News - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

  1. Photo for 27 Appointees Named To Ontario's Highest Honour
    27 Appointees Named To Ontario's Highest Honour

    Three-time Toronto Mayor, David Crombie, former Ontario opposition leader John Tory, and popular bilingual children's educator Suzanne "Marie-Soleil" Pinel are among 27 Ontarians being appointed to The Order of Ontario.

    January 20, 2012 5:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  2. Video for Six Aboriginal Youth Take the Prize
    Six Aboriginal Youth Take the Prize
    Six young Aboriginal writers from across the province have shown the creative talent necessary to receive the coveted James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.
    December 14, 2011 12:31 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  3. Photo for Honouring Our Outstanding Citizens
    Honouring Our Outstanding Citizens

    Eleven exceptional Ontarians will receive the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to their communities.

    December 12, 2011 3:47 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  4. Photo for Young Leaders Fighting Racism
    Young Leaders Fighting Racism

    Three young Ontarians have earned a 2011 Lincoln M. Alexander Award for their efforts to end racial discrimination and promote social change in their communities. 

    December 12, 2011 3:45 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  5. Statement from Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
    "I am disappointed and concerned with the Harper Government's short-sighted decision to cut support to Ontario's newcomer settlement agencies.
    November 26, 2011 2:29 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  6. Photo for Helping Newcomers Settle And Succeed In Peel Region
    Helping Newcomers Settle And Succeed In Peel Region
    Ontario is helping over 5,000 newcomers get the services they need to settle and find jobs in Peel Region.
    August 25, 2011 11:25 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  7. Photo for Celebrate Canada Day At Queen's Park
    Celebrate Canada Day At Queen's Park

    Join in the fun and celebrate Canada's 144th birthday on July 1.

    June 26, 2011 9:00 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  8. Photo for Celebrating Ontario's Newcomer Champions
    Celebrating Ontario's Newcomer Champions

    Thirteen outstanding community leaders and organizations are being recognized with Ontario's 2011 Newcomer Champion Awards.

    June 24, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  9. Photo for Helping Skilled Newcomers Train For Jobs In Their Field
    Helping Skilled Newcomers Train For Jobs In Their Field

    Ontario is helping more than 2,200 highly skilled newcomers get the training they need to help them find a job that matches their education, qualifications and experience. 

    June 23, 2011 9:45 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  10. Honouring Men And Women Who Save Lives

    Ontario is creating an award to honour paramedics who have performed an act of exceptional bravery.

    June 1, 2011 2:00 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  11. Building A Stronger Ontario Through Youth Engagement

    Ontario is investing in two initiatives that will shape the next generation of leaders through involvement in local community building activities.

    May 26, 2011 1:05 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  12. Photo for Ontario Supporting Mental Health Research
    Ontario Supporting Mental Health Research

    Ontario is recognizing two outstanding graduate students with the Hilary M. Weston Scholarship.

    May 12, 2011 4:00 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  13. Photo for Honouring Outstanding Volunteerism In Ontario
    Honouring Outstanding Volunteerism In Ontario

    Ontario is recognizing 12 individuals and eight groups for their commitment to volunteerism and service to their communities.

    April 15, 2011 10:20 AM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  14. Photo for Ontario To Honour Seven Outstanding Youth
    Ontario To Honour Seven Outstanding Youth
    Seven inspirational youth will receive Ontario's highest honour for young people, the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, for their impressive community contributions.
    April 12, 2011 3:25 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
  15. Video for Ontario Launches Youth Volunteer Challenge
    Ontario Launches Youth Volunteer Challenge

    Ontario is challenging young people across the province to "change the world" by taking up the tradition of volunteerism in their communities.

    April 11, 2011 2:15 PM | Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration