Extending temporary wage enhancement for personal support workers Our PC government knows that personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support workers play a critical role in providing care for our most vulnerable patients, and we recognize the sacrifices these frontline health care heroes are making during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver exceptional care to our […]
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Nearly 600 micro-credential programs now eligible for OSAP Our PC government is expanding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to include nearly 600 micro-credential programs. Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to fund micro-credentials through a student financial assistance program. Micro-credentials are complementary to traditional learning and provide training in specific skillsets –offering a […]
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New grant program will help those who are struggling during COVID-19 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our PC government has committed to be there to support those struggling the most. That’s why we are launching the $105-million Community Building Fund that will, over the next two years, support non-profit tourism, culture, sport, and […]
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$1.5 million in annual funding will help expand access to and enhance mental health and addictions supports for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario
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Ontario launching provincial booking system for COVID-19 vaccines, marking another major milestone in vaccine distribution plan
Read moreOntario launching provincial booking system for COVID-19 vaccines, marking another major milestone in vaccine distribution plan Our PC government is launching a provincial booking system and customer service desk to support COVID-19 vaccination appointment bookings at mass immunization clinics. The portal will be live on Monday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. and will be accepting […]
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New sign-language courses offering cements Ontario’s role as a leader in providing innovative learning opportunities
Read moreNew 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 […]
Read moreNew 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 […]
Read morePharmacies 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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