WHITBY, ON, November 15, 2022 — The Ontario Government’s move yesterday to increase the earnings exemption for recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Income Support should be viewed by businesses as a significant opportunity to solve their labour shortages and stay competitive through a disability-inclusive talent recruitment strategy. “This move is a win-win…
Author: Lesley Ellis
Research done by ODEN found that strong community-partnerships between family networks, schools and educators, and agencies that provide employment supports can result in clear pathways to employment for youth who have a disability. However, when surveyed, parents and educators noted that they are not always aware of employment services in their community that are accessible…
This week, the Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development announced the Executive Director of the new Employment Transformation Secretariat, Gloria Lee. She will take on this new role focusing on the seamless integration of service delivery. Gloria previously worked for the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, as Director of OW and ODSP…
Today the Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) released an update on Employment Transformation in Ontario.
As you are aware, the province is changing to a Service System Manager model. This transformation has been underway since 2019, with three regions already in the new system – Peel, Muskoka-Kawartha, and Niagara-Hamilton.
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services announced the upcoming Employment Service Transformation roll out plans for Ontario. This is the continuation of the transformation that began in 2019/20 with the introduction of catchment areas and Service System Managers (SSM’s). Currently, only three (3) regions in…