Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods ” Food Security: It’s Time to Act “ Canada is the world’s breadbasket – abundant in both farmland and wealth – and yet 4,000,000 Canadians and 1 in 6 children don’t have food security. It’s time to shine a brighter light on this national issue and spur […]
Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare, Improving Outcomes for Youth
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare, Improving Outcomes for Youth Province Increasing Accountability and Child-Centred Care Toronto, ON – Dec 8, 2016 Ontario is working to help children and youth across the province reach their full potential by introducing legislation to strengthen and modernize child and youth services. Minister of Children […]
Ontario Helping Build New High School in Toronto
Ministry of Education Ontario Helping Build New High School and Community Hub in Toronto Bloor-Dufferin Redevelopment to Support Local Families with New Child Care Centre Toronto, ON – Dec 8, 2016 Ontario is supporting the construction of a new high school and community hub in Toronto, bringing modern learning facilities and community space to students […]
Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code
Ministry of Education Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code New Supports for Coding and Computational Skills in Ontario Schools Toronto, ON – Dec 5, 2016 Ontario is celebrating Computer Science Education Week with new supports for coding and computer skills in schools across the province. Initiatives include: New tech resource for teachers: Ontario is helping […]
Air Canada and GTAA – Canadian Club
Air Canada & GTAA: Moderated by Amber Kanwar, with Benjamin Smith and Howard Eng ” Fostering prosperity: The vital link between air connectivity and economic growth in Southern Ontario “ The nature of Canada’s—and indeed the world’s—economy is changing, moving toward knowledge-intensive activities and away from former pillars such as manufacturing. Knowledge is now recognized […]
Ontario Making Criminal Justice System Faster and Fairer
Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario Making Criminal Justice System Faster and Fairer Reducing Time-to-Trial, Improving Bail System Toronto, ON – Dec 1, 2016 Ontario is taking steps to improve the province’s criminal justice system to make it faster and fairer. The government’s plan to reduce time-to-trial and improve the bail system will enhance public […]
Honourable Deb Matthews – Canadian Club
Honourable Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Minister Responsible for Digital Government ” Building Up Ontario’s Workforce in the Age of Disruption “ Competing and succeeding in today’s rapidly changing economy requires a workforce that is equipped with the skills that meet the needs of the jobs today and tomorrow. […]
Ontario Improving Access to Care in Hospitals Across the Province
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Ontario Improving Access to Care in Hospitals Across the Province Province Increasing Investment in Hospitals to Support Patients and Families Toronto, ON – Nov 25, 2016 Ontario is improving access to care in hospitals across the province, helping to reduce wait times and support increased access to services […]