The Minimum Wage Advisory Panel in Ontario has begun public consultations on the minimum wage. Consultations are to be completed by October 18, 2013.
The purpose of the consultations is to receive input and comments on issues raised in a consultation paper that was released on July 17, 2013. The Advisory Panel is seeking input through 9 specific questions detailed in the consultation paper.
Did you know that Ottawa is the second largest recipient of immigrants in Ontario, after Toronto? By 2017, immigrants will account for 27% and visible minorities 28% of Ottawa's population.
The OCASI Executive Director's Forum (ED Forum) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Monday, October 21, 2013 in Toronto at the Westin Prince Hotel. At this year's Forum, you will have an opportunity to meet and get to know keynote speaker Honourable Michael Coteau, MPP, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. We invite you to join the more than 200 sector leaders, funders and government representatives to dialogue on priorities and issues of concern, and devise strategies to address current and emerging trends.
North York Community House (NYCH) has released a new report titled DIY: Immigrant Entrepreneurs are Doing it for Themselves. Results of this study show that more immigrants to Toronto are starting their own small businesses for many reasons, including as a response to an unfavourable job market, to supplement a low-income, and to work flexibly according to their own schedule.
