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Government of Canada supports initiative to address workplace sexual harassment and improve access to justice in Canada

March 3, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada

Creating and maintaining workplaces where everyone – no matter their gender identity or expression – can be safe, respected and able to focus on their work is a priority for the Government of Canada.
The Minister of Justice announced the Government of Canada’s support to Botler AI for the Pan-Canadian Triage System for Sexual Harassment, Misconduct & Violence.

Minister Mendicino announces the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act

This Act provides a statutory framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants, and will make the forthcoming College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants the official regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants across the country.

Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has helped to support millions of Canadian workers and businesses throughout the pandemic. Through the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), the Government is providing targeted, direct relief to businesses, non-profits, and charities that continue to face the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open

The Ontario government unveiled the “COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open,” a new five-tiered, colour-coded system to help inform and regulate public health decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is pleased to inform you that Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering a free webinar on the COVID-19 Response Framework.