The 2021 Budget is making good on our commitment to do whatever it takes to keep people safe, while building on the foundation to create the growth we need for a strong economy Our PC government’s primary focus is to protect every life and every job we possibly can from COVID-19. Without healthy people, we […]
$3.7 million investment will help ensure no one is left behind during vaccine rollout The key to defeating COVID-19 is ensuring every person who wants a vaccine gets a vaccine. A lack of mobility or accessible transportation should not prevent anyone from getting vaccinated. That is why our PC government is investing $3.7M million in […]
$1.2 billion investment will help ensure hospitals can continue to provide the high-quality patient care Ontarians need and deserve Ontario’s hospitals have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and our PC government is using every tool at our disposal to support them during these unprecedented times. To that end, today we announced we […]
Significant funding will help institutions address the financial impacts of COVID-19 and maintain Ontario’s position as a global leader in higher education Colleges and universities are critical to Ontario’s economic recovery as a key source of research, innovation, job creation and commercialization in our local communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on […]
Expanding Ontario’s booking system to individuals aged 75 and older With over 50 per cent of Ontario residents aged 80 and over having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Ontario government is expanding appointments through its online booking system to individuals aged 75 and over, effective Monday, March 22, 2021, ahead […]
The Ontario PC Party is pleased to announce that Bob Gale has been acclaimed as our candidate for the riding of Niagara Falls for the next provincial election. “I am honoured to be the PC candidate for this great riding. It is more important than ever that Niagara Falls is able to focus on building […]
The Ontario PC Party is pleased to announce that John Leontowicz has been acclaimed as our candidate for the riding of Windsor West for the next provincial election. “I am honoured to be nominated as the Ontario PC Party candidate for Windsor West under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford,” said Leontowicz. “I’m ready to […]
New funding will ensure seniors get the safe and modern living spaces they deserve From the beginning of this pandemic, our PC government has made it clear that we will do whatever it takes to protect our long-term care residents. To that end, we are investing $933 million in 80 new long-term care projects, which […]
Extending temporary wage enhancement for personal support workers Our PC government knows that personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support workers play a critical role in providing care for our most vulnerable patients, and we recognize the sacrifices these frontline health care heroes are making during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver exceptional care to our […]
Nearly 600 micro-credential programs now eligible for OSAP Our PC government is expanding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to include nearly 600 micro-credential programs. Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to fund micro-credentials through a student financial assistance program. Micro-credentials are complementary to traditional learning and provide training in specific skillsets –offering a […]