Thursday 27 October 2011

Informacoes uteis

Nem li ainda ... mas deixo aqui algumas informacoes que recebi de um amigo:


FEATURED ARTICLE:

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AS A TENANT?

As a tenant in Ontario, you have certain legal rights before and after you move in.

For more information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, visit:

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FEATURED RESOURCE:

RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL: WHAT TO DO WITH HOUSEHOLD GOODS

It is important that you dispose of household materials in a safe and environmentally-friendly way. This new article on Settlement.Org has information about how to dispose of books, cars, renovation materials, fabrics, hazardous waste and more.

For more information about green living, visit:

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FEATURED EVENT:

NEWCOMER ORIENTATION

The Centre for Immigration and Community Services (CICS) invites newcomers to an Orientation Session to assist them with settlement and integration into Canadian society on October 28th. 

For more event listings in Ontario, visit:

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DISCUSSION FORUM - Read what newcomers are saying about these topics:

LOOKING FOR FREE BEGINNER FRENCH CLASSES FOR KIDS

Does your child want to take French classes? Do you know where to find classes in your area?

DO I NEED A CO-SIGNER FOR MY WIFE'S SPONSORSHIP?

Do you want to sponsor your spouse? Do you know the income requirements?

WILL OUR BABY BE BORN A CITIZEN?

Are you having a baby outside of Canada? Do you have questions about their citizenship?

HOW DO I APPLY FOR NEW PR CARD?

Has your PR Card expired? Do you know how to renew it?

CAN I KEEP MY APARTMENT AFTER MY ROOMMATE LEAVES?

Do you have a roommate? Are they moving out soon? Do you want to keep the apartment?

Follow the discussions and post your own questions in the Settlement.Org Discussion Forum.
(Please note: this is NOT a forum for information about how to immigrate to Canada).

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IN THE NEWS: 

PREVENTING BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

The Ministry of Education has created a web page with information about bullying. It has information about what the ministry and schools are doing about bullying and what you can expect if your child is being bullied.

CULTURAL ACCESS PASS NOW ACCEPTED AT PARKS CANADA LOCATIONS

With the Cultural Access Pass, new Canadian citizens can now get into more than 100 national parks, historic sites and more for free. With this pass you can visit many cultural institutions in your region at no cost.

PAUL YUZYK AWARD FOR MULTICULTURALISM

The Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism recognizes individuals across Canada who have made exceptional contributions to multiculturalism and diversity.

THE FLU SHOT - INFORMATION FOR ONTARIANS

Flu shots are free for all Ontarians over the age of 6 months, who live, work or study in Ontario. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has more information about what the flu shot is and where you can get it.

For more news for and about newcomers in Ontario, visit:

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Your Settlement.Org Team


Bonne Chance! Paola

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