While steady progress has been made through Ontario’s border testing pilot program, more action at the borders is needed now to stop the spread of COVID-19 Ontario is making significant progress in its free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible travellers arriving in Ontario. Since the launch of the border […]
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New funding will help offset lost revenue from cancelled fall fairs and exhibits From fall fairs and exhibits to agriculture education, our agricultural and horticultural societies play a vital role in communities across rural Ontario. That’s why our PC government is investing $5 million in the fall budget to help offset losses due to the […]
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New funding will help municipalities improve the delivery of critical programs and services and better meet community needs Our PC government is committed to building strong and resilient communities. That’s why we are investing over $40 million during COVID-19 to help small and rural municipalities improve the delivery of critical programs and services. The funding, […]
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$200 million investment will help small, rural and Northern communities build and repair roads, bridges, water, and wastewater systems Our PC government recognizes that municipalities need flexibility to support their own priority infrastructure needs. That’s why we are investing $200 million in municipalities through the 2021 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. This funding will help 424 […]
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Investing over $12 million to add new mental health beds and expand programs that support the mental health of seniors across the province Now more than ever, it is critical that Ontarians have access to effective mental health and addictions services when and where they need them. Our PC government recognizes that the COVID-19 outbreak […]
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Additional $2.8 million will provide police with the tools and resources they need to combat gun and gang violence, sexual violence, and harassment, and human trafficking Our PC government is committed to providing police services across the province with the tools they need to combat crime and keep our communities safe. One of the ways […]
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Investing in improved internet access will help bridge the digital divide and create more economic opportunity for residents and businesses in the North Efficient and modern broadband infrastructure is critical to advancing economic recovery and development in Northern Ontario. Recognizing this, our PC government is investing $10.9 million to bring faster broadband to several towns […]
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New online tool will make it easier for companies and prospectors to identify areas for mineral exploration Our PC government is supporting the province’s mining industry by launching a new, innovative online tool that will help increase mineral exploration. The online geoscience tool, OGS (Ontario Geological Survey) Focus, consolidates historical exploration information from various databases […]
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New program will give police and justice partners timely access to evidence, reduce delays, and enable police to spend more time keeping communities safe Criminal investigations and prosecutions have become more and more complex, as technologies have advanced and criminal activities become increasingly sophisticated. That’s why our PC government is taking a significant step towards […]
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First round of vaccinations is completed ahead of schedule in all long-term care homes in seven regions with the highest COVID-19 Today marks a key milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with Ontario completing the first round of vaccinations in all long-term care homes in seven regions ahead of schedule. “This is the first of […]
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