News & Updates - January, 2021

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

Friday, January 29 2021
- Waiting Period Waived for Employment Insurance ClaimsEI regulations will be amended to temporarily waive the waiting period for EI claimants who establish a new claim between January 31, 2021, and September 25, 2021. This includes claimants of regular, fishing and special benefits.
Friday, January 29 2021
- Expansion of international flight restrictions at Canadian airportsThe government and Canada’s airlines have reached an agreement to suspend all flights to and from Mexico and Caribbean countries until April 30, 2021. This will be in effect as of January 31, 2021.
Friday, January 29 2021
- Ontario Takes Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 VariantsThe Ontario government is taking action to stop the spread of new COVID-19 variants throughout the province.
Friday, January 29 2021
- Canada to Implement New Testing and Quarantine MeasuresThe Government of Canada continues to take unprecedented action to protect the health and safety of Canadians by introducing new measures to help prevent further introduction and transmission of COVID-19 and new variants of the virus into Canada.
Thursday, January 28 2021
- Off-Peak Electricity Rates ExtendedThe Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms to support those spending more time at home in response to the provincial Stay-at-Home Order.
Wednesday, January 27 2021
- Canada Launches a Mobility Working Group with UkraineIRCC announced the establishment of a new Canada–Ukraine Mobility Working Group, to identify and improve mobility opportunities for Ukrainians seeking to come to Canada.
Friday, January 22 2021
- Legal Aid Coverage for Health Care Workers Permanent Residence PathwayLegal Aid Ontario (LAO) offering certificates for lawyers to assist clients with applications under the Health Care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway.
Friday, January 22 2021
- CRA Guide for StudentsThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) understands that many students have been struggling with financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, January 19 2021
- Statistics Canada Hiring for the 2021 CensusExciting opportunity to work for Statistics Canada, you can earn money while you learn about Canada's population.
Friday, January 15 2021
- Ontario Temporarily Pauses Residential EvictionsOntario has issued an emergency order to temporarily pause the enforcement of residential evictions and ensure people are not forced to leave their homes during the provincial declaration of emergency and while the stay-at-home-order is in force.
Tuesday, January 12 2021
- Ontario Issues New Emergency Stay-at-Home OrderNew COVID emergency measures for the people of Ontario.
Monday, January 11 2021
- Canada Announces New Policy to Help Former International StudentsForeign nationals in Canada affected by the pandemic with an expired or expiring PGWP will have an opportunity to apply for another open work permit. These will be valid for 18 months and allow former international students to remain in Canada.
Friday, January 8 2021
- Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online LearningIn response to increasing community transmission of COVID-19, in-person learning will be deferred in Southern Ontario, which aligns with the planned return of in-person learning for secondary school students in these regions.
Friday, January 8 2021
- COVID-19 Testing Program Launches at Pearson AirportOntario has launched a new, voluntary and free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible international travellers returning to Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province.
Tuesday, January 5 2021
- Mandatory Pre-Departure Negative COVID-19 Test ResultAll passengers five years of age or older, flying to Canada from another country will be required to provide written or electronic documentation showing they received a negative result from a COVID-19 test.
Tuesday, January 5 2021
- Invitations to Apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents ProgramImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun sending invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program.

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