NEWS RELEASES
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December 18, 2006
McGuinty Government Opening Doors For International Professionals
Helping Newcomers and Health Professionals Succeed in Ontario |
Backgrounder - HealthForceOntario Strategy |
December 14, 2006
Ontario Government Breaking Down Barriers For Newcomers
Almost $900,000 To Help Early Childhood Educators Work In Their Field |
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December 13, 2006
Unprecedented Legislation Breaks Down Barriers For Newcomers
Bill 124, Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006, Passes |
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December 12, 2006
Order Of Ontario Appointments Announced |
Backgrounder - Order Of Ontario Appointees |
December 11, 2006
Ontario Government Investing $596,000 To Break Down Barriers For Newcomers
Program Helps Internationally Trained Dietitians Work In Their Field Sooner |
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December 7, 2006
McGuinty Government Invests $600,000 In Occupation-Specific Language Training Expansion
School Boards to Expand Specialized Language Courses to Break Down Barriers for Newcomers |
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December 5 , 2006
Ontario Government Marks International Volunteer Day |
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December 1, 2006
McGuinty Government Investing In Newcomer Success
Minister Colle Announces $25,000 Funding To Help Newcomers Succeed |
Backgrounder - Ontario’s Comprehensive Plan At Work Breaking Down Barriers For Skilled Newcomers |
November 24, 2006
McGuinty Government Helping Victims Of Domestic Violence
Interpreter Services To Help Victims In the Language They Best Understand |
Backgrounder - Language Interpreter Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence |
November 21, 2006
Ontario Government Expands Programs For Newcomers In York Region, GTA
Invests $1.75 Million to Link Employers to Newcomers |
Backgrounder - McGuinty Government Helps Employers Link To Skilled Newcomers |
November 6, 2006
McGuinty government provides newcomers with greater access to career opportunities, training
Employment Ontario Is Ontario’s Employment And Training Network |
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October 16 , 2006
New Ontario Citizenship Curriculum Launched For Newcomers |
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September 21, 2006
Expanded Services To Help Newcomers Find Work In Ontario
McGuinty Government On The Side Of Newcomers Who Want The Opportunity To Succeed |
Backgrounder - Job Connect Services Helping Newcomers Find Work In Ontario
Backgrounder - Fair Access To Regulated Professions Act, 2006 |
September 21, 2006
Ontario Government Engaging Youth To Remember Holocaust
Minister Colle Announces Funding To Support Holocaust Memorial Award |
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September 15, 2006
Minister's Trip Strengthens Chinese-Ontario Immigration |
News release also available in  Chinese (PDF) |
September 11, 2006
Statement From Minister Of Citizenship And Immigration On
Fifth Anniversary Of September 11
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August 24, 2006
Ontario Citizenship And Immigration Minister To Embark On Exchange Trip To China
Colle Seeks Ways to Help Chinese Newcomers Succeed In Ontario |
News release also available in Chinese (PDF) |
August 4, 2006
McGuinty Government Offers Condolences On Passing Of “Miss Lou” |
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August 3, 2006
Ontario Government Helping To Put Newcomers On The Radar Screen Of Employers
New Bridge Training Program Helps Newcomers Work in Their Professions Sooner |
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July 21, 2006
McGuinty Government Providing Assistance To Canadians Returning From Lebanon
Ontario’s Plan to Welcome Evacuees Home Includes Emergency Health and Settlement Services |
Canadians Returning from Lebanon: Health Care and Social Service Options |
July 20, 2006
McGuinty Government Announces Immediate Support For Red Cross Relief Efforts In Lebanon
Ontario Government Will Provide $200,000 In Assistance |
Canadians Returning from Lebanon: Health Care and Social Service Options |
June 2006
Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement
Consultations to seek input on the development of settlement and language training strategies. |
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June 27, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 279 Volunteers In Kingston
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 27, 2006
McGuinty Government Removing Barriers For Newcomers
Ontario Marks Multiculturalism Day With New Funding For Internationally Trained Workers |
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June 26, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 258 Volunteers in Kingston
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 26, 2006
McGuinty Government Breaking Down Barriers For Newcomers In College System
$5 Million Investment Will Help 6,300 Internationally Trained To Work in Their Fields Sooner |
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June 23, 2006
Air India Flight 182 Memorial To Be Built On Toronto Waterfront
Victims’ Families Joined By Three Levels Of Government |
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June 23, 2006
Young Ontarians Recognized For Their Volunteer Contributions
Today’s recipients are leaders of tomorrow |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Medal For Young Volunteers |
June 22, 2006
Young Ontarians Recognized For Their Volunteer Contributions
Today’s recipients are leaders of tomorrow |
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June 22, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 359 Volunteers In Owen Sound
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 21, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 296 Volunteers In Barrie
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 21, 2006
Swearing-In Ceremony Part Of Ontario Government’s Canada Day Celebrations
Event Celebrates Canada’s 139th Birthday |
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June 20, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 198 Volunteers In North Bay
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 19, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 265 Volunteers In Orillia
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 16, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 428 Volunteers In Peterborough
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 15, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 111 Cobourg Volunteers
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 14, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 127 Volunteers In Belleville
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 13, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 353 Volunteers In Toronto
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 12, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 519 Volunteers In Toronto
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 8, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 215 Volunteers In Mississauga
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 8, 2006
McGuinty Government Introduces Legislation To Break Down Barriers For Newcomers
Proposed Legislation To Help More Newcomers Work in Regulated Professions |
Backgrounder - Fair Access To Regulated Professions Act, 2006
Backgrounder - Helping Newcomers Succeed In Ontario |
June 7, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 199 Volunteers In Mississauga
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 6, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 164 Volunteers In Richmond Hill
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 5, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 193 Volunteers In Richmond Hill
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
June 3, 2006
McGuinty Government Breaks Down Barriers For Newcomers
$250,000 Loans Programs To Help Newcomers Succeed |
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June 2, 2006
McGuinty Government To Introduce Legislation To Help Internationally Trained Professionals
New Legislation And Internship Program To Break Down Barriers |
Backgrounder - McGuinty Government’s Comprehensive Plan For Newcomer Success:
Internships For Internationally Trained Professionals
Backgrounder - Helping Newcomers Succeed In Ontario |
May 31, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 144 Volunteers In Simcoe
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 30, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 285 Volunteers In Niagara Falls
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 29, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 324 Volunteers In Niagara Falls
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 26, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 221 Volunteers In Ottawa
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 25, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 204 Volunteers In Ottawa
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 25, 2006
Investing In Success For Newcomers To Ottawa
Increased Funding To Four Ottawa Agencies For Newcomer Settlement Services |
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May 25, 2006
McGuinty Government Helping Ottawa Newcomers Work In Their Fields Sooner
Seven Bridge Training Programs Help Meet Skills Demand Through Expertise Of Newcomers |
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May 24, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 186 Volunteers In Petawawa
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 18, 2006
New Bridge Training Investment Means Better Opportunities For Newcomers
$14 Million Investment Will Mean Better Access To Jobs For Skilled Newcomers |
Backgrounder - Ontario Government Funds 24 New Bridging Projects for Newcomers
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May 17, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 290 Volunteers In Hamilton
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 16, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 303 Volunteers In Hamilton
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 11, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 232 Volunteers In Thunder Bay
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 9, 2006
Mcguinty Government Honours 86 Volunteers In Atikokan
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 5, 2006
Mcguinty Government Honours 223 Volunteers in Sudbury
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 4, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 139 Volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
May 3, 2006
Helping Windsor/Essex Meet The Demand For Skilled Labour
OntarioImmigration.ca Website Designed To Attract Skilled Newcomers |
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May 3, 2006
Helping Toronto Meet The Demand For Skilled Labour
OntarioImmigration.ca Website Designed To Attract Skilled Newcomers |
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May 3, 2006
Helping Sudbury Meet The Demand For Skilled Labour
OntarioImmigration.ca Website Designed To Attract Skilled Newcomers |
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May 3, 2006
Helping Ottawa Meet The Demand For Skilled Labour
OntarioImmigration.ca Website Designed To Attract Skilled Newcomers |
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May 3, 2006
Helping London Meet The Demand For Skilled Labour
OntarioImmigration.ca Website Designed To Attract Skilled Newcomers |
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May 3, 2006
McGuinty Government Launches New Health Human Resources Strategy
HealthForceOntario Strategy Aims To Fill Shortage of Health Care Professionals |
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May 3, 2006
Ontario Benefits From The Skills Of International Students
New Agreement Allows International Students To Work Off-Campus |
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May 2, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 190 volunteers in Timmins
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 28, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 234 Volunteers in Scarborough
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 27, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 232 Volunteers in Scarborough
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 25, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 167 Volunteers in Oshawa
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 24, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 250 Volunteers in Oshawa
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 24, 2006
Ontario Marks National Volunteer Week
Volunteers Recognized for Building Communities |
Backgrounder - National Volunteer Week |
April 21, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 295 Volunteers in Kitchener
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 20, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 269 Volunteers in Kitchener
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 19, 2006
Ontario’s Community Builders Program Promotes And Celebrates Province’s Diversity And Heritage |
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April 12, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 237 Volunteers in Windsor
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 12, 2006
Ontario Government Helping To Rebuild Schools In Pakistan
International Aid Agencies Receive $1million For Reconstruction |
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April 11, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 147 Volunteers in Chatham
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 11, 2006
McGuinty Government Investing In Success Of Hamilton’s Newcomers
Expanded Settlement Services Will Help New Ontarians Succeed |
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April 10, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 236 Volunteers in Sarnia
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 7, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 142 Volunteers in Stratford
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 6, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 252 Volunteers In London
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 5, 2006
McGuinty Government Honours 181 Volunteers In Aylmer
Twentieth Anniversary of Awards for Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder - The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Backgrounder - Volunteering In Ontario |
April 4, 2006
Hamilton-area newcomers to benefit from internship program
Career Bridge Program launched in Hamilton |
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April 3, 2006
Ontario Government To Honour More Than 8,000 Volunteers
Twentieth Anniversary Of Awards For Volunteer Service |
Backgrounder |
March 27, 2006
Conference highlights competitive advantage of a
Diverse workforce
Ontario Government And Private Sector Partner Showcase Benefits Of Diversity |
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March 20, 2006
Mcguinty Government Expanding Newcomer Opportunities
Initiatives help newcomers reach full potential |
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March 10, 2006
Ontario Government Honours Volunteers Who Help Newcomers |
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March 8, 2006
Ontario Government Unveils New Award To Honour Women
“Leading Women, Building Communities” Award Recognizes Exceptional Leadership |
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March 7, 2006
McGuinty Government Launches www.OntarioImmigration.ca
New Website Will Help Newcomers Settle And Succeed In Ontario |
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February 28, 2006
Ontario Pledges Assistance To Philippine Mudslide Victims
McGuinty Government Donates $200,000 For Assistance |
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February 17, 2006
Ontario Government Improving Newcomer Settlement Services
Expanded Services Will Help New Ontarians Succeed |
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February 17, 2006
Ontario Government Improving Newcomer Settlement Services
Expanded Services Will Help New Ontarians Succeed |
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February 10, 2006
Ontario’s Community Builders Program Celebrates Cultural Diversity
New Program Promotes Better Understanding of Ontario’s Heritage |
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February 8, 2006
Ontario Government Improving Newcomer Settlement Services
Expanded Services Will Help New Ontarians Succeed |
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February 2, 2006
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship Recipients Announced
Thirty-Eight Ontarians Recognized For Their Outstanding Public Contributions |
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January 27, 2006
Ontario Government Announces Additional $1 Million In Relief Funding For Pakistan
Funds Will Help Rebuild Lives In Earthquake Zone |
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January 6, 2006
Ontario Government Evaluating Rebuilding Efforts In Pakistan
Minister Colle To Get First-Hand Look At Earthquake Damage |
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January 3, 2006
Government Thanks Volunteers On Twentieth Anniversary of Volunteer Recognition Program
Nominations Open For 2006 Volunteer Service Awards |
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