Ontario Expanding Access to MRI Services in Burlington

Ontario Expanding Access to MRI Services in Burlington

The Ontario government is improving people’s access to diagnostic imaging services and reducing wait times by investing over $1.6 million to support the operations of 1 new magnetic resonance imaging...

Ontario Investing in the Future of Ornge Air Ambulance

Ontario Investing in the Future of Ornge Air Ambulance

TORONTO — The Ontario government is renewing Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with a new fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft. This investment in the future of Ornge will ensure it can continue...

Ontario Modernizing Computer Studies and Tech-Ed Curriculum to Ensure Students Are Prepared for the Jobs of the Future

Ontario Modernizing Computer Studies and Tech-Ed Curriculum to Ensure Students Are Prepared for the Jobs of the Future

TORONTO — The Ontario government is updating high school courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), including learning related to the skilled trades to ensure students have the...

Ontario Investing $4 Million to Help Drive World-class Research, Development and Commercialization

Ontario Investing $4 Million to Help Drive World-class Research, Development and Commercialization

TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing $4 million to support greater collaboration between industry and the postsecondary education and research sectors to create well-paying jobs in local...

Ontarians Can Now Visit Local Pharmacies for Paxlovid Prescriptions

Ontarians Can Now Visit Local Pharmacies for Paxlovid Prescriptions

TORONTO — The Ontario government is giving people more convenient access to care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment option used to reduce severe outcomes from...

Members' Statement: Mental Health Literacy Curriculum

Members' Statement: Mental Health Literacy Curriculum

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Ontario Flowing More Funding for Municipal Transit

Ontario Flowing More Funding for Municipal Transit

BRAMPTON – The Ontario government is providing municipalities with up to $505 million to help ensure municipal transit systems can continue to deliver safe and reliable transit services. The funding...

Free Flu Shot Available for Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older

Free Flu Shot Available for Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older

TORONTO — Starting from November 1st, free flu shots are available to Ontarians six months of age and older. With COVID-19 vaccines also available to everyone six months and older and bivalent...

Ontario Strengthening Emergency Departments in Rural Communities Across the Province

Ontario Strengthening Emergency Departments in Rural Communities Across the Province

TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding the Emergency Department Peer-to-Peer Program to 21 additional rural and remote hospitals starting in December, bringing the total number of hospital...

Ontario Breaks Ground on World-Leading Small Modular Reactor

Ontario Breaks Ground on World-Leading Small Modular Reactor

CLARINGTON –Site preparation is now underway for Canada’s first grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR) at Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington nuclear site. This work marks another milestone...

Ontario Supporting Francophone Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs

Ontario Supporting Francophone Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs

TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $500,000 to help Francophone entrepreneurs participate in the province’s economic prosperity. The funding will support four projects and is being...

Ontario Celebrates the Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers in Burlington

Ontario Celebrates the Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers in Burlington

Burlington- The Ontario government is recognizing 23 Ontarians in Burlington with a Volunteer Service Award, an annual award honouring the exceptional contributions of individuals providing dedicated...

Question Period: On Education

Question Period: On Education

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Province Recognizing Outstanding Contributions from Ontario Colleges

Province Recognizing Outstanding Contributions from Ontario Colleges

TORONTO – Yesterday, the Ontario government announced the winners of the annual Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Premier’s Awards for college graduates, which honour college leaders and...

Member Statement : The Burlington Symphony Orchestra

Member Statement :              The Burlington Symphony Orchestra

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Ontario Unveils Plan to Strengthen Food Supply Chain from Farm to Fork

Ontario Unveils Plan to Strengthen Food Supply Chain from Farm to Fork

TORONTO — The Ontario government is building a strong, secure food supply chain and securing the province’s position as a food leader in Canada with the release of theGrow Ontario Strategy. The...

Ontario Launches New Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to Strengthen Green Economy

Ontario Launches New Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to Strengthen Green Economy

TIMMINS– The Ontario government is investing in the critical minerals sector by launching a two-year, $5 million Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to enhance research and development of new...

Ontario Preparing More Students for Careers in the Skilled Trades

Ontario Preparing More Students for Careers in the Skilled Trades

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $4.8 million to expand the dual credit program, helping prepare more students for the jobs of tomorrow by better connecting learning in the classroom to...

Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Improve Competitiveness and Strengthen Supply Chains

Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Improve Competitiveness and Strengthen Supply Chains

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced theLess Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Actwhich, if passed, would implement measures to increase Ontario’s competitiveness, strengthen provincial...

Ontario Supports Environmental Action in Burlington to Continue Protecting and Restoring the Great Lakes

Ontario Supports Environmental Action in Burlington to Continue Protecting and Restoring the Great Lakes

BURLINGTON — The Ontario government is investing $49,175 in the Royal Botanical Gardens Sensitive Habitats Project through the Great Lakes Local Action Fund that will help build healthier communities...

Ontario Helping More Young People Train for In-Demand Careers in Construction

Ontario Helping More Young People Train for In-Demand Careers in Construction

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million in province-wide training initiatives to help more students launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades. These projects, led by the...

Ontario Building Better, More Modern Health Care Facilities

Ontario Building Better, More Modern Health Care Facilities

TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing over $182 million this year to support critical upgrades and repairs at 131 hospitals and 65 community health care facilities across the province.

Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022

Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022

The Ontario government is introducing new legislation that would, if passed, take decisive action to address the housing crisis by assessing how best to extend strong mayor powers and reduce...

Ontario Delivers Progress Report and Advances its Plan to Build

Ontario Delivers Progress Report and Advances its Plan to Build

TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review – Ontario’s Plan to Build: A Progress Update. It includes the government’s...