Almost 142,000 more people are back to work in Ontario Today’s job numbers are good for Ontario! In August, Ontario saw an increase of almost 142,000 jobs, marking the third straight month of employment increases following gains of nearly 530,000 jobs in June and July. This month’s increase in employment numbers shows that Ontario’s economy […]
Read more
As our economy reopens, people across Ontario need help finding jobs, improving their skills or starting a new career, and there will be a strong demand for workers in the skilled trades, including electricians and welders, as our province continues down the path to recovery. To that end, our PC government is investing $37 million […]
Read more
Partnering with public transit operators to ensure strong measures are in place to protect the health and safety of transit workers and passengers Our PC government recognizes that as more and more people get back to work, the need for safe and reliable public transit will be critical. That’s why we’re working with health and […]
Read more
Free routine dental care for eligible seniors will help reduce unnecessary hospital trips, prevent chronic disease & improve quality of life Many low-income seniors face challenges accessing regular dental care because they cannot afford it, impacting their overall well-being. That’s why our PC government is expanding access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program by […]
Read more
Bringing critical elements of Bill 156 into force to safeguard public safety To protect public safety and security, our PC government is making it an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere with a motor vehicle transporting farm animals – which are dangerous for those who stop the trucks, pedestrians, livestock transporters, and other […]
Read more
Innovative training projects to help prepare thousands of job seekers for in-demand auto and advanced manufacturing careers Auto and advanced manufacturing are important pillars of Ontario’s economy – we need skilled workers now and in the future. That’s why our PC government is investing $9.3 million to support 11 projects that help more than 2,000 […]
Read more
New tools will help raise awareness and stop this crime before it happens Across our province, offenders are preying on children and youth for the purposes of sexual exploitation – a crime that robs them of their safety and dignity and has a devastating impact on the lives of victims, families, and communities. Raising awareness […]
Read more
Expanded youth training programs will encourage youth to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to get good jobs Ontario is facing a looming crisis: There will soon be more jobs in the trades than people to fill them. Young people and their parents need to see the trades as a viable first option. Our […]
Read more
New construction and building upgrades in Eastern Ontario will modernize facilities, improve public safety, and support economic recovery Our PC government has been clear in our commitment to protecting public safety and fostering healthy communities. A critical foundation of public safety is our correctional system, and these facilities have grown out of date and insufficient […]
Read more
Ensuring young women and children can access the services they need when they need them Our PC government is committed to putting an end to human trafficking and to supporting victims and survivors of this heinous crime. That’s why we were pleased to announce today that frontline victim service organizations across Ontario will receive $7.65 […]
Read more