Ministry of Housing More Housing, Support Services for Municipalities Across the Province Toronto, ON – Sep 11, 2017 Ontario is partnering with municipalities across the province to provide more supportive housing and other services for those in need, to reduce poverty and end chronic homelessness. Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the […]
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Ontario Releases Safe and Sensible Framework To Manage Federal Legalization of Cannabis
Ministry of the Attorney General Carefully Controlled With Strict Rules; LCBO to Oversee Stand-alone Cannabis Retail Stores Toronto, ON – September 8, 2017 In response to the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018, Ontario is committing to a safe and sensible framework to govern the lawful use and retail of recreational cannabis […]
Ontario Making Major Investments in Social Housing Repairs and Retrofits
Ministry of Housing Province Modernizing Social Housing Infrastructure with Energy-Efficient Upgrades August 24, 2017 – Toronto, Ontario Ontario is providing new funding for repairs and retrofits to social housing across the province in order to improve living conditions and fight climate change. This investment is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded […]
Helping Black Youth Succeed Through Mentorship
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Launching New Program for Black Youth Toronto, ON – July 26, 2017 Ontario is launching a new mentorship program for Black children and youth that will help young people in priority communities to build confidence and develop skills for school and work. Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and […]
Ontario Implementing New Protections for Condo Residents this Fall
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services New Laws to Build Healthy and Sustainable Condo Communities Toronto, ON – July 25, 2017 Ontario is moving forward to better protect condo owners and residents by increasing consumer protections in Ontario’s condo communities. Today the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, Tracy MacCharles, announced new protections for condo […]
No More Hidden Fees When Booking a Summer Vacation
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, […]
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 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 […]