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Protecting Homeless Shelters During COVID-19

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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Supporting Ontario’s Mining Sector

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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Helping Rebuild the Tourism Industry

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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Supporting Training Opportunities for Postsecondary Students

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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Preparing for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan

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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Setting Apprentices and Employers Up for Success

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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Randy Hazlett Acclaimed as Ontario PC Candidate for Nickel Belt

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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Expanding Access to Reliable Broadband

New legislation will help build infrastructure faster in communities and in a more cost-effective way – opening Ontario to business and creating good jobs Now, more than ever, we need an Ontario-made plan to help build infrastructure faster, strengthen our communities, and lay the foundation for growth, renewal, and long-term economic recovery.  As the province […]

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Supporting Municipalities During COVID-19

Additional $500 million investment will help ensure the stability of Ontario’s 444 municipalities as they plan for the year ahead Our PC government is providing an additional $500 million to help the province’s 444 municipalities address ongoing COVID-19 operating costs. The new financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital […]

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Building a Better-Connected Mental Health and Addictions System

$12.8 million investment will help expand and enhance mental health and addictions services for Indigenous peoples, families and communities We know that Indigenous peoples have faced barriers to accessing effective and safe mental health and addictions care, while demand for these services has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this, our PC government is […]

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