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BRIDGES FORUM 2019 – Feb 08, 2019
BRIDGES Forum 2019 was a great successful event held on Feb 08, 2019 at Centennial College Event Centre.
We have posted all presentation slides and materials from the event on the “BRIDGES Forum 2019” project page. Click here to access the documents.
COVID-19 Update for Newcomers – Selfcare, Financial Assistance, Essential Services
COVID-19 Prevention and Care
- Guide for anyone returning from travel
- How to care for someone with COVID-19
- How to protect yourself
- How to Self-isolate
- Where Should I Go for COVID-19 Info?
Economic Impact Response
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan- Support for Canadians and Businesses
- Employment Insurance and other supports
- Update on Law and Legal Services – Employment, Housing, Tribunals and Courts
Financial Assistance
- Child Care Benefits: Increased Child Care Benefit Information – New !
- Employment Insurance: How To Apply For EI – New !
- Emergency Support Benefit: Have You Been Laid Off Or Your Hours Reduced? – New !
- Emergency Insurance Sickness Benefit: No Paid Sick Leave, Are You Quarantined, Sick? Click Here – New !
- Emergency Care Benefit: If You’re Unable To Claim E-I But Are Sick Or Quarantined and/or Are Taking Care Of Family Members – New !
- Need Mortgage Help? Mortgage Support For Canadians – New !
Visit our News and Events Page for other resources!
Province of Ontario/Ontario Ministry of Health Resource Hub
COVID-19 Resource Hub
Updated every day, seven days a week, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET.
Resources including an information sheet available in multiple languages. Visit for news of cases and affected areas in Ontario, information on coronaviruses and COVID-19 specifically, information on how to protect yourself and on symptoms and treatment, and guidelines for travellers returning from affected areas.
Public Health Ontario
COVID-19 Resource Hub
Most resources are targeted to health care providers, but a collection of fact sheets on self-monitoring and self-isolation in multiple languages (English, Simplified Chines, Farsi, Italian, and Korean) may be of use to community organizations.
Telehealth Ontario
Call if you develop symptoms.
Telephone: 1 866 797 0000
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses.
Income Support for Individuals Who Need it Most
Mortgage Default Management Tools
Role of Financial Institutions
Supporting Canadian Businesses Through the Canada Account
Helping Businesses Keep Their Workers
Flexibility for Businesses Filing Taxes
Ensuring Businesses have Access to Credit
Supporting Financial Market Liquidity
Economic Response Plan – Cost and Implementation
Toronto Newcomer Day – May 21, 2020 – Postponed
Toronto Newcomer Day – May 21, 2020 – Postponed
Save the date for the 6th annual Toronto Newcomer Day! All Torontonians are invited to join us in welcoming newcomers in Toronto with activities and entertainment at this showcase of Toronto’s diverse communities.
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
Save the Date-Toronto Newcomer Day_May 21, 2020
Navigating Adult Education Pathways – Mar 25, 2020 – Cancelled
Navigating Adult Education Pathways – March 25, 2020
A workshop at no cost for service providers who support newcomer adult clients to achieve their education goals.
Topics and Presenters
- Needs Assessment for Adult Learners – YMCA
- Improving Pathways Planning – OKLearn.ca
- Accessing Post-Secondary Education in Ontario – Humber College
