New historic long-term care staffing plan will make long-term care a better place for residents to live, and a better place for staff to work It is clear, now more than ever, that immediate and deliberate action is needed to improve Ontario’s long-term care sector so that we can protect, provide appropriate care, and bring […]
Read moreOntario and Maryland Sign Historic Investment and Procurement Agreement Today, our PC government was pleased to announce Ontario’s first strategic investment and procurement agreement (SIPA) with the State of Maryland that will increase trade, attract investment, and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. Areas of focus will be advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and the agri-food sector. […]
Read moreAdditional funding will help Ontario’s municipalities avoid operating deficits in 2021 Our PC government is committed to supporting Ontario’s municipalities as they continue to combat COVID-19. That’s why we are investing an additional $695 million to provide financial relief for municipalities and help ensure they do not carry budgetary operating deficits into 2021. This builds […]
Read moreNew comprehensive plan will help get more people get back to work and participating in Ontario’s economic recovery from COVID-19 Today, our PC government released its new Poverty Reduction Strategy, which will help more people get back to work and participate in the province’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The five-year strategy will help support Ontario’s […]
Read moreHistoric moment marks the beginning of the first phase of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan Today is a historic day for Ontario and for Canada as the first Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccines have started to be given to our frontline health care heroes. Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker at a long-term care home in […]
Read moreInvesting in pre-apprenticeship training programs to help more people get the hands-on experience they need for rewarding careers in the skilled trades Our PC government is committed to helping job seekers retrain and upgrade their skills so they can begin rewarding careers in the skilled trades. That’s why we are investing an additional $21 million […]
Read morePhase One Starting December 15 Our PC government has developed a three-phase implementation plan to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as they are received. Phase One will begin on Tuesday December 15, 2020 with a pilot project in Toronto and Ottawa which will include the vaccination of over 2,500 health […]
Read moreSignificant investment will increase survivor-led programming and Indigenous-led services Our PC government is committed to preventing and addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. That’s why, as part of our strategy to combat human trafficking, we are providing $46 million for new community-based services across Ontario, […]
Read moreStrengthening supports for individuals with mental health and addictions challenges Today, our PC government was pleased to announce that it is investing more than $47 million towards providing supportive housing for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes creating a new Back […]
Read morePermanently allowing alcohol with food takeout and delivery Ontario’s vibrant hospitality sector and its workers have been hit hard by COVID-19. Local restaurants and bars are essential to community life in Ontario. That’s why our PC government is delivering permanent changes to support jobs and workers at local restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The […]
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