Actions Panel
Dec. 9 - Municipal Supports for Syrian Refugees in Toronto
Date and time
Location
City Hall
100 Queen Street West Committee Room 2 Toronto, ON M5G 1P5 CanadaDescription
After the First Year:
Municipal Supports for Syrian Refugees in Toronto
Soon, many of the recently arrived Syrian refugees will no longer be eligible to receive assistance from the federal government, or their sponsors.
The City of Toronto is holding a series of information fairs to ensure that they are aware of and connected to City services and supports available after their first year in Toronto.
Sessions are intended for service providers but everyone is welcome to attend.
Additional dates available:
- Wednesday, November 23rd | The 519 | 9:30-12:00pm
- Monday, November 28th | Metro Hall | 2:00pm-4:30pm
More information available online at www.toronto.ca/refugees.
Staff from the following City divisions, agencies and corporations will be present:
- 311 Toronto
- Children's Services
- Live Green Toronto
- Parks, Forestry & Recreation
- Shelter, Support & Housing Administration
- Toronto District School Board
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Toronto Employment & Social Services
- Toronto Public Health
- Toronto Public Library
Agenda
9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
Registration
9:40 – 9:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:45 – 9:50 a.m.
City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program - Update
Toronto Newcomer Office (TNO)
9:50 – 10:10 a.m.
Overview on Transition to OW/ODSP
Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS)
10:10 – 10:20 a.m.
Impact of Transition on Health & Dental Coverage
Toronto Public Health (TPH)
10:20 – 10:30 a.m.
Available Recreation Opportunities
Parks, Forestry, & Recreation (PFR)
10:30 – 10:40 a.m.
Children's Services Supports
Children's Services (CS)
10:40 – 11:10 a.m.
Q & A and Wrap Up
11:10 – 12:00 p.m.
Information Gathering and Networking