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17 Mar Ontario Suspends Eviction Notices during Covid-19 outbreak. Read here:

https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9908552--no-new-eviction-orders-will-be-issued-until-further-notice-ontario-suspends-evictions-during-coronavirus-outbreak/?fbclid=iwar1geq2i5xv6ch7v3toavpdeq9ys2tylyn2jvlpzsopxn5ux_adah1ml57q ...

17 Mar Ontario Declares a State of Emergency. This gives the province expanded powers including the ability to enforce the closure of certain businesses, especially restaurants and bars. This is not a provincial shutdown–essential services will continue to operate. Grocery stores and pharmacies will be open. See here for more on what the announcement means:

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-covid-19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR1FGBCniys4qMmsxtV_69Gz7k5Ch2Y6IoCyFGWMwB-l0wd9i18SzEdIqTo...

17 Mar Are You Covered? An Important Note From I/CAN re Travel Insurance: At this challenging time, we encourage those in Canada to review their travel insurance policies to be fully informed as to what is covered–not all travel policies will cover Covid-19. Do you have provincial insurance? If not, you are reliant upon your travel policy. Is yours still valid? We understand that the ever-changing landscape is overwhelming. Knowing the facts about your situation will help you to best respond.

13 Mar Covid-19

COVID-19 We recognize that there is fear of the unknown around COVID-19, and encourage you to stay informed. We wish to ensure that you are provided with all the necessary information and that you understand all the personal protective measures. You should: drink plenty of fluids get rest...

25 Feb *IRCC NEWS* ‘Atlantic Canada’s immigration revolution continues Immigration to Atlantic Canada continues to rise significantly with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick leading the way through the Provincial Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Pilot’

https://www.cicnews.com/2020/02/atlantic-canadas-immigration-revolution-continues-0213710.html?fbclid=IwAR26ELDRlIIK7W2jO6iKCtV4X3ll7M0Gs_k2XUpkJpRSfRwt7r7bv1Hhokc#gs.xh8ro2 ...

17 Dec Congratulations to our volunteer Gerry O’Connor on being named Irish Person of the Year 2020!

https://www.facebook.com/IrishCdn/videos/460778404623850/...

03 Dec IRCC update! ‘As of December 3, 2019, you need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) if you’re applying within Canada…

as a foreign worker (including extending your work permit) international student (including extending your study permit) visa-required visitor (including extending your stay) permanent resident You can give your biometrics at a designated Service Canada location. Make sure you follow all the steps to give your biometrics, including paying the biometrics...

05 Nov IRISH TIMES ABROAD- Returning to Ireland with your non-EU partner? How the new rules will make it easier

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/returning-to-ireland-with-your-non-eu-partner-how-the-new-rules-will-make-it-easier-1.3994006...

05 Nov IRCC’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven program beginning Fall 2019.

It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in 1 of the participating communities. As a candidate, you need to find a job with an...

26 Sep FYI below, for anyone potentially impacted by the Thomas Cooke closure:

https://whitehorseinsurance.eu/...