As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province, those taking public transit, returning to work or going out shopping are being urged to continue to adhere to public health advice as the best line of defence against COVID-19. To assist the public, the Ministry of Health today released specific recommendations on how to choose, wear and care for ...
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La province se remet en marche mais les Ontariens doivent continuer à respecter les conseils de santé publique
Alors que le gouvernement remet la province en marche de manière prudente et progressive, il recommande fortement aux Ontariens et Ontariennes qui prennent les transports en commun, retournent au travail ou sortent faire des courses de continuer à respecter les conseils de santé publique, ces gestes barrières qui sont notre meilleure défense contre la COVID-19. Le ministère de la Santé ...
Read More »Sault College’s E-Learning Programming Continues to Expand
Sault College’s e-learning course offerings continue to expand with a diverse range of program options for every learner. The College’s newest online certificates include: Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship Certificate and Strength-Based Perspectives in Helping Certificate. With the addition of these new online certificates, Sault College is now offering over 40 online certificate ...
Read More »Ontario Reduces Financial Barriers to Postsecondary Education
The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today, those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020-21 school year. “Investing in higher education is one of the most important investments a person can make in their future,” said Ross Romano, Minister of College and Universities. “To ...
Read More »L’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers à l’éducation postsecondaire
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers pour les étudiants à temps plein qui font des études postsecondaires. À compter d’aujourd’hui, les étudiants qui sont le plus dans le besoin peuvent présenter une demande au Régime d’aide financière aux étudiants de l’Ontario (RAFEO) pour l’année scolaire 2020-2021. « Faire des études supérieures est l’un des principaux investissements qu’une personne puisse faire ...
Read More »L’Ontario prolonge les décrets d’urgence pour assurer la sécurité publique
En consultation avec le médecin hygiéniste en chef, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a prolongé jusqu’au 29 mai 2020 tous les décrets d’urgence émis depuis le début de la situation d’urgence. Il s’agit notamment des décrets relatifs à la fermeture des bars et des restaurants ― sauf pour l’offre de plats à emporter et la livraison ―, aux restrictions sur les activités ...
Read More »Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement ...
Read More »Ontario Announces Independent Commission into Long-Term Care
Today, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 in Ontario’s long-term care homes: “Our government has been clear that we will review the long-term care system to get a better understanding of the impacts and responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. Today, I am announcing that we will be launching ...
Read More »L’Ontario annonce une commission indépendante sur les soins de longue durée
Aujourd’hui, la Dre Merrilee Fullerton, ministre des Soins de longue durée, a fait la déclaration suivante en réaction à l’incidence de la COVID-19 dans les foyers de soins de longue durée de l’Ontario : « Notre gouvernement a clairement indiqué son intention de revoir le système de soins de longue durée afin de mieux comprendre les répercussions de l’épidémie de ...
Read More »Health Statement – Sunday, May 17
In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “As of Sunday, May 17, there are 76,204 COVID-19 cases, including 5,702 deaths. More than 38,159 or 50 per cent of cases are now recovered. Labs across Canada have tested over 1,296,000 people for COVID-19 to date, ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the fatal Canadian Armed Forces aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the fatal Canadian Armed Forces aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one Canadian Armed Forces member, Captain Jennifer Casey, and one injured, Captain Richard MacDougall, in today’s Snowbirds aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia. “Our thoughts are with the families of ...
Read More »Les Canadiens admissibles continueront de recevoir leurs paiements de prestations jusqu’à l’automne 2020
Le 15 mai 2020 – L’honorable Diane Lebouthillier, ministre du Revenu national, a annoncé aujourd’hui que les paiements de prestations se poursuivront pendant trois mois de plus pour ceux qui ne sont pas en mesure de produire leur déclaration de revenus de 2019 à temps. Les Canadiens admissibles qui reçoivent actuellement le crédit pour la taxe sur les produits et services/taxe de vente harmonisée ...
Read More »Benefits payments for eligible Canadians to continue until Fall 2020
May 15, 2020 – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue is announcing that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019 returns on time. Eligible Canadians who are presently receiving the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit and/or the Canada child benefit (CCB) will continue to ...
Read More »Canada Summer Jobs start rolling out to keep young people working during COVID-19
A strong workforce includes good job opportunities for youth. That is why the Government is working with employers across the country during this unprecedented time to make sure that young Canadians stay connected to the job market with safe and secure summer employment opportunities. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, has kicked off the ...
Read More »Ontario Ready to Respond to Wildland Fire Season – Fire Ban Lifts at Midnight
The Ontario government has taken additional steps to protect people and property during the wildland fire season, including an increase in base funding for emergency forest firefighting by $30.2 million, and ensuring safety measures are in place to protect Ontario’s highly trained fire rangers from COVID-19. At 12:01 a.m. on May 16, 2020, Ontario is lifting the Restricted Fire Zone ...
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