Author: Elena Angulo

Immigration Updates and Options for Persons from Afghanistan and Ukraine *Note: Information current to July 15th, 2022.*

Immigration Updates and Options for Persons from Afghanistan and Ukraine
*Note: Information current to July 15th, 2022.*

Recently, the Government of Canada has announced many new immigration programs for people fleeing Afghanistan or Ukraine.  Below are some key highlights, specific to each country.

Information about all the programs can be found on the Immigration,

Tough Times – I Need More Money!

Our Income Maintenance Team has a wealth of knowledge about the variety of Government income sources available. Click here to learn more.
Read our article highlighting the variety of federal and provincial income sources that you may be eligible to apply for and receive.
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Beaches East York Interfaith Presents

The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program

The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program is a City of Toronto poverty reduction initiative to make public transit more affordable for low-income Toronto residents.
The program provides a discount for eligible users for 12 months, programmed onto a PRESTO Opens in new window card. Cardholders must load funds to access the discounted Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) adult fare or TTC monthly pass.

Legal Aid Ontario YouTube Videos – Getting Help in the Virtual Criminal Court in Toronto Series

Legal Aid Ontario is creating information videos to bring accessible information about a variety of legal services.
YouTube Link:  Legal Aid Ontario – YouTube

 

Promoting Rights for All Workers

Steps to Justice Website – New and Updated Information for Migrant Workers
May 1st is better known as May Day – a long history in many countries representing change –new growing seasons, new life, new work conditions, new laws…each change takes on a new meaning.  Here in Ontario many recognize May 1 as a Day of Mourning for Injured and Deceased Workers.

Virtual Town Hall: Your Apartment, Your Rights – March 23, 2022

Thank you to all who participated in the virtual Town Hall., “Your Apartment, Your Rights”, held on March 23, 2022.  As a follow up we include:
Video Link to the presentation – https://www.kapwing.com/videos/6241c50842e66c00852f6920
RentSafeTO information – call 311 or visit https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/rental-housing-standards/apartment-building-standards/rentsafeto-for-tenants/
Contact information for the Federation of Metro Tenants’

Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline: Documentary Community Film

Addressing the School to Prison Pipeline: Documentary Community Film,   produce by Moses Latigo from Kigaana Productions
Event Date & Time:  Thursday March 31, 2022  at 6:30 pm
Toronto Black community is addressing anti-Black racism within our classrooms and in the justice system through community engagement and advocacy.
My name is Tiffany Taylor,

Immigration Updates and Options – Canada’s Response to the War in Ukraine

*Note: Information current to March 3rd, 2022.*

Over recent days, the Government of Canada has announced how they plan on helping people impacted by the war in Ukraine.  Information about all the programs can be found on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html

Below are the key highlights:

There is a dedicated phone number available for people with questions about the situation: 613-321-4243.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

 
To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased.
 
To be eligible for LEAP EFA, the applicant still needs to be in arrears but does not need to be in threat of disconnection or have been disconnected.