Canadian Government to Invest $100 Million to Support Women Impacted by the Pandemic
February 11, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Women and Gender Equality Canada
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Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
OCASI wants to hear from you, settlement practitioners!
In order to better serve its communities of settlement practitioners, OCASI is organizing a survey for its 2 bilingual knowledge hubs, SettlementAtWork and its French counterpart SecteurEtablissement.
The short survey will allow OCASI to get feedback and more insight on how settlement practitioners have been using these platforms so far and how they would like to see them evolve in the near future. A win-win situation!
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that former international students who hold or held a PGWP will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit.
Invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program now being sent out
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began sending invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program. IRCC is encouraging those who submitted interest to sponsor forms in the fall of 2020 to check their email accounts regularly throughout the week.
Ontario Provides Funding for Autism Training
Program will help educators better support students on the Autism Spectrum.
New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements come into effect for all air travellers flying into Canada
The Government of Canada has multiple measures in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians, and to help prevent air travel from being a source of further introduction and spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the virus into Canada.
Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
Province Also Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario.
Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January.
Ontario Opening Specialized Care Centre in Greater Toronto Area
New spaces being created to provide quality care for long-term care residents.
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.