News & Updates - June, 2014

News about and for newcomers to Ontario and the latest updates from Settlement.Org.

Monday, June 30 2014
- New Webpages for Newcomers on OntarioColleges.caOntarioColleges.ca now has new information for immigrants interested in attending college. The webpages include information on academic programs, financial aid, language training, learning assessments and application procedures.
Thursday, June 26 2014
- Newcomers Needed for Survey about Credential Recognition in OntarioThe Government of Ontario is undertaking a survey of the Foreign Qualification Recognition (FQR) system in Ontario, to assess existing FQR policies, processes and programs.
Wednesday, June 25 2014
- Honouring newcomers' valuable contributions to CanadaCanada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander on Tuesday congratulated winners of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, which recognize newcomers who have made a strong contribution to their communities since arriving in Canada.
Tuesday, June 24 2014
- Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramThe Government of Canada is making changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including reducing the amount of time some workers may be allowed to work in Canada.
Friday, June 20 2014
- New Tool for Understanding Food LabelsThis interactive video may help you to read food labels effectively. It provides information about what parts of the food label are important to pay attention to.
Friday, June 20 2014
- Changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act - Bill C-24Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced a number of changes to the Citizenship Act. Bill C-24 is now law and changes are expected to be implemented soon.
Thursday, June 19 2014
- French-speaking Newcomers and Settlement Workers Needed for SurveyThe Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and Francoqueer are conducting two surveys. You can take part in a survey if you are an French-speaking LGBTQIA newcomer or a French-speaking settlement worker. The surveys are in French.
Friday, June 13 2014
- New Resource on OHIP Documentation RequirementsService Ontario has created a new resource that explains the type of documentation you need in order to receive a card for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Wednesday, June 11 2014
- Ontario's Provincial Election is Tomorrow, June 12Tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, 2014 is Ontario's provincial election. To be eligible to vote, you must be over 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and live in an electoral district. Voting stations are open from 9am to 9pm.
Tuesday, June 10 2014
- Newcomer Storytelling ProjectThe Passages to Canada program is a national storytelling project. As part of this project, over 900 immigrants, refugees and Canadian-born individuals have shared their experiences online and with community groups.
Thursday, June 5 2014
- Interest Rates for Ontario Savings Bonds AnnouncedThe Government of Ontario has announced the interest rates for 2014 Ontario Savings Bonds (OSBs). The bonds are on sale until June 21, 2014. The interest rates are good from June 21, 2014 to June 20, 2015.
Monday, June 2 2014
- Minimum Wage Now $11Ontario’s general minimum wage increased to $11 an hour on June 1, 2014.

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