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The Ontario government has announced changes to the Northern Health Travel Grant program, effective December 1, 2024. Over the next three years, the province plans to allocate $45 million to enhance this program, aiming to improve access to specialized health care services for residents in Northern Ontario. Key changes include:
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to provide over $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to help offset increased costs associated with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services. This initiative is aimed at assisting small and rural communities in managing the financial impacts resulting from the collective bargaining
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The Ontario government has announced a new regulation under the Mining Act aimed at facilitating the recovery of residual metals and minerals from mine waste. This regulation is described as the first of its kind in Canada and is intended to provide new opportunities for Ontario's mining sector
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Premier Doug Ford has called on the federal government to adopt a more proactive stance regarding border security and trade issues. During a recent meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian premiers, Ford highlighted several concerns. He urged the federal government to align with U.S. tariffs on
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The Ontario government has announced a plan to provide up to $1 billion in loans to municipalities for water infrastructure projects. This initiative is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream under Infrastructure Ontario's Loan Program. The program aims to support the construction, expansion, and rehabilitation
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The Ontario government has announced plans to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses. This initiative is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance healthcare delivery across the province. The changes will allow nurse practitioners to perform additional medical procedures, including
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at supporting families and women in the skilled trades. The proposed legislation includes the introduction of a 16-week job-protected parental leave for adoptive parents and parents through surrogacy. This aligns with upcoming federal changes to employment insurance benefits for adoption.
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. If passed, this legislation would reduce the required service duration for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, the lowest in Canada. Additionally, the proposal includes removing the age limit of 61
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The Ontario government has announced the allocation of over $92 million for research projects across universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in the province. This funding is part of the Ontario Research Fund, which aims to support various research initiatives. The funding will be distributed among more than 200 projects,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to return over $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through various financial measures. This includes rebates from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses and reductions in business premium rates. Key measures include: * WSIB Rebates: The government will return $2 billion in
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The Ontario government has introduced the Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, which aims to simplify interactions with the government for businesses and individuals. This legislation is part of the Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction package. Since 2018, over 550 measures have been implemented to reduce regulatory burdens, reportedly
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The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment aimed at increasing the nursing workforce in the province. Over the next three years, the government plans to allocate $510 million to support the education and training of more than 20,000 healthcare learners. This initiative is part of a broader effort