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 […]
Read moreNew 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 […]
Read moreNew 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 […]
Read moreFirst 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 […]
Read more$125 million investment will help immediately add over 500 critical care and high intensity medicine beds to hospitals in areas with high rates of COVID-19 transmission Our PC government is using every tool at our disposal to support our hospitals as they respond to COVID-19. The province is providing up to $125 million to immediately […]
Read moreApplications for the new Ontario Small Business Support grant, which will provide eligible small businesses with up to $20,000 in support, are now open Our PC government recognizes that small businesses impacted by necessary public health measures require additional support so they can continue serving their communities and employing people in Ontario once COVID-19 is […]
Read more$375 million investment through the Gas Tax program will help municipalities across the province sustain and improve public transit Supporting transit systems is more important than ever as communities work to recover from COVID-19. That’s why our PC government is providing $375 million in public transit funding to 109 municipalities through the Gas Tax program […]
Read moreOntario is preparing to vaccinate up to 8.5 million people in phase 2 by the end of July 2021 As we continue to vaccinate our most vulnerable and those at greatest risk in Phase One of Ontario’s vaccination program, our PC government is keeping the momentum going by beginning Phase Two as early as March […]
Read moreSince the implementation of the Provincewide Shutdown over two weeks ago, the latest modelling trends in key public health indicators have continued to worsen, indicating that our health system will be overwhelmed unless drastic action is immediately taken. From the very start of this pandemic, our government’s top priority has been the health and well-being […]
Read moreExpanding eligibility for emergency child care Since March, Ontario’s frontline staff have worked around the clock to save lives and protect families. Our PC government recognizes that as school closures are extended, more people, more emergency and front-line workers will need support in this province. Given the extension of the closure of schools in southern […]
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