TCCSA’s Youth Connections Committee (YCC) is running their second event of the season. Join us virtually for some fun summer-themed activities, crafts, interactive games, raffle, and art contest! For more details, email acheng@tccsa.org with the subject line “YCC Hello Summer”.
TCCSA’s youth Connections Committee – National Indigenous Day Showcase
TCCSA’s Youth Connections Committee (YCC) is facilitating this community event showcasing Indigenous history, art, and culture, while also having interactive and educational activities, with raffle prizes for participants! It is important to acknowledge and celebrate the Indigenous heritage in part of reconciliation, as we are all settlers in their land.
For inquiries and to register, please email rcatarroja@tccsa.org OR acheng@tccsa.org. For Newcomers, PR card or landing paper required for registration. Chinese translations available upon request.
Let’s Care for Our Mind (Youth led workshop)
Youth led workshop that focuses on de-stigmatizing mental health illnesses and discussing remedies and techniques for self-care. Pre-registration is required; newcomer participants must provide Permanent Resident number upon registration. There will be raffle prizes and interactive activities, so please come support our youth!!
Quick Action Grants Info Session by South Markham Connects
In November 2019, York Region Council approved a place-based approach to developing York Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and authorized a process to identify geographic areas of focus. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has partnered with York Region and South Markham Connects to support a place-based Community Action Table (CAT) in South-Central Markham to help deliver on the CSWB plan.
As part of this work, UWGT has provided South Markham Connects with a total of $15,000 for residents and agencies, $1,000 for each Resident Initiative and a $10,000 grant for an Agency Initiative in round one to support local neighbourhoods to start new actions in parallel with the work and priorities of the Community Action Table.
Join us in one of our 3 Info Sessions to learn more about this grant and how to apply! Please submit your information on this form: https://forms.gle/vioRhKnC4ju6wB4K9 and a link will be provided.
– December 15th, 2021 |10AM – 12PM (Online – Zoom)
– December 20th, 2021 | 4PM – 6PM (Online – Zoom)
– January 17th, 2022 | 10AM – 12PM (Online & In-person)
Youth Career Exploration & Preparation in Technology and Law
Learn from young professionals about careers in Technology and Law. Learn about the journey these two speakers took to achieve their career goals, the decisions they made, and their future career paths.
EVOLVE 2021: Leadership Conference
Attention all high school students! We have an exciting leadership opportunity to share with you! Olympian Sarah Wells and the Believe Initiative team are hosting a FREE virtual conference called EVOLVE 2021 on August 6 & 7 for high schoolers across Canada! During this conference, students will learn valuable skills related to mindset, confidence, entrepreneurship, and networking.
The focus will be on developing elite level leadership and give you the opportunity to hear from Olympic athletes DURING the Summer Olympics, as well as ask questions to industry experts from Sony Music, Twitter, RBC, and more to be announced! They’re expecting close to 5,000 student leaders to attend and spots are limited so sign up now!
You can register for FREE by heading to www.believeinitiative.com/conference! You won’t want to miss this epic virtual event! Sign up today! If you have any questions, please email outreach@believeinitiative.com.
*Note: you will have access to both conference days upon registration*
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Important Information about Vulnerable Sector Checks and Youth Volunteering!
https://www.yrp.ca/en/services/Police-Record-Check-Reform-Act.asp
Police Record Check Reform Act
What is the Police Record Check Reform Act?
The Police Record Check Reform Act was enacted on November 1, 2018. This new legislation ensures a clear, consistent and comprehensive set of standards that govern how police record checks are conducted and disclosed across the province.
What record checks are available under the new act?
The new legislation has standardized the three types of police record checks that can be conducted, while limiting and standardizing the information that is authorized for disclosure. This applies to all record-check providers in Ontario when conducting checks for employment and volunteer positions.
New Name | |
Police Criminal Record Check | Criminal Record Check |
Police Information Check | Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check |
Police Vulnerable Sector Check | Vulnerable Sector Check |
Disclosure of youth records
One of the most significant changes to police record checks in Ontario is the disclosure of youth records. Youth records are only permitted to be disclosed in two circumstances:
- To the youth themselves, who are not permitted to further disclose findings of guilt and must remove any results from the record check.
- To the Government of Canada or the government of a province or municipality for the purposes of employment or the performance of services, with or without remuneration.
What does this mean for youth?
Previously, police were able to release a police criminal record check containing youth records directly to the applicant, who in turn would provide the check to the organization to which they were applying. Under the new act, only federal, provincial and municipal government agencies will receive youth records, as police cannot disclose the existence of or any of the information contained within a youth record to non-government agencies. These agencies can no longer request youth records from applicants.
What is a ‘government agency’?
Only government agencies may receive youth records. Government agencies include:
- Federal departments, such as the Canada Border Services Agency, Correctional Service Canada, Department of National Defence, etc.
- Provincial ministries, such as the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ministry of Education, etc.
- Municipal departments, such as a public library, city hall, parks department, etc.
Non government agencies include:
- Private retirement homes, daycare facilities
- Hospitals, clinics
- Schools, universities
- Children’s Aid Society, YMCA, Victim Services, etc.