On May 12, 2020, the federal government announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension will receive a one-time tax-free payment of $300, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). On June 4, 2020, the federal government announced that the money will be distributed during the week of July 6, 2020. In addition, those in receipt of the Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor will receive $500 at that time.
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HALCO and partners respond to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future: Strengthen Our Communities” consultation
September 29, 2023
Along with the HIV Legal Network and COCQ-SIDA, we provided input to IRCC’s review of Canada’s immigration system. We highlighted - Clickable news item:
Free, Virtual Public Legal Education Workshop (November 2023)
September 27, 2023
This November, our free public legal education workshops will be held virtually (via Zoom): Pathways to Permanent Residency in - Clickable news item:
Information about HIV testing, including Self-Testing
September 15, 2023
In the past, HIV testing was only accessible through a health care provider or a designated testing site. Recently, some - Clickable news item:
UPDATE: Federal Government Announces Repeal of Discriminatory HIV-related Immigration Policy
July 17, 2023
We are celebrating an important victory for people living with HIV — and human rights for all. On June 15, - Clickable news item:
HALCO and partners call on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to immediately revoke the discriminatory HIV Automatic Partner Notification Policy
June 28, 2023
HALCO, the HIV Legal Network and the Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte contre le sida (COCQ-SIDA) are calling - More news from HALCO