News & Updates - September, 2015

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

Wednesday, September 30 2015
- Minimum Wage Increasing to $11.25Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase from $11 an hour to $11.25 an hour on October 1, 2015.
Tuesday, September 29 2015
- Changes to the Ontario Public Drug ProgramOntario has announced changes to the Ontario Public Drug Program starting October 1, 2015. As part of these changes, patients will generally be required to try two types of generic drugs before a brand name drug is reimbursed.
Thursday, September 24 2015
- Help Develop Ontario's First Culture StrategyOntario is seeking input from across the province to develop its first culture strategy, which will set out a vision for arts and culture in Ontario to build healthier, more vibrant and prosperous communities.
Wednesday, September 23 2015
- Old Age Security Benefits Increase SlightlyThe maximum basic rate for Old Age Security (OAS) will increase by 0.9% from $564.87 to $569.95 for the period between October 1 and December 31, 2015.
Wednesday, September 23 2015
- Student Legal Aid Clinics to Offer More ServicesMore funding has been announced for Ontario’s Student Legal Aid Clinics. These clinics offer services to eligible low-income individuals. Additional services in select clinics will include employment, housing, consumer and criminal law.
Monday, September 21 2015
- New Measures in Place for Syrian and Iraqi Refugee SponsorshipCitizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has put new measures in place so that Syrian and Iraqi refugees can be sponsored more quickly. Now refugees from Syria and Iraq sponsored through the Group of Five program don’t need proof of refugee status.
Friday, September 18 2015
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an eTA, for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Travellers can now apply online for an eTA with the requirement becoming mandatory March 15, 2016.
Monday, September 14 2015
- Donation Matching Through the Syria Emergency Relief FundIf you donate to eligible charities that support responses to the Syrian conflict, the Government of Canada will match this donation. The Government will match donations of up to $100,000 through the Syria Emergency Relief Fund until December 31, 2015.
Tuesday, September 8 2015
- Specialist High Skills Major and Dual Credit Program ExpandingOntario is expanding the Specialist High Skills Major and Dual Credit programs to help more high school students match their skills and interests with a career path while earning their high school diploma.
Tuesday, September 8 2015
- New Licensing Application Service for NursesInternationally Educated Nurses (IENs) can now apply to be licensed to practice in Canada through a new streamlined process. The National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) now offers a single, national online application process.
Wednesday, September 2 2015
- School Buses Return to Ontario Roads in SeptemberAs another school year begins, Ontario is asking drivers to slow down near school buses and school zones and to pay attention for children.Parents can help by reminding children to stay alert and watch for other vehicles when getting on or off buses.
Wednesday, September 2 2015
- Changes to Ontario’s Student Aid Program (OSAP)Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) are now in place, making the program more flexible and allowing more students to access financial aid. Among other changes, student aid is now indexed to inflation.
Tuesday, September 1 2015
- Ombudsman Begins Taking Complaints About School BoardsThe Ontario Ombudsman is now officially able to take complaints about Ontario's 82 school boards. Anyone with an unresolved concern about a school board can contact the Ombudsman through their website or by phone 1-800-263-1830.

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