Phased Expansion Continues as the Province Approaches One Million Vaccines Administered TORONTO — As vaccine supply increases, the Ontario government is expanding the delivery channels available to administer COVID-19 vaccines to include pharmacies and primary care settings. As of Friday, March 12, over 325 pharmacies will be offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD […]
Province Extending Shutdown and Stay-at-Home Order in Regions at Highest Risk February 12, 2021 Health TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is transitioning twenty-seven public health regions out of the shutdown and into a revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open (the “Framework”). The four remaining public health regions, Toronto Public Health, […]
Starting in March, Ontario will begin offering core clinical services for children in the Ontario Autism Program. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health supports based on the child’s individual needs. Launching the determination of needs process The ministry has asked Child and […]
Decision was made on the advice of public health officials February 11, 2021 Education TORONTO – Today, Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding March break: “In support of our collective efforts to keep schools safe, we are postponing March break until April 12-16, 2021. This […]
Lower rates will help offset costs as Ontarians continue to stay at home Energy, Northern Development and Mines News Release: February 10, 2021 TORONTO – The Ontario government is once again extending electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms to support those spending more time at home while […]
News Release: February 8, 2021 From the Office of the Premier Public Health Units to Gradually Return to the COVID-19 Response Framework TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the government is moving to a regional approach and maintaining the shutdown in the majority of the public health […]
TORONTO – Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the dates for the return of in-person learning in all remaining Ontario public health units (PHUs). The government’s decision was based on the advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, the unanimous recommendation of the Council of Medical Officers of Health, […]
Get Support for Learners Learn about one-time funding to support children, youth and students during the 2020-2021 school year. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply The deadline to apply is February 8, 2021. Apply now You can get financial support to help with additional costs during the 2020-2021 […]
Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown NEWS RELEASE: January 15, 2021 TORONTO — The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to […]
Province to Expand COVID-19 Immunization Program to Seniors, Frontline Essential Workers in Next Phase of Rollout Plan NEWS RELEASE: January 13, 2021 Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine […]