Province takes steps to protect students, families and taxpayer funds In response to a number of cases of financial mismanagement by school boards, the Ontario government is taking action to increase accountability and ensure boards are focused on improving student outcomes, so students are able to acquire the skills and […]
Ontario building fewer homes today than in 1970s, despite nearly 4 times higher annual population growth The annual number of new homes being built in Ontario is fewer now than it was in the 1970s, despite annual population growth in the province being nearly four times higher, finds a new […]
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), on April 14, 2025, officially confirmed and approved the establishment of a union for part-time and sessional professors, instructors, counsellors and librarians at all 24 Ontario public colleges, to be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “We respect the important contributions […]
On April 10, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Indigenous nurses to their communities. This date is significant as it marks the birth of Edith Monture, a pioneering Mohawk nurse whose legacy continues to inspire. Born on April 10, 1890, on the Six Nations […]
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, 2025 to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario. This […]
Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect. These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition […]
Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province’s economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of […]
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour effective October 1, 2025, to support workers and businesses. This annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4 per cent and will bring Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest provincial […]
Some of these involve Facebook pages or emails from entities claiming to be OEB, or affiliated with or endorsed by the OEB. Some even falsely include the OEB’s name and logo. Others claim to offer rebates or to help consumers apply for bill support programs. This is often accompanied by […]
Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On March 19, 2025, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs […]