News - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

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   29 Appointees Named To Ontario's Highest Honour

   Businessman Paul Godfrey, world leader in diabetes research Mladen Vranic, humanitarian James Orbinski, Professor Constance Backhouse and news anchor Ken Shaw are among 29 new appointees to the Order of Ontario.

   January 25, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Young Ontarians Fight Discrimination

   From high school hallways and campus grounds, three 2009 Lincoln M. Alexander Award recipients are leading the fight against racism and inequality.

   December 10, 2009 10:40 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
3. Bartleman Awards Honour Aboriginal Youth

   An illustrated journal describing his move from his First Nations community in Manitoba to Toronto helped Christian Scriver win one of six James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Awards.

   November 30, 2009 2:00 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Ontario Helps Newcomers Get "Job Ready"

   Ontario is helping eighty skilled newcomers get training in biotechnology that will help them get jobs in their field.

   November 25, 2009 9:30 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Young Trailblazer Among Ontario's Outstanding Citizens

   A 13-year-old is among 11 outstanding Ontarians to receive the province's Medal for Good Citizenship for their commitment to the betterment of their communities.

   November 16, 2009 11:20 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Improving Job Opportunities For Skilled Newcomers

   Internationally trained newcomers to Ontario will have greater opportunities to work in their fields as a result of expanded bridge training programs at York University.

   August 20, 2009 10:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Celebrate Canada Day At Queen's Park

   A free fun-filled day is in store at the province's official celebration to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday on July 1.

   June 26, 2009 1:10 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Ontario's Champions of Diversity Recognized

   Ten outstanding leaders in promoting Ontario's diversity and creating welcoming communities for newcomers will be honoured in Toronto.

   June 22, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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   Outstanding Students To Receive Hilary M. Weston Scholarship

   Two outstanding graduate students are receiving the Hilary M. Weston Scholarship for outstanding academic achievements in mental health studies at the graduate level.

   June 12, 2009 11:05 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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    Ontario Helps Newcomers Get Jobs

    Ontario is helping 10,000 highly skilled newcomers get jobs that match their qualifications and experience.

    May 20, 2009 10:20 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
11. Ontario Volunteers and Groups Recognized

    The Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of Toronto is among 20 groups and individuals to receive this year's June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario.

    April 22, 2009 12:43 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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    Outstanding Youth Volunteers Recognized

    Eight outstanding young Ontarians are being honoured with an Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers.

    April 17, 2009 10:30 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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    Youth Challenged to Change the World
    Ontario is challenging youth in the province to volunteer five hours during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25.
    April 3, 2009 12:00 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
14. Local Heroes Recognized
    Ontario is celebrating the dedication and commitment of thousands of volunteers in volunteer recognition ceremonies to take place across the province. 
    March 19, 2009 10:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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    Helping Employers Attract Skilled Workers
    The McGuinty government is attracting investors and helping businesses grow and compete by making it easier for them to get highly skilled employees.
    February 20, 2009 4:42 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration