Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Update on Legal Aid Ontario’s Delivery of Refugee Services
Source: Legal Aid Ontario (LAO)
Posted: May 17, 2013 at 10:34
Since the Dec. 15, 2012 implementation of new federal legislation on the refugee determination system, Legal Aid Ontario had a 50 to 60 per cent drop in applications for certificates, a stable approval . . .
Legitimate Opportunities to Work from Home: Train the Trainer Webinars for Career Professionals
Source: CERIC and the Employment and Education Centre
Posted: May 15, 2013 at 16:12
This webinar series aims to give you and your agency everything you need to offer legitimate work from home workshops in your centre while protecting clients from scams.
Ontario Distance Grant
Source: Government of Ontario
Posted: May 14, 2013 at 09:17
Starting in 2013-14, Ontario’s Francophone students who travel a minimum of 80 kilometres to attend full-time studies in French will qualify for the Ontario Distance Grant, no matter where they live in the province. . . .
Changes to the Canadian Passport Program as of July 1, 2013
Source: Passport Canada
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 14:28
As of July 1, 2013, Canada’s new ePassport with a 10-year validity for adult passports will become available along with a new fee structure.
Refugee Claim: Appellant’s Guide
Source: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 12:58
This guide is for people who are appealing decisions of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
On the Radar: Public Holidays and Workers’ Rights
Source: CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 12:19
This month’s On the Radar looks at what the law says about public holidays. Topics include who is eligible, what is holiday pay, and what workers can do if employers aren’t following the law.
On the Radar . . .
New Parent and Grandparent Program Re-opens January 2, 2014
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Posted: May 10, 2013 at 13:53
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will re-open the Parent and Grandparent program for new applications on January 2, 2014, by which time the backlog and wait times in the program are expected to have . . .
Pilot Project for Foreign Spouses and Dependent Children of High-Skilled Canadians or Permanent Residents Returning to Work in Ontario
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Posted: May 9, 2013 at 14:06
This pilot program has been extended until May 23rd, 2014. This replaces Operational Bulletin 229-A published April 23rd, 2012.