Used car dealerships can now register vehicles and issue licence plates right from the showroom. The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient to buy and sell vehicles. The province is expanding the online Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) system to include used cars. Now, new and used vehicle […]
Author: Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Offers Free Fishing to Celebrate Canada Day
Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across the province To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help […]
Ontario Offers Free Fishing on Father’s Day Weekend June 17-18
Fish for free across Ontario on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 Fishing with your family is a great way to celebrate Dad — and you can fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. “Fishing is a great family pastime,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. […]
Ontario Launches Peak Perks and Energy-Efficiency Programs
New and enhanced programs will help families and businesses save money and support provincial grid The Ontario government is launching the new Peak Perks program to help families save money by conserving energy, as part of the government’s $342 million expansion of Ontario’s energy-efficiency programs that will reduce demands on […]
Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: June is National Indigenous History Month, celebrating the rich traditions, heritage and contributions throughout history of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples across the province and country. It is important to take part […]
Applications Open! Sign Up Today for Ontario’s Learn and Stay Grant
Students enrolled in eligible nursing, paramedic or medical lab-tech programs could receive free tuition, books and other supplies Beginning May 16, 2023, students can apply for the newly-expanded Learn and Stay Grant. The grant provides full, upfront funding for tuition, books and other costs for students who enrol in an […]
Ontario Adding New Protections for Home Buyers
Province expanding deposit insurance while consulting on potential cooling-off period for new home purchase agreements TORONTO — The Ontario government is doing more to protect first-time home buyers and their savings by expanding deposit insurance for First Home Savings Accounts at Ontario credit unions. The province is also consulting on […]
Province Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors in Ontario
Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is […]
Celebrate Family Day Weekend with Free Fishing in Ontario
Ontario Offers Free Fishing February 18 to 20, 2023 TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, from February 18-20, Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and a terrific way for […]
Ontario Celebrates 2021 Order of Ontario Appointees
Twenty-four Ontarians receive the province’s highest honour for their outstanding achievements TORONTO — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 24 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2021. The Lieutenant Governor will bestow the province’s highest honour to the […]