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The Ontario government, in collaboration with the federal government, is allocating $64 million to enhance the province's wildland firefighting capabilities. This funding will be used to hire and train personnel, as well as to purchase new equipment and technology such as fuel systems, tankers, trucks, and software systems.
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Basic Constable Training (BCT) program at the Ontario Police College. Starting in 2025, the program will increase its capacity by 80 recruits annually, prioritizing small, medium-sized, and First Nation police services. This expansion aims to train a total of 2,080
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The Ontario government announced an investment of $15.3 million aimed at supporting over 100 organizations that provide recreational activities for children and youth across the province. This funding is intended to enhance access to supervised sports and active recreation programs. The investment will benefit more than 13,000 children
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The Ontario government has announced an increase in the general minimum wage from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment represents a 3.9% increase, which is linked to the Consumer Price Index. The government estimates that nearly one million workers will benefit from
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The Ontario Ministry of Education has released the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. According to the statement, the results indicate stabilization in student learning following disruptions caused by the pandemic. The Ministry attributes this to its focus on core learning and practical skills development.
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The Ontario government has announced a $2 million investment in Futurpreneur Canada, aimed at supporting 300 young entrepreneurs in rural and northern communities. This funding is expected to create approximately 1,200 new jobs. The Core Startup Program by Futurpreneur Canada offers collateral-free loans up to $75,000, two years
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The Ontario government has released the 2023-24 Public Accounts, detailing the province's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The government reported a $0.6 billion deficit, an improvement from the forecasted $1.3 billion deficit in the 2023 Budget. This change is attributed to
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The Ontario government has announced plans to expand access to palliative care by adding up to 84 new adult hospice beds and 12 pediatric hospice beds across the province. This initiative aims to increase the total number of publicly funded hospice beds in Ontario to 768. The funding for this
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $910 million aimed at enhancing emergency care services across the province. This funding is intended to increase the availability of ambulances and improve response times for emergency medical services. Key points from the announcement include: * An average increase of eight percent
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The Ontario government is expanding its Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to introduce over 35,000 students to careers in the skilled trades. This initiative will take place in 15 cities across the province, including Barrie, Cobourg, Cornwall, Kitchener, Niagara Falls, North Bay, and South Porcupine (near Timmins). The
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TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced an agreement with the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) regarding the first year of a new four-year physician services agreement (PSA). This agreement follows the decision made by Arbitrator Kaplan. The agreement builds upon the existing $17.5 billion that the province allocates for connecting
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The Ontario government is investing over $26 million to establish a new training centre at LiUNA 183's skilled trades training campus located in Vaughan. This funding is part of the province's $224 million Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, which aims to support the training of