Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Toronto Enterprise Fund’s 2012 Business Plan Competition
The Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) provides grants to social purpose enterprises – revenue generating ventures founded by non-profit organizations or community groups to create jobs or training opportunities . . .
Posted: February 22, 2012 at 10:23
Imagine Canada Launches New CharityFocus Website
Canadians now have an easy way to get detailed information about the 85,000 registered charities in the country. CharityFocus.ca, a new bilingual website developed by Imagine Canada, provides detailed . . .
Posted: February 21, 2012 at 15:03
Call For Mentoring Organizations
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is seeking a strong group of Mentors for its Organizational Standards peer groups.
Posted: February 16, 2012 at 13:51
Call for Papers: Portuguese Studies Review Special Theme Issue (PDF)
This special issue of the Portuguese Studies Review will address Identity, Civic Engagement and Multiculturalism: Portuguese-Canadian Immigrant descendants in Canada and Portugal.
Posted: February 16, 2012 at 13:37
Canadians on Citizenship Survey Results
Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) has released the Canadians on Citizenship survey results. The ICC 2011 survey asked 2,300 people in Canada their opinions about what it means to be a Canadian citizen.
Posted: February 16, 2012 at 10:02
Hours of Work and Overtime Tool
The Ministry of Labour has developed the Hours of Work and Overtime Tool. This tool helps employers and employees find out if their workplace follows the specific rules about hours of work and overtime . . .
Posted: February 15, 2012 at 13:36
Imagine Canada Releases Fifth Sector Monitor Report (PDF)
Imagine Canada released their fifth Sector Monitor Report last week, based on survey findings from late last year.
Posted: February 14, 2012 at 10:26
Ontario Charities Encouraged to Apply for Land Tax Relief
Charities in Ontario may apply for a tax rebate of 40% of the Provincial Land Tax and Education Tax payable on eligible property occupied in one of the commercial classes or industrial classes. An application . . .
Posted: February 13, 2012 at 10:00