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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Ontario Providing More Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Ministry of Education Innovative Pilot Programs Underway in Schools Across the Province Cambridge, ON – Apr 19, 2017 Ontario is launching eight pilot projects to provide more reading support for students with learning disabilities, with participating schools in Cambridge, London, Sudbury and Windsor. Education Minister Mitzie Hunter, joined by MPP Kathryn McGarry, was at St. […]
Ontario Investing in Repairs and Upgrades at Community Services
Ministry of Community and Social Services Province Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities Brantford, ON – Apr 18, 2017 Ontario is investing in repairs, renovations and upgrades at Brantwood Community Services, which provides supports for people with developmental disabilities. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services toured the agency today to highlight the province’s […]
Ontario Reducing Class Sizes, Boosting Special Education
Ministry of Education New Labour Agreements Ensure Stability for Students and Families Toronto, ON – Apr 12, 2017 Ontario is boosting its support for students and families across the province by reducing class sizes, providing new support for students with special education needs, and ensuring labour stability for at least two more years. Mitzie Hunter, […]
Ontario’s Film and TV Investments Supported More than 35,000 Jobs in 2016
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Another Record-Breaking Year for Production in Ontario Etobicoke, ON – Apr 10, 2017 Ontario’s film and TV industry supported more than 35,000 jobs in 2016 and contributed $1.7 billion to Ontario’s economy, fueled in part by significant provincial investments and the province’s highly skilled workforce. Tourism, Culture and Sport […]
Statement from Minister Duguid on Completion of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Canadian Free Trade Agreement Completion Toronto, ON – Apr 7, 2017 Brad Duguid, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Growth, who served as Chair of the Internal Trade Renewal Negotiations, issued the following statement today regarding the completion of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA): “The Canadian Free Trade […]