News
The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $5.7 million in 85 projects aimed at enhancing economic development in rural communities across the province. This funding is part of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which supports initiatives that aim to diversify local economies, build community capacity, and
News
Ontario and New Jersey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two regions. The agreement was finalized during a meeting in Toronto between Premier Doug Ford and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The MOU focuses on several key areas: * Economic Collaboration: The
News
Starting September 5, 2024, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario are authorized to sell beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. This change allows for a total of 4,187 convenience stores across the province to participate in the sale of these products, in addition to nearly 3,000 other
News
The Ontario government has announced new measures to be implemented in schools starting September 1, 2024. These measures include restrictions on cellphone use and a ban on vaping in schools. The government is allocating $47.5 million to support these initiatives, which aim to reduce distractions and promote healthier decision-making
News
Ontario is launching a new energy procurement initiative to address the province’s growing electricity needs. The Second Long-Term Procurement (LT2) aims to add up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) of energy by securing new projects, but only in communities that agree to host them. To prevent interference with agricultural
News
The Ontario government has announced plans to reduce wait times for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures by adding approximately 60,000 procedures annually at community surgical and diagnostic centres across the province. This initiative is part of the 'Your Health' plan aimed at improving access to publicly-funded surgeries and
News
The Ontario government is investing $1 million through the Skills Development Fund to provide job-ready training for Francophone survivors of domestic and family abuse. The initiative aims to connect these individuals with employers in the skilled trades. The program, in partnership with La Maison d’Hébergement pour Femmes francophones, a
News
The Ontario government announced that it will begin accepting applications for funding under the $400 million Housing-Enabling Core Servicing stream of the $1 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program starting August 21. The funding is intended to build, maintain, and repair core assets such as municipal roads, bridges, and culverts to
News
The Ontario government announced that starting in January 2025, child care fees for children under six in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) programs will be capped at $22 per day. This measure is expected to save families nearly $300 million in 2025. Since signing an agreement with