News
OMSSA has a full slate of virtual training opportunities on deck for 2021, designed to help build the skills needed to serve clients in the new normal. Have a look to see what's coming up and register today.
OMSSA is pleased to be offering a comprehensive new virtual education program for all human services staff. Client-Centric Strategies (CCS)© is an evolution of SAIL, introducing new research, modernized and updated tools for workplace applications and supporting processes and tools for normalizing...
OMSSA has been working to foster stronger coordination within our sector, and over the last year, we have been working with the Association for Municipal Employment Services (AMES) to bring AMES under the OMSSA “umbrella.” Read more.
OMSSA would like to thank and recognize Ontario’s human services staff who are going above and beyond to support their communities during this difficult time. Read more.
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Policy Updates
Today, Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. Learn more and see the highlights.
The Ontario government is launching a new online application and process to apply for social assistance. Learn more.
After consultation with members, OMSSA submitted its response to the Ontario Ministry of Education on the Province's proposed regulatory amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Learn more:
OMSSA's Policy Briefs outline the Service System Management role, value and priorities in key areas of human services. Access the updated briefs that reflect current priorities and realities in 2020 and beyond to brief and educate stakeholders on the important work of OMSSA's members.
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