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Ontario PC Government Signs Agreements to Unlock Free Trade with Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan

To help grow Canada’s economy and eliminate barriers to interprovincial trade, Premier Doug Ford joined Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to sign new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) promoting free trade across provincial borders. As part of this effort, the Ontario PC government has also introduced […]

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Ontario PCs Launch $500 Million Critical Minerals Processing Fund to Build a Self-Reliant, Made-in-Ontario Supply Chain

As part of our plan to protect Ontario and grow a stronger, more competitive economy, the Ontario PC government is investing $500 million to create a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund—a generational investment to strengthen Ontario’s mineral sector and secure good-paying jobs for Ontario workers. This new fund will provide strategic financial support to: By […]

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Ontario PC Government Supporting Ontarians with Disabilities

The Ontario PC government is taking meaningful action to protect the financial security of low-income individuals with disabilities by ensuring they can fully benefit from the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). To safeguard social assistance recipients, the government intends to exempt the CDB as income, allowing individuals to receive up to $200 per month ($2,400 […]

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Ontario PCs Invest in Modern New Policing Facilities to Protect Communities

As part of the Ontario PC government’s plan to fight crime and keep Ontario communities safe, we are investing in the construction of 12 new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments in Bracebridge, Burlington, Espanola/McKerrow, Ignace, Kenora, Killaloe, Lancaster, New Liskeard, Niagara, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Wawa. A new regional headquarters will also be built […]

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Ontario’s PC Government Taking Action to Protect Workers on Construction Sites

To create safer workplaces for construction workers, the Ontario PC government is introducing first-in-Canada measures to make construction sites safer for workers across the province. As part of this initiative, construction sites expected to have 20 or more workers and operate for at least three months will be required to have automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) […]

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Ontario PCs Strengthen Emergency Response with Next Generation 9-1-1

As part of our plan to protect Ontario, the Ontario PC government is investing $22 million to help municipalities and emergency response centres transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)—a modern, digital emergency communications system that will improve how Ontarians access help when they need it most. This investment is part of a larger $208 million […]

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Ontario PC Government Launches New Award to Honour Veterans

The Ontario PC government has launched the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence (OVACSE)—a first-of-its-kind program recognizing veterans for their extraordinary volunteer contributions and continued service in civilian life. More than just a symbol, the award celebrates veterans who go above and beyond to support their communities—whether by helping fellow veterans reintegrate into civilian […]

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Ontario PCs Protect Jobs and Drive Innovation in the Forest Sector

The Ontario PC government is protecting good-paying jobs and building a stronger, more competitive forest sector by investing $11.3 million in innovation, clean energy, and modernization initiatives in northeastern Ontario. This strategic investment will boost efficiency, unlock new revenue streams, and create jobs—while helping ensure Ontario remains a leader in sustainable forestry. Funding will support […]

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Ontario PCs Partner with Indigenous Communities to Strengthen Critical Mineral Development

The Ontario PC government is proud to support a made-in-Ontario critical minerals supply chain—built in partnership with Indigenous communities and grounded in shared ownership and opportunity. Through a historic investment of $3.1 billion in loans, scholarships, and grants, our government is laying the foundation for a stronger, more stable, and more prosperous future. This initiative […]

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