End of Leniency Period for Electronic Travel Authorization
The Government of Canada is reminding travellers to get the appropriate travel documents before booking a flight to Canada.
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Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Ontario Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Niagara Region Students
Province Investing in New Facilities at Brock University and Niagara College
November 3, 2016 : Ontario is investing in new, high-quality learning facilities at Brock University and Niagara College that will help equip students with the skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Ontario Investing in Municipalities to Help Families Stay in their Homes
November 2.Ministry of Housing
Ontario is helping individuals and families find safe and affordable housing, by increasing its investment in municipalities to help them meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
The additional investment from the province will further support municipalities in delivering housing- and homelessness-related services tailored to meet the needs of their communities through 2020. Services include:
Minister Qualtrough Hosts One Day Forum with Young Canadians on Accessibility
November 1, 2016, Ottawa, Ontario
Youth are key to breaking down barriers for Canadians with disabilities and creating a more accessible and inclusive Canada. That’s why the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, hosted an exciting one-day national forum on accessibility with youth with disabilities and youth who have life experience related to disabilities.
Province Combating Homelessness in Ontario Communities
Ontario Investing in Municipalities to Help Families Stay in their Homes
November 2, 2016, Ministry of Housing
Ontario is helping individuals and families find safe and affordable housing, by increasing its investment in municipalities to help them meet the needs
of those experiencing homelessness.
The additional investment from the province will further support municipalities in delivering housing- and homelessness-related services tailored to meet
the needs of their communities through 2020. Services include:
Improving Access to Emergency Care in Eastern Ontario
Ontario Expanding Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
October 28, 2016.
Helping Homeowners Cut Energy Bills with Retrofits and Renovations
Programs Will Provide Cash Rebates to Around 37,000 Homeowners
Ontario is making it easier and more affordable for homeowners to reduce their energy bills and fight climate change. The enhanced home energy audit and retrofit programs are helping to make around 37,000 additional homes more energy efficient by providing cash rebates for home energy audits and retrofits.
Ontario Building New Schools and Additions in Toronto, Supporting Students with Better Learning Spaces
Ontario is building four new high-quality, modern schools and additions that will better support student achievement and well-being in Toronto.
The new projects include:
Province Investing in Communities Across Ontario
Ontario is supporting 152 non-profit initiatives that will help bring positive change to communities across the province over the next three years.
New Program to Support Poverty Reduction in Ontario
Province Supporting Innovative Solutions to Housing, Employment, and Skills Development:
Ontario is investing in 30 community projects across the province that are supporting new ways to help people break the cycle of poverty, find good jobs and end homelessness.