Ministry of Labour Increased Paid Vacation and New Personal Emergency Days Also Coming into Effect Toronto, ON – Dec 27, 2017 On January 1, 2018, many people across Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an hour as the new general minimum wage takes effect. This change will help workers and their families who […]
Announcements
Ontario Opening New Hospice for Homeless in Toronto
Short Video Clip of Announcement Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Province Bringing Palliative and End-of-Life Care to Those in Need Brampton, ON – Dec 18, 2017 Ontario is expanding access to palliative and end-of-life care for homeless people in Toronto. Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, was at Homes First […]
Canadian Club – Stephen Poloz
Stephen S. Poloz Governor of The Bank of Canada ” Three Things Keeping Me Awake at Night “ December 14th, 2017 SPONSORED BY Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gives his last public address of the year, discussing some of the issues that keep him awake at night. Biography: […]
Canadian Club – Come From Away
Come From Away Irene Sankoff & David Hein (Writers/Composers), Sue Frost & Randy Adams (Producers) and Christopher Ashley (Director) ” Creating a Broadway Sensation “ December 13th, 2017 WINNERS OF THE 2017 CANADIANS OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Canadian Club Toronto Since 1992, Canadian Club Toronto has presented its Canadian of the […]
New Program Supporting Low-carbon Innovation for Industry
Ministry of Research Innovation and Science and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Helping Fight Climate Change and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution in Ontario Niagara, ON – Dec 8, 2017 Ontario is supporting industries to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from their facilities or manufacturing processes through a new program from the Green Ontario Fund, a […]
Ontario Creating Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs
Ministry of Labour Higher Minimum Wage, Increased Vacation Time, Expanded Personal Emergency Leave, Equal Pay Provisions Barrie, ON – Dec 7, 2017 Ontario is creating more opportunity and security for workers through its plan for Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs. This includes raising the minimum wage, ensuring part-time workers are paid the same hourly wage […]
Province Increasing Capacity for Surgeries and Post-Operative Care
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Ontario Improving Access to Care with Major Expansion of Toronto Western Hospital Toronto, ON – Dec 4, 2017 Ontario is increasing access to high-quality care for patients and families by expanding space for surgeries and post-operative care offered at University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital site. Dr. Eric […]
Ontario Opening 50 New Long-Term Care Beds in London
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Province Opening 30,000 More Beds Across the Province Over the Next Decade London, ON – Dec 4, 2017 Ontario is opening 50 new long-term care beds in London that will help seniors access the care they need, part of a commitment to create 5,000 long-term care beds […]