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Late last summer, the federal government allocated money for Ontario’s schools for a Safe Restart. On April 12, 2021, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and provincial partners, announced over $525.2 million for upgrades to Ontario’s education infrastructure to protect students and staff from COVID-19. As part of COVID-19 Resiliency stream funding, […]

Sometimes individuals encounter issues that are challenging to troubleshoot or you would like us to liaise with the federal government on your behalf. Some of these federal service agencies require an independent authorization form. Please see below for additional consent forms required by specific federal agencies. For inquiries to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada […]

We are happy to guide you through the process of dealing with the many different federal departments, programs, and services. We can provide information and assistance related to any of the following areas, and: Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Security (OAS) Passport Canada Employment Insurance Benefits (EI) Canada Student Loans […]

OPINION By Heather Scoffield, Economics Columnist Tue., March 30, 2021   To hear Facebook executives in Canada tell it, their relationship with Canadian content is all about benevolence. Not only do they give publishers an enormous, free platform for their news and articles, they also give millions of dollars to the journalism industry in Canada and […]

Dear Neighbor, Toronto is now in the Grey Lockdown category of the Province’s COVID-19 response framework. As per Toronto Public Health’s guidelines, trips outside the home should only be for essential reasons such as groceries, medicine, health care appointments, exercise, school, childcare and work that cannot be done from home. Our community is home to vibrant main streets […]

Toronto Transit Commission Reduced fare for seniors 65+, blue priority seating. Toronto Seniors Helpline: 416-217-2077 Wheel Trans: 416-393-4111 Transportation for people with temporary or permanent disability.

South Riverdale Community Health Centre: 416-461-1925 Tai Chi, chair yoga, ukulele. Address: 995 Queen St. E Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre: 416-392-1750 Social and recreation activities. Address: 86 Blake St. Second Mile Club: East Toronto Senior Recreation Club: 416-597-0841 Club offering recreational services to seniors for annual fee. Address: 953 Gerrard St. E Toronto Public Library: […]

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly: 416-598-2656 Legal clinic for low income seniors. They help and advocate with issues such as consumer protection, elder abuse, health care consent, and advance care planning.