Category: Ontario

Dec. 21. On Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year, the sun will set in Toronto at about 4:44 p.m. How long is the shortest day of the year in Ontario? Shortest day, longest night According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the sun rose at 7:48 a.m. in Toronto on Monday and […]

Each school year, OCDSB schools have several professional activities (PA) days during which staff participate in a number of professional learning areas in support of student learning, and achievement, equity, and student well-being. What are PA days in Canada? UCDSB schools have several professional activities (PA) days during the school year. During these days, students […]

Friday, November 18, 2022, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. What is PD day in Ontario schools? During these days, students stay home but schools remain open as school staff focus on professional development. The purpose of PA days is […]

NOTE: CDSBEO completed their district wide bell time alignment for all zones in the 2020-2021 school year, to support their COVID-19 School Re-entry Plan. Elementary school bell times will occur between 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., while all secondary school bell times will occur at 8:00 a.m. What are high school hours in Canada? School […]

Benefit amounts Type of benefit Average monthly amount Maximum monthly payment amount (2022) CPP Disability benefit $1,070.40 $1,464.83 CPP Post-retirement disability benefit $524.64 $524.64 CPP children’s benefit $264.53 $264.53 How much does permanent disability pay in Ontario? Most long-term disability plans will replace 60% to 70% of your normal income. Each disability plan is different. […]

Ontario Works Payment Schedule Benefit Month Cheque Payment & Replacement Date September Thursday, August 31 October Friday, September 29 November Tuesday, October 31 December Thursday, November 30 What day of the month does Ontario Works get deposited? last business dayPayment schedule Monthly Ontario Works payments are deposited into your bank account at midnight on the […]

A landlord can refuse to rent to someone due to poor rental history, credit reference, or credit checks. But, commonly, a person cannot be prejudiced for lack of credit history as this may be seen as discrimination against someone new to Canada. What landlords Cannot do Ontario? Landlords cannot impose repayment agreements on tenants, and […]

If you receive financial support through the Ontario Works ( OW ) program, you need to apply for OSAP to help cover both your education and living costs. Single, full-time student getting OSAP : you are not eligible for OW support. Can you be on OSAP and Ontario Works? Some Common Questions from High School […]

How much can I get from OSAP? Single full-time students can receive a maximum of $410 per week from OSAP. Full-time students who are married, in a common-law relationship or sole support parents can get up to $705 per week. How much does student welfare pay in Ontario? The amount you can receive for your […]

You received a Canada-Ontario Integrated Student Loan (COISL); You were enrolled in a full-time program for a total of two or more terms (21 to 52 weeks in total); and. You completed the study period(s) included in your OSAP full-time funding assessment and did not drop below a full-time course load. Who qualifies for OSAP […]