Helping small businesses access PPE as province returns to Framework Our PC government is committed to helping main street businesses stay safe, keep people employed, and continue contributing to our communities. That’s why we are increasing the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help with the costs […]
Read moreNew legislation will save Ontarians money and reduce the time they spend waiting for their day in court Today, our PC government was pleased to introduce the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021, that, if passed, would help transform the way Ontarians access justice in the courtroom and beyond, including in rural, northern, Francophone and […]
Read moreHelping stop the spread of COVID-19 in key sectors Based on the successful use of rapid tests in select settings across Ontario, our PC government is expanding the deployment of rapid tests to even more essential workplaces and sectors to quickly identify and help stop the spread of COVID-19. “The use of rapid tests are real […]
Read moreBased on the general improvement in trends of key indicators, our PC government is lifting the Stay-at-Home order for the following 27 public health regions and transitioning them out of the shutdown and to a revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, on Tuesday, February 16, at 12:01 a.m.: Grey–Lockdown: Niagara Region Public […]
Read moreIn support of our collective efforts to keep schools safe, our PC government is postponing March Break until April 12-16, 2021. This decision was made on the best advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and public health officials, including consultations with many local Medical Officers of Health. To be clear, March Break is […]
Read moreRenewed Northern Ontario Heritage Fund will increase economic development and build stronger communities in the North To further help increase economic development and promote job creation in the North, our PC government is launching a new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs. “Our government took every opportunity to engage with northern municipal leaders, Indigenous […]
Read moreWorking with municipal partners to better connect people to the supports they need To protect Ontarians from the health and economic impact of COVID-19, our PC government has made significant investments in social services, including more than a half billion dollars in social services relief funding, and expanded access to temporary emergency assistance for those […]
Read moreAdditional funding will give colleges and universities the ability to expand services and better meet student needs ─ creating the best conditions possible for students to achieve their goals Over the years, we’ve seen an increase in student mental health issues at our postsecondary institutions. We know that college and university can be a difficult […]
Read moreThis year’s Seniors Community Grants will go towards virtual programs to help older adults safely access programs while staying socially active and connected with their communities Our PC government’s top priority is the health and safety of all Ontarians, especially our seniors isolating and staying home due to COVID-19. We are doing everything possible to […]
Read moreThe Ontario PC Party is pleased to announce that Peng You has been acclaimed as our candidate for the riding of Thunder Bay–Superior North for the next provincial election. “As a long-time resident and small business owner in Northern Ontario, I know firsthand that our communities have unique needs that require unique solutions,” said Peng. […]
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