Report on Phase I of the Refugee Settlement Support Project
OCASI's report to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on phase 1 of the Refugee Settlement Support Project is now available to the public.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Consultation on the Proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
The Ontario government has started a two-week consultation on the province's proposed Bill 148, also known as the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017.
Research Summary - Refugee Health and Resettlement: Lessons Learned from the Syrian Response
Access Alliance recently hosted a Best Practices Symposium on Refugee Health and Resettlement Services. During this event, Access Alliance staff shared research findings on the successes, challenges and recommended best practices for refugee resettlement from cross-sectoral staff involved in the Syrian resettlement response.
Ajax Council Officially Declares Town of Ajax a Sanctuary City
Ajax Council has unanimously declared the Town of Ajax a sanctuary city. This designation gives undocumented and precarious status residents full access to local services, supporting their legal path to citizenship.
All LAO Immigration and Refugee Services Will Continue After July 1, 2017
As a result of intensive stakeholder consultations in May and June, and ongoing discussions with government, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has decided to continue immigration and refugee services at the current level at this time.
Research on Entrepreneurship After Age 50 in Canada
A new CERIC-funded research study led by the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research will address the gap in knowledge about the state of senior entrepreneurship in Canada by investigating the experiences, needs and interests of individuals who have either launched or would like to start their own business after age 50.
New Report Finds Ontario Needs Innovative Skills and Apprenticeship Training
With 65 percent of elementary school students going on to careers that don’t yet exist, the Ontario Skilled Trades Alliance report “An Apprenticeship Skills Agenda", calls for bold, innovative and flexible skills and apprenticeship training to keep pace with advancing technology and help close the skills gap.
Wages by Occupation, 2016
The average hourly wage paid to full-time payroll employees in 2016 was $27.70, excluding overtime pay, tips, and incentive and performance pay. Wages varied notably across occupations and geographic regions.
Expansion of the Ontario's Infant Hearing Program
Ontario is providing additional support to detect potential hearing loss in newborns sooner and ensure that families with children who have permanent hearing loss, or are at risk, get the supports they need.
Ontario Working with Partners to Make Housing More Affordable
As part of its Fair Housing Plan, the government of Ontario is establishing an expert forum to offer suggestions and engage in discussion on how to make housing more affordable in the province.