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The Ontario government is increasing financial supports available and simplifying the application process for individuals applying to the Second Career program. Click to learn more. Changes to Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB): Eligible recipients can now apply for a total of 25 periods (50 weeks) + payment amounts will change to $600. Click to learn more. … Continue reading
The Second Career program helps individuals who have been laid-off gain skills-training and financial support, up to $28K, to help secure jobs that are in-demand. Here is what one of our clients had to say about the Second Career program: “My application has been approved by the Ministry… Thank you again for helping me with … Continue reading
For Disabled People, Assistive Technology can be life-changing. In fact, access To Assistive Tech is a Human Right not an employment perk. Not having access to assistive technology can mean the difference between full and equal access to the internet and computer operating systems or exclusion from digital participation. Specialized technologies such as screen readers … Continue reading
Juliette Faraut, Editor at LinkedIn News, has itemized some of the industries that are currently hiring to meet COVID-19 demand. From HR to shipping to banking, here is a selection of the companies hiring right now: Scotiabank – 675 positions Loblaw Companies – 10,000+ roles in Canada Morneau Shepell (HR) – 300 positions BMO Financial Group – 1,900 positions MNP … Continue reading
Ontario is helping more than 2,000 students, apprentices and laid-off workers train for in-demand positions in auto and advanced manufacturing. The $9.3 million funding will support projects from a range of organizations, including auto manufacturers, industry associations, training providers and public universities and colleges. Premier Ford stated: “Ontario’s auto and manufacturing employers have made game-changing … Continue reading
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was initiated to provide temporary support to Canadians who had to stop working due to the pandemic. As Canada’s economy restarts, the Government has transitioned to a simplified Employment Insurance (EI) program to provide income support to those who remain unable to work and are eligible, as well as … Continue reading
During a televised Throne Speech in September, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke about how the government plans to manage health and economy over the coming months of the pandemic and the plan to stimulate an economic recovery. Through environmentally focused measures and incentives for companies to hire and train workers, the Liberal minority government vowed to … Continue reading
The Canadian GDP report for the year’s second quarter demonstrated the severity and scope of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian economic activity. After a 2.1% decline in the first quarter, real gross domestic product fell by 11.5% in the second. The decrease reflects record declines in household spending and non-residential business investment, … Continue reading
Immigrant talent could help address Canada’s healthcare needs in COVID-19 recovery. A Statistics Canada study indicates that 47% of foreign-educated immigrants with a health-related education are underutilized. Click to view the report. A recent CBC article addresses the fact that there are many immigrant women who are engineers, doctors, and scientists who are working in … Continue reading
Ontario is extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19. This new regulation will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures. Read the press release on the Ontario website. Read Employment E-News – June 2020 – A New Labour Landscape Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca
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