Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Recorded on October 12, 2016, this webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series discusses ways of trying to prove abuse in cases where the woman has experienced abuse in their relationship and her and her partner are going to Family Court.
Tenants who need to move because of domestic or sexual violence or abuse can now give their landlords just 28 days' notice.
Learning a new language is a primary step for successful integration for newcomers. Finding meaningful employment opportunities is also an essential step for those who arrive and are able and willing to work. In this Hire Immigrants webinar, Jonas Mansson and Merissa Preston share their research and practical workplace tips and advice on language training for newcomers.
The changes include awarding points for job offers to eligible candidates already in Canada on Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt work permits, and to international students who completed their studies in Canada. In addition, more time will be allocated to candidates to submit an application for permanent residence once an invitation to apply is received.
Targeted changes to the Express Entry system are being made on November 19, 2016.
Before November 19, 2016
Job offers
The Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards 600 points for a job that is permanent and is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Education
The Express Entry system only awards points for education overall as long as it has been assessed as equivalent to a Canadian standard.
This report is the result of a collaboration between the Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Family Service Toronto, Social Planning Toronto, and Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change.
It describes the level and distribution of poverty among children and families in Toronto, and explores how living in poverty affects access to housing, food, recreation, education and transit.
The Governments of Canada and Ontario, along with the City of London, celebrated the official opening of 18 new affordable housing initiatives in London and the surrounding area today.
Ontario has named Jennifer Richardson as the Director of the new Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office.
John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced the Government of Canada’s intention to lift the visa requirements for Romanian and Bulgarian citizens on December 1, 2017.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister, John McCallum has announced that Canada will welcome 300,000 immigrants in 2017.