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Immigration Update: 2025 Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship Program

Government of Canada pauses the acceptance of Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship applications as of January 1st, 2025.
According to an announcement in the Canada Gazette, this year (2025), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will only be accepting and processing Permanent Residence applications made under the PGP program that were already submitted by the end of 2024.

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Marjorie Hiley awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

Our Executive Director, Marjorie Hiley, received the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition for her contributions to our community. Thank you MPP Stephanie Bowman for nominating Marjorie!

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BEWARE: SCAMMERS EXPLOITING NEW GOVERNMENT REBATE PROGRAM TO TARGET SENIORS

Ontario homeowners—particularly seniors—are being warned about scams linked to the recent launch of government energy efficiency rebate programs.
On January 7, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced new rebate programs designed to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades. These programs cover rebates for:

Windows and doors
Insulation and air sealing
Smart thermostats and heat pumps
Rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems

Unfortunately,

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Letter of Support for Bill 230, Housing Equity and Rental Transparency Act, 2024

Our MPP Stephanie Bowman, Don Valley West, introduced Bill 230, Housing Equity and Rental Transparency Act, 2024, at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on November 27, 2024. We were pleased to provide our feedback and a letter of support.
The amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act proposed in this Bill would improve not only the lives of tenants,

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Temporary Layoffs: Know Your Rights

Has your employer ever stopped giving you work without actually terminating your employment? Or perhaps your employer suddenly gives you fewer shifts? If so, then you may have been put on a temporary layoff.
A temporary layoff happens when an employer stops or significantly cuts back on the work they give to an employee without actually terminating their employment.

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Legal Information Webinar: Sponsorship, Super Visas and Family Reunification

You can watch a recording of our Legal Information Webinar on Sponsorship, Super Visas and Family Reunification from November 20, 2024 below.
You can view a PDF of the slides here.

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Will Immigration Believe My Marriage is Real? 4 Things You Should Know

The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1 or complete our online Intake Form.
Canadian immigration law allows people to apply for their husband, wife or partner to join them as a permanent resident of this country.

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Big Win for Tenants! Renovictions Bylaw Approved by Committee

On October 30, 2024, the City of Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee approved the implementation of the new Rental Renovation Licence By-law to address renovictions. This is a big win for tenants across Toronto!
DVCLS has been actively advocating for and working on this bylaw since 2019 alongside Councillor Paula Fletcher and tenant advocates.

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ISAC Survey on Social Assistance

From the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Ontario’s social assistance, Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates are among the lowest in the country. Our province’s social assistance system needs a massive upgrade.
We want to bring about changes so that social assistance enables Ontarians to live a life of dignity and equality.

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Super Visas: Long-Term Temporary Visits for Parents and Grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents

The following is legal information and not legal advice. If you need further information or need legal advice, please call our Intake Line at 416-441-1764 ext. 1 or complete our online Intake Form.
*Note: The information below only applies to super visa applications made after July 22, 2022.

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