Strengthening supports for individuals with mental health and addictions challenges Today, our PC government was pleased to announce that it is investing more than $47 million towards providing supportive housing for individuals with severe mental health and addictions challenges who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes creating a new Back […]
Read morePermanently allowing alcohol with food takeout and delivery Ontario’s vibrant hospitality sector and its workers have been hit hard by COVID-19. Local restaurants and bars are essential to community life in Ontario. That’s why our PC government is delivering permanent changes to support jobs and workers at local restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The […]
Read moreOntario government ready to deliver initial COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations and those who care for them Our PC government will be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are received and approved, beginning with vaccinating the province’s most vulnerable. As recommended by the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force and in alignment with […]
Read moreNew law increases protections for Ontario’s food supply, farmers, agri-food businesses, and farm animals from trespassing activities Our PC government is delivering on a significant pillar of our commitment to protect the health and safety of our food supply, the agri-food sector, and our farm animals. Today, we were pleased to announce that the Security […]
Read moreNew program provides job seekers with training supports and reduces administration costs for businesses Our PC government is making it easier for employers to get the skilled workers they need, and for workers to get high-quality training. Today, we were pleased to announce that we are investing $20 million through the new Group Sponsorship Grant […]
Read moreOntario sees sixth straight month of employment increases in November Today, Statistics Canada released its monthly employment numbers, which showed an increase in employment in Ontario, which represents the sixth straight month of employment increases. Employment in Ontario has increased by 36,000 in November, including 1,700 in the manufacturing sector, marking the sixth straight month […]
Read more$4.4 million investment will support local economies and help people reconnect with their communities in new ways Tourism is a key economic driver in Ontario, supporting more than 400,000 jobs and generating over $36 billion in spending – but the industry has been hit hard by the impacts of COVID-19. To that end, today our […]
Read moreExpanding innovative home and community care services to improve health care supports while preserving hospital capacity Our PC government is making it easier and faster for patients to access high-quality care at home. Today we announced that we are investing over $115 million to support 850 patients across the province with high, complex care needs […]
Read moreThe new Support For Learners program will provide additional payments to families facing new education-related expenses as we continue to combat COVID-19 Our PC government’s aim during these extraordinarily challenging times is to continue supporting those impacted hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak — Ontario families. COVID-19 has imposed many costs on families in this province, […]
Read moreNew investment will provide Ontario police forces with more tools to prevent and fight crime Criminals are always finding new ways of covering their tracks, but our PC government is determined to ensure municipalities and police services have the tools and resources they need to detect criminal activity and keep Ontarians safe. That’s why we […]
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