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Ontario and Quebec Governments Support New Electricity Trade Agreement

The new agreement will optimize existing capacity in both provinces The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. On August 30, 2023, during the Energy […]

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Ontario Launches Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund

New fund supporting ongoing burial investigations and mental health supports The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and […]

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Premier Doug Ford Unveils Parliamentary Assistants

Parliamentary Assistants Critical in Delivering on Government’s Plan to Build Ontario Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled the team of parliamentary assistants that will support cabinet in delivering the government’s ambitious plan to build Ontario. Parliamentary assistant accountabilities are as follows: Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary […]

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Most Masking Requirements to be Lifted on June 11, 2022

TORONTO — On June 8, 2022, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the lifting of remaining provincial masking requirements: “With high vaccination rates and Ontario’s COVID-19 situation continuing to improve, most of the province’s remaining provincial masking requirements, including on public transit, will […]

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Ontario Government Invests in Province’s Auto Parts Supply Chain

Support for innovative projects will increase global competitiveness and further position Ontario as a North American EV hub TORONTO — The Ontario government continues to invest in the province’s auto parts supply chain with another round of investments through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP). The province’s more than $5.5 million additional […]

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Ontario Eliminating Birth Certificate Fee for Vulnerable Ontarians

Permanent Fee Waiver for Homeless and Lower Income Individuals Removes Barriers to Access Critical Services TORONTO – The Ontario government is permanently eliminating the $35 fee for birth certificates for approximately 40,000 vulnerable Ontarians. The Birth Certificate Fee Waiver Program will ensure not-for-profit partner organizations can assist Ontarians who may […]

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Ontario Supporting Economic Growth in Southwest Ontario

Expansion of Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Will Support Historic Auto Investment and Growing Greenhouse Sector Ontario is taking action to ensure the efficient and timely development of five new electricity transmission infrastructure projects in Southwest Ontario, supporting the significant growth in the manufacturing and greenhouse sectors. “Our government is supporting the […]

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Ontario Raising Highway Speed Limits

Province aligns posted speeds with other jurisdictions across Canada TILBURY – The Ontario government is raising the speed limit permanently from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on six sections of provincial highways in southern Ontario. The change follows several speed limit pilots and consultations and will align posted speeds with other jurisdictions […]

Business

Ontario Secures Largest Auto Investment in Province’s History

LG Energy Solution and Stellantis investing in Windsor for province’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing plant WINDSOR — With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant. The joint […]

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Ontario Extends Freeze on College and University Tuition

Province’s action provides students and families with ongoing financial relief TORONTO — The Ontario government is extending the current tuition freeze for colleges and universities by an additional year, through 2022-2023, providing financial relief and predictability for students and families seeking access to affordable postsecondary education. “Our government recognizes that […]

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Ontario Launches 5 New ONroute Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Province’s historic expansion of charging infrastructure means greater convenience for drivers TORONTO – Ontario is delivering on its commitment to bring electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers to the province’s busiest highways with the launch of the five new fast charging stations at Ingleside, Tilbury North, Tilbury South, Woodstock and Innisfil ONroute stations. […]

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Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in Skilled Trades

Province investing in pre-apprenticeship programs and hundreds of innovative training projects across Ontario LONDON — The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch rewarding careers in the skilled […]

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Ontario Connecting More Communities to High-Speed Internet Access

New legislation helping to accelerate connectivity projects TORONTO – The Ontario government is introducing legislation to help bring reliable high-speed internet to underserved and unserved communities sooner. If passed, the changes would remove barriers, duplication and delays, making it easier and faster to build high-speed internet infrastructure across the province. […]

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Notice of Continuation of Court Order Prohibiting Breach of City of Windsor By-Laws

Notice of Continuation of Court Order Prohibiting Breach of City of Windsor By-Laws WINDSOR – On February 18, 2022, the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, Geoffrey B. Morawetz, made an order continuing the order previously granted on February 11, 2022, and varying its terms. The order granted today prohibits breaches […]

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Province Providing Free Training for PSWs in Southwestern Ontario

New program connecting employers with job seekers in the region WALLACEBURG — The Ontario government is connecting over 100 job seekers in Southwestern Ontario with paid training and job placements as personal support workers (PSWs) through the Grow Your Own HSW-PSW Partnership Program. This $2.5 million investment is helping address the […]

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Ontario Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab

Province Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab to Boost Regional Economy Ontario supports an $18.5 million surge in Southwestern Ontario economy with $1.5 million Regional Development Program investment WINDSOR – The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen […]

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Province Invests in Leading Southwestern Ontario Manufacturers

Province Invests in Leading Southwestern Ontario Manufacturers to Boost Regional Economy Ontario supports more than $44 million surge into the Windsor-area economy with over $2 million Regional Development Program investment WINDSOR – The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $44 million by three leading southwestern Ontario companies […]

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Ontario Launches New Preview Sites for Online Courses

Internet Connectivity Now Completed at All Publicly Funded Schools TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality online learning courses for secondary school students through partnerships with school boards, TVO and TFO. Starting February 1, secondary school students will be able to preview online course content at www.ontariocoursepreview.ca. The […]

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Ontario Outlines Steps to Gradually Ease Public Health Measures

Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures Time-limited Measures to Blunt Spread of Omicron Protecting Hospital and Health Care Capacity TORONTO — With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer […]

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Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program

Government supporting eligible businesses with property tax and energy costs TORONTO — Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today. Through the […]

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Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff

Dedicated COVID-19 Booster Clinics for Education and Child Care Staff Will Help Improve Access On January 06, 2022 Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on additional measures and supports to protect children, staff, and families as Ontario responds to the Omicron variant: “As part of our government’s […]

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Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families

Province’s plan includes $10,000 grant for eligible small businesses and additional electricity-rate relief TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is […]

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Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step 2 of Roadmap to Reopen

Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity as province continues to accelerate booster dose rollout TORONTO — In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of […]

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Ontario Updates Public Health Measures and Guidance Responding to Omicron

Students Returning to In-Person Learning on January 5, 2022 TORONTO — In response to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further action to provide additional protection to high-risk settings, and continue to safeguard hospitals and ICU capacity […]

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Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron

Additional measures to slow the spread as province accelerates booster dose rollout TORONTO — In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is applying additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering […]

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Ontario Responding to Omicron and Protecting Our Progress

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is introducing several measures that will strengthen the province’s proof of vaccination requirements and enhance public health measures. Together these actions will help reduce the risk of transmission during the winter months and further encourage every eligible Ontarian […]

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Ontario Extends Pause on Lifting Certain Capacity Limits

Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress as Province Learns More About the Omicron Variant TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending its pause on the lifting of […]

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Ontario Accelerating Booster Eligibility to Adults Aged 50+

Province Providing an Extra Layer of Protection Against COVID-19 and Variants TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is accelerating COVID-19 vaccine booster dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and over and additional high-risk individuals, providing an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 […]

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Ontario Shifting to Digital Reminders for Product Renewal Notices

Eliminating mailing paper renewal notices will save $29 million for Ontarians TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing to improve access to modern and customer-focused services by eliminating mailing paper renewal notices in favour of convenient digital reminders. By eliminating paper renewal notices, Ontario will be saving up to $29 […]

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Ontario to Pause the Lifting of Capacity Limits in Some Settings

Ontario Pausing the Lifting of Capacity Limits in Some Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required Province’s Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is pausing the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings as […]

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Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen and Manage COVID-19 Long-Term

Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term Gradual, cautious approach to manage COVID-19 now and moving forward TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which […]

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Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verification App Available October 15

Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15 Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination TORONTO — In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code […]

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Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings

Public Health and Health Care Indicators Stable or Improving as Vaccination Rates Increase TORONTO — With public health and health care indicators remaining stable or improving, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously lifting capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof […]

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Ontario Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 18-24

TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 18-24 years old: “Health Canada authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and significantly reduce the risk of infection and serious illness, including hospitalization. Out of an abundance of caution, […]

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Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings September 25

Effective September 25, with public health and health care indicators stable and proof of vaccination now in effect, Ontario is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required and certain outdoor settings, including: – meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention […]

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Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards to Be Renewed

Ontarians are strongly encouraged to renew their documents online at ServiceOntario.ca TORONTO – The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario Photo Cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020, but were extended to provide […]