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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 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has published the results of the 2023–2024 assessments for students in Ontario. The assessments cover reading, writing, and mathematics for students in Grade 3, Grade 6, and Grade 9. Grade 3 Results * Reading: 71% of Grade 3 students met the provincial standard
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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
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The Ontario government has announced several initiatives aimed at preparing residents for the upcoming respiratory illness season. Starting in early October, flu shots will be available for high-priority populations, including hospitalized individuals, hospital staff, and residents of long-term care homes. Free flu shots for the general public aged six months
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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