Ontario Introduces the Keeping Students in Class Act

Ontario Introduces the Keeping Students in Class Act

TORONTO — The Ontario government today introduced theKeeping Students in Class Actthat would, if passed, ensure students remain in the classroom where they belong by establishing a fair and...

Ontario Creating Four New Specialized Units for People with Dementia and Other Complex Needs

Ontario Creating Four New Specialized Units for People with Dementia and Other Complex Needs

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5.91 million to create four new Behavioural Specialized Units (BSU) at long-term care homes in Ajax, Penetanguishene and Scarborough. These additional...

Ontario Supporting Safe, Respectful Learning Environments for Postsecondary Students

Ontario Supporting Safe, Respectful Learning Environments for Postsecondary Students

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced theStrengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022that, if passed, would further protect students by providing measures for...

Ontario Taking Bold Action to Build More Homes

Ontario Taking Bold Action to Build More Homes

TORONTO― Today, the Ontario government introduced theMore Homes Built Faster Act,which takes bold action to advance theprovince’s plan to address the housing crisis by building 1.5 million homes...

Province Takes Action to Ensure Students Catch Up

Province Takes Action to Ensure Students Catch Up

TORONTO — Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced next steps on Ontario’sPlan to Catch Up, anchored by the government’s commitment to keep students in class learning for the entirety...

Ontario Doubling Fines for Unethical and Illegal New Home Cancellations

Ontario Doubling Fines for Unethical and Illegal New Home Cancellations

WINDSOR - The Ontario government is doing more to protect new home buyers by doubling the maximum fines for unethical builders and vendors of new homes who unfairly cancel a new home project or...

Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students

Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students

TORONTO— The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this fall to prepare the next generation of young people for rewarding and well-paying jobs in the skilled trades....

Ontario Celebrates Local Government Week 2022

Ontario Celebrates Local Government Week 2022

TORONTO — Today, Minister Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued the following statement to commemorate Local Government Week from October 16 – 22, 2022:

All Ontarians Aged 12+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster

All Ontarians Aged 12+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster

TORONTO — With Health Canada approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine, everyone aged 12 and over is eligible to get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose starting Monday, October 17 if they have completed...

Intellectual Property Ontario is Open for Business

Intellectual Property Ontario is Open for Business

TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting the province’s innovators in developing, managing and commercializing their intellectual property (IP) with the launch of services atIntellectual...

Ontario Building More Electricity Generation and Storage to Meet Growing Demand

Ontario Building More Electricity Generation and Storage to Meet Growing Demand

TORONTO –The Ontario government has directed the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to acquire 4,000 MW of new electricity generation and storage resources to ensure the province has...

Ontario Begins Construction on Confederation GO Station

Ontario Begins Construction on Confederation GO Station

HAMILTON– The Ontario government is marking the start of construction on the Confederation GO station in Hamilton. The new station will help reduce gridlock and connect more people to jobs, housing...

Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage

Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage

OAKVILLE — The Ontario government is working for workers by investing $3.7 million to help up to 2,500 workers start or advance in well-paying careers in the construction industry. This decade,...

Ontario Hiring 225 Additional Nurse Practitioners in the Long-Term Care Sector

Ontario Hiring 225 Additional Nurse Practitioners in the Long-Term Care Sector

ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is investing $57.6 million over the next three years to recruit and retain up to 225 additional nurse practitioners in the long-term care sector through the new...

Ontario Expanding Energy Efficiency to Help Families and Businesses Keep Costs Down

Ontario Expanding Energy Efficiency to Help Families and Businesses Keep Costs Down

BRAMPTON -The Ontario government is increasing funding for the province’s energy-efficiency programs by $342 million, bringing the total investment to more than $1 billion over the current...