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The
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is committed
to the full participation of all people living in Ontario
- so that they enjoy the richness and benefits of life in
the province and contribute to their communities. We work
in partnership to help individuals and the diverse communities
of the province to flourish.
We celebrate the accomplishments
of exceptional Ontarians and promote a sense of belonging
and attachment to the community and the province. Building
relationships and capacity is our strength. |
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McGUINTY GOVERNMENT OPENING DOORS FOR INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS
Helping Newcomers and Health Professionals Succeed in Ontario
December 18, 2006 - TORONTO –The McGuinty government is breaking down barriers for international professionals to work in their field of expertise by officially opening a one-stop resource and recruitment centre, Ontario Citizenship and Immigration Minister Mike Colle and Ontario Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman announced today. Read the full new release.
Backgrounder: HealthForceOntario Strategy
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ORDER OF ONTARIO APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED
December 12, 2006 - TORONTO – The Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, released the names of the most recent appointments to the Order of Ontario earlier today. Read the full new release.
Backgrounder: Order Of Ontario Appointees
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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INVESTING $596,000 TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR NEWCOMERS
Program Helps Internationally Trained Dietitians Work In Their Field Sooner
December 11, 2006 - TORONTO – The McGuinty government has invested $596,000 to help internationally trained dietitians to get work in their field, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today at a graduation ceremony for the first 20 of 60 dietitians in the program. Read the full new release. |
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MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT INVESTS $600,000 IN OCCUPATION-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE TRAINING EXPANSION
School Boards to Expand Specialized Language Courses to Break Down Barriers for Newcomers
December 7, 2006 - TORONTO – More adult newcomers will receive the language training they need to land jobs that match their skills and experience thanks to a $600,000 investment, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today. Read the full new release. |
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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT MARKS INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY
December 5, 2006 - TORONTO – Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Mike Colle offered his thanks and appreciation to Ontario’s volunteers and volunteer organizations at Baycrest today, Gmarking Ontario’s observance of December 5th as International Volunteer Day. Read the full new release. |
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McGUINTY GOVERNMENT INVESTING IN NEWCOMER SUCCESS
Minister Colle Announces $25,000 Funding To Help Newcomers Succeed
December 1, 2006 - MARKHAM – The McGuinty government is providing up to $25,000 to the Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) to gather information that will help ease newcomers’ transition into life in Ontario, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today. Read the full new release.
Backgrounder: Ontario’s Comprehensive Plan At Work Breaking Down Barriers For Skilled Newcomers
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MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Interpreter Services To Help Victims In the Language They Best Understand
November 24, 2006 - QUEEN'S PARK – The Ontario government is investing $2.1 million in interpreter services so that victims of domestic violence get the help they need in the language they know best, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle Ontario and Minister responsible for Women’s issues, Sandra Pupatello announced today. Read the full new release.
Backgrounder: Language Interpreter Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence
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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT EXPANDS PROGRAMS FOR NEWCOMERS IN YORK REGION, GTA
Invests $1.75 Million to Link Employers to Newcomers
November 21, 2006 - MARKHAM – The McGuinty government is investing $1.75 million to expand programming to help employers tap into the wealth of talent and skills of newcomers, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today. Read the full new release.
Backgrounder: McGuinty Government Helps Employers Link To Skilled Newcomers
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MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT PROVIDES NEWCOMERS WITH GREATER ACCESS TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING
Employment Ontario Is Ontario’s Employment And Training Network
November 6, 2006 – MARKHAM – Employment Ontario will provide newcomers and internationally trained individuals with employment training where and when they need it, Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, and Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, said today. Read the full new release.
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NEW ONTARIO CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM LAUNCHED FOR NEWCOMERS
October 16, 2006 – TORONTO – Newcomers are getting help to understand the benefits and responsibilities of life in Ontario through a new citizenship curriculum that will be offered to people enrolled in English and French as a Second Language classes, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today. Read the full new release.
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Minister Colle presents Mona Brown, Chair of the Docent Committee at the CJC with a certificate for her volunteer work at the Holocaust Memorial Centre of Toronto. |
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ENGAGING YOUTH TO REMEMBER HOLOCAUST
September 21, 2006 – TORONTO – The Ontario government is encouraging young people to address issues of discrimination, racism and intolerance by funding a Holocaust Memorial Award program initiated and delivered by the UJA Federation Holocaust Centre of Toronto, with the support of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle announced today. Read the full new release.
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MINISTER'S TRIP STRENGTHENS CHINESE-ONTARIO IMMIGRATION
September 15, 2006 – TORONTO – Just back from a 10-day visit to China, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle says he is determined to build on the knowledge he gained to support the transition of Chinese newcomers into Ontario society. Read the full new release.
News release also available in Chinese (PDF)
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