Ontario Protecting the Health and Safety of Paramedics

Ontario Protecting the Health and Safety of Paramedics

TORONTO— The Ontario government is working for workers by establishing a Paramedic Services Committee under theOccupational Health and Safety Act(OHSA) to develop resources that address the...

AstraZeneca Announces Major Investment In Ontario Life Sciences Sector

AstraZeneca Announces Major Investment In Ontario Life Sciences Sector

MISSISSAUGA, ON, February 27, 2023 –AstraZeneca is pleased to announce it is bringing 500 highly-skilled scientific and high-tech jobs to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in a major expansion of its...

Ontario Reducing Red Tape, Saving Taxpayers Money and Boosting Economic Growth

Ontario Reducing Red Tape, Saving Taxpayers Money and Boosting Economic Growth

TORONTO — Today, Ontario introduced theReducing Inefficiencies Act (Infrastructure Statute Law Amendments), 2023 that, if passed, will enhance fiscal management, cut red tape, and save taxpayers...

Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors

Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors

OSHAWA — The Ontario government has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff, including 156 new inspectors. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, these new hires double the number of...

Ontario Provides More Money for Public Transit in Burlington

Ontario Provides More Money for Public Transit in Burlington

Burlington– The Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in Burlington. The funding is part of the province’s gas tax program...

Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Publicly Funded Surgeries and Diagnostics

Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Publicly Funded Surgeries and Diagnostics

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced theYour Health Act, 2023,which outlines the province’s next steps in its plan to reduce wait times for surgeries, procedures and diagnostic...

Ontario Investing in Advanced Machinery for Students in Burlington

Ontario Investing in Advanced Machinery for Students in Burlington

Burlington – The Ontario government is investing $47,000* to purchase high-tech machines for high schools in Burlington, helping young people gain the skills they need to prepare for careers in...

Ontario Building Up Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

Ontario Building Up Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

SAULT STE. MARIE– The Ontario government has invested $5.8 million to help junior mining companies explore for critical minerals used in manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones,...

Celebrate Family Day Weekend in Ontario with Free Fishing

Celebrate Family Day Weekend in Ontario with Free Fishing

TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, from February 18-20, Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.

Ontario Connecting Youth Leaving Care with Supports to Succeed

Ontario Connecting Youth Leaving Care with Supports to Succeed

OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing $68 million in a new program that connects youth in the child welfare system with additional services and supports they need to prepare for and succeed...

Major Investment Strengthens Ontario’s End-to-End Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Major Investment Strengthens Ontario’s End-to-End Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

BRAMPTON — Ontario has secured a $471 million investment by Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to expand the company’s Ontario operations. With support from the...

Ontario Continues to See Job Growth in Key Sectors

Ontario Continues to See Job Growth in Key Sectors

TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada that showed employment in...

Governments of Canada and Ontario Working Together to Build Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada

Governments of Canada and Ontario Working Together to Build Largest Electricity Battery Storage Project in Canada

OHSWEKEN –The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to build the largest battery storage project in in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project is being...

Ontario Connecting More People to Care at Home

Ontario Connecting More People to Care at Home

TORONTO — As part ofYour Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, Ontario is connecting people to convenient care at home and in their community so more Ontarians can choose to stay in...

Ontario Strengthening Supports for Survivors of Violence and their Children

Ontario Strengthening Supports for Survivors of Violence and their Children

TORONTO, ON — The Ontario government is investing up to $6.5 million to help women and children who have experienced violence and are survivors of human trafficking access the supports and services...

Ontario Preparing People and Communities for Future Emergencies

Ontario Preparing People and Communities for Future Emergencies

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released its first-everProvincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, helping to ensure Ontarians are prepared for and safe during future...

Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care

Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care

TORONTO — The Ontario government today releasedYour Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care. The plan focuses on providing people with a better health care experience by connecting them to...

Ontario Providing Better Service

Ontario Providing Better Service

TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it faster, easier and more convenient for people and businesses to access driver’s licences, health cards, birth certificates and other services.