Legislation to support new recovery benefits and extend funding for COVID-19 measures receives Royal Assent
On October 2nd, the COVID-19 Response Measures Act (formerly Bill C-4) received Royal Assent. This legislation creates three new temporary recovery benefits to support Canadians who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19.
The Act creates three new temporary Canada Recovery Benefits to provide income support to Canadian workers while promoting economic recovery with measures that encourage people to return to work.
Ontario Modernizes Social Assistance to Help More People Re-enter the Workforce
The Ontario Government is unveiling plans to build a more responsive, efficient and person-centred social assistance system that will get people back to work and help the economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness plan to ensure the province’s health care, long-term care and education systems are prepared for the immediate challenges of the fall, including a second wave of COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season.
Ontario Releases Updated COVID-19 Modelling for Second Wave
Ontario has developed a comprehensive plan, Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19, to ensure the health care system is prepared for the immediate challenges of the fall including future surges and waves of COVID-19 and flu season.
For every dollar donated, The Mississauga Food Bank will be able to provide nutritious and culturally appropriate food for 2 meals for a hungry neighbour in need through our network of over 40 agencies.
Mississauga Seeks Public Feedback on Climate Change Through Online Survey
The City of Mississauga is looking for public feedback through the Climate Change online survey to learn more about public perceptions on climate change based on those who live or work in Mississauga. The survey is available online until October 19.
Region of Peel is One of Eight Canadian Municipalities to Receive Triple A Credit Rating by S&P Global Ratings
The Region of Peel’s Triple A credit rating, which is the highest rating a municipal or regional government can achieve, has been reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings.
COVID-19 & Getting Back to Work: Smart, Safe, and Supportive
Ontario is heading back to work, but to stop the spread of COVID-19 we need to do it in the right way. This video outlines some high level considerations for employers and employees.
