6/30/2022
Topic:
Financial aid
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
You can use OSAP to go to a private or public college or university anywhere in the world, as long as it's been approved. Each private career college and other postsecondary schools in Ontario have their own financial aid office with staff trained on how to administer OSAP. If you have questions regarding OSAP, contact your school directly for the answers you require. Other programs will have different eligibility criteria, and will vary depending on the scholarship, bursary, or loan criteria.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
6/30/2022
Topic:
Waiting time for PR card
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may find it helpful to check processing times using the calculator on the IRCC website, but it is best that you contact the IRCC Client Support Centre directly for information specific to your application, you may also want to contact them via webform if you prefer to communicate online.
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
6/30/2022
Topic:
WES Evaluation
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
"Credentials" often refer to academic or educational qualifications, such as degrees or diplomas that you have completed or partially-completed. "Credentials" can also refer to occupational qualifications. Credential evaluation is a process in Canada where a third party organization assesses the equivalent Canadian credential to your certificate, degree or diploma. You may wish to contact the organization you received your evaluation from, since there are a few different organizations that provide credential evaluation for school and for work.
If you are concerned about the process at WES, it is best that you follow the steps above and contact WES directly for information specific to your case. You can also find other organizations that provide credential evaluation services in Settlement.Org articles about credential evaluation for school and for work.
Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
6/30/2022
Topic:
How can I travel with my newborn?
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Hello there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, and we hope you're able to find community input here on the forum. However, it may be best for you to connect with a lawyer with expertise in immigration law. You may find helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get? on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant.
It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search.
211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
We hope this is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
6/30/2022
Topic:
Looking for Support
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
You can find some important information and supports in our Settlement.Org article here, Where can I get help for domestic abuse?
As a man, you can get help in an emergency, in a crisis, or anytime that you experience abuse. You can get help in many ways:
- Call the police for emergency protection.
- Go to a hospital or tell your doctor.
- Call a telephone crisis line for assaulted persons.
- Contact a settlement agency.
- Contact a community information centre.
- Speak to a social worker or counsellor.
- Go to a shelter.
In case of emergency, you can reach Emergency Police by calling 9-1-1 or look online for local emergency phone numbers.
You may also dial 211 on a phone for free and speak to an Information and Referral Specialist who may be able to refer you to some other supports and resources.
211 is free and it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will be the best resource to providing you information about supports and services near you. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online: https://211ontario.ca/chat/. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
You may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, Where can I get help with my mental health?
There are more options listed in the article, feel free to browse for information. 211 will be able to help tailor your options to your location and specific needs. Be sure to let the operator know what kind of support/services you are looking for and your location. (neighbourhood, postal code, or city).
Ontario criminal law and family law protect you against domestic abuse. If you are a permanent resident, you will not lose your status for reporting abuse or leaving an abusive relationship.
Here is an excerpt from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
If someone is threatening or abusing you, get help right away. Please call 9-1-1 or your local police in an emergency.
- Do you currently live in Canada and are waiting for a decision on your permanent resident application?
- Are you facing family violence?
- Are you afraid to leave your abusive spouse or common-law partner for fear that you may lose your immigration status?
- Has your temporary status expired?
We can help protect you by giving you a special permit to stay in Canada. It’s called a temporary resident permit (TRP). It will give you legal immigration status in Canada. You can also get this permit for your children if they are in Canada.
In Canada, you do not have to testify against your abuser to get temporary resident status.
There is no fee for an initial TRP in cases of family violence. Depending on your situation, it's possible to apply for another TRP at the end of the initial period.
You can learn more about how to get a TRP from the IRCC website.
You may also find this Steps to Justice article helpful it contains legal information and next steps, here is an excerpt:
Your partner might threaten to have you deported from Canada if you report their abuse or if you leave them. "Deported from Canada" means being forced to leave the country.
Your partner cannot have you deported. Only federal immigration authorities can force someone to leave Canada.
The risk that you will be forced to leave Canada depends on your immigration status.
It may be best to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer familiar with immigration issues and family law for advice regarding your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
6/30/2022
Topic:
Renewal of PR Card and Name Change
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
Official government documentation of your name change could look like a marriage license, a formal name change document (following the process in your country) or a document the government issued that acknowledges both your old name and new name on it. If you are looking to get your documents translated, you may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, How do I get my documents translated?
We hope this information is helpful. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Habbiba |
6/30/2022
Topic:
What credit score is required to get a car loan?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question with us.
You may find some helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, What Should I Think About When Buying a Car?
While there is no universal stated minimum, your credit score will impact whether or not you are approved for a car loan and how much interest you pay. Someone with a higher credit score will typically pay lower interest rates. You can learn more about credit in the Settlement.Org articles, What affects my credit score? and What do I need to know about my credit history and score?
We hope this information is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/11/2022
Topic:
STATUS WHILE WAITING FOR PR
Moderator
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, and we hope you're able to find community input here on the forum. However, it may be best for you to connect with a lawyer with expertise in immigration law. You may find helpful information in the Settlement.Org articles, How do I find a lawyer? and What other kinds of legal help can I get? on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant.
It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search.
211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
We hope this is helpful.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/11/2022
Topic:
Applying for High School in Ontario under CUAET
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
Yes, all children have the right to attend school in Ontario, here is an excerpt from Steps to Justice:
All children living in Ontario have the right to attend school. The law says that if a child is under 18 years old, a school can't refuse to admit them because of their immigration status or their parents' status.
You may also find helpful information in the Settlement.Org article, How do I enrol my child in school? and Information for Ukraine Nationals Coming to Canada.
We hope this is helpful, please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/11/2022
Topic:
Legality of Surveillance Camera inside the house
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact a community legal clinic for some advice regarding your situation. You may also wish to call the Landlord and Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234 or 416-645-8080 (in the GTA) for information specific to your situation. The landlord and tenant board resolves disputes between residential landlords and tenants.
It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search. 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
As a tenant you have a right to privacy, and according to the Community Advocacy and Legal Centre:
Landlords can set up surveillance cameras but these cameras should not capture the inside of any of the apartments. Monitors and any recorded images or video should be secured and only accessed for specific purposes as laid out in the policy. Tenants should be advised by the landlord of the policies before the video surveillance is installed. As well, to meet their obligations under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), landlords should post signs and distribute policies that clearly explain, for example, how the footage will be used and when it may be accessed.
We hope this information is helpful, please feel free to reach out to us with any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/22/2022
Topic:
Parents sponsorship
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Hello There,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Sponsored immigrants are eligible for Old Age Security, how much they recieve will depend on the eligibility criteria. You can find helpful information in the StepstoJustice article, I'm a Senior. Can I get Old Age Security? It is also best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they have any information they can provide you.
You can contact them at:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
You can also submit a case-specific enquiry:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
You may also find the information in the Settlement.Org article What financial assistance is available for seniors? useful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
We hope this information is helpful.
Settlement.Org Team |
7/28/2022
Topic:
Tenants have not paid rent in a year
Moderator
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
It is best that you contact a community legal clinic for some advice regarding your situation. It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search. 211 Ontario is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.
It may also help to contact the Landlord's Self-Help Centre directly for some additional information specific to your situation. The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic which supports Ontario's small-scale landlord community exclusively.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/31/2022
Topic:
Job and medical examination
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Hello there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
You may want to contact your employer, depending on the sector and position there may be differing requirements. If you have any questions about your specific situation, feel free to call the Workers’ Action Centre at 416-531-0778 for information and help about your rights as a worker.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team |
7/31/2022
Topic:
Tenants have not paid rent in a year
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You are very welcome, please follow up with us if you have any further questions. We hope this matter is resolved as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |
7/31/2022
Topic:
What can I do if I disagree with my doctor?
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be frustrated over this experience.You can find some helpful information on making a complaint regarding a doctor in our Settlement.Org What are my rights as a patient? article.
Here is an excerpt from this article:
As a patient or health care consumer in Ontario, you have both rights and responsibilities. If a health care professional violates your rights, you can make a complaint.Your rights are protected by laws such as the Health Care Consent Act, the Long-Term Care Act and the Mental Health Act.
You can also find information in this article about the CPSO complaint process including how long it might take to resolve the issue. You may also want to contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) directly for additional information.
In the meantime, if you are searching for a new family doctor, you may also find helpful information on the Government of Ontario's website on finding a referral for a doctor near you, here is an excerpt:
Find a family doctor or nurse practitioner
A family doctor or nurse practitioner is your primary health care provider – meaning they are the person you make an appointment with when you have a new, non-emergency health concern. You can learn more about their services below.
Visits to a doctor or nurse practitioner are publicly funded – meaning you don’t have to pay.
Here are two options to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients:
Register with our Health Care Connect service and have a nurse find a doctor or nurse practitioner for you.
Use The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Find a Doctor search.
choose “Advanced Search” to find a doctor near you (by city/town or postal code)
click on “Additional Search Options” to narrow your search (to family doctors and/or language spoken)
contact the doctor to check if they are accepting new patients If you find that the wait for a family physician is too long, you may want to visit a walk-in clinic for a referral from a family physician there. You can also call the Toronto Public Health Unit at 416-338-7600 for information or support in accessing care. As well as, Telehealth Ontario, which is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assistance is available in more than 300 languages. When you call Telehealth, tell them what language you speak and you will be connected to an interpreter.
- Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000
- Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team |