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Newcomer youth are a growing presence in Canada but more so in Ontario. As this young population leads the way for a “new” Canada, it is important for service providers, researchers, teachers, and social policymakers to investigate the multiple challenges and barriers that newcomer youth face as they navigate through their adjustment and settlement processes.

Ontario Government Takes Action to Protect Students From Sexual Violence

Province Doubles Investment to Help Prevent Sexual Violence on Campus

Canada and Portugal Youth Mobility Arrangement Now in Effect

Portugal is the newest country to have an agreement with Canada under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This opens further channels of exchange between Canadian and Portuguese youth by providing an opportunity for Portuguese youth to work and travel in Canada, while Canadian youth may work and travel in Portugal.

OHRC Policy Position on Sexualized and Gender-specific Dress Codes

This section of the Ontario Human Rights Commission website explains the OHRC position on dress codes for employers and employees.

Newcomer Parent Resource Series: 10 Tips for Stopping Aggression

It can be challenging to respond calmly when children act aggressively, but it’s important to remember that young children who are acting out are often expressing themselves in the only way they know how.

Spoken Word: Same Difference (Newcomer Youth)

A video by the FCJ Refugee CENTRE which addresses the negative labels that newcomer youth are often painted with.

Separation and Divorce: Child Support

A guide to help understand child support in Canada.

Supporting Black Parents, Caregivers and Families

Ontario is supporting innovative community-based programs designed to provide culturally relevant parenting support to help improve outcomes for Black children, youth and their families.

New Law for Better Child, Youth and Family Services

The legislation puts children and youth at the centre of decision-making, and supports more accountable, responsive and accessible child, youth and family services. It also strengthens oversight for children's aid societies and licensed residential services.

Police Powers: Stops and Searches

Information about the powers of the police when doing "street checks".

LGBTQ2S Youth, Violence, and Homelessness

Reports caution that the proportion of LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness may be much higher, given that many LGBTQ2S youth do not access shelters due to homophobia and transphobia and that many shelters do not collect data regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.