Investment will help First Nations communities and entrepreneurs create good-paying jobs. The Ontario government is providing $8 million to the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) over the next three years to support their work delivering training, mentorship and professional networks for First Nation economic development officers and entrepreneurs. […]
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Ontario Helping Students Learn About Rewarding Careers in Skilled Trades
Level Up! Career fairs will help over 50,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying, in-demand jobs The Ontario government is launching its annual Level Up! career fairs to introduce a record number of students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Through multi-day events, open house sessions and over […]
Ontario Boosting Training for Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program The Ontario government is protecting workers and small businesses by investing $5 million to provide free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs. “Our government is proud to invest in Indigenous-led economies […]
Ontario Breaks Ground on New St. Clair Transmission Line
Province powering economic growth and job creation in Southwestern Ontario On September 9, 2025, the Ontario government announced that Hydro One is breaking ground on the St. Clair Transmission Line, a major infrastructure project that supports the province’s plan to protect Ontario by securing provincial energy supplies, fuelling economic growth […]
Five Local Organizations Receive Funding Through OAC
Five local organizations have been selected to receive funding through the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. The investment of $288,821 will go to support good jobs, empower local artists and help the community of arts and culture thrive in Windsor. “Our […]
Ombudsman Marks 10 Years Of Oversight Of Ontario School Boards
9000 cases handled to date and significant improvements in accountability since 2015 As the new school year gets under way across the province, Ombudsman Ontario is marking 10 years of working with students, families and school boards to address thousands of complaints about administrative issues. Since the Ombudsman’s mandate was […]
Ontario Protecting Workers With First-in-Canada Labour Mobility Changes
Province celebrating Labour Day and breaking down interprovincial barriers for workers As of Labour Day, the Ontario government is supporting Ontario and Canadian workers by breaking down interprovincial barriers for in-demand professions such as architects, engineers, geoscientists, land surveyors, electricians and more. This historic change is part of the government’s […]
Ontario Investing $2M to Help Young Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Businesses
Investment will support 320 young entrepreneurs. The Ontario government is investing an additional $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada to help more young people develop and launch businesses and strengthen Ontario’s economy in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The funding will support 320 young entrepreneurs between the ages […]
Notice Of Intended Declaration – Burial Site In Kingsville
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECLARATION Pursuant to section 176 of Ontario Regulation 30/11 made under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 Re: Burial site at 3073 Centennial Crescent, Township of Kingsville, Geographic Township of Gosfield, Essex Country, Province of Ontario Take Notice that on April 28, 2022, the discovery […]
Ontario Investing $1.6 Billion in Municipal Housing Infrastructure
Latest investment increases fund to $4 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of new homes and keeping workers on the job in the face of tariffs On August 18, 2025, Premier Doug Ford announced at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference that the Ontario government is protecting communities, […]
ServiceOntario in Harrow Closed August 25 and 26
The ServiceOntario office in Harrow will be closed Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The office will be open for regular hours once again on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Location: 72 King St. E Unit 3 Harrow, Ontario Phone: (519) 738-2564 Facebook: ServiceOntario Harrow
Ontario Investing $7.7 Million to Support Residential School Survivors
Applications now open for communities and organizations that provide supports to survivors and their families impacted by burial investigations The Ontario government is investing $7.7 million to launch the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). This funding is available to communities and organizations to provide culturally appropriate mental health […]
Ontario Rewards Windsor with $5.2 Million Through Building Faster Fund
Second round of funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing targets The Ontario government is awarding the City of Windsor $5,200,000 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. Windsor broke […]
Ontario Investing $135M to Protect Water Systems and Infrastructure
Ontario Investing $135 Million to Protect Water Systems and Irrigation Infrastructure in Leamington and Niagara Funding will support new homes, food production and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty The Ontario government is investing $135 million in water systems and irrigation infrastructure in […]
Canada, Ontario Invest $1.7M To Help Beekeepers Protect Colonies
The governments of Canada and Ontario have invested more than $1.7 million through the Honey Bee Health Initiative to help the province’s beekeepers grow and protect their honey bee colonies from disease, pests and weather-related threats. To support the province’s plan to protect Ontario, this funding will help 206 local beekeeper businesses, […]
Community Groups, Non-Profits Can Apply For Community Environment Fund
Applications now open for community projects that protect and restore local natural habitats and greenspaces The Ontario government is making almost $3 million available to community groups and other non-profit organizations for innovative projects to build cleaner, healthier communities such as shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration and tree planting. As part […]
Saskatchewan Joins Ontario and Alberta to Build New Infrastructure
Premiers sign deal to move Canadian energy, critical minerals to new markets On July 22, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build the new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure necessary […]
Ontario Signs Free Trade Agreements with British Columbia and Three Territories
Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers On July 21, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was joined by British Columbia Premier David Eby, Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok to […]
Ontario and Alberta Working Together on New Energy and Trade Infrastructure
Provinces sign agreements to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets On July 7, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to support Canadian workers by building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and […]
Ontario Protecting Workers and Jobs in Rural Communities
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program to help support economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities. In January, the government announced $20 million over the next two years to help rural communities attract investment and create new jobs and opportunities for rural […]
Windsor Essex Bike Community Honoured as Outstanding Volunteers
The Government of Ontario is celebrating 15 outstanding individuals and four volunteer organizations with the 2025 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism. These organizations and individuals are being honoured for their exceptional contributions in their own communities and for the province as a whole. Locally, outstanding volunteer awards in the […]
Ontario Helping More Families Access Fertility Supports
New tax credit and increased access will triple the number of families able to benefit from publicly funded fertility treatment The Ontario government is helping more families access fertility treatments by expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services under the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), with a call for applications open as […]
Ontario Building New Transmission Lines to Power Growth Across the Province
The Ontario government is building two new transmission lines and two major transmission upgrades to ensure the province has the power it needs to meet growing energy demand to build new homes and support economic growth — which represents one of the largest transmission investments in the province’s history. The […]
Ontario Nature Issues Statement On Ford’s Bill 5
Despite significant opposition from Indigenous groups, diverse civil society organizations and thousands of Ontarians the Government of Ontario passed Bill 5 on Wednesday. This legislation infringes on Indigenous rights, gives unchecked powers to provincial ministers, dismantles protections for Ontario’s most vulnerable species, overrides municipal planning and undermines democratic processes. The […]
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that I confirm that an infant, born prematurely and infected with measles, has tragically passed away in southwestern Ontario. The infant contracted the virus before birth from their mother, […]
Ontario Signs Agreements to Unlock Free Trade with Alberta and PEI
Agreements now in place with six provinces will grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade barriers Premier Doug Ford was joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that will help grow all three provincial economies by advancing efforts […]
Ontario Signs Agreement to Unlock Free Trade with Saskatchewan
Agreement will grow both provincial economies by removing internal trade barriers Ahead of the First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatoon, Premier Doug Ford was joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help grow both provincial economies by making them more competitive and advancing […]
Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month 2025
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to reflect and honour the legacies of First Nations, Inuit and […]
Ontario and Manitoba Sign MOU to Tear Down Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Provinces working together to protect workers and businesses by unlocking free trade across Canada On May 14, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the removal of barriers to trade between their two provinces. This latest MOU follows the […]
Leamington Hunters Found Guilty Of Unsafe Practices In Kenora Area
The Ontario government is safeguarding people from unsafe hunting practices by ensuring people follow the regulations pertaining to road and night hunting. Armenio Ferreira of Leamington pleaded guilty to hunting at night, careless hunting, having a loaded firearm in a vehicle and hunting big game without a licence. He was […]
Premier Ford Issues Statement On Federal Election Results
Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the results of the federal election: “I want to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. I also want to thank Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and every candidate who put their name on a ballot for their service […]
School Boards Face Crackdown Over Financial Mismanagement
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
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 […]
CEC Issues Statement On Part-Time Academic Union Certification
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 […]
Remembering Legacy of Edith Monture on Indigenous Nurses Day
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 […]
Ontario Proposes Expanding Strong Mayor Powers to 169 More Municipalities
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 […]
New Nursing Registration Requirements to Take Effect
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 […]
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty
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 […]
Ontario Announces Minimum Wage Increase For October 1
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 […]
Growing Number of Scams Aimed at Energy Consumers
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 […]
Premier Doug Ford Unveils Cabinet to Protect Ontario
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 […]
Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States
Surcharge part of initial retaliatory measures that will remain in place until U.S. tariffs are removed for good Effective March 10, 2025, the Ontario government has applied a 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States as part of the province’s initial suite of retaliatory measures […]
Information for Essex County Mail-in Voters for Ontario Election
Important Notice for Mail-In Voters Ballots Are Blank And Must Be Filled In By Voters If you’re a resident planning to vote by mail in the upcoming election, it’s crucial to be aware of a significant change in the voting process: the mail-in ballots will be blank, requiring you to […]
Ontario Election to be Held on February 27
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted the premier’s advice to sign a proclamation dissolving the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario, effective as of 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025. Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Act, […]
Ontario Helping Communities Better Manage Oil and Gas Related Issues
Province investing more than $16 million to help reduce risks and improve emergency planning The Ontario government is investing over $16 million to support emergency management needs in communities and enhance local preparedness to address the complex challenges posed by oil and gas related issues. This funding includes: $12.3 million […]
Ontario Making it More Convenient for Seniors to Renew Drivers’ Licences
Streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, […]
Taxpayer Rebate Cheques Now Being Sent to Ontario Families
$200 payment will be sent to every eligible taxpayer and child in Ontario The Ontario government has begun issuing $200 taxpayer rebates to provincial taxpayers, as well as each of their eligible children, to help address the high cost of the federal carbon tax and high interest rates, with cheques […]
Ontario Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
Expanded scope of practice will make it faster and more convenient to connect to care The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people to connect to the care they need. Upcoming regulation changes will expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses to order […]
Ontario Nature Asks: Will Bill 212 Destroy More Ontario Farmland?
A Fast Track to Congestion and the Destruction of Farmland and Natural Areas On November 20, Ontario Nature and its partners, submitted their analysis of the Government of Ontario’s misleadingly titled Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Highway 413 Act on the day that the Environmental Registry of Ontario […]
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and […]
Invasive Species Action Fund Opens 2025 Call For Proposals
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is opening a new round of funding through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of critical invasive species including invasive plants, aquatics, and forest pests. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous […]
Veterans Now Have Free Weekday Access To Provincial Parks
The Ontario government is granting Veterans free access on weekdays to all provincial parks. Veterans and active service members can take advantage of this program by presenting their valid Canadian Armed Forces identification card and proof of Ontario residency at the entrance of any provincial park. Free weekday entry also […]
Ontario Energy Board Announces Electricity Price Changes On November 1
Ontario Energy Board Announces Changes to Electricity Prices for Households, Small Businesses and Farms On November 1, 2024, new Time-of-Use (TOU), Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) and Tiered prices for residential and small business customers under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP) will change, winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and […]
Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect to Support Workers
Increase to $17.20 an hour brings Ontario’s minimum wage to among the highest in Canada David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping […]
Ontario Investing Over $9M to Train 2,300 Workers In Windsor
Skills Development Fund investment includes support for 24,000 square foot training centre The Ontario government is investing over $9 million to train approximately 2,300 manufacturing and construction sector workers in Windsor. This includes a $4.7 million investment to build a new training facility for local electrical workers through the new […]
Ontario’s Provincial Planning Statement Aims To Speed Up Homebuilding
The Ontario government has released a new set of land-use planning rules that will provide municipalities with the tools and flexibility they need to hit their housing targets in a way that is responsive to local challenges and reflective of local priorities. Building on the government’s Cutting Red Tape to […]
Applications Open For New Community Sport And Recreation Fund
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). Announced as part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario, the province is investing $200 million through the fund to help communities revitalize existing community sport and recreation infrastructure and build new facilities. Premier Ford announced […]
Ontario Increasing Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Province expands supports for students and breaks down barriers The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. On July 29, 2024 Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug […]
Essex MPP Takes On New Roles in Ford Government
Anthony Leardi Chosen as New Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Deputy Government House Leader Premier Doug Ford has appointed Anthony Leardi, MPP – Essex, as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health. “We’ve made incredible progress for healthcare in our region,” says Leardi. “Two new MRIs, […]
Ontario Expanding Access to Cardiac Care in Windsor
Renovated cardiac lab will connect more people to life-saving care in the southwest The Ontario government is investing up to $31 million to support the renovation and expansion of Windsor Regional Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, connecting more people in Southwestern Ontario to life-saving cardiac care, closer to home. “We have waited for many years for […]
Ontario Warns About Product Recall Due to Listeria Contamination
On July 9, 2024 Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement warning Ontarians not to consume certain recalled Silk® and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes: “On July 8, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced […]
Ontario Begins Automatic Licence Plate Renewals
Province saving vehicle owners time and money The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners […]
Ontario Offering Free Fishing on Father’s Day Weekend
Fish for free across the province June 15-16 In honour of Father’s Day on Sunday, the province is offering free fishing this weekend. “Father’s Day weekend is a great time to get out on one of Ontario’s beautiful lakes or rivers and enjoy fishing,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural […]
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for MRI and CT Scans
Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with their health card As part of the Your Health plan, the Ontario government is taking the next step to make it easier and faster for people to connect to publicly-funded surgeries and procedures by adding 100,000 more MRI and […]
Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month
New one-stop-shop website connecting seniors and their families to government services and resources June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to honour and celebrate the contributions seniors have made to help make this province the great place it is today. Seniors are Ontario’s fastest growing demographic. The number of seniors aged […]
Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous History Month
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time dedicated to honouring the legacies, traditions, and invaluable contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario and across Canada. This month, take the […]
Ontario Raising Highway Speed Limits
400-series highways will see posted speeds of 110km/h The Ontario government is raising the speed limit permanently from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on 10 additional sections of provincial highways in northern and southern Ontario. The change builds on the safe and successful increase to six sections of provincial highways […]
Ontario Welcomes $125 Million Boost for Manufacturing in Southwestern Ontario
Expansion projects by four companies will create 153 new, local jobs The Ontario government is supporting $125 million in investments by four companies to expand local manufacturing capacity in the automotive and food processing sectors while creating 153 new jobs in Windsor and Leamington. This includes a $60 million investment […]
Ontario Releases 2023 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
On March 28, the Ontario government released the salaries of Ontario Public Service and broader public sector employees who were paid $100,000 or more in 2023. The largest year-over-year increases were in the hospitals, municipalities and services, and post-secondary sectors, which together represented approximately 80 per cent of the growth […]
$100K Encore Ticket Sold In Kingsville Set To Expire
There are two weeks left to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Saturday, April 1, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 1-1-6-4-8-9-3 and the winning ticket was sold in Kingsville. Players must match the last six of the seven ENCORE numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize. Players have one year from […]
Province Honours Windsor’s Sheila Barker Among 20 Outstanding Seniors
Province Recognizes Senior Achievement Awards Recipients The Ontario government is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 outstanding seniors for their contributions to their communities and to the province at the 2023 Ontario Senior Achievement Award. “I am delighted to help present the Ontario Senior Achievement Awards to a remarkable group of […]
Ontario Keeping Electricity Costs Down for Families
Expansion of Ontario Electricity Support Program launches March 1, 2024 The Ontario government is keeping electricity costs down for about 100,000 additional families by expanding the eligibility for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP). New income eligibility thresholds, which have increased by up to 35 per cent, take effect today. “Our government […]
Municipal, Provincial Policies Impede New Home Construction In Ontario
Despite progress by various municipalities and the provincial government, significant impediments to homebuilding remain in Ontario, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The high cost of housing remains a major concern for Ontarians, and government barriers, both municipal and […]
Seniors Community Grant Program Applications Now Open
Community organizations can apply for funding for initiatives benefiting Ontarians aged 55+ Applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The seniors grants support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Every year, the Ontario government provides hundreds […]
Ontario Introducing Mandatory Black History Learning
As the province celebrates Black History Month, the Ontario government is introducing new mandatory learning in Grades 7, 8 and 10 history on the exceptional contributions and history of Black Canadians who helped build Canada. For the first time, starting in September 2025, Grades 7, 8 and 10 history classes […]
Leamington Farm Operator Fined $70,000 After Worker Injured
An Ontario Court Bulletin published this week has confirmed the conviction of Leamington- based Amco Farms Inc. for an offence dating back to 2022. The company which grows, packages and ships produce, was convicted on January 29 2024 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On April 25, 2022, a […]
Ontario Waiving Fees for Vital Services for Indigenous Communities
Ontario Making it Easier and More Affordable for Indigenous Communities to Access Vital Government Services The Ontario government is providing financial relief for Indigenous peoples and communities by permanently waiving fees for death records and delayed registration of death for children who attended Indian Residential Schools. The province is also […]
Ontario Helping Municipalities Manage Risks From Old Oil and Gas Wells
Province investing $7.5 million to help communities enhance emergency preparedness The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million over three years to help keep municipalities safe from the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. The funding will be used by municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness within their […]
Ontario Launches New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit
New investigations team will strengthen oversight and resident safety The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure every long-term care resident lives with dignity and experiences the quality of care they deserve. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, the new 10-person unit will be an effective […]
Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades
Province investing record amount in key programs to prepare young people for in-demand jobs The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help more than 18,000 young people explore and prepare for life-long careers in a growing industry. The record […]
Ontario Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance in Southwestern Ontario
Ontario Government Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance to Support Residents in Southwestern Ontario The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program in certain areas of southwestern Ontario. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is the government’s top priority. On August 23, 2023, a […]
Ban of Canadian Work Experience Requirement In Job Postings Proposed
Proposed changes would help qualified newcomers fill labour shortages in health care and other in-demand industries The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would make it the first province in Canada to help even more internationally-trained immigrants work in the fields they’ve studied in by banning the use of […]
Ontario Winding Back Changes to Official Plans
On October 23, 2023 Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released the following statement: “Since becoming Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, I have made it a priority to review past decisions, including minister’s zoning orders and official plans, to ensure that they support our goal of building […]
Ontario Helps Families and Small Businesses Reduce Electricity Costs
Increased Ontario Electricity Rebate and Ontario Electricity Support Program will help families and businesses save money The Ontario government is keeping electricity costs down for families and small businesses by increasing the on-bill Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) from 11.7 per cent to 19.3 per cent, reducing a typical household’s electricity […]
Ontario Investing In Mobile Crisis Response Teams To Support OPP
Funding will help police in Essex County support people experiencing a mental health crisis The Ontario government is providing $120,000 to help the Essex County OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement […]
SIU Investigating Weekend Windsor Collision Resulting In Deaths
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fatal collision in Windsor. Preliminary information suggests the following: At approximately 1:20 a.m. on October 15, 2023, officers with the Windsor Police Service observed a Dodge Charger go through a red light at the intersection of Park Street […]
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage October 1 to Support Workers
Increase to $16.55 an hour follows passage of government’s third Working for Workers Act this week David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on the minimum wage increasing and the passage of the Working for Workers Act, 2023: “Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum […]
Edith Dumont to be Installed as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor
The installation ceremony of Madame Edith Dumont as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Queen’s Park Legislative Chamber. Madame Dumont will be the first Francophone Lieutenant Governor in province’s history. “For nine years, it has been my honour to serve as the […]
Affordable Passive Housing Project Opens In Windsor
The Federal and Provincial Governments are celebrating the opening of a 145-unit affordable housing project by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC), in Windsor. Meadowbrook Place, located at 3100 Meadowbrook Lane, is Ontario’s largest “passive house” multi-residential building and features 145 units of much needed housing for those of all income levels […]
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 […]
Ontario Continuing Support for Wheatley
Province investing an additional $11 million to help community recover from explosion The Ontario government is providing an additional $11 million in funding to support the municipality of Chatham-Kent with ongoing emergency management, investigation and community recovery expenses related to the Wheatley explosion in August 2021. On August 26, 2021, […]
Long-Term Care Homes: Ontario Breaks Ground in Essex County
Two homes will bring 320 much-needed long-term care beds to the province Construction is underway on two new long-term care homes in Belle River and Leamington, bringing 320 new and upgraded long-term care beds to Essex County. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more […]
Ontario Launches ‘Building Faster’ Fund and Expands Strong Mayor Powers
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario government is launching the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that provides significant […]
Canada and Ontario Increase Essex County’s Access to High-Speed Internet
Rural Ontarians benefitting from expanded broadband access The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $3.1 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 1,915 families, farms, and businesses in Essex County. Each government is contributing more than $63 million to SWIFT through the New Building Canada Fund’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure […]
Auditor General Tables Final Report on Ford Government Greenbelt Plan
Selection of Lands Removed from the Greenbelt Was Biased and Dismissive of Effective Land-Use Planning; Preferential Treatment Given to Certain Land Developer Requests: Auditor General “Provincial government actions in 2022 to open parts of the Greenbelt for development failed to consider environmental, agricultural and financial risks and impacts, proceeded with […]
Governments Bolstering Food Supply System
Canada and Ontario committing up to $7.5 million to support biosecurity measures to enhance food safety The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and contributors enhance their biosecurity measures to support animal […]
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 […]
Ontario Launching Mobile Skilled Trades Classrooms
Interactive Trades & Tech Trucks will bring simulators and hands-on activities to nearly half a million people across the province The Ontario government is investing $5.4 million to design and build three mobile tech classrooms that will travel across the province and teach students and young people about the skilled […]
Ontario and Michigan Strengthen Economic Ties
New agreement will support increased trade and job creation in both jurisdictions Ontario and Michigan are building on their longstanding economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investment and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint […]
Ontario Doing More to Grow its Health Care Workforce
Province breaking down barriers to hire more doctors and nurses to connect people to care close to home The Ontario government is continuing to create new pathways to connect more people to care across the province, both for now and for future generations. As part of Your Health: A Plan […]