This is a follow up to an article by Lynn Eakin discussed at the May Ontario Nonprofit Network Forum that developed the concept of a public benefit economy.

Government of Canada's national $4 billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund has a new intake aimed at infrastructure projects across Ontario over the next two years. The application deadline is August 18th, 2009.

June 17, 2009

A cool and drizzly evening didn’t stop Scarborough residents from coming out on mass to take part in an affordable housing forum at 4205 Lawrence Avenue East, a Toronto Community Housing residence, on June 17. The forum brought together a diverse group of residents from across Scarborough to talk about affordable housing issues in their community, in preparation for the provincial government’s community consultation that will take place on July 21 in Scarborough. About 80 participants took part in the forum organized by Social Planning Toronto, East Scarborough Storefront, West Hill Community Services, Residents Rising, Action for Neighbourhood Change Kingston-Galloway, Scarborough Housing Help Centre, the Wellesley Institute and Scarborough Anti-Poverty Coalition.

The Greater Toronto Region Economic Summit held in May has released their economic recovery plan, Choosing Our Future, focused on the role of nonprofits in ensuring a vibrant economy.

Transition from School to Work among 2nd Generation Immigrant Youth In Greater Toronto Area

What is this research about?

We would like you to take part in a two hour group interview with other youth from your ethnic group on the experience of finding work in the GTA!

• Are you South Asian, Hispanic or Black Canadian?
• Are you born in Canada (or came to Canada before six)?
• Are you 18-25 years old?
• Did you finish high school? Have you been employed or are you still looking for job?
• Do you want to have your voice heard?

The Wellesley Institute's Aerin Guy hosts this new series of early evening social media workshops for non-profit organizations.

The Ontario government is inviting residents, housing partners and other stakeholders to take part in the development of its long-term affordable housing strategy for Ontario. The strategy will be the first of its kind in Ontario and offers an important opportunity to create a bold new plan to ensure stable and affordable housing for all Ontarians.

Download the participation guide in PDF.

Ontario Ombudsman André Marin urged the province’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to get tougher on unscrupulous private career colleges in the report Too Cool for School.

Parkdale Community Information Centre is proud to announce the third annual Newcomer Fair on Tuesday, August 11th 2009.

It will take place from 11 – 4 pm at the Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen Street West, in the heart of Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.

The last event saw agencies and organizations connect with over 300 newcomers from more than 20 different countries. In the surveys conducted one participant described the event as “very good for new immigrants” while another person noted it was “very valuable.”

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Allstream Building, CNE at the Princess Gate
Registration: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The former Automotive Building, now Allstream, has been restored to LEEDS Silver standard and is easily accessible by public transit.

For more information, please contact the Good Jobs For All Coalition
goodjobsforall.ca
Judy Persad - 416-441-3663 ext. 224
Julius Deutsch - 416-892-4380
Ana Fonseca - 416-441-3663 ext. 221