CLEO’s On The Radar – More changes for international students
This month’s On The Radar looks at the latest changes for international students including limits on study permits, and new rules about work permits for recent graduates and spouses.
Latest updates
New tools for wills and powers of attorney
Steps to Justice has new easy-to-use tip sheets that help people gather information they need to make:
- a Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
- a will
The tip sheets list the key areas that people need to think about, and offer helpful tips for each one. There are links...
CLEO’s On the Radar – Higher property taxes could mean higher rents
Municipalities across Ontario have announced higher taxes and charges for 2024. Some landlords might want to increase rents because of this. But there are special rules they have to follow if a rental unit is covered by the rent guideline.
Read more in this month's On The Radar.
Updates to CLEO’s shared housing tool
This tool helps renters figure out what laws might apply to them when they live with other people. It also explains the rights and responsibilities of renters in different shared housing situations.
Steps to Justice has a new question that goes along with the tool: What are my rights if I live with roommates?
Updated information about LTB eviction hearings
Steps to Justice has updated information on preparing for eviction hearings at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
The updated content includes new information about asking for changes to how the LTB holds hearings. It also includes a new chart that explains the deadlines for sending documents for LTB hearings.
New information on the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Steps to Justice now has information on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which will help some Canadians pay for certain dental costs. It answers questions like:
- who can apply
- how and when to apply
- what's covered
- how much is covered
- when coverage starts
New information on using MyBenefits
Steps to Justice has new content about MyBenefits. MyBenefits is an online service for people applying to Ontario Works (OW) or getting benefits from OW or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
The new content explains some things people should consider before signing up for MyBenefits, including:
- what it can be...
CLEO’s On the Radar – Dental coverage coming for some Canadians
The federal government has a new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which will help some Canadians pay for certain dental costs.
There are rules about who's eligible, what's covered, and when coverage starts.
Read more in this month's On The Radar.
EI rates and rent increases for 2024
Steps to Justice has updated information about changes that take effect in January 2024:
EI benefits increased on January 1, 2024. The new maximum amount is $668 a week or $401 a week, depending on the type of benefit.
The guideline rent increase for...
CLEO’s On the Radar – Changes coming for consumers, international students, and newcomers
The year ahead promises changes in a variety of areas. Look for new consumer protection laws, new rules for international students, and a greater move to doing immigration applications online.
This month’s On The Radar looks at these changes.