canada announces funding for the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities
Canadians across the country are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. In order to ensure a strong recovery, all Canadians need to be able to contribute equally to our economy.
Ontario Extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19
New Regulation will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures.
Government announces coming into force of regulations providing relief to federally regulated pension plan sponsors
The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate, and effective action to protect Canadians and businesses from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province
Strategy Expands Testing for General Public, Frontline Workers, First Responders and Workplaces.
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
Public health and safety remain top priorities.
Ontario Taking Action at High Risk Long-Term Care Homes
Government deploying inspection teams to long-term care homes, starting process to take over management of five long-term care homes.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program – COVID-19
Temporary Foreign Workers are being allowed to continue travelling to Canada. As of March 26, 2020, the travel restriction exemptions that were announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are in place.