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...

New Ontario Clean Energy Registry Will Make Province Even More Attractive for Investment

New Ontario Clean Energy Registry Will Make Province Even More Attractive for Investment

As environmental and sustainability goals increasingly influence corporate decisions on where to invest and grow, the Ontario government is taking action and leveraging the province’s world-class...

Join the Conversation on Mental Health on Bell Let's Talk Day

Join the Conversation on Mental Health on Bell Let's Talk Day

Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement on Bell Let's Talk Day: ...

Investing in Inclusive and Accessible Communities

Investing in Inclusive and Accessible Communities

Ontario is investing $750,000 to help communities across the province become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.Applications for the next round of Inclusive Community...

Launching a New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople

Launching a New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople

The Ontario government has launched Skilled Trades Ontario, a new Crown agency, to improve trades training and simplify services. The new agency will promote and market the trades, develop the...

Businesses To See Full Impact of 2021 Electricity Rate Reductions

Businesses To See Full Impact of 2021 Electricity Rate Reductions

As of January 1, 2022, industrial and commercial electricity customers will benefit from the full savings introduced through the Ontario government’s Comprehensive Electricity Plan, announced in...

Strengthening the Province’s Research and Innovation Sector

Strengthening the Province’s Research and Innovation Sector

The Ontario government is investing more than $240 million over three years to help advance research at five leading research institutes across the province. By supporting advanced research, Ontario...

Ontario Continues to Add Hospital Beds and Build Up Health Workforce

Ontario Continues to Add Hospital Beds and Build Up Health Workforce

The Ontario government is continuing to accelerate its efforts to add hospital beds and build up the province’s health care workforce to ensure patients can continue to access the health care they...

Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families

Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families

The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this...

Ontario Continues to Support Families and Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic

Ontario Continues to Support Families and Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic

The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this...

Working for Workers by Increasing Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

Working for Workers by Increasing Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

As part of its plan to grow an economy that works for everyone, the Ontario government has raised the general minimum wage to $15.00 per hour starting today. This new, higher general minimum wage is...