Historic moment marks the beginning of the first phase of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan Today is a historic day for Ontario and for Canada as the first Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccines have started to be given to our frontline health care heroes. Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker at a long-term care home in […]
Read moreInvesting in pre-apprenticeship training programs to help more people get the hands-on experience they need for rewarding careers in the skilled trades Our PC government is committed to helping job seekers retrain and upgrade their skills so they can begin rewarding careers in the skilled trades. That’s why we are investing an additional $21 million […]
Read morePhase One Starting December 15 Our PC government has developed a three-phase implementation plan to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as they are received. Phase One will begin on Tuesday December 15, 2020 with a pilot project in Toronto and Ottawa which will include the vaccination of over 2,500 health […]
Read moreSignificant investment will increase survivor-led programming and Indigenous-led services Our PC government is committed to preventing and addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. That’s why, as part of our strategy to combat human trafficking, we are providing $46 million for new community-based services across Ontario, […]
Read moreStrengthening 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 […]
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