News & Updates - September, 2014

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

Tuesday, September 30 2014
- New Tax Credit to Benefit Farmers and CommunitiesThe Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers is giving farmers a tax credit valued at 25% of the fair market value of the agricultural products they donate to community food programs, including food banks and student nutrition programs.
Friday, September 26 2014
- Canada Job Grant Launched in OntarioThe Canada Job Grant will provide up to $15,000 per person for training costs. Graduates will receive a mix of in-class training and on-the-job experience through organizations like career colleges.
Thursday, September 25 2014
- Celebrating Ontarians Who Are Helping Newcomers SucceedThe 2014 winners of Ontario’s Newcomer Champion Awards have been announced. The awards were presented to 15 people and organizations that have helped make Ontario’s society more welcoming for newcomers.
Thursday, September 25 2014
- Seatbelts and Child Car Seats Save LivesThe Government of Ontario would like to reminder drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing a seatbelt in order to stay safe on the road. It is the law for everyone in a vehicle to wear a seatbelt. Young children may also need to use car seats.
Tuesday, September 23 2014
- A Newcomer's Introduction to Consumer ProtectionThis guide contains information that newcomers to Ontario should know when buying goods and services, and gives many examples of questions you can ask to help you become a smart consumer.
Monday, September 22 2014
- Take a Trip this Fall and See Ontario's Fall ColoursThe Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report shows you when colours are at their peak in provincial parks across Ontario. Colours peak at different times across the province, so check the report often.
Thursday, September 18 2014
- New Award Honours Leaders in AccessibilityOntario is recognizing individuals and organizations who demonstrate leadership in accessibility and disability issues through the new David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility.
Tuesday, September 16 2014
- Fall Fairs Across OntarioThere are more than 50 fairs taking place across Ontario this fall. These fairs offer fun, educational and affordable activities for families.
Thursday, September 11 2014
- WordsHurt - Safety in CanadaThis interactive experience is part of the Government of Canada's anti-cyberbullying awareness campaign, Stop Hating Online. It shows the impact your words – positive or negative – can have on a person. Fill in the blank and send your message.
Thursday, September 4 2014
- Ontario Expanding Specialist High Skills Majors ProgramOntario is expanding and enhancing its Specialist High Skills Majors program to help more high school students find their career paths and develop essential skills. This will better prepare youth for life after high school.
Thursday, September 4 2014
- Ontario Creates Five New Provincial ParksOntario, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is opening five new provincial parks and expanding three others.
Thursday, September 4 2014
- Full-Day Kindergarten Available Across OntarioOntario has fully rolled out its full-day kindergarten (FDK) program, making it available to 265,000 4 and 5 year olds in approximately 3,600 schools across the province.
Tuesday, September 2 2014
- Northern Ontario Drivers Get Studded Tire ExtensionDrivers who live in northern Ontario can now put on studded tires earlier and keep them on longer, providing motorists with more options to stay safe during severe or extended winter weather.
Tuesday, September 2 2014
- LAO Funds Six New Family Law Service ProgramsLegal Aid Ontario (LAO) funds six student legal aid services societies and will be either offering new family law services or expanding their existing program.

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