Study: The Labour Market Experiences of Newcomers and Key Role of Settlement Agencies
A study by the Institute for Work & Health examines the labour market experiences of newcomers to Canada and identifies a key role for settlement agencies.
News
Latest news happening in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new publications (studies, reports), government notices and more.
Ontario Introduces Women's Economic Empowerment Strategy
Ontario aims to tackle pay transparency as part of a broad new strategy to advance women's economic empowerment and build fairer, better workplaces.
Innovative Job Development: Temp Agency for Students with Disabilities
A review of the barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
Increasing Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Ontario is improving services and supports for Ottawa-area survivors of domestic and sexual violence as part of It's Never Okay: Ontario's Gender-Based Violence Strategy.
Making Prescription Drugs Free for People 65 and Over
Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced Ontario's plan to make prescription drugs free for people 65 and over, ensuring millions of people can afford the care they need during this period of economic change and uncertainty.
New Legislation to Strengthen Community Safety
The new law aims to build a province where all people feel safer and more protected in their homes and communities by passing comprehensive community safety legislation.
Equal Pay for Equal Work to Come into Effect April 1
On April 1, 2018, Ontario will become the first jurisdiction in North America to mandate equal pay for equal work between casual, part-time, temporary and seasonal workers, and full-time or permanent workers.
Standing Up for a $15 Minimum Wage and Fair Workplaces
Calls to Ontario’s employment standards hotline double following January wage increase.
Expanding Job-protected Leave for Survivors of Domestic or Sexual Violence
Ontario give workers the right to up to 17 weeks off, including five days of paid leave when they or their children experience or are threatened with domestic or sexual violence.
Statistics: Domestic Violence
Statistics on domestic violence provided by the Ministry of the Status of Women (MSW).