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ChangeTheWorld 2012

Ontario Students To "ChangeTheWorld" - 3 Hours At A Time
April 14, 2012 News release


Ontario Volunteer Service Award

VSA pinsOntario Celebrates Local Heroes
March 22, 2012 News release
Celebrating Ontario's Volunteers
March 22, 2012 Backgrounder

2012 Ontario Volunteer Service Award ceremonies by date


Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal

Diamond Jubilee Graphic
Honouring exceptional Ontarians in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign.

Nomination period for the Diamond Jubilee is now closed.


Video: Cinco De Mayo

 
Video: Cinco De Mayo
 

 

Video: Asian and South Asian Heritage Month

 
Asian Heritage Month Video
 

 

Video: Jewish Heritage Month

 
Jewish Heritage Month Video
 

 

Ontario Developing ‘First-ever’ Immigration Strategy

McGuinty Government Establishing An Expert Roundtable On Immigration

To help build a stronger economy, Ontario will develop its first-ever immigration strategy.

Services for newcomers and immigrants

Learn English or French
Classes to fit your schedule

Global Experience Ontario
Find out how to qualify for licensure and registration in a non-health regulated profession in Ontario.

Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program
Become a permanent resident of Ontario faster

 
People in front of Ontario Bridge Training banner
 

Ontario Bridge Training
Get your license or certificate in your profession or trade, so you can work in Ontario.

Watch videos of bridge training success stories

 
Front page of Welcome to Ontario booklet
 

Welcome to Ontario guide for newcomers. Available in 14 languages. Read online or download.

Newcomer information at your finger tips


Active citizenship in our communities

 
Three young people planting trees
 

Volunteering helps you and helps your community. Get involved.

Volunteering, Eh! Newcomer youth in Kitchener-Waterloo show how it’s done. A project funded by the Government of Ontario.

Insurance and Liability Resource Centre for Non-Profits: Tools, advice and more on how to manage risk. Brought to you by the Ontario Volunteer Partnership.

 

 

 
Young award recipient holding up his medal
 

Ontario Honours and Awards offers many programs to recognize Ontarians whose achievements and good works benefit their communities and the province. Nominate someone for an award.

Celebrate: Canada Day at Queen’s Park has been a Government of Ontario tradition since 1967. Fun for the whole family on July 1.

Commemorate: Every Remembrance Day, November 11 the province hosts a ceremony to honour Ontarians who served in war to protect our freedoms.

Special days and months recognized by Ontario

Photo gallery

 
Child having flag painted on face for Canada Day
 

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Video gallery

 
Video of Dr. George Therapondos
 

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