Archives: Webinars
Part 1: Newcomers and the Canada Child Benefit
Recorded on March 8, 2022
This lunch and learn clarifies some common misconceptions about the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) as it applies to newcomers. There are grave consequences for clients who apply for this benefit without understanding the eligibility criteria. This webinar provides community workers, particularly those who are new to the settlement sector,
Testaments et procurations : présentation, enjeux et outils juridiques
Enregistré le 24 février 2022
Nos experts de la communauté expliquent les règles concernant les testaments et les procurations, en donnant des exemples pratiques. Sachez accompagner vos clients pour bien comprendre et rédiger ces deux documents afin d’anticiper les éventuels conflits qui pourraient exister après leur décès, dans la gestion de leurs biens ou à l’égard de leurs dernières volontés.
Income benefits and COVID-19: what’s ended, what’s new and how benefits interact
Recorded on November 30, 2021
The rules and eligibility for employment insurance and other income assistance programs have changed several times during the pandemic and many programs have ended.
Our community-based experts explain the rules of income assistance programs. Learn how to help your clients access benefits while avoiding claw backs or unexpected tax bills.
Workers’ rights: Vaccinations and COVID-19
Recorded on: November 4, 2021
Ontario is entering another stage of the COVID-19 pandemic where health concerns related to the workplace are creating new tensions and fears. Misinformation from many sources means that we face a lot of confusion about our rights at work, sometimes resulting in job loss or unpaid leaves for workers.
Justice on the Ground: An Access to Justice Event
Recorded on October 27, 2021
What do we know about what the search for “justice” looks like on the ground, for those who are at risk of losing their jobs, their homes, or the security of a living income? How do these insecurities – often overlapping and compounding – affect people’s lives?