ON THE RADAR: Dental Coverage Coming for some Canadians

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The federal government has a new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which will help some Canadians pay for certain dental costs. For information on who’s eligible, what’s covered, and when coverage starts, check out the February issue of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR … More ON THE RADAR: Dental Coverage Coming for some Canadians

ON THE RADAR: Changes coming for consumers, international students, and newcomers

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The year ahead promises changes in a variety of areas. Look for new consumer protection laws, new rules for international students, and a greater move to doing immigration applications online. Find out what’s changing in the January issue of CLEO’s ON THE … More ON THE RADAR: Changes coming for consumers, international students, and newcomers

ON THE RADAR: Changes Coming for Ontario Workers

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) As 2024 approaches, it’s time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers in Ontario. Find out what’s changing in the December issue of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR by clicking HERE. This post gives general legal information. For legal … More ON THE RADAR: Changes Coming for Ontario Workers

ON THE RADAR: A round-up of inflation supports and a new benefit for people with disabilities

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Starting July 1, 2023, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates increased by 6.5% and will be adjusted yearly based on inflation. And the federal government sent out a Grocery Rebate on July 5 with people’s GST/HST tax credit. While these changes are … More ON THE RADAR: A round-up of inflation supports and a new benefit for people with disabilities

ON THE RADAR: Online Immigration Portal

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has an online portal for submitting applications for permanent residence. This is part of the government’s efforts to “digitize and modernize”. Read more in this month’s On The Radar. This post gives general legal information. For … More ON THE RADAR: Online Immigration Portal

ON THE RADAR: Changes to EI Sickness Benefits

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On December 18, 2022, the Canadian government increased the number of weeks that workers can get Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits. Workers who started their claims on or after December 18 can get up to 26 weeks of benefits. For claims started … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to EI Sickness Benefits

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Benefits Aimed at Rising Cost of Living

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The provincial and federal governments recently made changes to some financial benefits and policies. These changes are aimed at helping people with the increased cost of living. For more information, check out the November issue of ON THE RADAR! This post gives general … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Benefits Aimed at Rising Cost of Living

ON THE RADAR: Back to Pre-Pandemic Rules for Employment Insurance

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The Government of Canada made many temporary changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last of these changes ended on September 24, 2022. For more information, check out the October issue of ON THE RADAR! This post … More ON THE RADAR: Back to Pre-Pandemic Rules for Employment Insurance

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Sick Leave & Layoff Rules Related to COVID-19

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) In July, the Ontario government made big changes to the leave program created because of COVID-19. For more information, check out the August issue of ON THE RADAR! This post gives general legal information. For legal advice for a specific situation please CONTACT … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Sick Leave & Layoff Rules Related to COVID-19