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 […]
New Digital Dealership Registration process will eliminate paperwork, save time, and cut costs for consumers and businesses LONDON – The Ontario government is launching the Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for Ontarians to buy a car and enjoy their new vehicle almost immediately […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Progress Made Towards New School in Kingsville as Province Provides Approval to Award Tender ESSEX—The Ontario government is investing over $59 million to build a new JK-12 school to help working families in Kingsville. The province has provided the Greater Essex County District School Board with approval to award the […]
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 […]
Program will train more PSWs in communities across the province, creating a stronger, more resilient health care system TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing to build a more resilient health care system for generations to come by making it easier to become a personal support worker (PSW). Ontario is […]
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. […]
New rights and protections will rebalance the scales and improve working conditions for gig economy TORONTO — On February 28, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (Working for Workers Act 2), which would, if passed, continue to lead the country in building a stronger economy that works […]