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

Friday, January 12 2024
- Temporary resident pathway opens for Palestinian extended family in Gaza Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced this week the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Tuesday, July 25 2023
- Ontario Announces the Launch of Mobile Skilled Trades ClassroomsInteractive trades & tech trucks will bring simulators and hands-on activities to nearly half a million people across the province interested in learning trades.
Monday, June 19 2023
- The Supreme Court of Canada Upheld the Safe Third Country AgreementThe Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued a statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA).
Wednesday, May 31 2023
- New Process to Welcome Skilled NewcomersImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) launched category-based selection for Canada’s economic immigration management system, Express Entry.
Wednesday, April 26 2023
- Canada to Provide Support to Sudanese NationalsThe Government of Canada will introduce new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home.
Friday, January 20 2023
- One-time top-up to the Canada Housing BenefitThe one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent qualify.
Friday, January 20 2023
- Replacement documents for People affected by Hurricane FionaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue free replacements of certain documents for those directly affected by the hurricane. These documents will expire on the same date as the original damaged or lost ones would have expired.
Thursday, September 29 2022
- COVID-19 Border and Travel Measures ChangesThe Government of Canada is removing all COVID-19 entry restrictions and testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, starting October 1, 2022.
Friday, August 5 2022
- Ontario Introduces French Accents on Health Cards If you have a French name you may now visit a ServiceOntario location to request a free replacement health card displaying your name with French language characters, including the correct accents.
Wednesday, July 13 2022
- Ontario Expanding Eligibility for Second Booster DosesOntario is expanding eligibility for second booster doses to people aged 18 and over starting on Thursday, July 14. You can book an appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre.
Monday, February 14 2022
- Keeping Pets Safe from Extreme WeatherThe extreme cold poses danger for humans and pets alike. In some cases, cold weather can be life-threatening.

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