The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Madame Dumont will be the first Francophone Lieutenant Governor in province’s history. “For nine years, it has been my honour to serve as the […]
Author: Office of the Premier
Ontario Launches ‘Building Faster’ Fund and Expands Strong Mayor Powers
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario government is launching the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that provides significant […]
Ontario and Michigan Strengthen Economic Ties
New agreement will support increased trade and job creation in both jurisdictions Ontario and Michigan are building on their longstanding economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investment and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint […]
Ontario Providing Free Training for Truck Drivers
New project will provide $1.3 million for more than 50 jobseekers to kick-start their careers in the transportation industry The Ontario government is investing $1.3 million to prepare 54 women, newcomers and others from underrepresented groups for in-demand careers in the trucking industry. Across Ontario, at least 6,100 more truck […]
Ontario Awards Contract to Expand and Widen Highway 3
To improve road safety and keep people and goods moving in southwestern Ontario, the Ontario government has awarded a contract to design, build and finance the widening of Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington. The highway expansion project is a priority for the province along with plans to help the […]
Ontario Providing Free Training for Auto Workers
New projects will prepare people for good-paying careers in Ontario’s growing auto sector The Ontario government is investing more than $4.7 million to support two innovative projects to help over 360 people land full-time jobs in the province’s growing automotive manufacturing sector. These free programs will provide participants with skills […]