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The Ontario government has announced planned changes to increase oversight and accountability for school boards. The announcement states the measures are intended to ensure that students and parents are prioritized in the education system and that funding is managed in accordance with provincial guidelines. According to the provincial government, proposed
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The Ontario government announced that construction has started on a new long-term care home in Courtice. The facility will have 224 beds when completed. According to the provincial government, this development is part of Ontario's plan to create more than 30,000 new long-term care beds by 2028.
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The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have reached a four-year agreement for additional funding for physician services across the province. According to the Ontario government, the agreement includes a total increase of $780 million over four years. The Ontario government stated that the funding is intended for
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Ontario’s Ministry of Finance reported that more than 10 million unmarked cigarettes and over 1.5 million grams (1,500 kilograms) of unmarked fine cut tobacco have been seized in recent enforcement actions. According to the Ministry, these seizures are part of activities intended to enforce provincial laws concerning
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Premier Doug Ford issued a statement on March 31 to recognize Easter. In his message, Ford extended greetings to people in Ontario who observe the holiday. Ford said, "Easter is a time to reflect on hope, renewal and the promise of brighter days ahead." He offered well-wishes to
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The Ontario government has announced a Critical Minerals Strategy intended to expand economic activity and mining in the province. The strategy was launched in Toronto and is focused on minerals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium. According to the government, the initiative targets support for mineral exploration, mining, and the
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislative and regulatory changes related to interprovincial trade within Canada. According to the province, these changes are intended to reduce barriers that affect Ontario businesses trading with other parts of the country. The announcement stated that the government will align certain provincial rules with
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The Ontario government has initiated a proposal process to create and expand up to 80 new primary care teams, with the aim of connecting an additional 300,000 residents to family doctors and primary care services within the year. This effort forms part of the plan to provide primary care
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The Ontario government has proposed an expansion of 'strong mayor' powers to include the heads of council in 169 more municipalities across the province. This expansion is scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2025. The move is intended to assist in meeting provincial priorities, which include the
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The Ontario government is collaborating with Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) and Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) to explore the development of new hydroelectric stations in Northern Ontario. The project aims to produce an estimated 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity, which could power approximately 430,000 homes. Proposed sites include the
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The Ontario government has outlined a significant financial initiative to support the province's workers and businesses amid ongoing economic challenges. The plan involves an allocation of approximately $11 billion in relief measures. According to the government, these measures aim to assist during a period impacted by economic uncertainties
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted a power reactor construction license for the first unit of the Darlington New Nuclear Project. This development marks a step forward in Ontario's energy sector, involving the deployment of a small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington site near Bowmanville.