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Ontario Expands Access to Postsecondary Education in Milton and Brampton

October 26, 2016 Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Ontario is expanding access to post-secondary education in Milton and Brampton, and supporting students with new learning options in their communities.

Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development announced the province's plans to create new university-led post-secondary sites in both Brampton and Milton focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

Province Providing Free Language Training for Ontario Immigrants

Equipping Newcomers, Refugees and Immigrants with Skills to Succeed
Ontario is funding free language training for all newcomers and immigrants in the province to help people get jobs, pursue an education and adjust to life in Ontario.
This investment will deliver free language assessment and training courses that help newcomers, refugees and immigrants settle in Ontario.

Ontario Bringing More Child Care in Simcoe and York Regions

Region to Benefit from 211 New Licensed Child Care Spaces

Ontario is creating more licensed child care spaces in Simcoe and York regions, increasing the availability of safe, high-quality, child care for local families, and promoting early learning and development.

Photo contest and a chance to win 1 in 6 prizes

Snap a pic of you or your friends helping out a friend, a family member, your community, or even a complete stranger for a chance to WIN!
To participate, publish your photo or video on Instagram or Twitter, before November 13, 2016, using #betheSPARK or load it there yourself.
It's very easy ! http://www.findmyspark.ca/bethespark.

Ontario Passes Legislation to Reduce Electricity Costs for Families and Businesses

Five Million Families, Farms and Small Businesses Will See Bill Reductions
October 19, 2016 - Ministry of Energy: today Ontario passed legislation that will rebate the provincial portion of the HST from electricity bills as of January 1, 2017.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 11, 2016 Ottawa - the Government of Canada highlighted that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month across Canada. A more active and inclusive Canada is good for business, and employers are being challenged to think about how to make their business more inclusive.

Consulting with Canadians to improve EI support for parents and caregivers.

Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced an online consultation on providing more flexible EI maternity and parental benefits, as well as more inclusive benefits for caregivers.

Higher immigration levels can soften the effects of an aging population on the Canadian economy

Immigration Will Help Alleviate Canada’s Aging Population Challenges, But Not Solve Them: Ottawa, October 6, 2016
According to a recent report released by Conference Board of Canada, higher immigration levels can help soften the effects of an aging population on the Canadian economy.
However, population growth alone will not completely offset the effects of aging demographics .

Leniency period for Canada's new e-Travel Authorization extended to Nov. 9 2016

September 2016 – Ottawa, ON – To give travellers and airlines more time to prepare for changes when flying to or transiting through Canada, the government is extending the leniency period for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement until November 9, 2016.

Skills Training for the Job Market of Today and Tomorrow

In 2015, Ontario has increased the total investment in youth employment programming to more than $565 million to provide employment and skills development opportunities for up to 150,000 youth.