Invitation to Celebrate Ontario's 150th Anniversary at Ontario Place
Ontario Place will be at the centre of the action this summer as the province celebrates its 150th anniversary, with four free festivals to mark the milestone.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Clarification on New Country Designations under the IRB’s Expedited Policy
Recently, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) announced that refugee claims from four countries, including Egypt, can be processed under its expedited policy. Incorrect information has been shared from unofficial sources about what this means for people seeking protection in Canada. The IRB would like to clarify this information.
LAO to Consult on Suspensions of Refugee and Immigration Services
Between May 23 and June 16, 2017, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) will be holding a series of in-person and online consultations sessions to address the need to temporarily suspend some refugee services.
Additional Affordable Housing in Northwestern Ontario
The governments of Canada and Ontario celebrated the grand opening of 1100 Donald Street East today, adding eight units of affordable housing in Thunder Bay.
Early Researcher Awards Program
Ontario's Early Researcher Awards program will support 77 projects across 17 leading institutions. These awards aim to help sharpen Ontario's competitive edge by fostering discoveries, including new technologies, treatments and cures for illnesses while supporting high quality, knowledge-based jobs for people across the province.
Legislation to Help Homebuyers and Seniors
Ontario has introduced legislation that would, if passed, increase housing affordability for people in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) and make public transit more affordable for seniors across the province.
Ontario Has Passed the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017
Today, Ontario passed the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017, which will increase protection for survivors of human trafficking and make it easier for survivors to pursue compensation.
Ontario Has Passed Legislation to Protect Tenants from Unfair Rent Increases
The Rental Fairness Act, 2017 expands rent control to all private rental units, including those occupied on or after November 1, 1991. Effective April 20, 2017, landlords cannot raise rents more than the rent increase guideline, which is 1.5 per cent in 2017. Any rent increase notices above this amount given on or after April 20 must be reduced to 1.5 per cent.
New Direct Funding Option in the Ontario Autism Program
Families of children with autism will have more options for their children's service through a new, permanent direct funding option, which will be implemented by the end of this year through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Province Passes Balanced Budget to Support a Stronger, Healthier Ontario
The government of Ontario has passed the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017, which includes investments in health care and education, including free prescription medications for everyone aged 24 and under through OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare, starting in January 2018.