Changes in Ontario Social Assistance Programs
The government of Ontario is making enhancements to the province's social assistance programs aimed to help recipients reach their full potential.
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Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
New and Expanded Well-being Programs for Students
The Minister of Education has announced new funding for initiatives that aim to boost the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of Ontario students, and help make schools inclusive, safe, and welcoming learning environments.
Ontario Adds 31,100 Jobs in August
Employment in Ontario increased by 31,100 in August, the second straight month of job growth,and the unemployment rate fell to 5.7 per cent, the lowest level since January 2001.
Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan
Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan is a new three-year strategy with the goal to reduce systemic barriers and ensure that all students in Ontario can reach their full potential.
A Resource Guide for Developing Culturally Responsive Approaches to Serving Diverse Populations
Although this resource is from the U.S., some of the content may be relevant for community-based agencies in Ontario as well. The first goal of this resource guide is to help community-based service programs more easily find and access available resources on cultural competency in order to better serve their targeted populations. Second,the resource guide aims to help CBOs attract funders who often require evidence of culturally competent programs.
Citizenship and the Social Determinants of Health
This paper outlines the requirements for and the benefits of citizenship attainment – and how these aspects are connected to good health.
Improving Access to Services for Children and Youth with Special Needs
Ontario is improving access to services for children and youth with special needs, with the opening of a new, modern, and centrally located Five Counties Children's Centre in Cobourg.
New Funding for Social Housing Repairs and Retrofits
The Ontario government is providing new funding for repairs and retrofits to social housing across the province in order to improve living conditions and fight climate change. This investment is part of Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province's carbon market.
Report on Income Inequality in Ontario for 2000-2015
This paper examines 15 years of income inequality for families raising children in Ontario (2000 to 2015), comparing it with national data for context, and finds several trends.
Online Resource: Searching for Syria
Frontline settlement workers who are looking for an overall basic understanding on the Syrian refugee crisis may find this online resource useful in raising awareness of the impact of the war on refugees' mental health.