News & Updates - November, 2015

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

  • Monday, November 30 2015
    • Communities Preparing to Welcome Syrian RefugeesAs the Government of Canada has stepped up efforts to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada, communities from coast to coast to coast are also preparing to welcome Syrian refugees with open arms.
  • Monday, November 30 2015
  • Friday, November 27 2015
    • Tips for Safe Online ShoppingThe Government of Ontario has provided some advice on how to shop online safely. These tips include not using public Wi-Fi networks for online purchases and making sure that final payment webpages are secure.
  • Tuesday, November 24 2015
    • Canada Welcomes Syrian RefugeesThe Government of Canada is welcoming 25,000 Syrian refugees. These refugees will be selected by December 31, 2015. Of those selected, 10,000 will arrive in Canada by the end of this year and the others will arrive by the end of February 2016.
  • Monday, November 23 2015
    • New Employment Laws Protect Precarious and Foreign WorkersNew changes to Ontario's employment laws are now in effect to better protect precarious workers. These laws help workers employed through temporary help agencies recover unpaid wages and protect Temporary Foreign Workers from fees charged by recruiters.
  • Monday, November 23 2015
    • Migrant Worker GuidesOCASI's Migrant Worker Guides provide multilingual information for Temporary Foreign Workers in Ontario. This resource covers migrant workers' rights and the services available to them. You can download or order guides from www.migrantworkerguide.ca.
  • Friday, November 20 2015
    • Youth Entrepreneurship Contest Now OpenThe Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch contest is now open. Ontario high school students can now submit a 2 minute video pitch of their business idea. Finalists will be able to participate in a conference and receive business coaching.
  • Thursday, November 19 2015
    • Christmas Lights Across CanadaEvery year, as part of Christmas Lights Across Canada, each province and territory decorates its capital city and holds a lighting ceremony. Monuments and landmarks in Ottawa are also lit up. You can find out more at ChristmasLights.gc.ca.
  • Monday, November 16 2015
    • Resource on Preparing for a Refugee HearingAn updated resource, Refugee Hearing Preparation: A Guide for Refugee Claimants, is now available. The guide is available in 10 languages and has information for claimants in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
  • Tuesday, November 10 2015
    • Financial Literacy MonthNovember is Financial Literacy Month. Financial Literacy Month is dedicated to sharing information on managing money, saving for the future, and protecting yourself against fraud and getting into debt.
  • Monday, November 9 2015
    • Be Prepared For Winter DrivingThe Ministry of Transportation has provided safety tips on winter driving in Ontario. Drivers can help keep the roads safe by maintaining their vehicle properly, planning ahead and driving carefully.
  • Monday, November 9 2015
    • Canadian Veterans’ Week 2015Each year, in November, hundreds of ceremonies and events take place across the country in honour of Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day. There are many ways you can remember and honour Canadian Veterans.
  • Monday, November 9 2015
  • Friday, November 6 2015
    • New Resource on Family Law CasesThis flowchart from CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) shows the steps that can happen in a family law court case in Ontario. It applies to court cases on child custody and access, child support, spousal support and property division.
  • Thursday, November 5 2015
  • Wednesday, November 4 2015
  • Wednesday, November 4 2015
    • Social Assistance Rates IncreasedSocial assistance rates have increased this fall. These changes include increases to Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, Remote Communities Allowance and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities.
  • Tuesday, November 3 2015
    • Scam Targets South Asian CommunityThe Toronto Police Service is warning the public of a scam targeting the South Asian Community. In this scam callers tell individuals that their Permanent Residency Status will expire unless they transfer them money.

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