News & Updates - March, 2020

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

Monday, March 30 2020
- Ontario Enhancing Public Reporting about COVID-19Ontario has launched a new dedicated web page and is changing how COVID-19 cases are being reported to provide a more relevant summary of data from Public Health Ontario that offers expanded information every day at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, March 30 2020
- Ontario Prohibits Gathering of More than Five PeopleToday, the Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to further stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians.
Friday, March 27 2020
- Service Canada Centres Temporarily ClosingAll in person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public. Clients can apply for critical services online.
Wednesday, March 25 2020
- Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now OpenThe province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer.
Tuesday, March 24 2020
- Electricity Relief to Families, Small Businesses and Farms During COVID-19Ontario is working to suspend time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 10.1 cents-per-kilowatt-hour.
Monday, March 23 2020
- Drive Test Centres Close In Response to COVID-19All full-time DriveTest Centres and part-time Travel Point locations will be closed. The closures will take effect March 23, 2020 until further notice.
Monday, March 23 2020
- Interactive Self-Assessment Tool Now AvailableWith the increasing severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario has now launched an enhanced and interactive self-assessment tool.
Monday, March 23 2020
- Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential WorkplacesTo further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government will order the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of Tuesday, March 24th at 11:59 p.m. This closure will be in effect for minimum of 14 days.
Monday, March 23 2020
- Ontario Expands OHIP CoverageOntario is waiving the three-month waiting period for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage.
Friday, March 20 2020
- Landlord and Tenant Board Suspends Issuing New Eviction OrdersThe Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has suspended in-person hearings, all front-line counter services, and new evictions until further notice.
Friday, March 20 2020
- IRCC Client Support Centre Services Not Taking CallsIRCC Client Support Centre services have issued a notice that due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, agents are unable to answer calls.
Friday, March 20 2020
- Government Announces Plan to Mobilize Industry in COVID-19 FightCanada's latest measures in fight against coronavirus pandemic
Thursday, March 19 2020
- Income Tax Filing Date DeferredCanada Revenue Agency (CRA) will defer the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals. The return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020.
Thursday, March 19 2020
- Ontario Extending Validation Periods for Driver Licenses and OHIP CardsOntario is extending the validity period of driving products, services and health cards. These changes reduce the need for in-person visits to ServiceOntario and DriveTest centres during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Wednesday, March 18 2020
- Canadian-American Border Now Closed to Non-essential TrafficCanadian government announced travellers will no longer be able to cross the border for recreational and tourism purposes.
Tuesday, March 17 2020
- Ontario Declares a State of EmergencyThe government announced it is taking decisive action to control the spread of COVID-19.
Monday, March 16 2020
- Ontario Drafting Emergency Legislation Changes to Cover COVID-19 EpidemicAnnouncement from the province regarding next-step measures to deal with the epidemic.
Monday, March 16 2020
- Government Restricts Entry to CanadaCanada will deny entry to non-citizens and non-permanent residents, aside from U.S. citizens, aircrews, diplomats, and some immediate family members, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.
Friday, March 13 2020
- Publicly Funded Schools will Remain Closed for Two Weeks following March BreakThe Minister of Education has issued a Ministerial Order to close all publicly funded schools in Ontario for two weeks following March break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19.
Thursday, March 12 2020
- Prime Minister Outlines Canada’s COVID-19 ResponseCOVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world.

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