New sign-language courses offering cements Ontario’s role as a leader in providing innovative learning opportunities Our PC government is one of the first jurisdictions in Canada to offer high school students in the province second-language courses in American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ), cementing its role as a leader in providing […]
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New groundbreaking strategy will build a more accessible, responsive and resilient justice system COVID-19 has underscored longstanding challenges that cause delays for Ontarians across a justice system that has been neglected for decades. That’s why our PC government is launching a Justice Accelerated Strategy as the next chapter in our ongoing efforts to break down […]
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Pharmacies and primary care settings will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations As supply increases, our PC government is expanding delivery channels to administer COVID-19 vaccines to include pharmacies and primary care provider settings. As of Friday, March 12, over 325 pharmacies will be offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine to Ontarians aged 60-64, by appointment only, as part […]
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Additional funding will help keep vulnerable people and shelter workers safe Our PC government is once again taking immediate action to save lives by responding to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in some shelters across the province. The government is providing $255 million to help Service managers/Indigenous program administrators respond to an increase in […]
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First-ever Critical Minerals Strategy will generate investment and create jobs and opportunities in the mining sector Our PC government is developing Ontario’s first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy as part of our commitment to drive investment, increase Ontario’s competitiveness in the global market, reduce red tape, and create jobs and opportunities in Ontario’s mining sector. “By developing this strategy, […]
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New Tourism Economic Recovery Task Force will explore how to help the province’s $36-billion tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic Ontario’s tourism sector has been hit by the triple threat that COVID-19 representing a health, economic and social crisis. That’s why our PC government is establishing a Tourism Economic Recovery Task Force to provide […]
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Funding towards paid internships will help build highly skilled workforce and prepare people for in-demand jobs By connecting students with opportunities, we are preparing the next generation of talent with the experience they need to get good jobs. That is why our PC government is providing $39.5 million to help Mitacs Inc. create up to […]
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Our PC government is preparing to move into Phase Two of our COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan next month, with a focus on vaccinating populations based on age and risk. This approach is designed to save lives, protect those at risk of serious illness and to stop the virus from spreading. Between April 2021 and July 2021, […]
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New and improved apprenticeship programs will build a robust, skilled workforce Our PC government is committed to supporting a robust, skilled workforce. To that end, we are investing $47 million in 2021-22 to hire more apprentices, improve the quality of training and help them complete their training and certification through the new Achievement Incentive Program and the expanded […]
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The Ontario PC Party is pleased to announce that Randy Hazlett has been acclaimed as our candidate for the riding of Nickel Belt for the next provincial election. “I am honoured to be nominated as the Ontario PC Party candidate for Nickel Belt in the next provincial election, under the strong leadership of Premier Doug […]
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