News & Updates - August, 2015

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

  • Monday, August 31 2015
    • New Road Safety Rules In Effect September 1The rules of the road will be updated starting in September. Changes include tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules to protect cyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children riding school buses.
  • Monday, August 31 2015
    • Driver’s Licence Fees IncreasingDriver and vehicle licence fees are increasing on September 1, 2015. The fee to get a new driver’s licence or to renew one will now be $81.50. Other vehicle fees are also increasing this fall.
  • Thursday, August 27 2015
    • Warning About Immigration ScamsThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning newcomers about immigration scams. Fake letters have been circulated with the CBSA logo asking people to pay fees or taxes. Learn the signs of fraud to protect yourself.
  • Wednesday, August 26 2015
  • Tuesday, August 25 2015
    • LAO Domestic Violence Strategy Consultation SessionsLegal Aid Ontario (LAO) is meeting with domestic violence survivors, partners in the Violence against Women community and other legal and community service providers to develop a strategy to expand and improve legal aid services.
  • Wednesday, August 19 2015
    • Frequently Asked Questions on VotingCanada is having a federal election on October 19th, 2015. This webpage has information on how and where to vote, time off work to vote, voter identification, who may vote, what to expect when you go to your polling place to vote, and why voting matters.
  • Wednesday, August 12 2015
    • Seniors Safety Line Now AvailableOlder adults who are being abused or are at-risk of abuse can now phone a toll-free line for counselling and information about community services. The helpline is 1-866-299-1011 and callers can speak with an interpreter if they choose.
  • Tuesday, August 4 2015
    • New Rules for Chinese Citizens Travelling Through CanadaEligible Chinese citizens can now travel through Canada to the United States without a Canadian visa. The China Transit Program only applies to people travelling through Toronto Pearson Airport (Terminal 1) and the Vancouver International Airport.

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