Government of Canada announces proposed new nutrition labels and tools to promote healthier food choices Improved Nutrition Facts table format and clearer labelling of sugar and serving sizes Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, took a major step forward in giving Canadians the information they need to make healthy food choices for themselves […]
Announcements
Ontario Investing Nearly $118 Million to Improve Credit Valley Hospital
Province Putting Patients First by Improving Access to Health Care at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. Ontario is investing up to $117.74 million to support the redevelopment of Trillium Health Partners’ Credit Valley Hospital site to give patients faster access to high quality care. The project includes renovations to approximately 187,000 square feet of existing hospital […]
New genomics research projects to create economic and social benefits for Canadians
TORONTO, June 5, 2015 Thousands of Canadian cancer patients may soon benefit from more targeted, personalized cancer treatment following an investment by the Government of Canada. The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology) and Bernard Trottier, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Lakeshore, accompanied by Lorne Hepworth, Chair of Genome Canada, announced nearly […]
Government of Canada Launches New Phase of Nutrition Facts Education Campaign
Toronto – May 29, 2015 The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today launched the second phase of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign (NFEC) to help Canadians make more informed food choices for themselves and their families. The announcement was made together […]
Ranked Ballots Would Give More Choice to Municipalities
Province Reviewing Municipal Elections Act to Give Municipalities More Choice in Municipal Elections Ontario is taking steps towards giving municipalities the option of using ranked ballots in future municipal elections. As outlined in the 2014 mandate letter, the province is reviewing the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to explore how ranked ballots could be implemented by […]
Ontario Increasing Protections for Condo Owners
Province is Proposing Changes to Support Stronger Protections for Condo Owners Ontario is introducing new legislation to increase protections for condo owners, improve how condo corporations are run, and ensure that condo boards are governed professionally. The proposed Protecting Condominium Owners Act marks the first major overhaul of the province’s condominium laws in more than 16 […]
Ontario Expanding Access to Post-Secondary Education
Markham -May 20, 2015 Ontario is helping more students pursue a post-secondary education, developing the talent and skills of our people and growing the province’s economy by supporting a new York University – Markham Centre campus in partnership with Seneca College. The new York University – Markham Centre campus […]
Ontario Creates Construction Health and Safety Advisory Group
Toronto – May 21, 2015 Ontario has established an advisory group to assist the government in the development and implementation of a Construction Health and Safety Action Plan. As set out in the Ministry of Labour 2014-15 mandate letter, the Action Plan will strengthen workplace injury and illness prevention for construction workers across the province. […]