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Ontario Connecting More People to Faster Emergency Care
Investments in emergency care have reduced ambulance offload times by 68 per cent in the past year Share the news:

Ontario Investing $2.3 M to Protect Tariff-Impacted Businesses
The Ontario government is investing $2,334,900, through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to support Modern Elevator Innovations Inc. (Modern

Ontario Connecting More Families to Fertility Supports in Burlington
The Ontario government is taking action to help more families access fertility treatments by investing $250 million to expand access

Experience Ontario 2026 is Now Open for Applications!
Ontario government investing in festivals and events across the province to create great experiences that boost local economies.

A Plan to Protect Ontario
Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy.

Ontario Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic

Ontario Protecting Taxpayers by Banning Municipal Speed Cameras
Province also introducing new fund to proactively support road and school zone safety without raising costs for drivers.

Ontario Investing $790,000 to Support Autism Services in Burlington
The Ontario government is investing more than $37 million over the next two years in 100 public and private autism

Buy Ontario, Buy Canadian Day
Let’s show our support for Ontario businesses, celebrate local workers and protect jobs by choosing made-in-Ontario and made-in-Canada products

Celebrate Canada Day with Free Fishing
Fish for free across Ontario June 28 to July 6 Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — The Ontario government

Ontario Connecting 300,000 More People to Primary Care
Province launching over 130 new and expanded primary care teams across Ontario to connect people in underserved communities to care

Marilu’s Market Receives Foodland Ontario Award for Supporting Ontario Farmers
Today, MPP Natalie Pierre recognized Marilu’s Market with a Foodland Ontario Retail Award for their commitment to protecting Ontario’s farmers

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) Now Accepting Applications
Share the news: Announcement Overview We are now accepting applications for our new Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF). Ontario businesses

Ontario Sport Hosting Program Applications Now Open
$3 million investment will boost sport tourism and local economies. Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — The Ontario government

Enjoy Free Fishing on Mother’s Day Weekend
Fish for free in Ontario May 10 and 11. Share the news: Announcement Overview TORONTO — Spring has arrived and

Ontario Investing $125,000 to Support the Sound of Music Festival in Burlington
Ontario is investing $125,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support the Sound of Music Festival in Burlington. This

Ontario Strengthening Support for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Burlington
The Ontario government is providing $9.44 million to enhance and expand services at 14 Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment

Ontario Government Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance to Support More Residents in Burlington
The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for Tyandaga Park Drive, Meadowbrook Road, and

Ontario Providing More Housing Support to the Regional Municipality of Halton to Help Wind Down Encampments
Increased funding will help individuals find housing and free up shelter space where it is needed most. Burlington- Burlington MPP

Ontario Investing in Burlington’s Local Music Industry
The Ontario government is supporting Burlington through an investment to strengthen and support the economic and cultural growth of the

Funding to Support Burlington Joseph Brant Hospital
MPP Pierre is pleased to outline new funding for Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington.

Outstanding Burlington Residents Receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
MPP Natalie Pierre had the honour of recognizing several outstanding individuals for their exceptional contributions to the community and Canada

Additional $2.5M One-Time Funding for Health Organizations in Burlington
MPP Pierre is pleased to announce one time funding for 2 health organizations that support our broader community including Burlington.

Ontario Government Boosting Arts and Culture in Burlington
The Ontario government is making important investments in Burlington to support good jobs, empower local artists, and help community arts

Ontario Supporting Community and Social Services with total new funding over $1.9M
MPP Pierre is pleased to announce additional funding for Community Agencies that support Burlington. Seven Community Agencies providing services in

Supporting the City of Burlington
MPP Pierre is pleased with the funding to support the City of Burlington.

$508,180 investment will help support child and family wellbeing
The Ontario government is investing an additional $508,180 in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program to better support children’s development

Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Local Community Facilities
Investment in Burlington will ensure people have access to vital children and social services in safe and accessible spaces

Ontario Investing in Burlington to Train Skilled Workers
Burlington — The Ontario government is investing over $3 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) in a training programs

Ontario Investing in New Supports to Address Gender-based Violence
$876k investment will support community initiatives that help prevent violence and support survivors in Burlington.