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Ontario Supporting Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Redesigned training program will help more people get back to work faster.

Simplifying the process for claiming a deduction for home office expenses for employees working from home due to COVID-19

As a result of the unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, many people have been working at home and using their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms as their work space. In response, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new temporary flat rate method to simplify claiming the deduction for home office expenses for the 2020 tax year.

Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes that for many employers and employees, there have been changes in the way that work is being conducted.

Ontario Begins Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine

Phase One to Vaccinate Frontline Health Care Workers Starting December 15.

Ontario Updates Testing Guidelines for Outbound International Travellers

Steps being taken to preserve capacity with the provincially funded COVID-19 testing network.

Ontario Moving Regions to New Levels with Stronger Public Health Measures

Action is being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable people.

Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced changes to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) more flexible for applicants and welcomed the first two practical nurses under the Pilot to Sault St. Marie.