Ontario government ready to deliver initial COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations and those who care for them Our PC government will be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are received and approved, beginning with vaccinating the province’s most vulnerable. As recommended by the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force and in alignment with […]
Read moreNew law increases protections for Ontario’s food supply, farmers, agri-food businesses, and farm animals from trespassing activities Our PC government is delivering on a significant pillar of our commitment to protect the health and safety of our food supply, the agri-food sector, and our farm animals. Today, we were pleased to announce that the Security […]
Read moreNew program provides job seekers with training supports and reduces administration costs for businesses Our PC government is making it easier for employers to get the skilled workers they need, and for workers to get high-quality training. Today, we were pleased to announce that we are investing $20 million through the new Group Sponsorship Grant […]
Read moreOntario sees sixth straight month of employment increases in November Today, Statistics Canada released its monthly employment numbers, which showed an increase in employment in Ontario, which represents the sixth straight month of employment increases. Employment in Ontario has increased by 36,000 in November, including 1,700 in the manufacturing sector, marking the sixth straight month […]
Read more$4.4 million investment will support local economies and help people reconnect with their communities in new ways Tourism is a key economic driver in Ontario, supporting more than 400,000 jobs and generating over $36 billion in spending – but the industry has been hit hard by the impacts of COVID-19. To that end, today our […]
Read moreExpanding innovative home and community care services to improve health care supports while preserving hospital capacity Our PC government is making it easier and faster for patients to access high-quality care at home. Today we announced that we are investing over $115 million to support 850 patients across the province with high, complex care needs […]
Read moreThe new Support For Learners program will provide additional payments to families facing new education-related expenses as we continue to combat COVID-19 Our PC government’s aim during these extraordinarily challenging times is to continue supporting those impacted hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak — Ontario families. COVID-19 has imposed many costs on families in this province, […]
Read moreNew investment will provide Ontario police forces with more tools to prevent and fight crime Criminals are always finding new ways of covering their tracks, but our PC government is determined to ensure municipalities and police services have the tools and resources they need to detect criminal activity and keep Ontarians safe. That’s why we […]
Read moreUp to $11.5 million is being provided for meat processors to boost safety and productivity and help farmers enhance their businesses Our PC government is committed to ensuring the province has access to safe and healthy food. That’s why, together with the Government of Canada, Ontario is committing up to $11.5 million through the Canadian […]
Read morePerformance based funding for postsecondary institutions will help ensure graduates have the real-world skills they need for rewarding careers now and in the future Our PC government recognizes that students and their families make tremendous sacrifices to attend college or university, and they make these sacrifices in order to find stable, high-quality jobs. Under the […]
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