Ministry of the Attorney General / Ministry of Municipal Affairs Ontario to Overhaul Land Use Planning Appeals System Toronto, ON – May 16, 2017 Ontario is taking action to overhaul the province’s land use planning appeals system to give communities a stronger voice and ensure people have access to faster, fairer and more affordable hearings. […]
Announcements
Connecting Students Across Ontario with Faster Internet
Ministry of Education Province Investing in Broadband Access for All Students Guelph, ON – May 15, 2017 The province is improving access to high-speed broadband connectivity in schools across Ontario – particularly in northern, rural and remote schools – to provide all students with reliable and equitable access to learning resources. Education Minister Mitzie Hunter […]
Keeping Workers Safe on Construction Sites
Ministry of Labour Province Releases Action Plan to Prevent Worker Injuries and Fatalities Toronto, ON – May 11, 2017 Ontario is helping to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities for workers on construction sites across the province through the implementation of its Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn announced the […]
Ontario Boosting Access to Primary Care for People Across the Province
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Province Expanding and Enhancing Interprofessional Health Care Teams Toronto, ON – May 10, 2017 As part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario is helping more people across the province access teams of health care professionals, to ensure patients can receive comprehensive and personalized health care where they need it. […]
Ontario Funding Social Housing Repairs and Retrofits in Toronto
Ministry of Housing Province Investing More Than $600 Million in Affordable Housing Across the City Toronto, ON – May 9, 2017 Ontario is investing more than $600 million dollars over the next three years in affordable and sustainable housing in Toronto, including millions more for repairs and retrofits to social housing buildings. Housing Minister Chris […]
Government of Canada launches Leadership Search for the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Infrastructure Canada Leadership Search for the Canada Infrastructure Bank Toronto, ON – May 8, 2017 The Government of Canada is making investments that will help create well-paying jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future. As part of the Government’s historic Investing in Canada plan to […]
Ontario Delivering High Quality Patient Care, Faster
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care $518 Million Boost in Hospital Funding to Reduce Wait Times and Expand Services Toronto, ON – May 5, 2017 Ontario will invest an additional $518 million in public hospitals this year to provide faster access to health care, expand crucial services and procedures, and improve the experience of […]
Ontario Boosts Mental Health Supports for People Across the Province
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Province Funding Increased Mental Health Programs and Services Through 2017 Budget Toronto, ON – May 3, 2017 As part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario is boosting funding for mental health services and supports for people across the province. Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, and […]