Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Ontario is investing in a new York University campus in Markham--the first university campus in York Region--that will expand postsecondary education opportunities for students and families.
These changes affect the requirements for Express Entry and how points are awarded through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will expand how many immigrants can be nominated through the program.
Ontario has passed the Anti-Racism Act, 2017. The Act strengthens the government's commitment to identify and combat systemic racism in policies, programs and services and build a fair society where everyone is provided equal opportunity.
The government of Ontario is investing in free online textbooks and educational resources for students to make college and university more affordable and accessible.
The government of Ontario is helping children and families access affordable, quality child care with a new investment to help 100,000 more children access licensed child.
The government of Ontario has passed legislation to aimed to help children and youth across the province thrive and reach their full potential by strengthening and modernizing child, youth and family services.
Ontario introduced legislation to create more opportunity and security for workers through its plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs, including hiking the minimum wage, ensuring part-time workers are paid the same hourly wage as full-time workers, introducing paid sick days for every worker and stepping up enforcement of employment laws.
The government of Ontario has passed legislation that aims to increase housing affordability for people in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and reduce the cost of public transit for seniors across the province.
Starting in September, more than 50,000 students will be enrolled in almost 1,900 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs that allow them to focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests, while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.