INFO PENTING / IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. Access to H1N1 Vaccine 

Vaccine to protect against the H1n1 pandemic flu virus will be available by early November. The first group to get the vaccine will include those with chronic medical conditions, health care workers and pregnant women. As the supply of vaccine becomes more readily available, all others who live, work or go to school in Ontario will be able to get the vaccine at no cost. To expedite access to the vaccine, you may find it helpful to bring with you a document that shows your Ontario address, i.e.: Ontario driver's license, telephone bill, etc. 

Most people will get the vaccine through their primary care provider (physician, nurse practitioner, community health centre, etc.): however some public health units will also be providing vaccine clinics. Please go to this website to find your local public health unit: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/contact/phu/phu_mn.html (English). You will be able tp locate vaccine clinics being offered by the public health unit on the individual health unit website. 

For further information and updates, please go to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care website: www.ontario.ca/flu (English)

Allison J. Stuart

Assistant Deputy Minister (A), Public Health

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

2. Fines for certain major traffic infractions

IMPORTANT

Re: Fines for certain major traffic infractions

Starting January 1, 2010 fines for certain major traffic infractions have increased in the Province of Ontario. Please note that since these infractions are regarded as moving violations, they will not be considered for cancellation.

1.      Failure to stop at red light - has increased to $200.00 to @1,000.00

2.      Failure to wear a seat belt, child seat violations and failure to ensure passengers under 16 are properly secured - has increased to $200.00 to $1,000.00

3.      Careless driving and failure to remain at the scene of collision - has increased to $400.00 to $2,000.00. Other existing maximum penalties for these offences will remain, including a possible two-year license suspension

4.      Penalties for drivers who do not pull over and stop for emergency vehicles (ambulance, police, fire department vehicle too closely (less than 150 metres) are undergoing the greatest change:

a)      first offence: a fine range of $400.00 of $2,000, three demerit points plus a possible two year license suspension

b)      subsequent offences 9within five years) a fine range of $1,000.00 to $4,000, three demerit points, plus a possible two year driver's license suspension

We also want to remind you that since October 2009 a new law came into effect in Ontario prohibiting the use of hand-held wireless communication and entertainment device while driving. If convicted, but depending upon the violation, police will have the option to also use existing careless driving laws (see no. 3 above) for additional penalties.

Leslie Marchant

Assistant Deputy Minister, International relations and Chief of protocol

3. Batas Akhir Pemutihan Dwi Kewarganegaraan Untuk Anak Yang Lahir Sebelum Tanggal 1 Agustus 2010

Seperti tertera dalam link: http://www.indonesiatoronto.org/consular/index.asp?act=link&menu_id=108, batas akhir adalah 1 Agustus 2010. Setelah tanggal itu, dwi kewarganegaraan hanya diperoleh melalui proses naturalisasi (paling tidak memerlukan tinggal 5 tahun di Indonesia berturut-turut atau 10 tahun tidak berturut-turut).