Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Ontario Seeking Feedback on Additional Changes to Travel Industry Act Toronto, ON – July 10, 2017 Vacations should be relaxing, and planning one should be too. Ontario has taken steps to help people make informed decisions when booking travel by increasing consumer protection and transparency. As of January 1, […]
Announcements
Ontario Supporting New Community Services Hub in Durham
Ministry of Community and Social Services Province Helping People Access Services in Their Communities Oshawa, ON – June 29, 2017 Ontario is helping to build a new facility in the Durham region that will provide a variety of services and supports for people under one roof. Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering-Scarborough East, Joe Dickson, MPP […]
Helping Communities Access Integrated Public Services
Ministry of Infrastructure Ontario Launches New Program to Support Community Hub Development Toronto, ON – June 29, 2017 Ontario has launched a new program that will make it easier for community partners to offer health, social, cultural, recreational and other services for local residents in one spot. Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure, and Karen Pitre, […]
Ontario Lowering Electricity Bills
Ministry of Energy Meaningful Savings for Households in Milton Starting July 1 Milton, ON – June 28, 2017 Starting July 1, 2017, households in Milton will see an average 25 per cent reduction on their hydro bills as a result of Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, and Indira Naidoo Harris, MPP […]
Grand Opening of Hickling Recreational Trail
County of Simcoe Grand Opening of Hickling Recreational Trail connects Barrie to Springwater Midhurst, ON – June 28, 2017 The County of Simcoe welcomed local partners from the City of Barrie and the Township of Springwater and representatives from funding partners Hydro One Limited and Trans Canada Trail for the grand opening of the Hickling […]
Province Strengthening Education in Rural and Northern Ontario
Ministry of Education Plan to Improve Quality and Delivery of Rural Education for Students Bridgenorth, ON – June 28, 2017 Ontario is taking steps to strengthen the quality and delivery of education in rural and Northern communities, to provide students with the best possible start in life and build a foundation for their future success. […]
Ontario Putting Fans First
Ministry of the Attorney General Proposed New Ticket Rules to Ban Excessive Mark-ups Toronto, ON – June 26, 2017 Ontario is proposing tough new rules for buying and selling tickets to give fans a fair shot at seeing their favourite music, sports or theatrical events. The Ticket Sales Act will be introduced in the fall […]
Improving Access to Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
Ministry of Community and Social Services Province Increasing Supports that will Help Connect People with Developmental Disabilities to Local Programs and Resources Hamilton, ON – June 21, 2017 Ontario is improving access to services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families by finding better ways to connect them to supports available in their local […]