Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers

Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers

Today, the Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (Working for Workers Act 2), which would, if passed, continue to lead the country in building a stronger economy that...

Removing Barriers for Out-of-Province Skilled Workers

Removing Barriers for Out-of-Province Skilled Workers

The Ontario government will introduce changes that would help workers in over 30 in-demand professions move here with their families while continuing their careers. The changes, if passed, would...

Building New ONroute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Building New ONroute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Ontario is delivering on its commitment to bring electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers to the province’s busiest highways with the launch of the first six ONroute charging stations in Cambridge South,...

Newest Red Tape Reduction Act Features Fewer Fees, Better Services

Newest Red Tape Reduction Act Features Fewer Fees, Better Services

The Ontario government continues its work to make Ontario the first choice for families and businesses ready to invest with the introduction of this year’s red tape reduction package, the Fewer...

Keeping Seniors Healthy and Engaged

Keeping Seniors Healthy and Engaged

The Ontario government is investing in more than 250 local initiatives to help Ontario’s seniors stay safe, healthy and active in their communities.The Seniors Community Grant Programwill deliver a...

Enhancing Supports for Black Youth and Entrepreneurs

Enhancing Supports for Black Youth and Entrepreneurs

The Ontario government is investing an additional $14 million in the Black Youth Action Plan to help youth access employment opportunities and career-building resources. The funding will be used to...

Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program

Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program

Following two years of global learning disruption, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government announced record funding for the 2022-23 school year. The funding will support learning...

Province Invests in Clean Steelmaking Technology

Province Invests in Clean Steelmaking Technology

ArcelorMittal Dofasco and the Ontario government are joining forces on a once-in-a-generation investment to transform the province into a world-leading producer of green steel that will boost the...

Ontario Launches New Addictions Recovery Fund

Ontario Launches New Addictions Recovery Fund

The Ontario government is investing $90 million over three years through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately expand addictions services and increase the number of treatment beds across...

Increasing Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses

Increasing Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses

Today, the Ontario government announced a $73 million investment over three years to train and provide clinical placements for over 16,000 personal support worker (PSW) and nursing students as part...

Expanding Plans to Combat Islamophobia in Schools

Expanding Plans to Combat Islamophobia in Schools

The Ontario government continues to invest in its plan to challenge Islamophobia and provide new supports and programs for students who have experienced discrimination. Too many students in Ontario...

Ontario Investigating Options for New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate

Ontario Investigating Options for New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate

Ontario’s Energy Minister Todd Smith has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to provide him with options to implement a new ultra-low overnight Time-of-Use electricity price plan as the province...

Extending Health Card Renewal Requirement

Extending Health Card Renewal Requirement

The Ontario government is extending the requirement to renew health cards until September 30, 2022."In response to the pandemic our government extended the renewal requirements for Ontario health...

Taking Action to Protect Students and Children

Taking Action to Protect Students and Children

To further protect students and children, Ontario is becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction to publicly disclose and make parents and guardians aware of educators that have been involved in sexual...

Taking Further Action to Protect the Great Lakes

Taking Further Action to Protect the Great Lakes

The Ontario government is supporting projects that help communities protect and improve the health of the Great Lakes by investing an additional $1.9 million in the Great Lakes Local Action Fund.“We...

Ontario Publishes Housing Affordability Task Force Report

Ontario Publishes Housing Affordability Task Force Report

Ontario has published the report from the Housing Affordability Task Force, which highlights expert recommendations for additional measures to increase the supply of market housing to address the...

Working for Workers by Moving Towards Expanding Health and Wellness Benefits

Working for Workers by Moving Towards Expanding Health and Wellness Benefits

The Ontario government is seeking advice on designing a plan that provides workers with benefits such as health, dental and vision care, even if they change jobs. Currently, millions of people,...

Ontario Investing $25 Million to Combat Hate in Communities

Ontario Investing $25 Million to Combat Hate in Communities

The Ontario government is investing $25 million in a new grant program to help faith-based and cultural organizations protect their communities against hate-motivated crime. The new Ontario Grant to...

Launching the Long-Term Care Homefinder

Launching the Long-Term Care Homefinder

As part of its plan to fix long-term care, the Ontario government has launched the new Long-Term Care Homefinder, a new website and search tool to provide prospective residents and their families...

Launching the New Preview Sites for Online Courses

Launching the New Preview Sites for Online Courses

The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality online learning courses for secondary school students through partnerships with school boards, TVO and TFO. Starting today, secondary...